Fashion is an important aspect of human evolution and civilization. Its intriguing evolution through numerous civilizations and periods of history is currently creating a lot of attention, not only in the fashion world, but also in the scholarly community and, as a result, among the general public.
This book analyzes the importance and meaning of this interesting area of human behavior with an in-depth approach to its subject that is illuminated by a rich, iconographic presentation of images and photographs spanning from the early civilizations to today's most recent trends. The sumptuous visuals, which are lacking in many other titles of this genre, genuinely bring the subject to life.
The reader will discover the beauty and mystery of fashion's history, the roles it has played in society, and the ingenuity and power of innovation it has often elicited in man.