Americans began the twentieth century standing in Europe's sartorial shadow, yet ended by outfitting the world in blue jeans, T-shirts and sneakers. How did thi

This book is the first in-depth exploration of the revolutionary designers who defined American fashion in its emerging years and helped build an industry with

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