These reference sources provide information on retail markets.
A dictionary of costume and fashion : historic and modern : with over 950 illustrations by 
Thames & Hudson dictionary of fashion and fashion designers by 
Who's who in fashion by 
Fairchild dictionary of fashion by 
The fashion book.MeLCat
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ILLiad Interlibrary Loan
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