Carnival to Catwalk : Global Reflections on Fancy Dress Costume

Middle Ages to the modern day, cultural historian Benjamin Wild throws open the historical dressing-up box and demonstrates the enduring appeal of fancy dress, as it becomes an increasingly central part of modern couture and clothing design. Meticulously researched and beautifully illustrated, "Carnival to Catwalk "is a remarkable resource for scholars, students and costume enthusiasts alike. [Publisher's Text]

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