An Informal Guide to Workwear offers a fascinating overview of some of the most important workwear pieces, discussing their history, function, construction and materials.
Workwear has transcended its utilitarian roots to become a staple in modern wardrobes. Originally designed for labour-intensive jobs, today's workwear blends durable, well-made and sustainable clothing with fashion. In a world of increasingly fast fashion, workwear provides a sustainable alternative as a statement of endurance and quality. An Informal Guide to Workwear explores the links to the past and the incredible history of how this style became a staple. Workwear pieces include:
berets, popularised by Claude Monet and Che Guevara, among others
blue jeans, America's sartorial gift to the world
the siren suit, famously worn by Winston Churchill during the war
the shop coat, donned by Christian Dior in a show of democratic solidarity with the workers in his atelier
Featuring vibrant illustrations by Michael Parkin, this book is perfect for anyone interested in discovering more about the history of fashion and style.
| ISBN: | 9781849949699 |
| Publication date: | 6th November 2025 |
| Author: | A W Sylvester |
| Illustrator: | Michael Parkin |
| Publisher: | Batsford an imprint of Batsford Books |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 144 pages |
| Genres: |
Sociology: work and labour Fashion and style guides Fashion and textile design |
An Informal Guide to Workwear offers a fascinating overview of some of the most important workwear pieces, discussing their history, function, construction and materials.
Workwear has transcended its utilitarian roots to become a staple in modern wardrobes. Originally designed for labour-intensive jobs, today's workwear blends durable, well-made and sustainable clothing with fashion. In a world of increasingly fast fashion, workwear provides a sustainable alternative as a statement of endurance and quality. An Informal Guide to Workwear explores the links to the past and the incredible history of how this style became a staple. Workwear pieces include:
berets, popularised by Claude Monet and Che Guevara, among others
blue jeans, America's sartorial gift to the world
the siren suit, famously worn by Winston Churchill during the war
the shop coat, donned by Christian Dior in a show of democratic solidarity with the workers in his atelier
Featuring vibrant illustrations by Michael Parkin, this book is perfect for anyone interested in discovering more about the history of fashion and style.
An Informal Guide to Workwear features in the following genres: Sociology: work and labour, Fashion and style guides, Fashion and textile design
An Informal Guide to Workwear is available in Hardback
An Informal Guide to Workwear was written by A W Sylvester and published by Batsford an imprint of Batsford Books
An Informal Guide to Workwear has 144 pages
£18.00