History had never really been a top-rated for me. In fact, it managed to fill those old and very far-away school days of mine with more boredom than any student can take. Thrice a week I would either switch into the lethargic, out-of-this-world mode or fully expose my chatterbox qualities with my fellow classmates. But then, had history classes been infused with a more intriguing dimension they would have certainly transformed my physical reactions. Get some fashion coming and fast.
"A Cultural History of Fashion in the 20th Century: From the Catwalk to the Sidewalk" looks at fashion from a historical point of view and aims to examine it within its social, cultural and artistic context. According to Elle UK, "it is an enthralling study of fashion's evolution within the 20th Century, from fairy tale's based on glass slippers to t-shirts being used to campaign against wars". The book explores the interplay between commerce and culture, technology and aesthetics, popular culture and pastiche, and fashion and anti-fashion. Anti-fashion! Hm..that sound intriguing enough for me to buy. It's probably time for a new addition to my library, and that's a history class I definitely won't be missing.
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