An illustrated journey through over 5,000 years of fashion, beginning with ancient clothing worn by Stone Age people, then onto the extravagant fashions of medieval and 16th-century nobility. Bright young things in 1920's flapper dresses bring us to the 21st century, with youthful mini dresses, flares and platform shoes of the 1960's and '70's.

Includes index. Includes glossary.