Well organized survey of the history of dress in the Western world. Examines the development of styles in relation to the cultural contexts of the time.

Tracing the evolution of fashion-from the early draped fabrics of ancient times to the catwalk couture of today, Fashion: The Definitive History of Costume and

For courses in Fashion Design, Fashion/Costume History, Fashion Sketching/Illustration, and Theater Costuming. An Abridged History of World Costume and Fashion