Fashion includes much more than the new skirt length, new colors or current accessories. Image, individuality, group identity and many other facets also play a role. Fashion is no longer only prescribed by the catwalk; what happens on the street is just as important. Fashion is a mirror of society and reveals its social connections. ‘The Power of Fashion’ explains, in words and images, how fashion is interwoven worldwide with all facets of our society. Leading thread throughout the book are leading designers and their work.