Encyclopedia of Clothing and Fashion

By: Steele, Valerie

From diapers to Dior, saris to serapes, the world of clothing is nearly as vast and as ancient as the human race. Tracing the stylistic and functional threads that unite clothing across time and cultures, as well as delving into the divergent styles and significance of apparel, this A to Z encyclopedia is the essential resource for exploring the relationship between culture and couture. A new addition to the Scribner Daily Life series, which includes...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0684313944
• ISBN13: 9780684313948
• Release Date: September 2004
• Publisher: Charles Scribner's Sons
• Length: 1600 Pages
• Weight: 10.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 4.0" x 8.5" x 11.3"