Fashion and textile design Books

Book SynopsisThe perfect gift for the man who has everything: a celebration of the makers and marques behind the worldâs most enduring objects of desire.Trade Review'A treat for modern dandies … a complete guide to masculine chic' - Elle Decoration'A sumptuous picture book elegantly examining the history of British luxury goods' - AttitudeTable of Contents1. Restoration London: Monarchy, Gallantry & Debauchery (1660–1789) • 2. Regency London: Fashion, Revolution & Social Ascent (1789–1837) • 3. Victorian London: Empire, Affluence & Ingenuity (1837–80) • 4. Edwardian London: Pleasure, Excess & Ostentation (1880–1914) • 5. London Between Two Wars: Modernism, Frivolity & Chic (1914–45) • 6. London’s New Elizabethan Age: Austerity, Optimism & Energy (1940 – Today)

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Book SynopsisA dazzling celebration of the nature-themed drawings created by Parisian high-jewelry house Chaumet from the 18th century to today. Since the founding of the Maison Chaumet in Paris in 1780, each generation of its jewellers has looked to the natural world for inspiration, dreaming up ruby-encrusted grapevines, delicate laurel-wreath tiaras, striking diamond starbursts and a beguiling array of jewelled animals - from birds and butterflies to snakes, lions and even bats - that embodied the spirit of the age. As tools for researching and developing ideas, drawings are an essential first step in the creation of jewellery pieces and reveal little-known aspects of the design process. These beautiful and inventive drawings from the Chaumet archives, many published here for the first time, are presented in thematic chapters (Flowers, Trees and Plants, Bestiary, Universe), while essays by curator Gaelle Rio offer a concise art-historical perspective. A visually fascinating compendium, thi

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Book Synopsis'You've just got to have a bit of an open mind, not be so judgmental, educate yourself in the world of Alexander McQueen': a stylish collection of the legendary designer's maxims on fashion, craft, beauty and nature.

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Book SynopsisA Financial Times Book of the Year: An intimate exploration of Yves Saint Laurent's creative world, captured by photographer and son of the couturier's right-hand woman, Anne-Marie Muñoz Carlos Muñoz-Yagüe. Yves Saint Laurent: Inside Out presents an extraordinarily intimate insight into a fascinating world of creativity in the latter, sumptuous phase of Saint Laurent's career, between 1989 and his final collection in 2002. The book offers a comprehensive and multi-faceted exploration of the life of an haute couture house: from informal, atmospheric portraits of Yves Saint Laurent at work in his studio, drawing and creating, to the behind-the-scenes work of the petites mains' in the ateliers, the skilled army of artisans whose activity is rarely documented. The house's world-famous models also feature, captured during pre-collection fittings in the house's grandiose salons and in electric backstage moments before the shows. Private archive materials letters, documents, drawings, and ephemera that situate the protagonists and give context to the unique position that the young Carlos enjoyed as a fly on the wall' in this rarefied universe are also included in the book, and published here for the first time. A moving and visually stunning tribute to the iconic Yves Saint Laurent house as you've never seen it before, Yves Saint Laurent: Inside Out will be a must-have for fashion and photography fans.

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Book SynopsisFabienne Reybaud is a journalist and an expert on luxury goods. She was editor of watchmaking and jewelry at Le Figaro for twenty-five years and now writes widely on the subject for the French media, including Paris Match and Numéro. She is the author of a dozen books, including Watches: The Ultimate Guide (Assouline, 2010), Effortless Style: Casa Lopez with Pierre Sauvage (Flammarion, 2018), Rolex: The Impossible Collection (Assouline, 2018) and Chanel: Jewelry and Watches (Assouline, 2020).

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Book SynopsisImmerse yourself in the wit and wisdom of Coco and Karl: two elegant collections of the legendary designersâ maxims on style, creativity and life. Chic, sharp and always on point, Coco Chanel and Karl Lagerfeld continue to captivate young generations of fashion fans. Chanel was fierce and uncompromising in her opinions on fashion, women and life, while Lagerfeldâs famously controversial pronouncements were seized upon by fashionistas, acolytes and sages around the world. Cultivated, surprising and sometimes shocking, their âbons motsâ are always impossible to ignore. This elegant box set contains two slim volumes of their pithiest, wittiest and most provocative quotations, and will be required reading for us all today as we negotiate the trickiest curves of modern life. âFashion changes, but style enduresâ Coco Chanel âPeople who tell all appal meâ Karl Lagerfeld âThe best things in life are free. The second-best are very expensiveâ Coco Chanel âYou must never be afraid ofTable of ContentsA box set containing: The World According to Karl 9780500293935 The World According to Coco 9780500023488

