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# Visual style evolution Comprehensive overview Chronological insights Fashion: The Definitive History of Costume and Style

**Brand:** dk publishing dorling kindersley
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## Summary

> 👗 Unlock the Secrets of Style Evolution!

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- **What is this?** Fashion: The Definitive History of Costume and Style by dk publishing dorling kindersley
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## Key Features

- • **Curated by Experts:** Insights from leading fashion historians and curators.
- • **Perfect for Trendsetters:** Essential reading for anyone looking to understand the roots of contemporary style.
- • **A Visual Feast for the Eyes:** Richly illustrated with stunning visuals that bring history to life.
- • **Unravel the Threads of Time:** Dive deep into the evolution of fashion from ancient to modern times.
- • **A Must-Have for Your Library:** Elevate your collection with this definitive guide to costume and style.

## Overview

Fashion: The Definitive History of Costume and Style is a meticulously curated exploration of the evolution of fashion, offering readers a comprehensive look at how style has transformed through the ages. This used book, in good condition, serves as an essential resource for fashion enthusiasts and professionals alike.

## Description

Fashion: The Definitive History of Costume and Style

## Features

- Used Book in Good Condition

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | 0756698359 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #612,695 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #465 in Fashion History #475 in Textile & Costume (Books) #1,202 in Fashion Design |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (504) |
| Dimensions  | 10.31 x 1.25 x 12.19 inches |
| Edition  | First Edition |
| ISBN-10  | 9780756698355 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0756698355 |
| Item Weight  | 6.3 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 480 pages |
| Publication date  | October 1, 2012 |
| Publisher  | DK |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gorgeous book on the history of fashion.
*by O***T on March 17, 2017*

With 480 10" X 12" glossy pages with full-color illustrations and photographs, in addition to informative text, this is a great coffee-table book. It claims to be "The Definitive History of Costume and Style" and that may or may not be true, but it is certainly one of the loveliest and more impressive books on the history of fashion that I've seen.The book is divided into ten chapters. Chapter One covers fashion from Prehistory to 600 C.E. Chapter Two from 600-1449. Chapter Three from 1450-1624. Chapter Four 1625-1789. Chapter Five 1790-1900. Chapter Six 1901-1928. Chapter Seven 1929-1946. Chapter Eight 1947-1963. Chapter Nine 1964-1979. Chapter Ten 1980 onward. (Since this edition of the book was published in 2012, "onward" only takes us to there.)In addition, following these chapters there are some informative 2-page spreads on 3000 Years of Women's Wear, 3000 Years of Men's Wear, 400 Years of Women's Shoes, 200 Years of Women's Hats, 200 Years of Bags and Purses, 300 Years of Shaping the Body, followed by a 30-page glossary and a 12-page index.This is a great reference book for the layman. Perhaps it doesn't delve as deeply and thoroughly into fashion as a historian or fashion-history expert would like but I am very happy with it, and the illustrations and photographs are gorgeous. As a lifelong reader of historical fiction and historical romance, I find it's a great way to peek at what the characters of these books were wearing at a given period of time. It's also fun to go to my birthdate and beyond to see how fashion has changed just in my lifetime.This book is big and it's heavy. Possibly as I age I can also use it for arm exercises, in addition to using it as eye candy.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Full of beautiful photographs and illustrations
*by W***E on April 11, 2015*

What a fabulous book!! Full of beautiful photographs and illustrations, and covering such a wide range of eras and topics, from the Prehistoric to the modern day. This book would be a fabulous gift for anyone even slightly interested in fashion. Every page is inspiring. And at such a reasonable price, you cannot go wrong.Before I purchased this book, I read one of the earlier comments that this book is light on information. I completely disagree. There is a great deal of information on history and fashion, especially given all of the different periods they are covering. This is not meant to be a scholarly textbook analyzing all of the "why's" of fashion - it is a very meaty and beautiful book that would look great on any coffee table.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ i love it
*by R***N on January 25, 2014*

i received it quickly, it was much much bigger than i expected. the colors are gorgeous. it was in perfect/mint condition. i was surprised at how much information on mens fashions over the years was covered. i thought i would pass over that part but surprisingly it was so interesting and informative. i thought that part would be boring to me but it was not, and the photographs and drawings were so beuatiful. and of course the womens fashions over the years was sooooooooo interesting. i have quite a few vintage fashion books but this is one of the best in my collection. i cant wait to share it with my girlfriends and my daughter who also is very interested in fashion history.

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