Alison A. Nieder

The 20th century saw fashion evolve from an exclusive Parisian salon business catering to a wealthy elite, into a global industry employing millions, with new trends whisked into stores before the last model has left the catwalk. Along the way, the signature feminine silhouettes of each era evolved beyond recognition: House of Worth crinolines gave way to Vionnet’s bias-cut gowns, Dior’s New Look ...

With the addition of just a few letters or an image the simple T-shirt can become a personal billboard. What started as the standard issue undershirt of the U.S. military, by the mid-1970s had evolved into a means of self-expression and individualism. Musical taste, political slant, favorite TV show or movie, vacation destination and brand preference - it's all on a tee. From DIY to the ma...

Taschen's latest calendar features 365 fashion ads from the last century - one for every day of the year (imagine that!). Each page features a vintage image and a related quote from fashion insiders like Simon Doonan, Brooke Shields, Stella McCartney, and Paul Poiret. Plus, it includes the birthdays of fashion's greatest icons, so you can remember to send a birthday card or just a tweet....