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Book SynopsisFeaturing interviews with leading contemporary designers, including Paul Smith, Stephen Jones, and Maria Cornejo and education professionals, this title enables readers both to understand the vital role of research and to discover the techniques the designers have adapted for themselves.Trade Review'A great reference book for anyone interested in design … sure to be an invaluable asset for fashion and design enthusiasts alike' - Irish Tatler'A mine of information' - Design Addict'This is an invaluable resource for students and designers with a focus on the importance of primary research in forming designs' - Making Jewellery'A fantastic book to give method to your creativity' - KnittingTable of ContentsThe Research Process • Maison Martin Margiela • Paul Smith • Anna Sui • Stephen Jones • Studio M • Maria Cornejo • Hand & Lock • Basso & Brooke • Hannah Marshall • Stylesight • Rei Kawakubo • Research and Inspiration: Historical • Art as Inspiration • Heritage • World • Architecture and Fashion • Nature and Science • Denim and Workwear • Sportswear • Zeitgeist • Film Style Icons • Street Style • Concept-led Design • Fabric Manipulation • Colour • Structure • Designer Cast Studies: Visual Reviews Burberry • Hussein Chayalan • Chanel • Commes des Garçons • Christian Dior • John Galliano • John Paul Gaultier • Marc Jacobs • Ralph Lauren • Alexander McQueen • Prada • Viktor & Rolf • Junya Watanabe • Vivienne Westwood • Yohji Yamamoto

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Book SynopsisMarnie Fogg is a fashion expert whose experience of the fashion industry means that she is uniquely placed to access original material. She has wide experience of interviewing contemporary designers and is the best-selling author of, among other books, Fashion Design Directory and Fashion: The Whole Story, both published by Thames & Hudson.Trade Review'Champions innovation and justifies the provocative ... Marnie Fogg offers an interesting perspective on why garments do not have to fulfil a function' - Irish TatlerTable of Contents1. Fantasy • 2. Displacement • 3. Provocative • 4. Extreme • 5. Distortion • 6. Volume

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Book SynopsisOne of only seven editors-in-chief in American Vogue's history, Jessica Daves has remained one of fashion's most enigmatic figuresuntil now. Diana Vreeland's direct predecessor in the role, it is Daves who first catapulted the magazine into modernity. A testament to a changing America on every level, Daves's Vogue was the first to embrace a high/low' blend of fashion in its pages and also introduced world-renowned artists, literary greats, and cultural icons into every issue, offering the reader a complete vision of how fashion, interiors, art, architecture, entertaining, literature, and culture were all connected and all contributed to refining and defining personal style. Profiling icons of American style from John and Jackie Kennedy to Charles and Ray Eames, Daves's Vogue also featured the couture creations of Dior, Chanel, Givenchy, and Balenciaga. Organized in multifaceted, thematic chapters, 1950s in Vogue features carefully curated photographs, illustrations and page spreads from the Vogue archives (with both iconic and less-familiar images from photographers including William Klein, Irving Penn, Karen Radkai and Erwin Blumenfeld), as well as reproductions of fascinating archival materials and correspondence.Trade Review'This book beautifully brings [Jessica Daves'] work back to life' - Daily Mail'A glorious display of Daves’s achievements and ethos … a true meeting of grace and style' - The Lady'Tuite captures a whole era of well-bred and rather jazzy elegance, full of dynamism and curiosity' - World of Interiors

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Book SynopsisA sumptuous treasury of Dior scarves. Plain and elaborate, commonplace and precious, fashionable and timeless, masculine and feminine: Dior's silk scarves form a unique visual repertoire and cover a gamut of palettes, themes and styles. The epitome of Parisian chic, they express the poetic imagination of the creative directors who have shaped the destiny of the house, from Christian Dior to Maria Grazia Chiuri. Unveiling the history and artistry of Dior's scarves from the first designs to today, this sumptuous book celebrates their incredible variety and beauty as never before. At its heart is an atlas of over 400 scarves, organized by theme and printed on a delicate paper that replicates the texture of the scarves themselves. Dior's creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri, who has overseen the creation of this volume, contributes a foreword. The atlas is supplemented by exclusive visual essays from renowned photographers Brigitte Niedermair and Pol Baril, as well as texts by dis

