It’s here. The only fashion resource you will ever need.
Your draping teacher refers to Vionnet.
You think, “Vi-oh, no…I have no idea who that is.”
Your design director announces, “This season I am inspired by Paul Poiret’s tango skirt!”
You think, “I’ve got some research to do.”
You’re just curious…who invented the first pair of jeans?
Get the answers to all of these inquires—in one place.
Introducing the comprehensive source you will want to keep on the corner of your pattern table or on the closest shelf in your studio:
Written by University of Fashion founder, Francesca Sterlacci, former professor and Chairperson at FIT and Joanne Arbuckle, former Dean and currently Deputy to the President for Industry Partnerships and Collaborative Programs at FIT, this brand new Second Edition includes fashion facts from the time of cavemen to the most recent models to walk a catwalk.
Francesca Sterlacci
Joanne Arbuckle
More like an encyclopedia than a dictionary, this 700+ page fashion history goldmine has over 1,400 cross-referenced, in depth entries covering the people, places and inventions that paved the way for the creation of the fashion industry as we know it today. From fashion designers to fashion magazines, models to illustrators, photographers, celebrities, bloggers and the Internet, it’s all compiled into one resource. Get every last detail on industry terms, jobs, trade unions, organizations, retailers and fashion houses that have shaped the industry’s history and will have an impact on the fashion industry of the future.
And to celebrate the release, we’ve got deals, codes and discounts galore!
This resource is the perfect gift for anyone with a passion for fashion and loves a good “who’s who in the industry” read, the avid history-buff, all aspiring designers, design instructors, or those who are just plainly and simply “fashion curious.”
Get a DEAL on the Historical Dictionary of the Fashion Industry 2nd Edition
As a SPECIAL OFFER, take 30% OFF LIST PRICE on both hardback and eBook when you use discount code RLFANDF30 at checkout.
978-1-4422-3908-1 • Hardback $150.00 list price (sale price $105.00)
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*Discount code can be used with eBook purchases, when available.
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And to celebrate the book launch…University of Fashion is offering a discount to our online fashion library of over 400+ video lessons as well!
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