Icons of Fashion is a graphically exciting exploration of the history of fashion in the 20th century. Together with entertaining and insightful texts, stunning double-page layouts divide the century into eleven stylistic periods. The haute couture---the famous, influential designers, the radical fashion trends, and the "icons" of clothing and accessories---parade before the reader in this roll-call of the fashion world.
In an elegant and daring presentation, the history of fashion in the 20th century is organized into stylistic periods, featuring major objects and fashion celebrities. Top fashion journalists and experts in the field of costume and fashion history offer a wealth of insider knowledge and critique in a series of informative and entertaining essays. Presented in chronological order, the concise texts include top design collections and biographical information on the couturiers. This unconventional book is both sexy and glamorous, providing the best in fashion photography, collected from the archives of fashion designers, museums, and international fashion institutes.
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