"Colour in Fashion and Costume" by Morna Hinton explores the profound impact of color on fashion throughout history. The book examines how different hues influence attitudes, reflect societal norms, and communicate identity. Through a rich tapestry of visual examples and historical context, Hinton delves into the psychological associations of colors, trends in fabric dyes, and the evolution of color choices in clothing design. With an insightful analysis of iconic fashion moments, the book serves as a vibrant celebration of color's essential role in style, creativity, and personal expression, appealing to fashion enthusiasts and historians alike. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Wonderful World Of Colour .

There are 48 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 1994 by Evans Publishing Group .

Karen Ball grew up in Chesterfield, Derbyshire with her two sisters, Mandy and Tracy, and their dogs Cindy, Tess, and Amber. She went to Lancaster University to study English Literature, before moving to London for her first editorial job. She has worked as an editor of both children's and grown-up's books. Her hobbies are cycling, cooking, yoga, gardening, and writing. She lives in Walthamstow, London. This is her first children's book.