From the Book - 1st Gallery Books hardcover ed.
Why a history of Western fashion?
Underwear : security vs. freedom
T-shirts : form underwear to everywhere
Jeans : the Italian, French, German, English, Indian, all-American garment
Dresses : from the toga to the wrap dress
Capri pants and shorts : the plague on our nation
Skirts : mini, midi, maxi, and more
Belts : friend to soldiers and vixens
Dress shirts : prudery and puffery
Ties and scarves : color me beautiful, Hermès, and other cults
Vests : take that, France!
Suits : all hail Beau Brummell!
Pants : the truth about dress reform
Hosiery : from the Mayflower to the bedroom floor
Shoes : the world at your feet
Athletic wear : attack of the playclothes
Sweaters : knights, fishermen, and sweater girls
Coats and jackets : from cavemen to Real Housewives
Gloves : the long-lost love token
Handbags : enemy of the pocket
How to shop with the past, present, and future in mind
Appendix. Your closet work sheet.
