Fashion and textile design Books
Steidl Carré a Vintage Scarf Collection
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£157.50
teNeues Publishing UK Ltd Déjà vu Style: Fashion trends that made a
Book SynopsisOne person’s deadly sin is another person’s latest go-to piece. Whether it’s carrot pants, shoulder pads, or leopard print, the fact is that, when it comes to fashion, (almost) everything reappears eventually. But why do past trends return, and is there a way to predict when a piece will be back in style again? Déjà vu Style is all about these special pieces, featuring the celebrities who made them popular while explaining their comeback. From the miniskirts of the 1960s to the platform shoes of the 1990s and more, this entertaining book on fashion brings them all together. Fashion historians and experts in vintage fashion provide fascinating background knowledge. Sustainability plays a role here, too, because nothing combats the phenomenon of fast fashion better than wearing rediscovered fashion gems. Text in English and German.
£28.00
Gestalten The Incomplete Updated Edition
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£36.00
ListLab SMART AND SAFE: Performative-Suit Design for
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£26.60
White Star Iconic Fashion
Book SynopsisFashion icons aren't just people; they're also revolutionary items like the Burberry trench coat and Givenchy's little black dress. This book explores their history, anecdotes, and cultural impact with illustrations and photos.
£22.49
Rocky Nook Fashion School in a Book
Book SynopsisLearn the secrets to becoming a successful fashion designer in one stylish and accessible course!
£37.46
EI Publishing Co., Ltd Vintage Store
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£25.17
Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) Queer and Trans Fashion Brands
£29.62
Quarto Publishing PLC What Alexander McQueen Can Teach You About
Book SynopsisIf Alexander McQueen were to give a masterclass on design, creativity and attitude, what wisdom would he impart? Discover McQueen's life, work and legacy in this sharply curated biography focusing on artistic spirit. Alexander McQueen will go down in history as the most talented and enigmatic 'bad boy' of fashion. But it was his drive and visionary perspective that secured his place in sartorial legend when his defying couture looks sent shockwaves through the fashion landscape.But how did he think? And how was his attitude reflected in his work? What Alexander McQueen Can Teach You About Fashion breaks down McQueen's life and work into memorable maxims – including Don’t be Scared of Fear, Challenge Gender, Add Volume, then More Volume and Show Skin. This book uncovers McQueen’s creative flair, his inspirations, his business acumen and the details that make his designs so a
£11.69
Quarto Publishing PLC FashionQuake
Book SynopsisFashionQuake presents fashion's most disruptive, rebellious and ground-breaking moments. This is what happens when fashion designers take tradition and rip it up.Table of ContentsIntroduction MODERNISM AND LIBERATION: 1890–1930 MID-CENTURY STYLE: 1931–1953 THE RISE OF COUNTERCULTURE: 1954–1984 GEN X AND Y: 1980–2007 PROTEST AND RESISTANCE: 2008–PRESENT Glossary Picture Credits Index
£11.69
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Bad Corset
Book SynopsisBoth a translation and critique of an early 20th century seminal French text on the physical effects of corseting, The Bad Corset explores contemporary anti-woman bias to challenge the commonly accepted assertions about corsetry's contribution to disease, disfigurement, and disorders of the female body. The original 1908 French book, Le Corset by Ludovic O''Followellwith its graphic illustrations, some of which are reproduced heretells a story, familiar to anyone interested in popular culture and fashion history, of women suffering for fashion, tormented by and subject to their corsets. However, a close reading of the texts tells a very different, and more complicated, story.This fascinating exploration, approaching the topic from a scientific perspective, and reproducing facsimiles of the original text, with translations and annotations, critiques the presumptions and anxieties of male medical professionals on the damage' caused by corsets to th
£27.54
Quercus Publishing Supermodels Discovered
Book SynopsisThe question that every supermodel gets asked repeatedly is 'how were you discovered?' Fans love to hear how, where and why their icons were plucked from reality and thrown into the hyper-glamorous world of high fashion. Many of the most famous women in the industry have fairytale-like origin stories. Several faced challenging upbringings, coming from obscurity or poverty before being scouted by chance in a supermarket or airport. Some became celebrities overnight, others fought their way up from a very young age. Hundreds of good models are discovered annually but very few manage to capture public attention and keep it. Many of the supermodels who will feature in this book upturned industry norms and beauty ideals, and faced tremendous rejection before finding success.
£21.25
Quercus Publishing Folded Paper Geometry
£25.50
V & A Publishing Chanel
Book SynopsisFor over a century, the name of Chanel has been inextricably linked to elegance, modernity and fashion innovation. It was Chanel who single-handedly made striped jerseys and loose trousers chic, costume jewellery desirable, the little black dress the height of sophistication, and tweed suits a staple of every stylish woman's wardrobe. In this revised and updated book, dress historian Amy de la Haye celebrates Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel as the couturiere who changed the way stylish women everywhere dress, then and now. She examines the creative output of this most famous of fashion houses, from its infancy in the 1920s through Karl Lagerfeld's incredibly successful tenure, and to the present day as it continues to prosper under Virginie Viard.
