Come on a well-heeled tour around the globe to meet the designers dressmakers and style icons
who influence how we dress. Aimed at children 7-11 years old A History of Fashion for
Children is an introduction to fashion past and present and includes reproductions of historic
modern and contemporary clothes and accessories throughout. Blending a history of costume
with contemporary fashion the book spans different time periods and cultures to explore why we
care about what we wear how fashion reflects changes in society who makes our clothes and how
as well as the influence that fabrics accessories fashion magazines and celebrities all have
on how we choose to dress ourselves. Featuring a chronological walk through fashion styles
of the 20th century it explores the work of iconic designers including Coco Chanel Christian
Dior Jean Paul Gaultier Vivienne Westwood and Rei Kawakubo among others. This lively book
celebrates fashion for all genders and body types showcasing fashion's capacity to express
identity communicate ideas and reflect the changes in our world.
