Suit. Style, shape, function

What unites the "young old -fashioned people" and Congolese sapeurs, what is common between Pijama and Banyan, architecture and clothing? How are the Paris dandy and participants of "Fridays without ties" related? This fascinating book tells about the centuries -old evolution of the costume to its current species. By transferring the reader from England to the Congo, from China to America, from Japan to Italy, K. Bruard shows the all -pervasive influence of the costume on modern cultures: the fashion industry, the art of cinema, gender interactions, etc., everywhere the costume plays an extremely significant role. The author explores the dynamics of his language and status, and also makes a forecast for the future