Haute Read – Costume and Fashion: A Concise History (Sixth) (World of Art)

Fashion History Buffs, Get Ready to SQUEE! The Ultimate Style Story Just Got a MAJOR Upgrade!

Alright, fashionistas, listen up! You wanna know the real story behind that killer outfit you’re rocking? This iconic guide to the history of fashion and costume – from wayyyy back when they invented the needle (like, seriously ancient!) right up to your fave blue jeans and today’s design superstars – just got a seriously stylish makeover!

Think of it: a journey through the ages, exploring every fabric, every silhouette, and all the reasons why we wear what we wear. Protection? Expression? Turning heads? This book spills all the fashionable secrets!

And guess what? This updated sixth edition is even more fabulous, with a fresh new intro and ending by the amazing Amy de la Haye! Plus, they’re diving into the now, talking about how the fashion world is stepping up and responding to HUGE stuff like racism, sexism, LGBTQIA rights, mental health, body positivity, and saving our planet!

Packed with gorgeous paintings, drawings, and photos, and with a brand-new take on ethical fashion, “Costume and Fashion” is feeling more relevant and chic than ever before! Get ready to become a total fashion history know-it-all (in the most fabulous way, of course!).