A History of Fashion for Children - Minerva

2 in stock A History of Fashion for Children

Author Celia Joicey

Publisher Thames & Hudson

Come on a well-heeled tour around the globe to meet the designers, dressmakers and style icons who influence how we dress

Aimed at children 7–11 years old, A History of Fashion for Children is an introduction to fashion past and present, and includes reproductions of historic, modern and contemporary clothes and accessories throughout.

Blending a history of costume with contemporary fashion, the book spans different time periods and cultures to explore why we care about what we wear; how fashion reflects changes in society; who makes our clothes and how; as well as the influence that fabrics, accessories, fashion magazines and celebrities all have on how we choose to dress ourselves.

Featuring a chronological walk through fashion styles of the 20th century, it explores the work of iconic designers including Coco Chanel, Christian Dior, Jean Paul Gaultie...