Fashion, New Edition: The Definitive Visual Guide - Dk

Learn all about fashion's trailblazers and trendsetters in this boldly illustrated, definitive guide that charts style from the late-19th century to the modern day. From the extravagance of Ancient Egypt, through the legendary houses of Chanel and Dior, to today's catwalk sensations, this gorgeous, carefully curated collection shows how fashion reflects people and places, and captures the times in which they lived. \nIs fashion your passion? Unlock the language of clothes with this ultimate fashion show that traces people's dress over the past 3000 years. \nFashion is a visual feast, packed with stunning illustrations of 1,500 costumes from around the globe. It celebrates famous trendsetters, designers, and fashion icons from Queen Henrietta Maria to Jackie Onassis and Jean Paul Gautier. \n \nFashion endlessly reinvents itself, reflecting society's trends and innovations. Discover why different looks caught on, from the elaborate ruffs, wigs, and farthingales of the 17th century, to Dior's new look in 1947 and shoulder pads in the 1980s. Find out why for centuries people's dress was regulated by governments' sumptuary rules and how the invention of new textiles from velvet to lycra influenced clothing design. \n \nWhether you're part of the fashion industry, a student, or you just love clothes, Fashion is both a glorious visual treat and a treasured history. \nIs fashion your passion? Unlock the language of clothes with this ultimate fashion show that traces people's dress over the past 3000 years. \n \nFashion is a visual feast, packed with stunning illustrations of 1,500 costumes from around the globe. It celebrates famous trendsetters, designers, and fashion icons from Queen Henrietta Maria to Jackie Onassis and Jean Paul Gautier. \n \nFashion endlessly reinvents itself, reflecting society's trends and innovations. Discover why different looks caught on, from the elaborate ruffs, wigs, and farthingales of the 17th century, to Dior's new look in 1947 and shoulder pads in the 1980s. Find out why for centuries people's dress was regulated by governments' sumptuary rules and how the invention of new textiles from velvet to lycra influenced clothing design. \n \nWhether you're part of the fashion industry, a student, or you just love clothes, Fashion is both a glorious visual treat and a treasured history.\n