pulls together research and different articles I've written over the years as a kind of anthology. Part contested history, part polemic on what it is about workwear that is so enduring, and how it's got the stage of de-facto uniform today. And then a little personal resonance -stories about silly things I got up to when wearing it. The book isn't too serious -it's meant to be approachable,
Worn in Iraq by a Cornell alumnus, the combat uniform set a template for contemporary camouflage and tactical design, according to exhibition notes. The khaki trench coat, originally designed for British officers, evolved from battlefield necessity into a fashion staple. The Hawaiian shirt reflects the early influence of Japanese textiles - designs and motifs forced to shift after the attack on Pearl Harbor.
"That was just a fun idea that I had," Kardashian told . "There was a shoot, and someone wanted to, like, have hair down there once. And I was like, 'Couldn't this just be easy and have it on a thong?' And so we made that happen."
Deborah Carnegie's photography archive chronicals Black British women's Saturday night fashion from 1950 to the present, showcasing a vibrant and sacred pre-night out ritual with cultural significance.
Charles Frederick Worth, the nineteenth-century designer widely credited as the inventor of haute couture, embodied the excesses of his time, attracting an elite clientele with extravagant gowns rich in detail.
"Every decade since, we've looked back to the 1920s for inspiration... you don't get the full effect of what these dresses look like until you see what they look like worn on a human body."
