Fashion & society books

Writing more than a century before Vogue, no less a figure than G. W. F. Hegel reviewed the fashion of his day and...  Read More >>

For the legions of Paper Magazine fans, and anyone who's interested in Where Style Starts. This stunning portrayal...  Read More >>

Writing more than a century before Vogue, no less a figure than G. W. F. Hegel reviewed the fashion of his day and...  Read More >>

11 dolls model 30 costumes worn in lavish musical extravaganzas. Figures of Anna Held, Helen Morgan, Billie Burke,...  Read More >>

Fashion and sex have always enjoyed a very close relationship. This history of corsetry and body sculpture shows...  Read More >>

An examination of the recently resurgent trend of charm bracelets looks at the history and cultural importance of...  Read More >>

During post-WWI's economic revival, women emerged from an era of corsets, long gowns and formality to express their...  Read More >>

The opulence and glory of 15th-century Spain come to life with this collection featuring two of the country's most...  Read More >>

Showcases some unusual costume designs from more than two centuries of European fashion history ranging from Neo-Classicism...  Read More >>

Discusses the topic of 'Femme Fatale'. This issue facilitates an exploration of the connections between fashion...  Read More >>

Textiles and fashion share a close and complicated relationship. They have, however, traditionally been considered...  Read More >>

Textiles and fashion share a close and complicated relationship. They have, however, traditionally been considered...  Read More >>

Figures of Gertrude Lawrence, Patti Lupone, Diahann Carroll, Bernadette Peters, Elaine Stritch, and 11 other great...  Read More >>

From Russia to Rome, Ireland to France, this volume contains a wealth of examples of the numerous ways clothing...  Read More >>

Including fashions from all major European countries, this history of world costume from ancient times through to...  Read More >>

This is the history of Panama hats, providing a detailed account of their production.  Read More >>

Paper dolls fans and history buffs will treasure this collection featuring one of the world's most famous and fascinating...  Read More >>

"The story of how la mode was ""sexed"" as feminine offers insight into the political, economic and cultural tensions...  Read More >>

"The story of how la mode was ""sexed"" as feminine offers insight into the political, economic and cultural tensions...  Read More >>

Why does nudity mean so many contradictory things, and why is it treated so differently in different contexts? Drawing...  Read More >>

The first work to survey dress around the world, covering consumption, ethnicity, gender and the body, as well as...  Read More >>

What we wear is a vehicle for the expression of politics, gender and identity, placing clothing at the root of a...  Read More >>

This work is an in-depth investigation into one of the 20th century's most divisive figures: Barbie. Feminists have...  Read More >>

For years, doll and costume enthusiasts alike have seized every opportunity to view the authentic period ensembles...  Read More >>

This work is an in-depth investigation into one of the 20th century's most divisive figures: Barbie. Feminists have...  Read More >>