Fashion is not a new concept. It responds

to multiple needs: to cover up, to embellish,

but also - and perhaps most importantly - to

position ourselves in society. It is an expression

of our freedom!

Designed as an accessible introduction,

this lively guide offers a sociological, practical,

and historical overview of fashion,

retracing its crucial dates, principal players,

and noteworthy events. The author offers

the tools and vocabulary necessary to

appreciate contemporary styles, and to

better understand how to create your own

look. She connects the dots between this

form of creativity - one of the most popular

in the modern world - and its links with

fields such as music, film, media, and new

technologies.