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Book SynopsisAn edition combining all seven books in John Peacock's Fashion Sourcebooks series, which charts in meticulous drawings the development of women's and men's clothing in the 20th century. It will be useful for the library of fashion students, historians and collectors.Trade Review'A brilliant resource for designers, costume makers, dressmakers, and those interested in retro fashion' - Sewing World

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Book SynopsisThe fashion world has long been celebrated for its scintillating salon wit. This book presents hundreds of the snappiest quotations from over three centuries, from the society beaux of the 18th century and the literary wits of the 19th century, to the celebrity elite of the 20th century and today's hippest twitterati.Trade Review'A must for the intelligent fashionista's dressing table' - The Lady'Wonderful sartorial musings … beautifully illustrated by Christian Lacroix' - Daily TelegraphTable of ContentsForeword by Patrick Mauriès • Haute Couture • Shoes • Dogs • The Little Black Dress • The Dandy • Eros & Erotica • Eccentricity • Snobbery • Shopping and Spending

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Book SynopsisAn engaging and authoritative overview of the history of footwear from the Middle Ages to today, illustrated with rare and luxurious examples.Trade Review'An amazing and extensively researched volume' - New York Journal of BooksTable of ContentsIntroduction • 1. Medieval Gothic and the English Renaissance • 2. Heels, Buckles and Bows: The 17th Century • 3. Taste and Elegance: 1700 – 50 • 4. Fashion and Revolution: 1750 – 95 • 5. Form and Function: 1795 – 1836 • 6. Innovation and Experiment: 1837 – 1914 • 7. War and Glamour: 1914– 39 • 8. Street Style and Street Fashion: 1939 – 79 • 9. Style by Design: 1980 – 98 • 10. Contemporary Icons: 2000–The Present • Glossary • Selection Bibliography • Major Dress Collections Featuring Shoes • Authors’ Biographies • Acknowledgments • Index

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Book SynopsisAfrican textiles are patterned with stories that range far beyond the time of the creation or the lifetime of their creator. Accompanied by 200 stunning illustrations revealing the rich variety of textile traditions throughout Africa, this new work showcases some of the world's finest examples of textile arts.

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Book SynopsisThe journey through Great War Fashion is not just about the changing clothes and fashions of the war years, but much more than that – it is a journey into the lives of the women who lived under the shadow of war and were irrevocably changed by it.

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Book SynopsisAudrey and Givenchy is a stunning showcase of the most influential teaming of star and designer in fashion history: Audrey Hepburn and Hubert de Givenchy.Legendary screen star Aubrey Hepburn and designer Hubert de Givenchy were a brilliant meeting of fashion-forward minds. Over the course of their forty-year friendship and professional partnership, both became fashion icons whose collaborations influenced trends for generations to come -- the words Audrey style still conjure images of ballet flats, little black dresses, bateau necklines, capri pants, and countless stunning fashions.With gorgeous photography throughout, Audrey and Givenchy is a celebration of the duo''s collaborations both onscreen and off, featuring fashion profiles on such classic films as Sabrina, Breakfast at Tiffany''s, Charade, How to Steal a Million, and Funny Face, as well as their greatest off-screen fashion hits for awards shows and events.

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Book SynopsisAn enthusiastsΓÇÖ guide to the best menΓÇÖs wristwatches by Audemars Piguet, Omega, Rolex, IWC, Patek Philippe, and others!

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive how-to reference that teaches wet textile surface design techniques for making custom clothTrade Review“Brandeis takes us on a journey into the expressive nature of stitch . . . reveals how to manipulate stitches much like an artist might a pencil or paintbrush.” -- Embroidery Magazine on The Intentional Thread

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Book SynopsisAn extraordinary monograph created by Christian Louboutin, renowned for his beautifully crafted handmade shoes, in particular his elegantly sexy stilettos. This stunning volume, with a fanciful and intricate pop-up, an elaborate foldout cover, and dramatic still-life photography, evokes the artistry and theatricality of Louboutin's shoe designs.Celebrated for his vertiginously high stilettos with their signature lacquer-red soles, Louboutin has achieved cult status with celebrities as well as fashionistas. His eclectic and exotic designs, often incorporating feathers, beads, and sequins, are a constant and dramatic presence on the red carpet and in nightclubs and restaurants the world over.Louboutin's first book, this monograph highlights the extraordinary range of his couture, from his iconic and glamorous creations to his fetishistic pieces, including his collaborations with David Lynch, meant more for the bedroom than the street. New photography captures LouboutTrade Review-- "Louboutin's book will have you craving for another scarlet-soled pair in no time." ~Plastik"A stunning volume, it features a 5-piece fold-out cover, a binding of pink faux-leather, a magical interior pop-up, as well as gilded pages. With five chapters—A Life; The Shoes; Fetish; The Places; and Twenty Years—this elegant monograph reveals the artistry and theatricality of Louboutin’s shoe designs, from his iconic stilettos to his fetishistic pieces and everything in between." ~FashionWindows.net

