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Fashion Through the Ages: From Overcoats to Petticoats
Fashion Through the Ages From Overcoats to Petticoats Author:Margaret Knight, Penny Ives Why did men wear spats? — Did Roman women wear brassieres? — What held up those huge skirts? You'll find answers to these questions and many more in Fashion Through the Ages. This stylish oversized gift book includes twelve lavish full-color interactive spreads that present fashion's highlights. From the Roman Empire to the 1960s, each of the twe... more »lve spreads features: * A man, a woman, a boy, and a girl dressed in outfits of the era.
* Lift-up flaps revealing all the layers of clothing (each with a tiny caption).
* A gatefold page with both a historical and a fashion overview of the era.
* Margin illustrations showing accessories such as shoes, hats, and jewelry. Chock-full of fashion history and stunning costumes by an award winning illustrator, Fashion Through the Ages is a must-have for every budding trend-setter. Margaret Knight teaches the history of fashion at the Royal Victoria & Albert Museum in London. She has been an advisor to the BBC on many of their period productions. Kim Dalziel is a fashion illustrator for British newspapers and magazines, including British Vogue. Margaret Knight and Kim Dalziel live in London.« less