Colour is so entwined with our emotions that there arecountless expressions and song lyrics, devoted to it. But whatmeaning does colour have in what we wear? What does a greendress convey when worn to a cocktail party, what significancedoes a white trouser suit have when worn by a female politican,and why does a woman in red command attention?Telling fascinating stories drawn from across history, The Colourof Fashion delves into the significance of colour in dress, andexplores how the symbolism has shifted over time. Think of howblack transitioned from a colour of mourning to the ultimatein elegance, how millennial pink has defined the Instagramgeneration, and beige, once a sophisticated favourite ofChanel, now reflects the normcore subculture. Featuring imagesof iconic colourful moments in fashion history includingJennifer Lopez in green Versace, Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez inwhite tailoring and Audrey Hepburn in that Little Black Dress this book is an essential read for fashion lovers.