This book chronicles the most influential fashion ideas that changed womenswear in the Western world from 1900 to the present day. A visually stunning piece that is exciting to read & an inspiring fashion bible. It does not merely document the changes in fashion though; it crucially explains why these changes happened. From the invention of the bias cut & the stiletto heel to landscape-changing designers such as Coco Chanel, it is entertaining, intelligent & a visual feast