£25.50
V & A Publishing Tim Walker: Wonderful Things
Book Synopsis'Each shoot is a total love letter to an object from the V&A, sometimes several objects. My relationship to objects is like falling in love with someone. It relates to how we interact as people, how you become best friends with someone. It's a search for a new friend...' TIM WALKER Published to accompany the V&A's mesmerizing exhibition Tim Walker: Wonderful Things, this book is a journey through the creative mind of one of the world's most inventive photographers. It presents over 100 compelling photographs, from ten magical photoshoots inspired by objects from the V&A's enormous and eclectic collection. Featuring conversations between the set designers, stylists, hair and make-up artists, models and muses who bring Walker's imagination to life, it includes contributions by Jack Appleyard, Zoe Bedeaux, Terry Bloxham, Edie Campbell, Gwendoline Christie, Josephine Cowell, James Crewe, Malcolm Edwards, Karen Elson, Katy England, Edward Enninful OBE, Amanda Harlech, Shona Heath, Hungry/Johannes Jaruraak, Ibrahim Kamara, Kate Phelan, James Spencer, Jerry Stafford, Tilda Swinton and Gareth Wrighton. Previously unpublished behind-the-scenes imagery and preliminary sketches combine to reveal Walker's extraordinary creative process, from his detailed research in the labyrinth of storerooms and galleries at the V&A, to his spectacular final pictures.Trade Review'A gem to be savoured again and again...', Lara Faye, Stylist, March 31st 2020 'an anthology of some of the photographer's own best bits alongside contributions from the likes of Kate Phelan, Ibrahim Kamara, Katy England, Edward Enninful, Tilda Swinton and Edie Campbell.', Natalie Hammond, The Best Fashion Books You'll Want To Read (And Then Show Off On Your Bookcase), Grazia, 14th January 2022.Table of ContentsAcknowledgements | Director's Foreword, Tristram Hunt | Notes on Contributors | Preface, Susanna Brown | Introduction: Inspiring Things, Tim Walker, Shona Heath and Susanna Brown | Illuminations, Tim Walker and Terry Bloxham | Lord of the Flies, Tim Walker, Ibrahim Kamara and Gareth Wrighton | Pen & Ink, Shona Heath, Katy England and Susanna Brown | Cloud 9, Tim Walker, Kate Phelan and Edward Enninful | Box of Delights, James Spencer and Malcolm Edwards | Lil' Dragon, Zoe Bedeaux , Hungry / Johannes Jaruraak and Malcolm Edwards | The Land of the Living Men, Tim Walker and Edie Campbell | Handle with Care, Amanda Harlech, Karen Elson and James Crewe | Why Not Be Oneself?, Tilda Swinton, Jerry Stafford and Tim Walker | Soldiers of Tomorrow, Jack Appleyard and Josephine Cowell | The Steadfast Tin Soldier, Tim Walker and Gwendoline Christie | Picture Titles
£25.50
Arnoldsche Art Publishers Textile Practices a Womens Realm
£32.30
GMC Publications Dior: Great Lives in Graphic Form
Book SynopsisThe Biographic series presents an entirely new way of looking at the lives of the world's greatest thinkers and creatives. It takes the 50 defining facts, dates, thoughts, habits and achievements of each subject, and uses infographics to convey all of them in vivid snapshots. Many people know that Christian Dior (1905-1957) was a French fashion designer, the founder of the world famous fashion house that carries his name. What, perhaps, they don't know is that he once owned a small art gallery selling work by artists including Pablo Picasso; that he employed a young Yves Saint Laurent as his assistant; that he included a garment in each of his shows named after his home town of Granville; and that he had a superstitious belief in the number 8, with the house of Dior being housed over 8 workshops in an 8-storey building in the 8th district of Paris. Biographic: Dior presents a visual catwalk through his life and work, with an array of irresistible facts and figures converted into infographics to reveal the genius behind the garments.
£8.99
Promopress Fashion: The Ultimate History of Costume: From
Book SynopsisFashion is one of the defining features of human evolution and culture. Spanning from the first civilizations to today’s most recent trends, this enlarged and updated edition of our bestseller analyses the importance and meaning of fashion via an in-depth approach and a rich selection of illustrations and photographs. It contains interpretative sketches and drawings of the clothes that are featured in paintings and works of art to provide an overall perspective on and a comprehensive understanding of fashion. The lavish visuals, which many other titles in this field lack, truly bring the clothes and fashion accessories to life. In this book, the reader will discover the beauty and mystery of fashion throughout the ages, the roles it has played in society and the creativity and inventive power it has held throughout history.
£22.49
Prestel Viviane Sassen: Mirrors and Portals
Book SynopsisTracing a career of more than thirty years, this celebration of the prodigiously talented Dutch photographer includes vibrantly colored portraiture, landscapes, still lifes, abstract compositions and fashion editorials. From her early African-inspired work to her more recent experiments in interventionist techniques, Viviane Sassen has gained international acclaim for her striking, dynamic images that explore a range of themes and subjects-from identity, gender, and the body, to race, fashion, and the environment. This retrospective book brings together both well- and lesser-known works and includes pieces from her recent series, "Paint Studies," in which early photographs are reimagined with ink and painterly marks, and "Venus and Mercury", a collection of exquisite photomontages based on the history of the Palace of Versailles. An introductory essay and interview with the artist combine with additional illuminating texts to make this the definitive overview of an important and ever-evolving photographer.
£44.00
Hardie Grant Books The Dress: 100 Iconic Moments in Fashion
Book SynopsisFrom Ms Hepburn's elegant black shift to Lady Gaga's meat gown, The Dress relives the marvellous and unforgettable dresses of fashion: think Liz Hurley's safety-pin ensemble, Princess Di's never- ending wedding dress, or that unforgettable white halter sported by Marilyn in The Seven Year Itch. Megan Hess' fabulous illustrations celebrate a collection of frocks that take readers on a decadent romp through fashion history, from the haute to the hot. Hess has spent her career exploring and illustrating fashion, and though it is an ever-evolving, ever-inspiring beast, there are particular instances that shine on through the years. This is a compendium of gowns that have captured a moment in history, the spirit of a generation and the indefinable energy of a fashion icon, and an exploration of why they continue to resonate with audiences, decades on. Accompanied by historical anecdotes and revealing facts, The Dress is an elegant and immersive introduction to the moments that shaped fashion, and, in turn, our lives.
