This fascinating book reproduces arguably the most extraordinary primary source documents in fashion history ; the beautifully illustrated 'books of clothes' of Matthaus Schwarz and his son Veit Konrad. They provide a revealing insight into their Renaissance world and they chronicle how these style-conscious accountants experienced life through clothes, and climbed the social ladder through 'dressing to impress'. This extravagant publication combines insightful commentaries with a wealth of illustrations of 16th century dress.