The Story of Costume
by John Peacock Thames & Hudson hardback £10.99
Published: 01 June, 2007
This beautifully illustrated, full-colour history of costume has bee produced by bestselling author, John Peacock, especially for children.
With over 325 hand-drawn illustrations and clearly written descriptions on every page, it is sure to delight and inspire any child aged eight and above who has an interest in fashion or history.
This indispensable reference book covers:
- every historical period from Ancient Greek and Byzantine times, through the Middle Ages and Renaissance, right down the centuries to the present day
- a broad array of social classes, from servants and labourers to nobility and royalty
- a wide geographical variety of costume, from the tunics of Ancient Egypt and the togas of Ancient Rome to the royal finery of sixteenth-century England, the garb of the French revolutionary and beyond
- every aspect of fashion, including shoes, hats, bags and other accessories as well as jewellry and hairstyles
John Peacock was senior costume designer for BBC television for many years. He is the author of numerous books, many published by Thames & Hudson and has also worked as a fashion designer and as a lecturer in fashion history.
