A History of Fashion for Children

A Fun Guide to Style, Designers and Dress-Up Through Time

Forget capes and superhero costumes—what if your child’s next favorite outfit was inspired by Coco Chanel or Vivienne Westwood? A History of Fashion for Children is here to prove that fashion isn’t just for grown-ups strutting down catwalks—it’s for curious kids too.
This delightfully illustrated book invites 7–11 year olds on a world tour of wardrobes, from ancient robes to futuristic sneakers. Along the way, kids will meet legendary designers (yes, Christian Dior counts as a style superhero), peek into fashion magazines, and discover why fabrics and accessories are so much more than “just clothes.”

Think of it as time travel with better shoes: the roaring ’20s flapper dress, ’80s shoulder pads, and the avant-garde world of Rei Kawakubo all appear in one playful, colorful guide.

But here’s the best part—this book celebrates everyone. Every body type, every gender, every kid who has ever twirled in front of a mirror pretending to be on a runway. Because fashion isn’t just about what you wear, it’s about who you are, and sometimes… what kind of hat you can balance on your head.

With words by Celia Joicey and Dennis Nothdruft—true fashion insiders—and illustrations by Rose Blake, A History of Fashion for Children manages to make style history feel like the ultimate dress-up game.

So the next time your child insists on wearing cowboy boots with a tutu, remember: they’re not being silly, they’re channeling centuries of fashion genius.

Buy the book here.