The Fashion History Reader Global Perspectives

'Riello and McNeil's new collection of essays represents an immense and impressive project.' - Choice

'anybody interested in learning how fashion grew from its medieval antecedents into its modern manifestations, how and why people invest it with meaning, and how it operates will be well-advised to use this book as a source. An excellent resource for college and university fashion collections.' - Choice

'Now, the key contributions from nearly every expert in the field are assembled in one fascinating book. This kaleidoscopic and informative volume ranges impressively across conventional boundaries of chronology, geography, and discipline.' - Glenn Adamson, Victoria and Albert Museum, London, UK

'Breaking down barriers, in this book you will discover how fashion has always been a global phenomenon.' - Margaretha van den Bosch, Head of Design at H&M

'This book is indispensable for anyone interested in fashion. History has never been more alive than in the pages of this Reader.' - Patrizia Calefato, University of Bari, Italy

'Riello and McNeil's new collection of essays represents an immense and impressive project.' - R. A. Standish, San Joaquin Delta College, Choice Review

'anybody interested in learning how fashion grew from its medieval antecedents into its modern manifestations, how and why people invest it with meaning, and how it operates will be well-advised to use this book as a source. An excellent resource for college and university fashion collections.' - R. A. Standish, San Joaquin Delta College, Choice Review