Saturday, October 29, 2011

100 Unforgettable Dresses

{{Hello gorgeous book and welcome to my Christmas list!}}

Anyone who knows me knows that I love fashion. For me, it goes beyond the superficial and enters into this world of information, transformation and influence. I have always been fascinated with how fashion can affect the way people see themselves and the world. You can tell a lot about a society from their fashion. From surface information like the resources available to design, produce and market their creations to deeper information like their cultural values and views on the world.

100 Unforgettable Dresses, by Hal Rubenstein, goes through 100 of the most iconic dresses in history. He provides history about the dresses themselves but also dives into their impact on society.

I can't wait to read this book! In the meantime, I'm going to show how much of a nerd I am when it comes to fashion...Reading more and more about Hal Rubenstein's book has inspired me to do a few posts about my take on the impact and influence of this industry. Can't wait to share it all with you! :)