The Dictionary Of Fashion History -

The dictionary clarifies obscure terminology that has evolved or vanished over centuries:

: An 18th-century process of pressing fabric with hot rollers to create a shiny finish. Core Editions and Availability The dictionary of fashion history

: Includes detailed appendices for fibers, fabrics, materials, laces, and obsolete color names. The dictionary of fashion history

: Features over 60 new entries in recent editions, ranging from the Birkin Bag and Onesie to historical curiosities like the Apollo knot and Zouave jackets . The dictionary of fashion history

: Complemented by historical cartoons, prints, and color photographs of surviving garments to provide visual context for unusual terms. Notable Historical Terms