Fashion Quake

Fashion Quake

Fashion Quake is a carefully selected piece from Somerset House Shop. FashionQuake introduces 50 pivotal moments that shook the world and changed mainstream fashion forever, telling the fascinating stories behind each piece's creation, reception and legacy. From awe-inspiring couture to protest T-shirts, bumster trousers to safety-pin dresses, this book profiles the cutting-edge of fashion, featuring enigmatic designers, risqué campaigns, surreal haute couture and radical clothing. By tracing the history of modern fashion via the pieces that steered away from the norm, Caroline Young tells us how we got to the here and now. This fascinating and deeply insightful book presents an alternative introduction to fashion focusing on 50 moments that consciously questioned boundaries, challenged the status quo and made shockwaves we are still feeling today.

Ideal for readers, collectors and anyone building a thoughtful art, design or culture library. Chosen for its connection to art, design, fashion and contemporary culture, this product works well as a considered present or as a distinctive addition to your own collection.

Shop Fashion Quake online for a product that reflects the creative spirit of Somerset House. The design, subject matter and presentation make it easy to enjoy at home, share with someone special, or keep as part of a wider collection of books, objects and accessories inspired by creative practice.

Each item in the shop is curated to sit alongside exhibitions, makers and cultural stories. Fashion Quake offers an accessible way to bring that point of view into everyday life, whether you are browsing for yourself, choosing a gift, or looking for something with a strong visual identity.