New
Focus on Fashion
Reading Level Grade 3Interest Level Grades 2 – 5Copyright 2027
Reviewed
Reading Level Grade 3Interest Level Grades 2 – 5Copyright 2027
ReviewedFrom hairstyles and hemlines to footwear and jewelry, you can learn a lot about an era by taking a look at how the people looked! Explore how head-to-toe styles marked social movements across the decades. Engaging text paired with a mix of historic photos and eye-catching illustrations make history come to life through fashion. Meanwhile, Style Icons featured throughout highlight key trailblazers of the eras. These delightful, fashion-focused books will draw readers in and keep them hooked.
This title explores the evolution of style and its relationship to contemporary morals and concerns. Each volume highlights a specific period, such as the Victorian era, with its restrictive corsets and formal silks, or the 1920s, which introduced the liberated flapper. The series also examines the bold mod styles of the 1960s alongside the rebellious, unpolished grunge movement of the 1990s. Through these historical snapshots, the series shows how trends in hair, makeup, and apparel reflect social movements and societal change. Historical photos, illustrations, and snarky captions create a fun, eye-catching layout. The books conclude with a glossary, index, and additional resources. VERDICT: A snarky survey of fashion’s role in culture; purchase where the content is needed.
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