İsms Understanding Fashion

A highly illustrated guide to the history of Westen fashion from the 17th century up to the present. As with other books in this series, there is a two-page spread for each movement (ism) on which there are two large images plus a description of the main characteristics of clothing styles at that time, names of makers or sub-styles, and places where you can view samples of the costumes. There is also a chronology of the various styles.

About the Author: Mairi MacKenzie is a Lecturer in Cultural and Historical Studies at London College of Fashion. She has written and taught on fashion eras from the early modern to the present day and has curated numerous exhibitions.