In the beginning there was the fig leaf... and the toga. Crinolines and ruffs. Chain mailand corsets. What do these antiquated items have to do with the oh-so-twenty-first-century skinny jeans; graphic tee; and sexy pumps you slipped into this morning? Everything! Fashion begets fashion; and lifemdash;from economics to politics; weather to warfare; practicality to the utterly impracticalmdash;is reflected in the styles of any given era; evolving into the threads you buy and wear today. With the candidness; intelligence; and charm that made him a household name on Project Runway; Tim Gunn reveals the fascinating story behind each article of clothing dating back to ancient times; in a book that reads like a walking tour from museum to closet with Tim at your side. From Cleopatrarsquo;s crown to Helen of Troyrsquo;s sandals; from Queen Victoriarsquo;s corset to Madonnarsquo;s cone bra; Dynastyrsquo;s power suits to Hillary Clintonrsquo;s pantsuits; Tim Gunnrsquo;s Fashion Bible takes you on a runway-ready journey through the highs and lows of fashion history. Drawing from his exhaustive knowledge and intensive research to offer cutting-edge insights into modern style; Tim explains how the 1960s ruined American underwear; how Beau Brummell created the look men have worn for more than a century; why cargo capri pants are a plague on our nation; and much more. He will make you see your wardrobe in a whole new way. Prepare to be inspired as you change your thinking about the past; present; and future of fashion!
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