History of Fashion

Illuminating the evolution of bag designs and uses from the medieval period to today, the author explores early drawstring creations and richly wor...

The 1940s were exciting times for women, heralding new looks and, crucially, new hair styles. Vintage Hair Styles of the 1940s provides a complete ...

The shoes of Manolo Blahnik have been called magical totems of success and femininity (The Guardian) and boast a cult following of devotees the wor...

The broader Regency period 1795 to 1820, stands alone as an incredible moment in fashion history, unlike anything that went before it. For the firs...

Between 1887 and 1920, the humble hatpin went from an unremarkable item in every woman's wardrobe, to a fashion necessity, to a dangerous weapon th...

The Details tells the stories behind the ultimate, classic men's accessories their heritage and design, the personalities that famously wore them,...

Savile Row is the worlds iconic address for the best in bespoke tailoring, and home to legendary Gieves & Hawkes, suppliers to the British mili...

From workaday marigolds to hand-wear custom crafted for the Queen, gloves perform many functions insulation from the cold, protection from injury,...

Justine Picardie spent years puzzling over the truth about Coco Chanel, peeling away the accretions of romance and lies. Since its publication in 2...

Look Beyond is a publishing project designed to celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of the Police glass brand and to support the work of the Médeci...

Step-by-step instructions for 24 specialised techniques for the experienced sewer. The newfound fondness for fashionable handmade clothes is drivin...

Follow high-style couture trends over a 100-year period from 1800 to 1900, as illustrated in 374 color photographs of original, hand-colored fashio...