-Introduction. :-Fashion Studies click here to view complete e-book. In the previous book on ‘Fashion Studies’ for Std XI, the meaning of fashion and other aspects within its ambit has been discussed. In this book, we trace the history of clothing down the ages and how it facilitates the understanding of contemporary fashion. At the onset it is important to understand that though the words fashion, clothing, apparel and costume are often used interchangeably, the...