The Glass of Fashion: Some Social Reflections

xxi, 176 pp. Photographic plates. Begbie's book provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of high fashion in London in the early 20th century. He offers witty and incisive commentary on the social dynamics of fashion, covering everything from dressmakers and designers to society ladies and gentlemen. With its keen insights and colorful prose, this book is sure to delight anyone interested in the history of fashion and social history in general. CONTENTS: Preface to the American Edition; Introduction; Principles of the Commonwealth; Colonel Repington's Diaries; Some Glimpses of the Normal; Mrs. Asquith's Autobiography; A Study in Contrast; Ill Effects; The Other Side; Manners; Examples in Love; Womanhood; Conclusion.