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• Archive: This reference set provides information on all aspects of clothing and adornment in human culture, from ancient Egyptian wigs to space suits.
• From ritual garments in societies around the world to fashion models flashing the latest styles on Parisian runways, articles cover the technology, design, and social meaning of dress throughout history.
• Longer essays on cultural groups and eras appear along side shorter profiles of important people, institutions, textiles, or accessories in a convenient, A-Z sequence.
• Perspectives from fashion design, anthropology, art history, sociology, business, and history enrich the articles.
• All entries signed by specialist contributors, include bibliographies and references to related topics.