The most ambitious and comprehensive book on women¿s vintage fashion ever published featuring
over 1 000 garments dating from the 1920s to the 1980s. This is not just another history of
fashion: it is a survey of how fashion past continues to inspire fashion present. It features
over 1 000 stand-out pieces together with over 300 contextual illustrations dating from the
1920s to the 1980s including many icons of vintage fashion from Marilyn Monroe¿s bra to the
Ossie Clark dress made so famous by David Hockney¿s painting. Each garment is explored from the
viewpoint of the contemporary fashionista looking to build a vintage wardrobe. The book is
organized into three main sections. 'Decades' explores the shapes and fabrics that define the
look of each period. 'Elements' explores the individual components of a vintage look
everything from hat to shoes. 'Hallmarks' explores fashion¿s perennial themes from florals to
the ever-popular Little Black Dress. Finally a reference section includes invaluable practical
advice for fans and collectors of vintage.
