"Travel through time and discover popular fashion trends throughout history, from the animal furs of prehistory tand golden crowns of ancient Egypt to the short skirts of flappers and the bell-bottoms of disco. Why did French aristocrats powder their hair? And why did knights wear so much chain mail? From buttons to zippers and leather sandals to high heels, learn how fashion is often influenced by what's happening in the world around us.

"Originally published as: Fashion history by B4U Publishing, 2014.