Fashion: The definitive visual history covers an extensive coffee table book spanning 3,000 years of fashion history, from the first draperies of antiquity to the newest designs on today’s runways. This richly illustrated reference work shows the evolution of clothing from generation to generation and how style and culture influence each other.
In this visual guide, you’ll discover, among other things:
- More than 15,000 images and photos of garments from around the world.
- In-depth information on designs, cuts, colors, prints, accessories, and trends across the centuries.
- Descriptions of influential figures such as Isabel I, Marie Antoinette, and Alexander McQueen, who shaped the fashion of their time.
- Essential themes such as the impact of social media, fast fashion, sustainable fashion, and diversity in beauty ideals.
This history of fashion takes you from the elegance of ancient Egypt and legendary fashion houses such as Chanel and Dior to today’s designers such as Alexander McQueen and Prada. Immerse yourself in the style and way of life of different eras and cultures. An essential gift for lovers of fashion, design, and craftsmanship.
The 6 chronologically structured chapters provide a clear visual history of each generation, from medieval trade and romance (600–1449) to the modern designer decades after 1890.