£15.29
Abrams Vogue and the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume
Book SynopsisCurated by Vogue editors Hamish Bowles and Chloe Malle, this updated and expanded edition of Vogue and the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute covers five years of the Met Costume Institute’s exhibitions and galas through the lens of the influential style magazine.Introduction by Anna WintourForeword by Max Hollein, director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art The Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute’s annual fashion exhibition is the most prestigious of its kind, featuring subjects that both reflect the zeitgeist and contribute to its creation. Each exhibition—from 2005’s Chanel to 2011’s Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty and 2012’s Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations—creates a provocative and engaging narrative drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors. This updated edition includes material from 2015’s China:
£40.00
Abrams Madly Marvelous
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Filled with eye-popping images and inspirations, this stunning coffee-table tome explores the show’s sartorial evolution through sketches and photographs from Zakowska’s workspace, as well as sumptuous behind-the-scenes shots and episode stills.” * TVInsider *Bountiful swatches and sketches accompany the many stills, illuminating the tools of her trade. Just like the series, this is a visual feast. * Publishers Weekly *
£28.00
Abrams Vogue Fantasy Fashion
Book SynopsisWith more than 300 gorgeous color photographs, Vogue: Fantasy & Fashion is a dream book of empowering and fantastical fashion narratives—from the Brothers Grimm to futuristic scenarios—told in the culture magazine’s inimitable style. Lavishly illustrated, this gift-ready coffee table book celebrates the magazine’s strong and deeply rooted tradition of storytelling through magical, narrative portfolios. Fashion’s greatest power is its ability to make people dream; to create new worlds. Whether falling down a rabbit hole, conquering new digital frontiers, or exploring the limits of surrealism, the heroines who feature in photographs by great talents like Annie Leibovitz, Steven Meisel, Irving Penn, and Steven Klein are writing their own tales, defining their own destinies. Featuring well-known images as well as unexpected gems from the archive, Vogue: Fantasy & Fashion docum
£56.25
Hardie Grant Books Megan Hess: The Little Black Dress
Book SynopsisMegan Hess: The Little Black Dress is an illustrated love story about fashion's most enduring and chic uniform, celebrating the designers, the women and of course the dresses. A piece of fashion is so much more than an object. To the designer who created it, the muse who inspired it, the fashion lover who lusts after it, the stylist who is lucky enough to own it, the star who made it iconic – that fashion piece is part of a story. Introduced by Coco Chanel and made famous by Audrey Hepburn, the little black dress redefined how women dress and remains one of the most elegant and versatile pieces in any wardrobe. Vogue called it 'the frock that all the world would wear’ – a prophecy that has more than come true. And this little book is the perfect accessory. Filled with fascinating information and stunning illustrations from Megan Hess, and packaged up in a beautiful hardback, Megan Hess: The Little Black Dress is a timeless love story, and the first in Megan Hess' new Ultimate Fashion Wardrobe Series.
£11.69
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Complete Guide to Designing and Printing
Book SynopsisThe Complete Guide to Designing and Printing Fabric is a comprehensive handbook covering everything there is to know about designing and printing fabric. The book walks readers through the entire fabric design process, from finding inspiration, through step-by-step tutorials on how to design a pattern (both digitally and by hand), looking at different printing methods (such as digital printing, screenprinting, monoprinting, stamping, stencilling, resis dying, painting and inkjet printing), to establishing and developing a fabric collection, and approaching a manufacturer. The Complete Guide to Designing and Printing Fabric is full of advice from established fabric designers with clear, easy to follow step-by-step tutorials.Textile design is a competitive industry and learning how to design fabric is something that both designers and crafters with an avid interest in fabrics are keen to learn more about. Companies such as Spoon Flower (spoon.flower.com) have emerged, offering customers Trade Reviewan inspirational and practical guide that walks readers through the entire fabirc design and printing process. * prlog.org, April 2011 *Excellent resource for students as an updated reference book, reminder of techniques, inspirational and aspirational. -- Claire Baker, Cleveland College of Art & Design, UK
£24.29
GMC Publications Millinery: The Art of Hat-Making
Book SynopsisA bespoke hat, designed with a particular event in mind, is something many people long for, but often feel is price prohibitive. In this fabulous new book, couture milliners, Lomax & Skinner, show that this need not be the case. With clear and comprehensive step-by-step-instructions and photography, Sarah Lomax and Rachel Skinner show readers how to make 12 very different hats for a variety of occasions, including a wool-felt trilby, a chic pillbox, a fascinator and a feathered headband. The materials and equipment required are fully detailed, along with all the necessary techniques, enabling the reader to adapt the designs if they wish, or to create their own unique hats. Full of inspirational and instructional photography, this beautifully designed book truly showcases this wonderful craft and provides all the know-how in order to achieve high-end, couture results at home.
