Clothes are not just a necessity--they can be a work of art! Fashion design is the art of creating clothing, and it is an art form that reaches far back into history. Readers trace the story of fashion design from its earliest days to the cutting-edge designers of today as they discover the details that go into making a wearable work of art. Annotated quotes are included throughout the engaging main text and sidebars, and amazing photographs of the fiercest fashions of the past and present provide examples of artistic expression for readers to enjoy.