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STYLEPEDIA: A visual dictionary of fashion styles

Stylepedia is an encyclopedia of styles and subcultures of the past 100 years. Delve into stories of origins, cultures, and fashion elements of each style. To make this extensive information easily comprehensible, the book breaks down content into visual components, featuring over 1200 illustrations that vividly capture the essence of each style.

This comprehensive guide uncovers global styles, exploring their origins, distinctive features, and the cultural and historical contexts that have shaped them. From historical trends to contemporary fashion phenomena, STYLEPEDIA serves as an essential resource for understanding the core of various styles. It provides not only knowledge but also inspiration, making it indispensable for anyone keen on fashion and cultural studies.

The book addresses key trends that have defined global fashion, spanning from the 1920s Flappers and the New Look, to the Ivy League style, Hip Hop culture, and the Y2K era. It offers a thorough understanding of fashion evolution over the last hundred years, giving readers a panoramic view of how fashion has transformed and adapted through decades.

In addition to mainstream trends, STYLEPEDIA shines a light on lesser-known subcultures that have significantly influenced the fashion landscape. It brings to the forefront styles from groups such as Pachuchos, Beatniks, Bogans, Takenoku Zoku, Sapeurs, and Riot Grrrls, revealing the hidden influencers and their impact on the world of style.

The book goes beyond mere aesthetics to examine how style and fashion are intertwined with social, political, and economic contexts. It explores iconic styles, their origins, and their characteristics, tracing how they connect to broader cultural narratives. This in-depth examination highlights the dynamic relationship between fashion and the world at large, illustrating how significant global events and local neighborhood vibes are reflected in and influenced by style.

STYLEPEDIA emphasizes that style extends beyond visual appeal; it encapsulates the deliberate choices individuals make to express themselves. The book aims to enrich readers' understanding by providing key events related to these styles, offering a deeper appreciation of their significance.

Style and fashion are both products of their time and catalysts for change. This book delves into the realm of style and fashion, examining how they shape and are shaped by the social, political and economic contexts in which they exist. It explores iconic styles and their origins and characteristics, tracing the threads that connect them to wider cultural narratives. This is not just a story about style and fashion, but a celebration of the many ways in which we express ourselves and make our mark on the world.

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• Preface(009)
• The Modern Era(010)
• Flappers(012)
• Lindy Hoppers(014)
• Swingjugend(015)
• Depression-Era Elegance(016)
• Hollywood Glam(018)
• Pachucos(020)
• Transformation through War(022)
• Rationed Fashion(024)
• Pin-up Girls(026)
• Zazous(028)
• Beats(029)
• The New Look(030)
• Hot Rodders(032)
• Bills(033)
• Outlaw Bikers(034)
• Leathermen(036)
• Teen Power(038)
• Bobby Soxers(040)
• Greasers(042)
• Rockers(044)
• Teddy Boys(046)
• Ivy Leaguers(048)
• Miyuki-zoku(050)
• The Code of the Striped Tie(051)
• Stilyagi(052)
• Raggare(053)
• Beatniks(054)
• The Swinging Sixties(056)
• Mods(058)
• Space Age(060)
• Jackie O(062)
• Surfers(064)
• Skinheads(066)
• Soulies(069)
• Sharpies(070)
• Cholos(072)
• Blossoming Revolution(074)
• Hippies(076)
• Folkies(078)
• New Age Travelers(079)
• Black Panthers(080)
• Rudeboys(082)
• Rastas(083)
• B-Boys(084)
• Glam Rock(086)
• Disco(088)
• New Romantics(090)
• The Neon Era(092)
• Neo-Baroque(094)
• Power Dressing(096)
• Aerobics(098)
• Voguers(100)
• Club Kids(101)
• Bosozoku(102)
• Sukeban(104)
• Otaku(105)
• Bogans(106)
• Preppies(108)
• Sloane Rangers(110)
• The Sound of Rebellion(112)
• Metalheads(114)
• Punks(116)
• Goths(118)
• Rivetheads(120)
• Black Metal(121)
• Psychobillies(122)
• Haraiuku: The Style Epicenter(124)
• Takenoko-zoku(126)
• Karasu-zoku(128)
• Visual Kei(129)
• Lolitas(130)
• Gyaru(132)
• Decora Kei(134)
• Fairy Kei(136)
• Mori Kei(137)
• Alternative Goes Mainstream(138)
• Minimalism(140)
• Grunge(142)
• Kinderwhore(144)
• RiotGrrrl(145)
• Street Skaters(146)
• Roller Skaters(148)
• Hip-Hop: East Coast(150)
• Hip-Hop: West Coast(152)
• Sneakers Take Center Stage(154)
• Juggalos(156)
• Sapeurs(157)
• Cholombianos(158)
• Ravers(160)
• Gabbers(162)
• Tecktonik(163)
• Dot-ComEra(164)
• Y2K(166)
• Emo(168)
• Scene Kids(170)
• BohoChic(172)
• Twee(173)
• MK Boys & Girls(174)
• Shamate(175)
• Seapunk(176)
• Hipsters(178)
• Hypebeasts(180)
• Baddies(182)
• Afropunks(184)
• Renegades(185)
• Normcore(186)
• K-Pop(188)
• Flash Fashion(190)
• VSCO Girls(192)
• Coconut Girls(194)
• Soft Boys & Girls(196)
• E-Boys & Girls(198)
• Art Hoes(200)
• Plant Parents(201)
• Dark Academia(202)
• Light Academia(203)
• Lovecore(204)
• Kidcore(205)
• Fashion, Fantasy & Futurism(206)
• Steampunk(208)
• Cyberpunk(210)
• Cybergoth(211)
• Warcore(212)
• Avant Apocalypse(213)
• Cottagecore(214)
• Angelcore(216)
• Witchcore(217)
• Style Overview(218)
• References(220)
• Acknowledgments(223)

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Founded in 2008, Fashionary creates practical tools for fashion industry professionals. Suitable for people working across different areas of the industry and at a variety of career levels, our product scope includes a best-selling collection of sketchbooks and display-worthy books, including a practical bag encyclopedia, a fashion dictionary, and a business manual filled with everything you need to know about starting your own fashion brand. The name Fashionary originated from "Fashion+ Dictionary + Diary."