Summary
The 20th century saw the most rapid and revolutionary changes in the world of fashion to date as mass production techniques were introduced and the prevalence of home-sewn clothing declined. Fashions for men, women, and children became far less restrictive—in part due to people's changing attitudes and the liberation of women from the traditional roles of homemaker and housewife. The global reach of English as the language of commerce and popular culture particularly aided the spread of Western styles, and as fashion underwent globalization, the appearance of national costumes and traditional dress declined.
Coverage includes women at work, country life, children's clothes, reshaping the body, knits and tweeds, accessories, nylon and elastic, 1950s fabrics, art to wear, retro styles, working out, high performance fabrics, and unisex fashions.
Specifications
Full-color photographs and artwork. Glossary. Timeline. Index.
About the Author(s)
Clare Hibbert was an editor of Heinemann's Twentieth-Century Fashion series and has written more than 100 reference books for children. Her work has been commended by the NASEN Special Educational Needs Children's Book Award, and she was a finalist for the Aventis Junior Science Prize 2004.
Adam Hibbert has written more than 30 reference books for children, including Read All About It! Fashion. The Hibberts live with their son in East London.