Fashion

Fashion has undergone a slow revolution over the last 250 years, from the extravagant modes of the eighteenth century aristocracy to the unisex and uni-class clothes of twentieth century youth.
This splendidly illustrated book, whilst concentrating on the fashion of this period and its social implications, briefly surveys the whole history of western dress in a witty and informative way. It looks at the ornate costumes of great beauties such as Madame de Pompadour and Marie Antoinette, the restrained simplicity of Chanel and Poiret and the overt sexuality of the mini skirt and hot pants. Men's fashions - so often ignored - are also given their fair treatment in these pages.