£14.44
V & A Publishing Gabrielle Chanel
Book SynopsisAs one of the most successful fashion houses in existence, Chanel owes much to the templates first laid down by its founder - Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel (1883-1971). Some of her most celebrated designs, such as the two-piece suit, the little black dress and the quilted handbag, remain in vogue to this day. Chanel designed first and foremost for herself: by creating clothes fit for an independent and active lifestyle, she anticipated the needs and wants of the modern woman. This beautiful book showcases a stunning array of Chanel's most notable designs from her 60 years in fashion, largely drawn from the collections of the Chanel Patrimoine, Paris and the V&A. It examines the cut, construction, embellishment and provenance of the ensembles, as well as the design themes and motifs Chanel returned to throughout her career. Newly commissioned photographs of the selected pieces, together with archival images, capture the design evolution of thie fashion icon.Trade ReviewFeatured in 'The Times' Four more essential coffee-table books to buy now, 4th October 2023 -- 'a beautiful coffee table book' - Knightsbridge London Christmas gift guide: for her, November 10th 2023 -- Featured in Citizen Femme Christmas Gift Guide 2023: For Her, November 20th 2023 -- '... more than enough material to delight even the most fastidious style aficionado.', Jack Moss, Wallpaper*, 19th December 2023 -- ‘beautiful’ Best Fashion Coffee Table Books, Orin Carlin, Hellomagazine.com, January 2024
£32.00
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Hook, Prod, Punch, Tuft: Creative Techniques with
Book SynopsisThis colourfully illustrated guide introduces new and established crafters to the traditional skills of hooking and its close relations prodding, punching and tufting. Textile artist Lynne Stein gives advice on materials, tools and equipment, and provides step-by-step directions – accompanied by vibrant instructional photographs – for 20 projects exploring playful design and quirky creativity, including rugs, cushions, bags and personal accessories. There are also lots of helpful hints on sustainably repurposing fabrics, yarns, and other precious and useful items that might otherwise be discarded. A list of international museum collections is also included, as are examples of the work of both historical and contemporary artists and designers such as Evelyn Ackerman, Anya Paintsil, Anna Perach, Joan Moshimer, and Lady Emma Tennant. A brief history of the traditional textile craft of rag rug making and other techniques, and ideas for their inclusion in community projects all demonstrate the vast potential for experimentation, self-expression and creativity within these processes. This book has plenty to fire and inspire and will encourage you further on your creative textile journey, making both decorative and functional items.Trade ReviewLynne Stein’s book should be a boost to creative people who wonder what to do with those textiles every home accumulates. I for one loved delving into charity shops’ collections of second hand tee shirts etc to find the missing colours for some rug design I was dreaming about. This book helps you to see the unlimited variations this craft opens for the maker. * Kaffe Fassett *Imaginative, informative, instructive, and all beautifully presented. * Jovan Nicholson, independent art historian *Lynne takes the reader on a visual journey through the rich textile history of the rag rug and textile practices associated with this craft. We gain a fascinating insight into the rag rug evolved from a domestic household item through to a revered art form... A highly visual book with thematic projects from beginner through to advanced level, including rag rug methods, latch hook, needle punch and needle felting. * Angie Wyman, Course Leader – BA (Hons) Hand Embroidery, Royal School of Needlework *Table of ContentsIntroduction Rag Rugs: A Brief History Materials, Tools and Equipment Making Processes Recycle, Upcycle… The Creative Eye: Sources of Inspiration Projects - Allotment veggie markers - Christmas stocking - Circular seat pad - Embroidery hoop portrait - Floral tote bag - Flower power garland - Fried egg pot plant holder - Hair accessories - 'Home is where the hearts are' - Hooked and braided rug - 'It's a Wrap' - Lady tea cosy - Lazy daisy chain - Mizzy-mazzy runner - Oval rag runner - Spotty lovebird cushion - Stitched scribbles wall hanging - Toadstool brooch - Tooth fairy pillow - Birdie tote bag Community Projects Gallery Museum and Gallery Collections Further Reading Supplies and Resources Acknowledgements Index
£18.00
Luncheon Magazine Ltd WOULD YOU LIKE TO TAKE A WALK WITH ME...OFFLINE
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£18.36
Rizzoli International Publications Rocha S Simone Rocha
Book SynopsisThe first comprehensive book on the work of Simone Rocha, fashion s beloved dark princess.
