The famous fashion historian reveals to the reader a vivid picture of the world in the interweaving of the destinies of people and things. These are exciting articles on the history of fashion in its entirety - from ancient Egypt to modern Russia. These are exciting fates of legendary fashion designers, artists and artists, outstanding people involved in the fashion world, its creators in the broad sense of the word - from Coco Chanel and Elsa Schiaparelli to silent film and ballet stars to the bohemians of our days.