Costume and Fashion: A Concise History (World of Art). James Laver, Thames and Hudson, 1982.
 
History of Fashion & Costume
ISBN: 0500201900
 
An authoritative account of the history of fashion and costume from prehistoric times to today. From the momentous invention of the needle some 40,000 years ago to the development of blue denim, from Neolithic weavers to the biggest names in the fashion industry today, this classic guide covers the landmarks of costume history. Costume and Fashion explores the forms and materials used in fashion through the ages, the underlying motives of fashion, and the ways in which clothes have been used to protect, express identity, and attract or influence others.
 
Secure binding with clean pages and light cover wear. Softcover book with 288 pages.