The Chronology of Fashion traces the history of costume from the late 18th century to the present. Following a strict chronology, it pinpoints the times when a distinctive style of suit or dress, hat or handbag, cut of hair or cloth, or indeed an entire look, came to exemplify its moment in time or radiated out to become representative of its entire era. Highly illustrated with full figure images, silhouettes and swatches of materials, the book also looks at key designers, how fashion has appeared in paintings and movies, and the trends that identified various periods. This book is a must for anyone interested in fashion and its development.
