Famous fashion historian, art historian and theater artist Alexander Vasilyev reflects not only on the fate of fashion, but also on the fate of art, about people and countries. Alexander Vasilyev , He has long been a citizen of the world.... I don't care , What does our Russian contemporary look like , And he talks about it with the least enthusiasm ,. What is the value of ancient Greece,? About famous fashion designers or about the life and death of Russian emigrants , Many of which he was personally acquainted with. The book is one of the most detailed excursions into the exquisite world of fashion of the past centuries. Unique illustrations from the author's personal archive - a great addition to the book . Behind the vivid stories about outstanding personalities, antiques, fashion trends or travel - a huge interest in life in all its manifestations and the author's love for his heroes. The reader will see the reverse side of fashion - what sacrifices were made by connoisseurs of beauty and elegance for the sake of beauty For historians, aesthetes, art historians, theater artists, film historians, researchers and connoisseurs of talent Alexander Vasilyev . The constant humor and recognizable intonation of the author will not only please his many fans, but also attract new readers to the book. Alexander Vasilyev - fashion historian, theater artist and connoisseur of Russian abroad, known as a TV presenter of the program "Fashionable Sentence" on the First Channel . He is the author of many books, author programs on radio and TV. He lives and works in Paris and in Moscow ..