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Book SynopsisFollowing Rizzoli’s best-selling Pharrell: Places and Spaces I’ve Been, this volume documents the continuing adventures in art and design of one of the most influential figures in contemporary music and popular culture. Lavishly illustrated with 250 photographs and illustrations, this book features Pharrell Williams’s prolific and ever-expanding body of work in a graphic language all his own. Straddling art, design, and hip-hop, Pharrell’s creative output is without peer or precedent. By playing off different disciplines—music, fashion, and contemporary art—Pharrell has redefined the role of the contemporary artist, blazing a trail for other musicians and cultural figures. Expanding on themes covered in Places and Spaces I’ve Been, this book gathers a new group of collaborators. Engaging Pharrell in conversation, talents as diverse as Karl Lagerfeld and Takashi Murakami position Pharrell’s work wTrade Review"Illustrated with lavish photography, this book also explores his musical career in depth, charting his many projects from his production team The Neptunes, to the band N.E.R.D., and his collaborations with friends Kanye West, Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg, and other hip hop royalty. He details his extenseive creative pursuits, including clothing lines, jewelry, and accessories designs for Louis Vuitton, furniture and other product designs..." ~Highsnobiety"Pharrell: Places and Spaces I've Been, includes interviews between him and notables ranging from Buzz Aldrin to Kanye West to Anna Wintour to Jay-Z. " ~Spin Magazine"Pharell's intellectual curiosity will have your favorite budding artist finding inspiration in unexpected places." ~Complex.com“His book is an experimental and multimodal meditation on contemporary cultural context and its implications. The presentation encompasses commentaries and visual images, conversations and interviews with an eclectic A-list cast…” ~NY Journal of Books “An intimate look at the music mogul’s life, this volume highlights Williams’ constant need to redefine his art through collaborations with greats…” ~Miami Magazine “Tap into the life of one of time’s most innovative figures, Pharrell Williams with his new publication…redefining contemporary culture for an entire generation…” ~Plastik Magazine

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Book SynopsisAfter her 10-year tenure as the editor of Vogue Paris, where she was known for her provocative editorials, Carine Roitfeld has since launched her magazine CR Fashion Book which explodes with creative strength to propel fashion forward into new, unexpected, and glamorous directions.Delve into the enthralling universe of CR Fashion Book, a creative playground that celebrates cutting-edge style, culture, and inspiration with a daring attitude. Irreverent in spirit and seductively charming, Roitfeld is the supreme arbiter of style. Following her years at Vogue Paris from 2001 to 2011, Roitfeld set out to create an innovative platform for groundbreaking styling, inspiring fashion imagery, and intriguing words from creatives in the worlds of art, music, film, and style—all through the lens of fashion and photography.Guided by Roitfeld’s bold, unmistakable aesthetic, this covetable hardcover volume, housed in a deluxe clothTrade ReviewThis opulent tome, housed in an elegant cloth slipcase, embodies Roitfeld’s signature aesthetic, featuring provocative imagery redefining fashion through celebrity, religion, cinema, sex, music, and inclusivity. With striking photography of icons like Lady Gaga and Beyoncé, plus revealing interviews with Roitfeld and collaborators such as Riccardo Tisci and Gigi Hadid, this is a must-have for fashion and culture enthusiasts. ~ Indulge

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Book SynopsisOn a hot summer night in August of 1973, DJ Kool Herc and his sister, Cindy, put on a “back to school jam” in the rec room of their apartment block at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue in the West Bronx. The rest is history. The birth of hip hop rippled out across the globe, influencing music and fashion for generations.Fresh Fly Fabulous: 50 Years of Hip Hop Style draws on the experiences and memories of those who were there, from a foreword by Slick Rick, to interviews with Disco Fever club owner Sal Abbatiello and designers Dapper Dan and April Walker, to chapters from Vibe stylist Emil Wilbekin and former editor of The Source Kim Osorio. Topics cover the range of hip hop’s influential style over the past half century, tracing the evolution from early hip hop style, born of aspiration, individuality, and practicality to contemporary fashion steeped in luxury brands.Hip hop style is a local story, told through spotlights on Times Square as an early Trade Review"Slick Rick writes the foreword to this vibrant exploration of the birth, spread and evolution of hip-hop style — from rec rooms to red carpets — through images and analyses from stylists, designers and more." —NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW"To mark the 50th anniversary of the birth of hip-hop, an exhibition at New York's Museum of the Fashion Institute of Technology and an accompanying Rizzoli monograph unpack the stories of designers like Dapper Dan and behind iconic looks like Salt-N-Pepa's "Push It" jackets, created by rapper Christopher "Play" Martin, exploring the creative relationship between music and fashion." —HARPER'S BAZAAR

