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Expedition: Fashion from the Extreme

by Patricia Mears Contributor, Lacey Flint Contributor, Sarah Pickman Contributor, Jonathan Faiers Contributor, Elizabeth Way Contributor and Ariele Elia Contributor

This book delves into the fascinating world of garments designed for the most extreme environments on Earth and beyond, inspiring over six decades of extraordinary and otherworldly fashion designs.

Featuring approximately 150 color photographs, this lavishly illustrated publication showcases a diverse range of images. It includes high fashion magazine editorials by renowned photographers like Irving Penn and Richard Avedon, as well as museum objects from the permanent collections of The Museum at FIT and the American Museum of Natural History. Additionally, it presents unpublished photographs from early expeditions, providing a unique glimpse into the history of fashion exploration.

(This book may contain a sharpie mark on the top or bottom edge and may show mild signs of shelfwear.)