Twentieth-century developments in fashion and costume

Examines the uniforms worn by rescue workers in America and other countries, and looks at how they changed over the course of the twentieth century.

Examines twentieth-century attire worn by the clergy, by members of particular groups such as Chassidic Jews and the Amish, and by individual members of the world's major religions in everyday life and for religious occasions.

Examines twentieth-century fashion trends for entertainers, describing how they changed through the decades and influenced what the general public wore.

Examines twentieth-century fashion trends as revealed by details of the outfits worn by queens, emperors, politicians, judges, military officers and soldiers, and ordinary citizens for ceremonial occasions.

Examines changes in fashion trends during the twentieth century and how they were influenced by such historical developments as the World Wars and innovations like the automobile.

Examines twentieth-century children's fashion trends, describing how hairstyles, uniforms, and clothing for formal and informal wear changed through the decades and were influenced by actors, adult styles, and world events.

Examines twentieth-century fashion trends in hairstyles, hats, and other accessories as they varied through the decades from opulent and ornate to comfortable and practical.

Examines twentieth-century fashion trends for women, describing the designs, fabrics, and styles popular in different decades, as well as the influence of dancers, actresses, and other celebrities on fashion.

Examines twentieth-century fashion trends in the work world, describing the clothes worn by office workers, domestic service employees, workers in stores and catering, the transportation industry, manufacturing and construction, farming, and fishing.

Examines twentieth-century fashion trends for men, describing the designs, fabrics, and styles popular in different decades, as well as the influence of politicians, actors, and other celebrities on fashion.