Discover the inspirational world of global street styles and the fascinating stories behind them, accompanied by hundreds of stunning photographs.Filled with eye-catching images of 100 styles from around the globe, The World Atlas of Street Fashion is a celebration of those who dare to think differently. Written by acclaimed fashion historian Caroline Cox, The World Atlas of Street Fashion celebrates the invention and creativity to be found in fashion all around the globe. From the Chinese skinheads of Beijing to the feminist funkeiras of Sao Paolo, the raggare of Stockholm to the Junglists of Whistler, this is world street style as you've never seen it before. Organized geographically by continent, this book examines street style in all its international diversity, by tracing the many and varied ways in which it has developed in different regions of the world, from the streets to the catwalk. From the famous to the niche, the rebellious to the downright revolutionary, The World Atlas of Street Fashion offers a ground-breaking portrait of world street style.

Author Biography

Caroline Cox is an international authority on fashion history, whose work explores the relationship between fashion, beauty and culture. She works as a Cultural Trends Advisor for Vidal Sassoon's Advanced Academy, lectures throughout the world, and is a regular contributor to BBC Woman's Hour. Caroline was awarded the honour of a Visiting Professorship in Cultural History at the University of the Arts, London. Her books on fashion history and theory have been published internationally.