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Book SynopsisPhyllis G. Tortora is Professor Emerita at Queens College, The City University of New York, USA.Trade ReviewMost books on the history of fashion present dress as the dependent variable, the passive beneficiary of technological change. Tortora instead makes a convincing case for fashion being the driving force that has stimulated technology and propelled it forward. This book will become a classic and essential text for teaching the history of fashion. * Kathleen E. Campbell, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA *Tortora’s ambitious study examines the technological tools and processes involved in creating clothing and textiles. [...] Using exemplary case studies from throughout the centuries, Dress, Fashion and Technology will serve as an exceptional resource and textbook, particularly for students studying the history of dress. * Dress: The Journal of the Costume Society of America *Table of ContentsChapter 1: Connecting Technology, Dress, and Fashion Part I, Before the Revolution Chapter 2: Dress and The Technologies Of Prehistory (Upper Paleolithic to the Neolithic Period) Chapter 3: Technologies And Dress In Towns, Cities and Empires (Neolithic Period to C. 500 C.E.) Chapter 4: Technology And Dress Facilitate Fashion Change (Dark Ages to the Seventeenth Century in Europe) Chapter 5: Some Asian Developments in Technology, Dress and Fashion (End of the Neolithic Period until the 17th Century) Part II: The Industrial Revolution and First Steps Toward the Fashion Industry Chapter 6: Dress and Fashion Move The Industrial Revolution Forward (18th Century) Chapter 7: The Role Of Dress and Fashion in the Industrial Revolution (c. 1800 to 1860) Chapter 8: Dress, Fashion and Social Changes Follow the Industrial Revolution (Nineteenth Century) Chapter 9: Tools that Enable Fashion Change and Innovations in Dress (19th century) Part III, The Fashion Industry is Born Chapter 10: Tools and Processes Expand Options for Dress and Fashion (20th and 21st centuries) Chapter 11: Transportation and its Effects (20th and 21st centuries) Chapter 12: The Effects of Sports (19th to the 21st centuries) Chapter 13: Communications Technologies that Disseminate Fashion Information (19th to the 21st centuries) Part IV, High Tech Enters Chapter 14: Technology Contributes to the Globalization of Fashion (20th and 21st centuries) Chapter 15: Environments Interact with Technologies (20th and 21st centuries) Chapter 16 New Technological Frontiers for Dress And Fashion (21st century) References Acknowledgements

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Book SynopsisHuntsman was founded in 1849 and is still famous today as one of the finest—and most innovative—bespoke tailors in London. Huntsman’s clients range from royalty to film stars, and include Queen Victoria, Clark Gable, Grace Kelly, Coco Chanel, Hubert de Givenchy, Bill Blass, Lucien Freud, Brad Pitt, Elizabeth Taylor, and Edward Enninful, to name just a few. The brand also served as style and location inspiration for the Kingsman films, starring Colin Firth and Taron Egerton. As well as its history, the book reveals each stage of ordering and making the perfect bespoke suit, which involves 80 hours of hand work, and includes a practical style guide for anyone who wants to know what to wear for the right occasion. Sumptuous photography by Simon Upton illustrates the quintessential town, country, and holiday settings in which one might wear Huntsman. With a foreword by Dame Glenda Bailey, former Editor-in-Chief of Harper’s Bazaar, an introduction by veteran style writer Nick Foulkes, and a sparkling text by author Tom Chamberlin, editor of The Rake magazine, this is an essential and inspiring guide on how to dress to perfection.

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Book SynopsisProvides information on fashion drawing and design techniques, including the oval and triangle technique, figure templates, drawing from life, clothing design, fabric rendering, and design presentations.

