Modehistoria

Filling a gap in Eastern European fashion studies, this book presents middle-class women consuming fashion in the symbolic 'Little Paris' of interwar Bucharest, and examines how …

From the iconic Birkin and Kelly bags to the legendary silk scarves and equestrian-inspired accessories, Herm s has left an indelible mark in the fashion world. Explore the …

Explore fashion history with legs at center stage—from the dawn of civilization through current-day trends. This book examines society’s role in moving hemlines and in shaping …

Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the life and career of Coco Chanel in next to no time with this concise guide.50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging …

Welcome to the world of the sharp-suited faces . The Italianistas. The scooter-riding, all-night-dancing instigators of what became, from its myriad sources, a very British …

London Couture is the first book to examine, in detail, the luxurious garments produced by the rarefied London couture industry - from lavish ballgowns to sharply tailored suits, …

A dream book of empowering and fantastical fashion narratives-from Brothers Grimm to futuristic scenarios-told in Vogue's inimitable style Lavishly illustrated, Vogue: Fantasy & …

This is the first academic study of sneakers and the subculture that surrounds them. Since the 1980s, American sneaker enthusiasts, popularly known as sneakerheads or …

The childlike character of ideal femininity has long been critiqued by feminists, from Mary Wollstonecraft to Simone de Beauvoir. Yet, women continue to be represented as childlike …