Introduction: 'Fashions fade; style is eternal'
pt. 1. Decades. The 1920s: the allure of couture
The 1930s: fashion on film
The 1940s: frugal fashion
The 1960s: Minis and maxis
The 1970s: more dash than cash
pt. 2. Elements. Hats: sculptural style
Footwear: the soles of fashion
Handbags: functional fashion
Swimwear: beauty on the beach
Aprons: sartorial domesticity
Eveningwear: red carpet glamour
The wedding dress: a vintage affair
pt. 3. Hallmarks. Beautiful botanicals: the power of the petal
Country classics: shabbily chic
Animal instinct: wild fashion
Nice nauticals: seaside spirit
Global inspirations: international heritage
Little black dress: timeless style
Novelty print: narrative fashion.
