Ametora

Discover the fascinating story of how Japanese designers transformed classic American fashion into a billion-dollar industry through their love of "American traditional" style, known as ametora. In Ametora, cultural historian W. David Marx explores the centuries-long dialogue between Japanese and American fashion, revealing how Japanese fashion moguls preserved and perfected American fashion during periods when it was out of fashion in its native land. A must-read for fashion lovers and history buffs alike.