Iconic Fashion: 20 Items that Changed the History of Style

This extraordinary book, a visual and intellectual feast of historical illustrations, cult advertising, and beautiful still-life shots, narrates the history of 20 iconic fashion items, ranging from Levi’s jeans to Hermès scarves and Tiffany pearls.

Sometimes a single garment can change the course of fashion forever. Consider the Burberry trench coat or Givenchy’s little black dress—milestones that transformed everything. Some of these are even known by their original name, like the Kelly b...