Chapter 3: Fashion History
Fashion designers have a wealth of information to turn to when they look to the historical archives of clothing. A student of history can spend a lifetime delving into such a fascinating subject, and even the most avid fans will merely scratch the surface. Any good designer, however, should make a habit of two things: First, cultivate an understanding and an appreciation for the cycles of history and the ways that they allow one to anticipate how society might respond to ideas. Second, continue to seek out, collect, and assimilate the historical references that speak to them as a designer.
No abridgement of an era could do it justice for the true scholar. Volumes upon volumes of detailed treatises have been dedicated ...
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