Fan Fashion and Femininity Unfolded Book

For those who have all the shoes they can handle, this wonderful gift book is a perfect accessory. Arguably the most fascinating ornament in fashion, the fan has a rich and colorful fashion history. Fans have existed for at least 5,000 years in cultures as diverse as ancient Egypt, India, and China. This visual celebration of the fan is richly illustrated with art culled from museums and private collections. In an engaging overview of the fan throughout history, fashion curator Valerie Steele discusses the development of the fan, fan artisans, and the fan's function at its heights of glory during the eighteenth century and the Belle Epoque. The Fan is a beautiful, informative, and entertaining look at one of the most compelling fashion accessories of all time.

Author Biography: Valerie Steele is a curator at the Fashion Institute of Technology and the author of The Red Dress.