World of Art Series: Fashion Since 1900

An authoritative account of the history of fashion from 1900 to today, fully illustrated in colour.

From the turn-of-the-century S-bend silhouette to celebrity couture of the new millennium and the evolution of streetwear, this comprehensive survey explores the significant developments in fashion since 1900. Authors Amy de la Haye and Valerie Mendes focus on key movements and innovations in style for both men and women, and explore trends through the work of the most original and influential designers. Chapters are organized around crucial shifts in style and major world events, and exciting advances in fashion are placed within their socioeconomic, political, and cultural contexts.

International in scope, this edition includes updated text and chapters on the most significant contemporary designers, as well as the impact of online shopping. Fully illustrated in vibrant colour throughout, Fashion Since 1900 includes a helpful reference section with an extensive bibliography.

315 colour illustrations.