Do you know why a chef's hat has 100 pleats? Or how many ways there are to tie a tie?
Packed full of whacky facts and stunning clothes from designers and cultures around the world, as well as glorious illustrations featuring objects from the V&A, this book is a must-have for anyone who has ever wondered why we wear the clothes we do.
Published in association with the V&A Museum, your purchase helps the V&A to enrich people's lives as the world's leading museum of art and design.
Packed full of whacky facts and stunning clothes from designers and cultures around the world, as well as glorious illustrations featuring objects from the V&A, this book is a must-have for anyone who has ever wondered why we wear the clothes we do.
Published in association with the V&A Museum, your purchase helps the V&A to enrich people's lives as the world's leading museum of art and design.