From 1066 to the Present
This illustrated reference work traces the changing styles in costume and fashion design over 900 years, from the basic, functional dress of the medieval period to the brutality of punk. Its encyclopaedic coverage should benefit historians and theatrical groups as well as students of fashion.

“What distinguishes this title is its 180 color illustrations, which depict in rich detail figures representing varied social classes of European (and later American) society from 1066 to 1990. A succinct glossary and a one-page introduction provide complementary text to the parade of the ‘great years of fashions’...a valuable and interesting research tool. Recommended.”—Library Journal.

A multitude of books are available on the subject of costume history (e.g., Twentieth-Century Fashion, LJ 11/1/93 and The Bourgeoisie Inside Out, LJ 4/15/94). What distinguishes this title (besides the 500 years of coverage added to the enlarged edition) is its 180 color illustrations, which depict in rich detail figures representing varied social classes of European (and later American) society from 1066 to 1990. A succinct glossary and a one-page introduction provide complementary text to the parade of the "great years of fashions" and the full descriptions that follow. Cassin-Scott, a theater professional, has written and illustrated books on military uniforms and on costumes and settings for historical plays. Fashion/costume students or enthusiasts, fashion designers, and theater wardrobe designerswill find this a valuable and interesting research tool. Recommended for libraries serving those patrons.

Vicki Gadberry, Memorial Lib., Mars Hill Coll., N.C.

Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.69 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.75 x 0.75 x 10 inches

This edition published 1998 by Brockhampton Press. a member of Hodder Headline PLC Group

Reprint 1999, ISBN 1 86019 8686



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