{"product_id":"fashion-that-changed-the-world","title":"Fashion That Changed the World","description":"Review\n\n\"Make this a must read for those who are deeply involved and immersed in world of fashion as well for novices who want to use this book as a primer for the history of fashion.\"\n\nNew York Journal of Books\"\n\n\"Jennifer Croll details historical moments that were inspired by what people wear.\"\n\nFlare\"\n\n-Make this a must read for those who are deeply involved and immersed in world of fashion as well for novices who want to use this book as a primer for the history of fashion.-\n\n--New York Journal of Books\n\n-Jennifer Croll details historical moments that were inspired by what people wear.-\n\n--Flare\n\nProduct Description\n\nWhat did Vogue's first cover look like? When did film stars become part of the fashion industry? What led to the development of ready-to-wear clothing? How did the paintings of Mondrian, Dali and Warhol end up on the runway? These and other questions are answered in this eye-opening look at different aspects of the history of fashion - from Elizabeth I's 'Mask of Youth'; to Lady Gaga's 'meat dress'; Arranged by topic, the lavishly illustrated chapters explore themes such as war and the military; ready-to wear; fashion in film, art, and sports; celebrity; gay and lesbian fashion; globalization and the internet. Fashion That Changed the World digs into a multitude of social, economic and cultural factors that changed the course of fashion over the last few hundred years. Filled with colourful images - many of them full-page - and extensive essays that are both informative and engaging, this indispensable reference offers a historical snapshot of what we used to wear and why we choose the clothes that we do today.\n\nFrom the Back Cover\n\nWhat did Vogue's first cover look like? When did film stars become part of the fashion industry? What led to the development of ready-to-wear clothing? How did the paintings of Mondrian, Dali and Warhol end up on the runway? These and other questions are answered in this eye-opening look at different aspects of the history of fashion - from Elizabeth I's \"Mask of Youth,\" to Lady Gaga's \"meat dress.\" Arranged by topic, the lavishly illustrated chapters explore themes such as war and the military\n\n\nAbout the Author\n\nJennifer Croll is a writer and editor whose work has appeared in a variety of publications including Nylon, Adbusters and Dazed \u0026amp; Confused, as well as the book Women in Clothes. She lives in Vancouver, Canada.","brand":"Prestel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40582396575829,"sku":"9783791347899N","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2481\/5790\/products\/55d44d97-7172-4d65-90bf-4fa2c6c2cdb8.jpg?v=1681752556","url":"https:\/\/smeikalbooks.co.uk\/en-us\/products\/fashion-that-changed-the-world","provider":"smeikalbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}