Encyclopedia of Ugly Fashion: Hilarious Introspective of History's Worst Fashion Trends

Karolina Żebrowska

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Book cover for Encyclopedia of Ugly Fashion: Hilarious Introspective of History's Worst Fashion Trends

Encyclopedia of Ugly Fashion: Hilarious Introspective of History's Worst Fashion Trends

Encyclopedia of Ugly Fashion: Hilarious Introspective of History's Worst Fashion Trends

Karolina Żebrowska

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Description

Dive into history's forgotten fashion mistakes with this hilarious collection of hideous clothing trends throughout history. Filled with the biggest style flops across the decades, this book is a culmination of fashion history that will make readers ask, what were they thinking? Delivered through the comedic authorial voice of YouTuber and fashion historian Karolina Żebrowska, this book will give readers a peek back in time at looks like Bullet Bras, Calash Bonnets, Sock Garters, and Venetian Stilts.

Complete with caricatures from centuries past, Karolina depicts each piece in all its glory, or lack thereof. Through historical context interwoven with comedic quips rooted in her own perspective, each trend is brought back to life. Describing such absurd historical pieces as the Liripipe Hood, her archival, curator lens allows her to analyze not just why people wore what they did, but why it went so wrong. She depicts 18th century dresses ruining silhouettes and 14th century tailed hoods worn as status symbols, all with her acerbic wit and eye for design. With Karolina's fashion expertise and hilarious voice, taking a look at the past's most regrettable fashion trends has never been more fun.

About the Author

Karolina Żebrowska is a vintage curator, fashion history connoisseur, director, actor and YouTuber who shares her knowledge, humor, and unique style on her social media channels. She is known for She currently lives in Poland.

Critical Reviews

"Equal parts fashion history and comedic gold, this is a must-read for anyone who's ever worn clothes!"
-- Micarah Tewers, YouTuber

"This book is a laugh-out-loud hilarious way to learn about history's little-known gems. It's refreshingly entertaining!"
-- Bernadette Banner, NYT bestselling author of Make, Sew and Mend

"This book beautifully captures the monstrosities of fashion history and truly shows us that bad taste is universal and timeless."
-- Zack Pinsent, historical tailor

Publishing Information

Publisher: Page Street Publishing
Pub date: 2025-11-25
Length: 192 pages

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