Carefully researched collection of 44 ready-to-color illustrations spotlights more than five centuries of fashions from India's colorful past, among them the sari, a long, gracefully draped gown worn by women; full, trousers, worn by both sexes; jodphurs--trousers westernized into riding breeches; a[...]

The opulence and glory of 15th-century Spain come to life with this collection featuring two of the country's most powerful rulers. Figures of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella are accompanied by brocaded gowns and robes, ermine- and jewel-trimmed capes, suits of armor, and other regal apparel. 2 do[...]

Who were the Cavaliers and what elaborate hairstyles did they introduce? Did seventeenth-century Puritans wear only simple, unadorned black outfits? Coloring book fans find out with the help of this educational, accurately rendered fashion survey of the period. Notes. 45 black-and-white plates.
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For Broadway afficionados and paper doll fans, 16 stars from the Great White Way, each with costumes from two of her most famous shows. Paper doll figures of Eve Arden, Shirley Booth, Carol Burnett, Diahann Carroll, Barbara Cook, Nanette Fabray, Celeste Holm, Lena Horne, Gertrude Lawrence, Gypsy Ros[...]

Clothing worn by plantation society shortly before the beginning of the Civil War. This collection of 29 carefully researched illustrations captures the fine details of these garments, which include walking costumes, evening gowns, morning and afternoon dresses, and wedding apparel for women, as wel[...]

Recent exhibits of Art Deco design at major U.S. museums have refocused popular attention on the artistic creations of the twenties. Here is a spectacular review of Art Deco fashion, starting with the innovative work of Paul Poiret and Georges Barbier and continuing with the dramatic designs of Soni[...]

Alluring ladies in innovative outfits by Poiret, Lanvin, Chanel, and other designers exude wit, panache and style. Lavish costumes for dining, dancing, and promenading are set against backdrops adapted from posters, photographs, and images from fashion magazines of the period. A delight for Art Deco[...]

Enchanting full-color portraits of lovely ladies in a splendid array of nineteenth-century attire: riding and hunting outfits, hoop skirts under ruffled and lace-trimmed gowns, elegant evening apparel, and charming traveling dresses. Delightful Currier and Ives backgrounds enhance each portrait.

The queen of the World War II pin-ups and the girl with the million-dollar legs, Betty Grable starred in a bevy of Technicolor musicals. This sparkling tribute features 2 dolls and 29 costumes from her movies, including apparel by such noted designers as Orry-Kelly, Charles LeMaire, and Rene Hubert.[...]