Publisher's Synopsis
This book is a comprehensive introduction to the most influentialfashion designers and fashion trends from the 19th century to thepresent. It looks at 50 of the world's most significant fashiondesigners such as Yves Saint Laurent, Coco Chanel, Jimmy Choo and IsseyMiyake. Other topics include: Haute Couture, Photography andIllustration, Fabrics, Vintage and the Little Black Dress, StreetFashion, Supermodels, Tailoring and Cutting, Savile Row, DepartmentStores, and Hollywood. All in all, it is the complete, handy littleguide to the story of fashion.