Stylepedia

Klappentext Styles do not come out of nowhere, there is always a reason and a story behind. In fact, every style is a cultural carrier reflecting the society of the time, whispering how people were experiencing and reacting to the world. In Stylepedia, we will dig deeper into the relationship between styles and history, how the world and incident has shaped different styles under different times, what message and beliefs do these styles of clothing carry. This book covers all worldwide common styles from the 1900s to 2020s, including mainstream fashion, subculture and microtrends, aided by detailed illustrations showcasing a complete look and highlighting key fashion items, this book will explain reasons and details about how these items are related to each style. We believe that Stylepedia would be an inspiring reference for designers in storytelling, as well as for stylists as an easy reference in looking back into the past for a glimpse how people from different demographics would dress up.

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Founded in 2008, Fashionary is the best-selling fashion sketchbook, a practical tool for professionals who are working at all levels of the fashion industry. The name originated from Fashion + Dictionary + Diary.

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A complete illustrated guide of style tribes and fashion subculture from 1900s-2020s

Stylepedia uncovers global styles, exploring their origins, distinct features, and the cultural and historical contexts that shaped them. From historical trends to the latest buzz on social media, it is your essential guide, providing the knowledge and inspiration needed to understand different styles at their core.

Stylepedia helps the designers to understand more about the style and facilitates the creation of meaningful design. It serves as a diverse style directory for stylists, provides a quick rundown of fashion history for fashion students, and presents a global fashion subculture panorama to all readers.

From major trends
The book addresses the key trends that have defined global fashion, ranging from the 20s' Flappers, the New Look, Ivy League styles, Hip Hop culture, to the Y2K era. It offers a comprehensive understanding of the fashion evolution over the past century.

To lessor known subculture
The book talks about lesser-known subcultures that have nonetheless shaped the currents of fashion evolution. From Pachucos and Leathermen, to Bogans, Takenoko Zoku, Sapeurs, and Riot Grrrl, it helps uncovering the hidden influencers of the style landscape.

Diving deep into each style
To truly capture a style, you need the full picture: its history, key pieces, influencers, and the hairstyles and makeup that defined it. Not to mention the tales that make each culture unique. Our book brings all of this together in a clean, easy-to-digest layout. Dive in and swiftly become an expert on any style and its culture, all at your fingertips.

Over 1200 illustrations
Through detailed illustrations, the book provides an instant understanding of diverse styles and subcultures. You will learn about styles and subcultures in a fun and easy way.