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

Fashionistas and art aficionados, get ready for your worlds to collide in the most fabulous way! This isn’t your dusty art history textbook; it’s your backstage pass to decoding the hidden style secrets embedded in masterpieces! Fresh off a CSA Millia Davenport Publication Award nomination in ’21 and hailed as one of ArtNews’ Five Most Essential Books about Art and Fashion in ’23 (bow down!), this book is your witty and wise guide to understanding how what people wore in art tells us everything.

From a sly ruffle to a power-pose silhouette and even the symbolism dripping from every thread, get ready to unlock the stories behind the art. This isn’t just about pretty pictures; it’s about diving deep into status, identity, modernity, beauty ideals, gender, race, globalization, and even politics – all through the lens of killer outfits!

Think of it as your personal style decoder ring for the art world, featuring both iconic looks and some seriously stylish hidden gems from artists like Elisabeth Vigée le Brun to the ultra-chic Mickalene Thomas. Whether you’re a fashion student dipping your Louboutins into art history or an art lover with a killer sense of style, “Reading Fashion in Art” is your new must-have accessory. Get ready to confidently critique every artfully dressed (or undressed!) figure you encounter – your gallery visits are about to get a whole lot more fashionable!