From continent to continent, fashion artifacts suggest the colorful story of an artfully preening species---us. Linda Abrams links our fashion past to up-to-date twists in cosmetics, hairstyles and clothes. This is a witty guide and a lavishly illustrated trip through extreme beauty. Ms. Abrams discoveries will make you laugh (and maybe weep) and cause you to think twice before calling anyone a fashion victim.
"New angle, a fresh approach, interesting subject for every girl to read. A lot of fun!" --Fashion designer, Nicole Miller

"An entertaining treasure trove of facts and anecdotes, brimming with eye-opening cultural perspectives." Dr. Joyce F. Brown, President of Fashion Institute of Technology.

"Witty and informative chronicle of society's quest for beauty; a must read for anyone interested in fashion." --cosmetic plastic surgeon Sherrell J. Aston, MD

"Turns the historical pursuit of beauty into a medley of charming and engaging anecdotes." --Bobbi Queen, Associate Fashion Editor, WWD and W