Tim Gunn,Ada Calhoun
From a bestselling fashion guruâ€”a fascinating, meticulously researched history of Western fashion covering every topic from the history of the high heel to the origin of blue jeans.,
  ,In the beginning there was the fig leaf...,
, ,and the toga. Crinolines and ruffs. Chain mailand corsets. What do these antiquated items have to do with the oh-so-twenty-first-century skinny jeans, graphic tee, and sexy pumps you slipped into this morning? Everything! Fashion begets fashion, and lifeâ€”from economics to politics, weather to warfare, practicality to the utterly impracticalâ€”is reflected in the styles of any given era, evolving into the threads you buy and wear today. ,With the candidness, intelligence, and charm that made him a household name on Project Runway, Tim Gunn reveals the fascinating story behind each article of clothing dating back to ancient times, in a book that reads like a walking tour from museum to closet with Tim at your side. From Cleopatraâ€™s crown to Helen of Troyâ€™s sandals, from Queen Victoriaâ€™s corset to Madonnaâ€™s cone bra, Dynastyâ€™s power suits to Hillary Clintonâ€™s pantsuits, Tim Gunnâ€™s Fashion Bible takes you on a runway-ready journey through the highs and lows of fashion history. ,Drawing from his exhaustive knowledge and intensive research to offer cutting-edge insights into modern style, Tim explains how the 1960s ruined American underwear, how Beau Brummell created the look men have worn for more than a century, why cargo capri pants are a plague on our nation, and much more. He will make you see your wardrobe in a whole new way. Prepare to be inspired as you change your thinking about the past, present, and future of fashion!
Couture,Fashion,Nonfiction,History,Art,Adult,Unfinished,Design,Reference,Crafts,Sewing,Culture,Pop Culture
Tim Gunn's Fashion Bible: The Fascinating History of Everything in Your Closet