All about History of Fashion (Digital book)

A Fascinating Journey Through Style, Culture & Identity

Fashion is more than clothing — it is a living record of human creativity, technology and social change. All About History: History of Fashion – 2nd Edition expands the story of style with deeper research, new imagery and fresh insights that connect garments to the people, politics and ideas that made them famous. This revised edition is both a visual feast and a clear, accessible guide for anyone who wants to understand why we dress the way we do.

Travel through time from ancient textile technologies and classical drapery to the bold silhouettes of the 20th century and the streetwear-led fusion of the 21st. Each chapter pairs rich historical context with striking images and close-ups of garments, showing not only what people wore, but why—how trade, war, religion, social class, gender roles and technological breakthroughs (like the sewing machine and synthetic dyes) shaped style.

You’ll discover:

Detailed timelines that map major fashion shifts and cultural turning points.

Case studies of influential designers and ateliers whose innovations changed dressing worldwide.

Examinations of everyday dress and subcultures (from peasant costume to punk), revealing how ordinary people make and remake style.

A clear look at textiles, tailoring techniques, and accessories—so readers appreciate craftsmanship as well as aesthetics.

New essays and updated research in this 2nd edition that reflect recent scholarship and contemporary perspectives on sustainability, globalization, and identity.

Who this ebook is for

Students and fashion history classrooms seeking reliable, well-illustrated source material.

Designers, stylists and creatives who need historical reference and inspiration.

Cultural historians and general readers interested in how clothing reflects power, gender and taste.

Collectors and vintage aficionados who want precise dating, terminology and provenance context.