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Colin McDowell’s *The Anatomy of Fashion* explores how dress reflects and shapes human experience, blending historical research with cultural critique. The work spans the origins of the 3‑piece suit and the ruff, the evolution of hemlines, and the shift from pale, peaches‑and‑cream to suntanned beauty standards. McDowell brings together fashion’s functional purpose—protection and warmth—with its expressive role in identity and status, illustrating how trends are shaped by historical events and social contexts. Notable case studies include the introduction of the waistcoat to England in 1666 during Charles II’s restoration and its subsequent endurance through Georgian times as a symbol of refined masculinity. The book offers readers an in‑depth look at how fashion’s evolution mirrors broader cultural shifts.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Colin McDowell
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