INFORMATION
Author(s): Harriet Worsley
Print length: 216 pages
Dimensions: 23.4 x 24.8 cm
Format: Hardcover
Price: 589.000 VND
Weight: 900 g
Publisher: Hachette
Publication year: 2020
INTRODUCTION
"100 Ideas That Changed Fashion" by Harriet Worsley is a richly illustrated journey through a century of women’s fashion, exploring the key ideas, innovations, and influences that reshaped how people dress. The book highlights 100 distinct “ideas” — ranging from technological advances and new materials to societal shifts and iconic design moments — that have had a lasting impact on fashion. These include influential cuts like the bias cut, footwear such as stiletto heels, fabrics, influential designers, and even cultural phenomena that changed perceptions of beauty and style.
Worsley organizes the book in digestible portions, pairing vivid visuals with sharp narrative descriptions. Each entry explores not only what the idea was, but why it mattered — how it emerged, what it reflected about society, and how it changed fashion’s trajectory. For example, the adoption of synthetic fibers, the influence of wartime rationing on silhouette, or the democratization of style via street fashion and popular culture are all explored with both context and flair.
Perfect for fashion lovers, students, designers, or anyone curious about style’s evolution, "100 Ideas That Changed Fashion" serves as both inspiration and education. It encourages readers to see clothing not just as garments, but as expressions of identity, innovation, and social change.