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Book SynopsisThis book investigates the interconnections between textile and architecture via a variety of case studies from the Middle Ages through the twentieth century and from diverse geographic contexts. Among the oldest human technologies, building and weaving have intertwined histories. Textile structures go back to Palaeolithic times and are still in use today and textile furnishings have long been used in interiors. Beyond its use as a material, textile has offered a captivating model and metaphor for architecture through its ability to enclose, tie together, weave, communicate, and adorn. Recently, architects have shown a renewed interest in the textile medium due to the use of computer-aided design, digital fabrication, and innovative materials and engineering. The essays edited and compiled here, work across disciplines to provide new insights into the enduring relationship between textiles and architecture. The contributors critically explore the spatial and material qualities of textiles as well as cultural and political significance of textile artifacts, patterns, and metaphors in architecture. Textile in Architecture is organized into three sections: âœRitual Spaces,â which examines the role of textiles in the formation and performance of socio-political, religious, and civic rituals; âœPublic and Private Interiorsâ explores how textiles transformed interiors corresponding to changing aesthetics, cultural values, and material practices; and âœMateriality and Material Translations,â which considers textile as metaphor and model in the materiality of built environment. Including cases from Morocco, Samoa, France, India, the UK, Spain, the Ancient Andes and the Ottoman Empire, this is essential reading for any student or researcher interested in textiles in architecture through the ages.Table of ContentsPart 1: Ritual Spaces 1. The Red Tent in the Red City: The Caliphal Qubba in Almohad Marrakesh 2. "He will Lift off the Covering Which is Over All the Peoples": Seeing Through Medieval Lenten Veils 3. Architectural Space and Textiles: Tying Samoan Society Together Part 2: Public and Private Interiors 4. Le Rideau Tire: Interior Drapery, Architectural Space, and Desire in Eighteenth-Century France 5. The Fabric of the New: Mediating Architectural Change in Late Colonial India 6. Contrast and Cohesion: Textiles and Architecture in 1930’s London Part 3: Materiality and Material Translations 7. Textiles by Other Means: Seeing and Conceptualizing Textile Representations in Early Islamic Architecture 8. The Textility of the Alhambra 9. The Textile Foundations of Ancient Andean Architecture 10. The Ruler’s Clothes and the Manifold Dimensions of Textile Patterns on Muslim Funeral Architecture in the Mausoleum of the First Crimean Khans 11. A Tented Baroque: Ottoman Fabric (and) Architecture in the Long Nineteenth Century

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Book SynopsisThe sari has remained an essential part of culture, tradition and fashion in South Asia and India through many centuries. This book examines the variety of meanings which it carries as a symbol of Indian femininity and tradition as well as a means of creative fashion expression for modern India.It discusses the semiotic interpretations of the sari today by understanding its significance for traditional weavers, designers and people who wear saris at home, work or for religious or cultural occasions. Through surveys, interactions and interviews, the author explores the shared experience of wearing saris in different social and cultural settings across economic groups in farms and boardrooms as well as a means of creative expression for young Indians. It also looks at the processes involved in making traditional saris today, draping and weaving styles, buying behaviour, saris in pop-culture, pride parades and Bollywood and interpretations of what the sari signifies in differentTable of ContentsList of FiguresAcknowldegments The Sari Sakhis’ Lore | Sari friend’s experiences The Semiology of the Indian sari | Nayika : The Female protagonist The Sari Maker's Story Devi aur Aastha | Goddess and Belief The Maharani's Sari | The Queen’s sari – Past, Present and Future The Shaadi Vyaah Wali sari | wedding sari Indian Sari and the New World Inclusive Sari Glocal Sari Sari Shastra: Compendium for Indian Fashion system BibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisThis book uses a quantitative science-based approach to explain where the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions emitted by the fashion industry are generated and it explores what strategies can be deployed to achieve Net Zero by 2050.With GHG emissions currently predicted to triple by the middle of the century, the fashion industry is far off course to reach Net Zero, as set out in the Paris Agreement. With misinformation and greenwashing representing an ever-growing barrier to potential solutions, the book aims to demystify the source of GHG emissions from the industry, breaking down in detail their origin, while identifying the steps that can be taken when designing and sourcing new products. Detailing the market drivers and trends in fashion consumption, it argues that change should be guided by science-based quantitative principles. Accessibly written with key insights at the end of each chapter, this book will enable the reader to understand the tactics to tackle decarbonisatioTable of Contents1. The path to Net Zero for the fashion industry 2. Fashion in the 21st century 3. Introducing energy: time to understand "Scope 3" manufacturing emissions 4. Tier 4: low GHG materials selection 5. Tier 2: lowering energy consumption in dyeing, printing and finishing 6. Tier 1: going after the waste in garment manufacturing 7. Sustainable pathways for end-of-life products 8. Decarbonising the energy supply 9. A Net Zero fashion industry: the detox diet

