Fashion

by Bonnie English and Iain R Webb

Published 19 June 2009
This book is a comprehensive introduction to the most influential fashion designers and fashion trends from the 19th century to the present. It looks at 50 of the world's most significant fashion designers such as Yves Saint Laurent, Coco Chanel, Jimmy Choo and Issey Miyake. Other topics include: Haute Couture, Photography and Illustration, Fabrics, Vintage and the Little Black Dress, Street Fashion, Supermodels, Tailoring and Cutting, Savile Row, Department Stores, and Hollywood. All in all, it is the complete, handy little guide to the story of fashion.