Fashion and Apparel 800 Years

Author: Joan Na
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: A series of books on the history of simple living. This is not just a concise history of fashion and clothing! From 1200 to 2000, these years that carry youth, beauty, and dreams are silently interpreting people's past lifestyles and attitudes. In the history of human development, clothing has gradually evolved from mere warmth to reflecting status, wealth, occupation, personality, and social and moral values. This book provides a detailed study of the 800-year history of Western clothing, with concise text and precious images leaving a vivid and profound impression in subtle details. Against the backdrop of major social and historical changes that have influenced Western fashion trends, improvements in production techniques and changes in people's clothing styles all reflect the fashion of an era.