Vintage Fashion Complete

Unlimited inspiration for fashion designers, stylists, collectors and style-setters everywhere

Explores every aspect of a womans vintage wardrobe in over 1,000 stand-out examples, from dresses and skirts to hats, shoes and bags, drawn from fashions from the 1920s to the 1980s.

Not just another history of fashion, this is a survey of how fashion past continues to inspire fashion present as seen on the street, on the catwalk, and on devotees such as Kate Moss and Sienna Miller.

Designs by world-famous names feature alongside lesser-known brands beloved of collectors, such as Lilli Ann and Horrockses Fashions.

Unique handmade pieces as well as icons of vintage fashion, from Marilyn Monroes bra to the Ossie Clark dress that famously features in David Hockneys painting.

Includes invaluable practical tips on how to build a collection, and how to date, clean and care for vintage clothing.