Publisher's Synopsis
With more than 200 beautiful images and illustrations drawn from archives, designers and fashion photographers, this lavish 336-page volume pays homage to the art of dressing up to party, but also traces the history of the party itself with its protocols and dress.The book unfolds according to the following key party categories: Black-Tie Party Costume Party Cocktail Party Garden Party Wedding Party. Each chapter explains the origins and dress codes associated with each type of party, using historical accounts, anecdotes, cultural analysis and a mix of outstanding archival and contemporary images.
