The clothes we wear every day keep us comfortable, protect us from the elements, and express our unique style--but could fashion also be fatal? As it turns out, history is full of fashions that have harmed or even killed people. From silhouette-cinching corsets and combustible combs to lethal hair dyes and flammable flannel, this nonfiction book looks back at the times people have suffered pain, injury, and worse, all in the name of style.
4.4Overall Score
Killer Style
Reader's Review This is a fascinating look at the history of fashion and how it has resulted in violence, injury and even death, both historically and more recently in modern times. The book ...
Reader’s Review
This is a fascinating look at the history of fashion and how it has resulted in violence, injury and even death, both historically and more recently in modern times. The book discusses dangerous and even deadly fashion trends, unsafe materials and factory catastrophes. It is an eye-opening read about the lengths both designers and consumers will go to in the name of fashion.
To look out for
- Islamic Value: Some pictures of Hollywood stars in dresses. Mention of ballet dancing.
- Violence: Pictures of skeletons, injured people and fires. Frequent mention of death, poisoning, pain, choking and fires.
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