£48.75
V & A Publishing Fashioning Masculinities: The Art of Menswear
Book SynopsisAt a moment of unprecedented creativity in men's fashion, and continuing reflections on gender, contemporary designers are questioning established forms, seeking to liberate wearers from traditional models of masculine dress. This book combines fashion with artistic and broader cultural histories - looking at the designers, tailors and artists who have constructed and performed masculinity from the Renaissance to the present day. It traces connections across and beyond European menswear, celebrating both rich traditions and daring individualists. Divided into three parts, Undressed reveals the role of the body and underwear in fashioning masculinities. Overdressed explores the power dynamics of sartorial bravado, while Redressed deconstructs a modern masculine uniform: the black suit. Featuring a staggering range of cultural touchstones from Hercules to Virgil Abloh, Giovanni Battista Moroni to Jawaharlal Nehru, Yves Saint Laurent to Kehinde Wiley, Marcus Rashford, Marlene Dietrich and even Captain America, Fashioning Masculinities challenges our preconceptions about menswear, revealing the fascinating historical roots beneath the power, artistry and diversity of masculine attire and appearance today.Trade ReviewThe book contains short, savvy essays exploring aspects of masculine fashion. And it is beautiful: full of crisply rendered images of paintings, photojournalism and photographs of garments from the V&A's unparalleled collection. Richard Thompson Ford, South China Morning Post, 26th September 2022 -- The glossy, coffee-table-sized work is a visual feast but doesn't shirk the exhibition's intellectual side., Eric Twardzik, The Robb Report, The 8 Best Menswear Books of the Year, 19th December 2022 -- #2 in '45 fashion books for style-conscious men to read now', Zak Maoui, GQ, 3rd March 2023Table of ContentsDirector's Foreword, Tristram Hunt -- Introduction, Rosalind McKever -- UNDRESSED -- Marble Marvels and Classical Ideals, Susan Goldsmith -- A Polished Impression, Alun Withey -- Behind Clothes: Fashioning Men at the Museum, Satish Padiyar -- A Developed Muscle: Photographing Physique, Zorian Clayton -- Underpinnings: The Next Best Thing to Naked, Shaun Cole -- OVERDRESSED - Young Englishmen Behaving Badly (and Dressing Outrageously), Susan North - A Well-Turned Leg, Elisabeth Gernerd - Fine and Dandy, Claire Wilcox - Braggadocio: A Brief History of Swagger, Elizabeth Currie - Orlando as a Boyette, Rosalind McKever - Sartorial Encounters: The Kimono and Masculine Style, Anna Jackson - A Hibiscus Print, Cher Potter -- REDRESSED -- Monochrome Man, Christopher Breward -- A Full Monty, Miriam Phelan -- A Suitable Hat, Oriole Cullen -- Black, British and Stylish, Ekow Eshun -- A Tailored Sari, Avalon Fortheringham -- A Broken Suit, Marta Franceschini -- The Jacket Eroded, Borrowed, Evolved, Alastair O'Neill -- What Ever Happened to Contemporary Menswear?, Charlie Porter -- Epilogue, Gus-Casely Hayford -- Fashioning the Future -- Afterword, Virgil Abloh
£32.00
Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) Digital Fashion
Book SynopsisThis collection of topical essays by academics and industry professionals brings a unique lens to the issues broached, questions raised, and solutions offered regarding the history and advancement of digital fashion. While digital fashion's roots can be traced back to the development of the Jacquard loom, its modern-day antecedents are found in video games and Instagram filters - allowing users to apply virtual makeup, accessories, and clothes to their posts. With 12 essays and four specialist interviews, this collection begins with digital fashion''s origins, its placement in the history of fashion, and its status as an aesthetic object. Part 2 focuses on the practice of making digital fashion, including NFTs, sneaker culture, cyborg vs skins and education. Part 3 provides a critical overview of digital fashion''s potential to impact wider society, including questions of social equity, sustainability and African decoloniality and the future of the industry. <
£25.64
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Fashion under Fascism
Book SynopsisLooking at the dark history of Italian fashion by focusing on the impact of 1930s Fascism, this is the second edition of Eugenia Paulicelli''s classic text. In Fashion under Fascism, Paulicelli explores the subtle yet sinister changes to the seemingly innocuous practices of everyday dress and shows why they were such a concern for the state. Importantly, she also demonstrates how these developments impacted on the global dominance of Italian fashion today. Alongside interviews with major designers, such as Fernanda Gattinoni and Micol Fontana, this newly expanded revised edition includes updated material on gender and masculinity, the role of uniforms in standardizing individuality, race and colonial Italy, and the reception of 1930s cinema. It sheds new light on the complicated relationship between style and politics and is an essential read for all those interested in the history of fashion, politics, national identity and the culture of fascism.
£27.54
Headline Publishing Group 1940s Fashion: The Definitive Sourcebook
Book SynopsisFrom the ashes of the Second World War came forward-thinking fashions, the likes of which had never been seen before. The early Forties were defined by thriftiness and practicality, a make-do-and-mend attitude in a time of war. However, the latter half of the decade saw the emergence of the traditional femininity, elegance and luxury often associated with the era. Spanning the austerity of the war years to the introduction of Dior's revolutionary New Look, this extensive survey brings together vintage photography and illustrations to follow the season-by-season fashion evolution of the Forties, providing a comprehensive overview of this period of contrasts.1940s Fashion: The Definitive Sourcebook covers every aspect of female fashions from the decade, from lace evening gowns, tailored jackets and furs to figure-sculpting undergarments, satin negligées and scandalous bikinis, offering the most comprehensive appraisal of this age of wartime and post-war glamour. This in-depth look at the styles and trends that shaped 1940s fashion features images of the decade's most iconic stars and designers. Stylish leading ladies such as Veronica Lake, Joan Bennett and Barbara Stanwyck are included as well as designs by Dior, Lucien Lelong, Balmain and Worth.Authored and edited by renowned design historian, Charlotte Fiell, this volume also contains an authoritative introduction by fashion historian, Emmanuelle Dirix, as well as the biographies of the key designers and fashion houses of the period.
