A straightforward guide to the most significant fashion concepts throughout history, in 50 accessible, bite-sized essays.

Jessica Bumpus is a fashion journalist, author and digital editor. She was previously Fashion Features Editor, at British Vogue and has written for the likes of Marie Claire, Vogue.com, ELLE US, Harper's Bazaar, Sunday Times Style and Glamour. She is author of Vivienne Westood (2023) and The Little Book of Dolce & Gabbana (2024)