Stylepedia by Fashionary is a richly illustrated fashion reference book exploring global style tribes and fashion subcultures from the 1900s to the 2020s.
This comprehensive fashion history book uncovers the origins, defining features, and cultural influences behind the world’s most iconic looks, from the glamour of the 1920s Flappers and the revolutionary New Look by Christian Dior to Hip Hop style and the bold resurgence of Y2K fashion. Covering both major fashion trends and influential underground movements such as Pachuco, Leathermen, Takenoko-zoku, La Sape, and Riot Grrrl, this visual fashion encyclopedia reveals the hidden and headline-making forces that shaped global style.
Designed for fashion designers, stylists, students, and trend enthusiasts alike, Stylepedia functions as both a style directory and a practical design resource. Each entry dives deep into a subculture’s history, key garments, beauty aesthetics, influencers, and defining stories - presented in a sleek layout with over a thousand detailed illustrations.
Whether you’re researching fashion subcultures, seeking design inspiration, or exploring the evolution of street style and global trends, this book delivers essential insight into the culture behind the clothes.
Founded in 2008, Fashionary provide practical tools for professionals who are working at all levels of the fashion industry. The name originated from “Fashion + Dictionary + Diary”.
Product details
- Format: Hardback
- Size: 14.61 cm x 2.54 cm x 21.59 cm
- Page count: 224 pages
- ISBN-13: 9789881354792
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