An Informal Guide to Workwear: Form, Function and Fashion -- A. W. Sylvester, Hardcover
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 labor-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, popularized 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
Author: A. W. Sylvester
Publisher: Batsford
Published: 11/18/2025
Pages: 144
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.3 lbs
Size: 8.83" H x 6.23" L x 0.8" W
ISBN: 9781849949699
