Stylepedia

A complete illustrated guide of style tribes and fashion subculture from the 1900s to the 2020s, Stylepedia uncovers global styles, exploring their origins, distinct features, and the cultural and historical contexts that shaped them. From historical trends to the latest buzz on social media, it is your essential guide, providing the knowledge and inspiration needed to understand different styles at their core. Stylepedia helps designers understand more about style and facilitates the creation of meaningful design. It serves as a diverse style directory for stylists, provides a quick rundown of fashion history for fashion students, and presents a global fashion subculture panorama to all readers.

The book addresses the key trends that have defined global fashion, ranging from the 1920s flappers, the New Look, Ivy League styles, Hip Hop culture, to the Y2K era. It offers a comprehensive understanding of fashion evolution over the past century. The book also discusses lesser-known subcultures that have nonetheless shaped the currents of fashion evolution. From Pachucos and Leathermen to Bogans, Takenoko Zoku, Sapeurs, and Riot Grrrl, it helps uncover the hidden influencers of the style landscape.

To truly capture a style, you need the full picture: its history, key pieces, influencers, and the hairstyles and makeup that defined it, not to mention the tales that make each culture unique. Our book brings all of this together in a clean, easy-to-digest layout. Dive in and swiftly become an expert on any style and its culture, all at your fingertips.

Through detailed illustrations, the book provides an instant understanding of diverse styles and subcultures. You will learn about styles and subcultures in a fun and easy way.