Books like The dress by Marnie Fogg

Tim Gunn's Fashion Bible: A Comprehensive History of Western Fashion

Christian Dior’s autobiography reveals the rise of the ‘New Look,’ the workings of a Paris haute couture house, and the private life of the famed designer.

Explores how iconic fashion pieces and designers shaped cultural identities and social change across history.

A comprehensive history of fashion from the Regency period to the present day, exploring the evolution of designers and key fashion movements, and their connection to society.

A directory of 20th and 21st century developments in fashion, featuring 132 designers, their design showcases and the evolution of their brand. Also includes a fabric swatch directory of designers' prints.

The second volume in Prestel's Whole story series is a lavish, nicely priced, and authoritative book tracing the complete evolution of fashion, from togas to Tory Burch.This enthralling book takes readers through every major era of fashion history: classical Greece and Rome; the court dress of the Tang Dynasty; the emergence of the Japanese kimono; early Native American and Pre-Colombian textiles; the Ottoman and Mughal Empires; Renaissance, Restoration, and Romantic costume; the Belle Epoque and Art Deco; sportswear, ready-to-wear, and haute couture; the British menswear revolution; Tokyo street fashion--and much, much more. Filled with indispensable information about every aspect of fashion from 500 BCE to now, this encyclopedic reference highlights in detail key pieces that epitomize certain styles. It profiles fashion icons to show how one designer or style influences another, explains the impact of cultural and historical events on daily wear, and demonstrates how technical innovation can take fashion in new directions. Engaging, all-encompassing, and overflowing with illustrations, this is an indispensable resource for anyone who loves fashion.

An illustrated survey of twentieth‑century women’s fashion, tracing the evolution of the dress from Gres’ draped silhouettes to Dior’s New Look, Mary Quant’s mini, and Hussein Chalayan’s futuristic designs.

"Why do some designs stand head and shoulders above others? When Fashion Really Works showcases a selection of eighty outstanding fashion confections from the early twentieth century to the present day. Fashion expert Marnie Fogg defines the characteristics of the garments that render each outfit both influential and iconic, from those that appropriate other cultures, such as Lanvin's exotic robe de style, to the use of underwear as outerwear, as exemplified by Jean Paul Gaultier's corset dress. From the silhouette-changing "New Look" by Dior to the lace sweater of Rei Kawakubo for Commes des Carçons, Fogg's insightful commentary will open your eyes to the defining qualities that have given these pieces timeless allure"--Back cover.