Amber Butchart: Amber Jane Butchart's Fashion Miscellany [2014] hardback

Styles come and go, but fashion has an enduring appeal, a rich history, and everyday practical relevance for millions. Launched to coincide with London Fashion Week 2014, this beautifully-packaged book offers a host of new perspectives on a classic subject. Professional fashion expert Amber Jane Butchart casts a quizzical eye over fashions oddities, revealing the histories of such garments as the Adelaide boot, the origins of many technical terms and a host of entertaining quotes and aphorisms from the fields most colourful names. New line illustrations from Penelope Beech complete the book, making it a feast for the eyes as well as a treat for the stylish soul.