"Women Dressing Women" from Yale University Press delves into the lasting influence of fashions crafted by and for women. This book traces a historical and conceptual lineage through over 70 female designers, ranging from unidentified dressmakers in eighteenth-century France to contemporary trendsetters shaping fashion today. Drawing from the remarkable permanent collection of The Costume Institute, it offers a fascinating exploration of female creativity in fashion.  

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