The Routledge History of Fashion and Dress presents the development of research in fashion and dress history from 1800 to the present, from a global perspective.

This version of the dictionary brings dazzling and unusual garments to life for researchers, students, costume designers and everyone interested in the subject. Clear, concise, and meticulous in detail, this essential reference work answers countless questions relating to the history of dress and adornment and will continue to be the definitive guide for many years to come.

How to Read a Dress is an authoritative visual guide to women's fashion across five centuries.