Imagine That – Fashion (Paperback)

The History of Fashion Rewritten

Michael Sells

Would centuries of judicial rulings have reached different conclusions if wigs and robes had never been introduced to the courtroom? Could a different office dress code have removed the ‘glass-ceiling’ in business? Did the fashion industry fuel the football violence epidemic of the 1980’s? Fashion is far more than mere decoration. It has sparked fierce feuds between fans of both music and sport. It has also cemented the power of some the world’s most commanding organisations. Uniform and fashion trends have carried untold power throughout modern history, altering much more than just the way we look.

Michael Sells is a historian educated at the University of Chester. Captivated by history from a young age, he is especially interested in Jack Kerouac and the Beat Generation and 1960s and 70s football. Outside of history, his passions include dystopian novels, animal sanctuaries and lower-league football. Born in the South East of England, he now lives in Cambridge and the Imagine That titles are his first books.