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Text and color illustrations explore the life and career of Louis R?ard, the inventor of the bikini.

Text and color illustrations explore the life and career of Samuel Foster, the inventor of sunglasses.

Text and color illustrations explore the life and career of Mary Quant, a British fashion designer credited with creating the miniskirt.

Reveals the story of Chuck Taylor, the man whose name has appeared on millions of Converse sneakers throughout history.

Text and color illustrations explore the life and career of Levi Strauss, who founded the first company to manufacture blue jeans.

In this engaging biography, readers will learn about the inventor of the down jacket, Eddie Bauer. Follow Bauer's story from his early years at Bauer's Tennis Shop to the expanded Bauer's Sport Shop to the creation of his famous puffer jacket.