A History of Fashion for Children

About this book

This colourful, fascinating and informative non-fiction picture book for older readers explores fashion from around the world and through the ages, with a focus on the evolution of Western styles from 1650 to the present day.  

Divided into chapters, the book contains a wealth of interesting facts about different aspects of fashion. Topics include how clothing can help to define your identity; the impact of media and technology on the way we dress; and how and why clothes have changed over time. 

A section at the end discusses the future and emphasises the importance of developing a sustainable fashion industry. 

Packed full of information about clothing, fabrics, designers, and social history, this engaging book can be read cover to cover, or readers can dip in and out depending on their interests. 

There is a timeline of inventions, a comprehensive glossary and an index to help navigate through the book.  

With a clear layout and a stylish mixture of artwork and photographs, this accessible book would make a fabulous gift for anyone with an interest in the history of fashion.