The Fashion Classics
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The Fashion Classics
This is your essential guide to the most iconic and enduring clothing designs in modern history. From the elegance of Dior's Bar suit to the effortlessly cool Levi's 501s, this illustrated book showcases the pieces that have shaped the way we dress over the last century and is a celebration of the pieces that will continue to define generations.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781837998135
Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 09 April 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Summersdale Publishers
Illustration: 100 simple black and white illustrations created by the author.
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 146.0mm
Height: 192.0mm
Weight: 440g
Pages: 160
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About the Author
Clare Faulkner is an author, illustrator and graphic designer. She retrained in graphic design following a career in book publishing. During an inspiring 10 years at the V&A, Clare republished fashion books by Christian Dior, Edith Head, Barbara Hulanicki and Elsa Schiaparelli. She has since worked on a diverse range of design projects, including books on fashion designers John Galliano and Victoria Beckham. She is also the author and illustrator of The Cat Lover's A to Z and The Dog Lover's A to Z and illustrator of The Little Book of Sloth Philosophy. Clare lives in London with her family.
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