A popular book by fashion historian Alexander Vasiliev — “The Fashion Formula. Secrets of the Past, Trends of the Present, a Look into the Future” — is an engaging reflection on style as an integral part of our everyday life. This undoubtedly deep encyclopedia will be a wonderful guide for its readers not only through the world of modern fashion, but also along the paths of the past, allowing you to glimpse what lies beyond the curtain of the future. The book is filled with ironic and wise advice from the unique art historian, written in a sharp and precise language. “Never confuse fashion with style—they’re not the same thing. Style is eternal, while fashion is windy.”