Fashion that Changed the World

Resumen del libro

What did Vogue's first cover look like? When did film stars become part of the fashion industry? What led to the development of ready-to-wear clothing? How did the paintings of Mondrian, Dali and Warhol end up on the runway? These and other questions are answered in this eye-opening look at different aspects of the history of fashion - from Elizabeth I's "Mask of Youth," to Lady Gaga's "meat dress." Arranged by topic, the lavishly illustrated chapters explore themes such as war and the military; ready-to wear; fashion in film, art, and sports; celebrity; gay and lesbian fashion; globalization and the internet. Fashion That Changed the World digs into a multitude of social, economic and cultural factors that changed the course of fashion over the last few hundred years. Filled with colourful images - many of them full-page - and extensive essays that are both informative and engaging, this indispensable reference offers a historical snapshot of what we used to wear and why we choose the clothes that we do today.

Biografía del autor

Jennifer Croll es autora de varios libros sobre cócteles, moda y cultura. Durante el día, es la directora editorial de Greystone Books y, por la noche, bebe cócteles. Vive en Vancouver, Canadá, con un elegante gato de esmoquin llamado Ollie. Si compras este libro, Jennifer Croll se tomará una margarita de mezcal con hielo para celebrarlo.