Whether you are passionate about or at all, this is a very interesting book, well designed, both historical, cultural and social. We learn a lot about the brands that we thought we knew and discover others that far from home, are just as prestigious. It can be read in one go following the chronology, jumping from one period to another or from one brand to another. This book is very well done and very complete. A superb both female and male gift, which is not often the case.