Description
Here, in more than one thousand full-color
illustrations, is the history of Western fashion,
from ancient Egypt to twentieth-century Paris.
John Peacock’s meticulous drawings are organized
in chronological sections and accompanied by
detailed descriptions of each figure, including the
individual items of costume shown and the many
types of fabric, cut, pattern, and color that have
been used over the centuries. This unrivaled
reference work on how people have dressed in
the western world throughout history includes
an illustrated glossary with additional information
on technical terms.
Contributors
John Peacock
Author
John Peacock was Senior Costume Designer for BBC Television for many years. His many books include The Complete Fashion Sourcebook; Costume: 1066 to the Present; The Chronicle of Western Costume; Twentieth-Century Fashion; Fashion Since 1900; Fashion Accessories; Shoes; Men’s Fashion; Twentieth-Century Jewelry; and many others.