History is Worn: A Story of Fashion

(Hardback)

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Age range 8 to 13

Discover the incredible (and often bizarre) history of fashion and clothing from around the world in History Is Worn, a childrens book by Honest History.

Whats the story behind your shirt, pants, dress, sweater or jacket Its much more exciting than you may think. Explore the history of fashion from around the globe in History Is Worn: A Story of Fashion, a childrens book by Honest History. From the history of hoop skirts to African fashion, discover the interesting (and often humorous) story behind clothing from hundreds of years ago. Whats the real reason for pockets Did medieval fashion really look the way it does in movies These stories and much more are brought to life with illustrations and fun activities that provide a hands-on experience with fashion. And, at the end of it all, you just might be able to answer the question about the history behind what youre wearing today.

History for kids has never contained more adventure than in the new series by Honest History, History Is... Each book in the series presents a topic in a fun, engaging way that inspires kids to make a positive impact on history themselves.

Author Bio

Christine Na-Eun Millar is a historical costumer, gamer, mother, and board-certified doctor (not always in that order). She's the creator and proprietress of SewStine, a blog and social media presence focused on eighteenth-century costumes. In particular, she loves focusing on using new technology to re-create the garments from the era of Marie Antoinette and Madam du Pompadour. She has worn her garments in Versailles, London, and soon, the palaces of Venice. Christine has been featured in Vogue, the New York Times, and the Los Angeles Times.

Katie McLoughlin is an illustrator based in Northern Illinois. She studied at the Rhode Island School of Design. Her work has appeared in galleries around the United States, in children's and young adult magazines, as well as on the occasional audiobook cover. In her free time she loves learning about all things fashion history, as well as reading about spooky local folklore.