Fashion: The Changing Shape of Fashion Through the Years by Jane Dorner offers a concise visual and historical journey through Western fashion, tracing the evolution of clothing from the elaborate styles of the 18th-century aristocracy to the modern, more egalitarian and unisex trends of the 20th century. Through detailed illustrations and commentary, it explores how social, cultural, and technological changes influenced what people wore, highlighting shifts in silhouette, fabric, and decoration. The book emphasizes fashion not just as clothing, but as a reflection of society’s values, identity, and aspirations over time.

Jane Dorner

Fashion: the changing shape of fashion through the years