Fifty Dresses That Changed the World

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Publication date: 7 October 2025

Fifty Dresses That Changed the World showcases fifty iconic dresses from 1915 to 1988, highlighting their cultural, social, and design significance with striking photography curated by the Design Museum – a celebration of fashion history and innovation.

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Fifty Dresses That Changed the World

Fashion design is both an industrial and cultural phenomenon, shaping and reflecting societyโ€™s tastes, values, and technological advancements. It spans the glamorous catwalks of major fashion capitals to the industrious factories around the world, constantly evolving to capture the spirit of the times.

Fifty Dresses That Changed the World traces the remarkable journey of fashion over the past century through fifty iconic dresses that have left a lasting mark on design history. From Mariano Fortunyโ€™s 1915 Delphos Pleated Dress to Cherโ€™s unforgettable 1988 Oscars gown, each entry highlights the innovation, artistry, and social context that made these garments extraordinary. The collection celebrates the interplay between fashion, society, and culture, exploring how shifts in gender, sexuality, and style have been expressed through clothing.

Featuring stunning photography curated by the Design Museum, this beautifully illustrated volume is both an introduction to the evolution of modern fashion and a must-have gift for fashion lovers, designers, and design enthusiasts of all ages.

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Hardcover

Format Hardcover
ISBN 978-1840919806
Publisher Octopus Publishing Group
Number of pages 112
Dimensions 15.49 x 1.52 x 21.34 cm
Language English
Publication date 7 October 2025

“Featuring 50 iconic dresses from 1915 to 1988, this book will appeal to fashionistas and design enthusiasts of all ages.”

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