This study of EuroAmerican fashion and style features a detailed, thoroughly illustrated chronology of women's, men's, and children's dress since 1800. Each chapter covers in detail virtually all categories of attire including day attire, evening dress, outerwear, sportswear and swimwear, undergarme[...]
The authors elaborate on what dress is, define ethnocentrism and position dress in todays society. Using Western and non-Western examples, the book fosters an appreciation of the diversity of surface appearance through an exploration of the common purposes served by dress to protect, satisfy and com[...]
Everywhere around the world, people make daily decisions about what to wear or how to dress. The Visible Self, 3rd edition, presents a systematic approach to analyzing these daily rituals that we all share-not simply the act of putting on clothing, but also cleansing the body and adorning it. Using [...]
Costume historians trace the birth of fashion back to the 13th century and writings on fashion date back as early as the 16th century. This text reprints classic fashion writings, all of which have had a profound impact on our understanding of fashion in modern times.[...]