£20.00
University of Texas Press Amazigh Arts in Morocco
Book SynopsisIn southeastern Morocco, around the oasis of Tafilalet, the Ait Khabbash people weave brightly colored carpets, embroider indigo head coverings, paint their faces with saffron, and wear ornate jewelry. Their extraordinarily detailed arts are rich in cultural symbolism; they are always breathtakingly beautiful—and they are typically made by women. Like other Amazigh (Berber) groups (but in contrast to the Arab societies of North Africa), the Ait Khabbash have entrusted their artistic responsibilities to women. Cynthia Becker spent years in Morocco living among these women and, through family connections and female fellowship, achieved unprecedented access to the artistic rituals of the Ait Khabbash. The result is more than a stunning examination of the arts themselves, it is also an illumination of women''s roles in Islamic North Africa and the many ways in which women negotiate complex social and religious issues.One of the reasons Amazigh women are artists is that the Table of Contents A Note on Transcription and Transliteration Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter One. Ait Khabbash Textiles: Weaving Metaphors of Identity Chapter Two. The Art of Dressing the Body Chapter Three. Dance Performances: Negotiating Gender and Social Change Chapter Four. Women as Public Symbols of Identity: The Adornment of the Bride and Groom Chapter Five. Performing Amazigh Gender Roles: Wedding Ceremonies Chapter Six. Oh, My Sudanese Mother: The Legacy of Slavery in Ait Khabbash Art Chapter Seven. Contemporary Amazigh Arts: Giving Material Form to Amazigh Consciousness Appendix 1. Selected Songs from Ait Khabbash Weddings Notes References Index
£17.99
Headline Publishing Group Little Book of Miami Style
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£11.69
Octopus Publishing Group Hayden Williams The Fashion Activity Book
Book SynopsisHayden inspires us to colour outside the lines, design beyond boundaries and create in every colour! Naomi CampbellI cannot wait to purchase a copy! Ariana GrandeHayden''s talent weaves dreams into reality. I''ve been captivated with his art and talent for almost a decade. Winnie HarlowI''ve been a fan of Hayden''s fabulous illustrations from the very beginning, and with this book, we get to unleash our creative freedom and immerse ourselves in Hayden''s world of fashion! Jourdan DunnHayden Williams''s unique fashion illustrations have captured hearts across the fashion industry. In this, his first book, discover dozens of original artworks to make your own. Let your creativity run free and experiment with your own designs by dressing up Hayden''s paper dolls, or play with colour palettes and patterns by colouring in some of Hayden''s most famous designs.
£17.74
Headline Publishing Group Little Book of Bottega Veneta: The story of the
Book SynopsisSynonymous with fine craftsmanship and understated elegance, the House of Bottega Veneta is the go-to brand for those who love effortless chic.Since 1966, Bottega Veneta has stood out from the crowd, unique in its blend of timeless sophistication and contemporary edge. Known for the distinctive Intrecciato woven design and statement green, this Milan-based luxury brand is renowned for beautifully crafted leather goods such as the Cabat, Veneta, and iconic clutch Knot bags and increasingly famous footwear and jewellery collections.Cultural relevance remains at the heart of this ultra-cool brand with the likes of Nicole Kidman, Cameron Diaz and Rihanna seen in exquisite hand-finished dresses, oversized clutches and quilted shoes. Under Creative Director, Matthiew Blazy, there's no denying that Bottega Veneta is one of the most exciting brands in the fashion world.
£12.59
Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) Inside the Westminster Menswear Archive
Book SynopsisInside the Westminster Menswear Archive is a unique guide to the role of garment archives as an industry resource for designers to research and examine both historical garments and the work of their peers.With exclusive access to over 120 key garments from the Westminster Menswear Archive, spanning the last 275 years, each piece is brilliantly photographed in close-up detail and annotated with curator commentary, to inspire new generations of designers.Highlights include garments from: A-COLD-WALL*, Ahluwalia, Aitor Throup Studio, Alexander McQueen, Belstaff, Bernhard Willhelm, Burberry, Casely-Hayford, C.P. Company, Carol Christian Poell, Comme des Garçons, Craig Green, Dior Men, Fred Perry, Helmut Lang, Hussein Chalayan, Jean Paul Gaultier, Junya Watanabe, Louis Vuitton, Martine Rose, Meadham Kirchhoff, Nigel Cabourn, Paul Smith, Prada, Stone Island, Umbro, Undercover, Vexed Generation, and Vollebak.
£27.54
V & A Publishing Dior by Dior
Book SynopsisA beautiful gift edition of the autobiography of famed fashion designer Christian DiorChristian Dior (1905–1957) found fame with his first collection in 1947 when the 'New Look' took the world by world by storm. This charming autobiography gives a fascinating insight into the workings of a great fashion house, while revealing the private man behind the high-profile establishment. Originally published in English in 1957, with a translation by Antonia Fraser, this beautifully designed new edition features three updated plate sections, including iconic photographs of Dior creations by Richard Avedon, Cecil Beaton, and Horst P. Horst.
