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History of twentieth century fashion

by Elizabeth Ewing

Here Elizabeth Ewing looks behind the scenes for a deeper understanding of the social, economic and technical changes which have caused an unprecedented revolution in our attitudes to dress. The book is a story of fashion shocks: two world wars, the impact of new fibres and manufacturing techniques, the influence of radical new designers, and a succession of post-War youth explosions culminating in the punk and new wave looks of the last decade.

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?