The Anatomy of Fashion: Why We Dress the Way We Do
A leading style historian traces fashion's past, present and future. . . A comprehensive resource charts a beautifully illustrated course through the very beginnings of dress, tracing the evolution of trends in clothing, accessories, and grooming to the way we look today. . . an accessible and exciting read.—Details.comFor all the hullabaloo surrounding street style, one often forgets that clothes are first and foremost a means of protecting the body. Colin McDowell is placing new emphasis on this fact, presenting a history of fashion as it relates to human anatomy.—Vogue.comColin McDowell [is] the senior statesman of the fashion press. . . Fashion has always been about the body: protecting it, flaunting it, enhancing it. . . In Mr. McDowell's book, you will discover details like the difference between bosom shapes of Edwardian matrons and flapper, the evolution of cotton and synthetic textiles, the appeal of bondage wear and even the derivation of corduroy measurements.—Eric Wilson,The New York TimesThe Anatomy of Fashionis such an innovative and intelligent way to narrate and explore fashion. Colin McDowell's mind has the clarity to do this to perfection.—Manolo BlahnikA leading scholar takes an extensive look at how fashion evolved over time.—Publishers Weekly