'Decades of Beauty' charts the history of female beauty decade-by-decade from the end of the Victorian era to the present day. It highlights major changes which have affected the female image over the years, from corsets to the invention of nylon stockings, false eyelashes and the Wonderbra. Also investigated is the influence of the media on images of femininity. Each decade is split into specific subjects including Faces in Vogue, Fashion and Accessories, Films and Media and Cosmetics. Key personalities and innovators of feminine style are profiled.
- ISBN10 0600601056
- ISBN13 9780600601050
- Publish Date 15 July 2000 (first published 15 February 1998)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 21 January 2005
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Octopus Publishing Group
- Imprint Hamlyn
- Edition New edition
- Format Paperback
- Pages 208
- Language English