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Book SynopsisGetting the right cut for the right fabric is the key to good design. One of the most challenging aspects of a fashion designer s training is learning how to crate patterns that utilize the characteristics of fabrics.Table of ContentsAcknowledgements 4 Introduction 5 Garment design and the selection of fabrics 6 Part One: Fabric Characteristics and Body Shape Chapter 1 Fabric characteristics and garment shapes 7 Chapter 2 Fabric testing 15 Chapter 3 Selecting fabrics 25 Part Two: Fabrics and Simple Pattern Cutting Chapter 4 Simple ‘flat’ cutting 61 Chapter 5 Simple ‘form’ cutting 79 Part Three: Fabrics and the Body Form Chapter 6 Cutting to fit the body form (woven fabrics) 95 Chapter 7 Crossway cutting 107 Chapter 8 Stretch fabrics and the body form 121 Part Four: Fabrics and Complex Cutting Chapter 9 Complex ‘flat’ cutting 135 Chapter 10 Supporting fabrics 149 Chapter 11 Combining fabrics 159 Part Five: Basic Textile Technology Chapter 12 Basic textile technology 171 Part Six: Model Figures and Garment Blocks Chapter 13 Model stands and figures to reproduce 183 Chapter 14 Creating the one-fifth and full-scale blocks (methods – manual, CAD or Internet access) 193 Appendices 217 Chapter index 221

