Laver, James, 1899-1975.

Costume and fashion : a concise history / James Laver. - 5th ed. / penultimate chapter by Amy de la Haye and Andrew Tucker ; concluding chapter by Amy de la Haye. - London : Thames & Hudson, 2012. - 312 p. : ill. (some col.), ports. (some col.) ; 21 cm. - Thames & Hudson world of art . - Thames & Hudson world of art. .

Previous ed.: 2002.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

From the momentous invention of the needle some 40,000 years ago to the development of denim, from Neolithic weavers to the biggest names in the fashion industry today, this is a guide to the landmarks of costume history.

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Costume--History.
Clothing and dress--History.
Beauty and Fashion.