£19.00
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Fashionology
Book SynopsisYuniya Kawamura is Professor of Sociology at the Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, USA. She is the author of Fashioning Japanese Subcultures (2012, Berg), Sneakers (2016, Bloomsbury Visual Arts) and Doing Research in Fashion and Dress, (2nd edition, 2020, Bloomsbury Visual Arts).Trade ReviewA compact introductory text which has already become a go-to resource for budding fashion scholars. This updated edition will ensure its relevance for the next generation. -- Brent Luvaas, Drexel University, USAFashion-ology is a path-breaking book which opened a new field of interdisciplinary research on fashion and inspired a whole generation of fashion sociologists. I strongly recommend this updated and enriched edition to anyone who is interested in the intellectual underpinnings of fashion—students, researchers, and practitioners alike. -- Frédéric Godart, INSEAD, France, and author of Unveiling Fashion (2012)A readable but rigorous discussion of the serious study of fashion. -- Janice Miller, London College of Fashion, UKTable of ContentsPreface to the Third Edition 1. Introduction Etymology of Fashion Fashion as a Concept and a Phenomenon Proponents and Opponents of Fashion Studies of Fashion in Social Science Outline of the Book Guide to Further Reading 2. Sociological Discourse and Empirical Studies of Fashion Classical Sociological Discourse of Fashion Fashion, Modernity, and Social Mobility The Origin of the Fashion Phenomenon Sociological Studies of Fashion since the Mid-twentieth Century Fashion and the Sociology of Culture Fashion as a Manufactured Cultural Symbol Youth Subcultures in Fashion Research Gender and Race in Modern and Postmodern Fashion Discourse Conclusion Guide to Further Reading 3. Fashion as an Institutionalized System: From Paris to the Mediatized World Theoretical Framework of Fashion-ology Fashion as a Myth Supported by the System Different Approaches to Fashion Systems The Beginning of the Fashion System Fashion Production as Collective Activity Empirical Study: The French Fashion System as a Prototype The Decentralization of Fashion Geography from Paris to the World Conclusion Guide to Further Reading 4. Designers and Consumer: The Personification of Fashion Designers in the Studies of Fashion Designers, Creativity, and Social Structure Legitimation of the Designer’s Creativity The Star System of Designers Hierarchy Among Designers in the Fashion System The Adoption and Consumption of Fashion Consuming Fashion as Symbolic Strategy Social Visibility of Fashion Conclusion Guide to Further Reading 5The Production, Gatekeeping, and Diffusion of Fashion Diffusion Theories of Fashion Gatekeepers: Making Aesthetic Judgments Diffusion Strategies from Fashion Dolls to Fashion Shows Fashion Propaganda through Advertising Trickle-up and Trickle-Across Diffusions of Fashion Subcultural Commercialization as a Trickle-up Process and Legitimation Trickle-across Theory in Practice: A Collapse of Categorial Boundaries Social Media Influencers as Gatekeepers and Disseminators Conclusion Guide to Further Reading 6The Diversification and Changing Landscapes of the Fashion Systems The Four Leading Fashion Cities and Fashion Weeks The Second-tier Fashion Cities and Theme-focused Fashion Weeks Youth Subcultures as an Alternative Fashion System The Metaverse as the Latest Fashion System Conclusion Guide to Further Reading 7Ecological and Social Sustainability in Fashion The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Ecological Sustainability Social Sustainability Sustainability Certification Standards for Clothing and Textiles Productions Governments’ Regulations on Sustainability The Evolution of Status Symbols: From Wasteful Consumption to Conscientious Consumption Conclusion Guide to Further Reading 8Conclusion Appendix: Practical Guide to Sociological Research in Fashion and Dress Notes Bibliography Index
£20.89
Batsford Ltd 1950s Fashion Print
Book SynopsisAn essential sourcebook of prints from a key fashion decade. The 1950s was the decade when an analytical approach to design, with a lightness and freshness, combined with whimsical imagery and idiosyncratic subject matter. Showcasing hundreds of print designs, this book celebrates the heyday of postwar fashion design. From Lucienne Day and Robert Stewart to Maija Isola of Marimekko, the designs and influences of the print icons of the time are all covered. In addition to finished prints, the book contains exclusive illustrations and original artworks. The major themes of the period are explored, including: narrative and novelty; abstraction, exploring the distorted and attenuated forms used in print; artistic licence and the influence of contemporary art on fashion print; and finally kinetic prints that capture the influence of the era’s ‘mobiles, doodles and spasms’. Each short chapter introduction is followed by a range of illustrations with captions to give provenance and relevance, making this a unique sourcebook for contemporary designers and students.Trade Review‘Fashion students and enthusiasts will love it!’ -- Simply Sewing‘Lavishly illustrated with prime examples of iconic designs, Fogg’s survey captures the mood of this fascinating era’ -- EmbroideryTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Abstraction 2 Narrative, Novelty & the Jive 3 Artistic Licence 4 Kinetic 5 Domestic Bibliography Index Acknowledgements Picture credits
£11.24
Rizzoli International Publications Style of Movement
Book SynopsisStyle meets movement: a new photography book featuring more than eighty of today''s most famous dancers, captured in movement and styled in garments designed by some of fashion''s biggest names.From renowned photographers Ken Browar and Deborah Ory, the husband-and-wife team behind NYC Dance Project and the best-selling photography book The Art of Movement, comes their follow-up book for fans of dance, fashion, and photography. Spotlighting today''s greatest dancers--from ballet to modern--in clothing by today''s and yesterday''s most celebrated designers, this stunning volume takes the relationship between style, fashion, and dance as its subject. The dancers bring the pages to life with their grace and movement, becoming one with what they''re wearing. Whether in couture gowns from Dior, Valentino, Oscar de la Renta, vintage Halston, Moschino, and Bill Blass, or in costumes designed by Martha Graham herself, the world-renowned dancers featured in these pages--inTrade Review"Bringing together fashion and dance, The Style of Movement is the latest book by Ken Browar and Deborah Ory of NYC Dance Project. The husband-and-wife team has photographed some of today’s top modern and ballet dancers in the United States, pairing them with incredible costumes that are brought to life through their movement. The ebb and flow of each piece of clothing is on full display with every flick of the wrist or jeté, and the duo expertly captures it all through their lens."—MY MODERN MET
£48.75
Penguin Books Ltd Frys Ties
Book SynopsisDiscover the tales behind the ties in Stephen Fry''s witty companion to our most distinguished accessory''A well-tied tie is the first serious step in life'' Oscar Wilde''What do ties matter, Jeeves, at a time like this?'' ''There is no time, sir, at which ties do not matter'' P.G. Wodehouse ________ Every single one of Stephen Fry''s ties - whether floral, fluorescent, football themed; striped or spotty, outrageous or simply debonair - tells an intimate tale about a moment in Stephen''s life. Inspired by Stephen''s hugely popular Instagram posts, this book will feature beautiful, hand-drawn illustrations and photographs to celebrate his expansive collection of man''s greatest clothing companion: The Tie, in all its sophisticated glory. Distinctively funny and offering witty asides, facts and personal stories, this book will make the perfect gift for anyone who has ever worn a tie.Trade ReviewWhat do ties matter, Jeeves, at a time like this?' 'There is no time, sir, at which ties do not matter' * P. G. Wodehouse *A well-tied tie is the first serious step in life -- Oscar WildeClothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society -- Mark Twain
£13.49
Sona Books Hermes
Book SynopsisHermès was founded in Paris in the 19th century as a saddlery workshop that catered to the needs of horse riders. The company quickly gained a reputation for its exquisite craftsmanship and attention to detail and has evolved into one of the world's most celebrated fashion houses synonymous with classic design, elegance, luxury and quality.
