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From the first fashion style of the Egyptians to the emergence of "haute couture in the 20th century

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From the first fashion style of the Egyptians to the emergence of haute couture in the 20th century, fashion has taken very different forms throughout history. This volume, beautifully designed with more than 300 photographs and drawings, presents a comprehensive chronicle of style for both males and females from a social, cultural, and historical perspective. Organized by specific time periods, coverage includes: The Ancient Egyptians: noble garments, wigs and hairpieces, eye make-up, jewelry Greece and Rome: classical elegance, the Etruscan wardrobe, bright colors, the toga Middle Ages: Medieval Europe and Byzantine fashion, age of chivalry, trains and sleeves Early Renaissance: damask, taffeta, velvet, tight-fitting bodices 16th Century: flowering of the arts, science and fashion, doublets and ruffs, bodices 17th Century: influence of the Baroque, ribbons and embroidery, wigs for men 18th Century: extravagance and excess, masks, buckled shoes, three-cornered hats, hoop skirts 19th Century: Victorian values, the birth of the dandy, crinolines and bustles, artificial hair color, double-breasted jackets 20th Century: the age of diversity, global style, mini-skirts, supermodels, street fashion, new fabrics. Excerpted from The Complete History of Costume and Fashion: From Ancient Egypt to the Present Day by Bronwyn Cosgrave All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.

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Now a multibillion-dollar global obsession, fashion from clothes and jewelry to makeup and grooming has reflected both individual identity and cultural mores since the beginning of history, declares Bronwyn Cosgrave, an editor at British Vogue. The Complete History of Costume & Fashion: From Ancient Egypt to the Present Day is a well-written, lavishly illustrated resource that, the author maintains, corrects many of the errors found in previously published references. Fashion-magazine devotees will enjoy flipping through this beautiful, engaging book just as much as serious students of the subject will relish poring over it. (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved

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Bronwyn Cosgrave is a successful fashion journalist. She has contributed many fashion entries to the "Encyclopaedia Britannica" & is currently a commissioning editor at British Vogue. She lives in London, England.

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