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Fifty Dresses and Shoes That Changed the World Books
Dresses: Hardcover, 106 pages; 2009
Shoes: Hardcover, 106 pages; 2009
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  Illustrated tours through dress and shoe trends of the past century, these beautifully produced books from London's Design Museum explore the significance of fashion as a reflection of--and sometimes as an agent for--social and cultural changes. From the corset-eschewing draping of the early twentieth century Delphos pleated gown to a technology-embracing LED dress from 2007, Dresses features colorful photographs of fifty iconic frocks--both general styles, such as the "little black dress," and specific garments, such as Princess Diana's wedding gown. In Shoes you'll find photos of galoshes, flip-flops, and stilettos, as well as Dorothy's ruby slippers, Doc Martens, and a feather-trimmed high heel by Jimmy Choo. Both volumes offer concise essays explaining the cultural and historical context of the style trends. Irresistible reads as well as valuable references, both books are sure bets for the fashion forward! (AG)