THE FASHION BOOK

A to Z guide to over 500 of the most important names in the business, a fresh look at the fashion world and the people who created it. An outstanding collection of fashion images since 1860, each designer represented by an arresting photograph or artwork and a brief explanatory text. Companion volume to the highly successful "Art Book, Twentieth Century Art Book" and "The Photography Book".

Hardback, 150 colour and 350 b&w duotone photographs. Following the format of "The Art Book", this volume looks at the fashion world and the people who created and inspired it. The book contains an A-Z guide to the 500 most important names in fashion since the 1860s, including clothes and accessory designers, photographers, models and iconic individuals who instigated or symbolize a fashion movement. Designers represented include Paul Poiret, Christian Dior, Balenciaga, John Galliano, Coco Chanel, Pierre Balmain, Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney, Jeanne Lanvin and Issey Miyake. The book provides a survey of fashion photography with work from Cecil Beaton, David Bailey, Guy Bourdin, Irving Penn, Steven Meisel, Nan Goldin, Eve Arnold, Craig McDean, Richard Avedon and Helmut Newton. The book is arranged alphabetically, and a cross-reference system and glossary explain collaborations and techniques used in fashion.