The Dress

Through 100 groundbreaking dress designs, this book traces the past and present influences and reinterpretations in fashion. From the Empress Joséphine's Empire-line gown that revolutionized European dress in the nineteenth century through Christian Dior's New Look silhouette to Mary Quant's mini, each landmark dress gives examples of how fashion ideas emerge, to be reborn and referenced throughout time. By making connections between designers and across decades, the book allows the reader to discover the breadth of influence in this field, the magic of inspired originality and an overview of fashion history.