The Dress: 100 Iconic Moments in Fashion

This collection of dresses from the inimitable Megan Hess celebrates fashion’s finest moments and takes the reader on a decadent romp through fashion history… from the haute to the hot. From the elegant, such as Audrey Hepburn’s simple black shift or Princess Di’s never-ending wedding gown, to the quirky, such as Bjork’s Swan Dress or the Liz Hurley safety-pin dress, to the simply unforgettable – such as Marilyn’s famous moment in white in The Seven Year Itch or Madonna’s perilous-looking conical bustierre.

Megan Hess has spent her career exploring and illustrating fashion. And while fashion is an ever-changing, ever-inspiring beast, there are certain dresses that capture a moment in history, the spirit of a generation and the indefinable energy of a fashion icon. In this book, Hess has collected the most iconic dresses throughout fashion history, and explores why they continue to resonate with audiences and viewers in decades to come.