£18.69
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Dress History of Korea
Book SynopsisBringing together a wealth of primary sources and with contributions from leading experts, Dress History of Korea presents the most recent approaches to the interpretation of dress and fashion of Korea. Through close analysis of visual, written, and material sourcessome newly excavated or recently re-discovered in global museumsthe book reveals how dress and adornment evolved from the period of state formation to the modern era. Authors with a range of academic and curatorial experience discuss the close relation of dress and adornments to the socio-political and cultural history of Korea and place the dress history of Korea within broader contexts in studies of fashion, material culture, museology, and costume design. As in other cultures, modern Korean fashion owes many of its styles to historic dress and this process of adaptation is explored within high fashion and popular culture contexts in ways that benefit historians, curators, and designers alike.
£28.99
Rizzoli International Publications NYC Ballet Fashion Gala
Book SynopsisCelebrating the art forms of ballet and fashion, this beautiful book explores the creative collaborations between New York City Ballet and the top fashion designers of our age, including Virgil Abloh, Christopher John Rogers, Anna Sui, and Valentino, among others.Featuring more than thirty contemporary fashion designers, New York City Ballet Choreography & Couture highlights their distinctive work for ballet. From the shorts suits of Thom Browne accommodating the movement of dancers, and the leather harness detailing of Prabal Gurung to the baroque flounces of Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen or the jewel-encrusted slip dresses of Carolina Herrera, this enchanting volume highlights how fashion design is adapted for dance to amplify movement and music.The stunning photography by Pari Dukovic features breathtaking images of the dancers in motion, along with detail shots highlighting the couture elements of the costumes. Author Marc Happel, NYCB’s DirTrade Review"The New York City Ballet has staged an annual fashion gala since 2012, bringing together choreographers and fashion designers for collaborations both whimsical and mind-bending. A decade’s worth of their creations are vividly showcased in “New York City Ballet: Choreography and Couture,” with a foreword by Sarah Jessica Parker." — New York Times"The list of designer collaborators for New York City Ballet’s annual Fall Fashion Gala reads like the ultimate fashion Rolodex. Carolina Herrera, Raf Simons, Dries Van Noten, Virgil Abloh, and Sarah Burton are just a few of the 30 names who have designed costumes for the annual celebration of dance and fashion over the past 12 years and whose work is celebrated in a new Rizzoli monograph titled New York City Ballet: Choreography & Couture." ~GRAZIA
£38.00
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Japanese Fashion Designers
Book SynopsisOver the past 40 years, Japanese designers have led the way in aligning fashion with art and ideology, as well as addressing identity and social politics through dress. They have demonstrated that both creative and commercial enterprise is possible in today''s international fashion industry, and have refused to compromise their ideals, remaining autonomous and independent in their design, business affairs and distribution methods. The inspirational Miyake, Yamamoto and Kawakubo have gained worldwide respect and admiration and have influenced a generation of designers and artists alike.Based on twelve years of research, this book provides a richly detailed and uniquely comprehensive view of the work of these three key designers. It outlines their major contributions and the subsequent impact that their work has had upon the next generation of fashion and textile designers around the world.Designers discussed include: Issey Miyake, Yohji Yamamoto, Rei Kawakubo, Naoki Takizawa, DaiTrade ReviewA comprehensive synthesis of the works and careers of the three Japanese designers who revolutionized the Western fashion world... This is a must read for anyone interested in Japanese fashion. * Yuniya Kawamura, Associate Professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology/State University of New York *I learned a great deal from Japanese Fashion Designers ... [the book is] well researched with complex concepts broken down, and it would certainly be a helpful reference book for anyone remotely interested in Japanese fashion and/or textile technology. * Worn Through *Bonnie English here condenses twelve years of research into a book which examines the emergence of the three leading Japanese fashion designers, Issey Miyake (b. 1938), Yohji Yamamoto (b. 1943) and Rei Kawakubo (b.1942), in the last quarter of the twentieth century... The text is very accessible and illustrated throughout with photographs of the clothes being discussed... Twelve years to write a book testifies to Bonnie English’s dedication and encourages reader confidence. -- Daniel Milford-Cottam, Victoria and Albert Museum, London * Costume *Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1 ISSEY MIYAKE Chapter 2 YOHJI YAMAMOTO Chapter 3 REI KAWAKUBO & COMME DES GARCONS Chapter 4 THE NEXT WAVE Chapter 5 TECHNO TEXTILES Chapter 6 GLOBAL INFLUENCES: CHANGING WESTERN DIRECTIONS Conclusion Bibliography
£30.39