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 About This Book 1 Foolish Assumptions 2 Icons Used in This Book 2 Beyond the Book 3 Where to Go from Here 3 Part 1: Opening the Door To Sustainable Fashion 5 Chapter 1: Closet, Meet Sustainable Fashion 7 Understanding Sustainability 8 Preserving our planet and preventing climate change 8 Treating people with dignity and respect 8 Calling Out the Problem with Today’s Fashion Industry 9 The rise of fast fashion 9 A three-legged monster 10 Being Part of the Solution and Avoiding Eco-Anxiety 11 Taking Action: What You Can Do to Increase Sustainability 12 Chapter 2: Starting with the Clothes You Already Own 15 Taking Stock of Your Closet 16 Auditing your closet 16 Organizing your closet 19 Unlocking the Wow Factor in Clothes You Already Own 21 Knowing the color wheel 21 Mixing prints and patterns 22 Accessorizing for a different look 23 Using styling apps 24 Working with Outfit Formulas 25 Defining outfit formulas 26 Plugging in outfit formulas 26 Chapter 3: Adios, Fast Fashion 31 Identifying the Real Cost of Fast Fashion 32 Looking at the fast-fashion business model 32 Costing more than you may think 33 Taking a toll on garment workers 36 Adversely affecting the environment 39 Spotting Fast Fashion 42 Identifying popular fast-fashion brands 43 Spotting telltale signs that a brand is fast fashion 44 Moving Away from Fast Fashion and Toward Sustainability 46 Confronting Greenwashing 47 Taking a peek at sustainability 47 Spotting greenwashing 48 Chapter 4: Shifting to a Sustainable Fashion Mindset 51 Shopping as a Sustainable Fashion Consumer 52 Avoiding Impulse Buys 53 Use shopping lists 54 Take your time 56 Being Trendy and Sustainable 56 Avoiding Temptation 57 Detoxing your social media and inbox 58 Fasting from shopping 58 Being wary of sales 59 Finding a sustainable fashion community 60 Taking Pride in Repeating Outfits 60 Part 2: Purchasing Sustainable Fashion Items 63 Chapter 5: What Makes a Brand Sustainable? 65 Refuting Some Misconceptions about Sustainable Fashion 66 Looking at Sustainable Business Practices 67 Sustainable environmental practices 68 Transparent supply chain 73 Ethical labor practices 76 Reaching for Sustainable Fabrics 76 Natural sustainable fabrics 77 Innovative sustainable fabrics 81 Understanding What’s in It for You 83 Quality items that are designed to last 83 Small batches and made-to-order items 85 Timeless designs that won’t go out of style 86 Assessing a Brand’s Feel-Good Factor 86 Chapter 6: Buying Less but Choosing Well 89 Thinking Long Term 90 Calculating cost per wear 90 Deciding which items deserve the investment 94 Taking on the 30-wears challenge 95 Sizing Up Quality 96 Feeling fabric quality 96 Critiquing construction quality 98 Searching for perks 99 Assessing quality online 100 Choosing between natural fibers and synthetic fibers 101 Exploring Capsule Wardrobes 102 Creating your capsules 104 Gathering the capsule wardrobe essentials 106 Part 3: Going From Thrifting Beginner to Scouting Pro 109 Chapter 7: Easing into Secondhand Fashion 111 Starting Online 112 Getting started on the right foot 113 Going down the rabbit hole of online thrift stores 117 Measuring yourself for the perfect online thrifted fit 118 Finding Your New Favorite Used-Clothing Shop 122 Doing good by shopping at charity stores 123 Considering chain resale shops and consignment stores 124 Preparing for Your First Thrift Store Visit 125 Deciding when to go 126 Navigating the store 126 Dressing for thrifting success 127 Examining an item before you commit to it 128 Chapter 8: Upscaling Your Thrifting Efforts 129 Finding Hidden Gems 130 Buying Used Shoes 131 Examining used shoes 132 Knowing where to go 132 Disinfecting and cleaning shoes 133 Sorting Through Accessories 133 Jewelry 134 Scarves 135 Handbags 135 Belts 136 Shopping for Vintage Clothes 137 How to tell whether something is truly vintage 138 Where to find vintage clothing 141 Chapter 9: Donating, Selling, and Disposing of Clothes 145 Giving Your Clothes a Second Life 146 Donating Clothes to Support Charitable Organizations 147 The difference between for-profit and nonprofit shops 147 The scoop on tax deductions 148 Where to put all those clothes 149 The Dos and Don’ts of Donating Clothing 150 Making Some Cash by Selling Your Clothes 152 Consigning your clothes 152 Selling clothes to secondhand stores for cash or credit 154 Selling your preloved clothes by yourself 155 Saying Goodbye to Clothes That Have Lived Out Their Usefulness 157 Dealing with Undergarments and Socks Sustainably 158 Donating bras 158 Getting rid of old underwear 159 Recycling and repurposing old socks 159 Part 4: Keeping Your Clothes And Shoes in Tip-top Condition 161 Chapter 10: Caring for Your Clothes 163 Doing Laundry with Clothing Longevity in Mind 164 Making sense of labels 164 Understanding washer settings 166 Hand-washing delicates, sweaters, and more 168 Drying clothes differently 169 Keeping clothes fresh without over-washing 171 Deciding on dry-cleaning 172 Caring for Different Fabrics 174 Cleaning your cotton clothes 174 Avoiding shrinking your wools 174 Removing and preventing pilling 175 Saving your silks 176 Chasing the moths away 176 Making synthetics last 177 Loving your linens 178 Removing Stains 179 Deciding How to Store Your Clothes 180 Clothes you should hang 180 Clothes you should fold 181 Chapter 11: Repairing and Upcycling Your Clothes 183 Making Your Fashion Circular 184 Getting Your Thread Wet 185 Prepping your sewing kit 185 Stitching up for sewing success 186 Repairing Your Clothes with Basic Hand-Stitching 187 Using a running stitch 187 Doing the backstitch 188 Sewing on a button 189 Repairing a seam 191 Patching a torn or threadbare spot 192 Fixing snagged clothing 193 Joining the Upcycling Movement 195 Tie-dyeing your old shirts with avocado skins and pits 195 Making old jeans new again 196 Investing in Alterations or Other Significant Repairs 198 Knowing what alterations specialists can help you with 199 Finding someone who does quality work 199 Chapter 12: Walking Miles in Your Favorite Shoes 201 Considering Why Caring for Your Shoes Is a Shoo-In 202 Prolonging the Life of Your Leather Shoes 203 Everyday maintenance of leather shoes 203 Occasional maintenance of your leather shoes 205 Keeping Your Sneakers Clean 208 Machine-washing your sneakers 209 Hand-washing sneakers 209 Using Shoe Protectants 210 Storing Your Shoes Properly 211 Part 5: the Part of Tens 213 Chapter 13: Ten Sustainable Brands for Every Budget and Style 215 Loud Bodies 216 Wayre 216 Passion Lilie 217 Whimsy + Row 217 Amour Vert 218 Mara Hoffman 218 Kotn 218 Outerknown 219 Parade 219 Organic Basics 220 Chapter 14: Ten Ways to Shop Sustainably on a Budget 221 Shop Your Closet 222 Shop Secondhand 223 Shop Intentionally 223 Look for Affordable Sustainable Brands 224 Check the Sale and Preloved Page 224 Attend Clothing Swaps 224 Check Resale Sites 225 Consider Clothing Rentals 225 Calculate the Cost per Wear 226 Upcycle Your Clothes for a New Look 227 Chapter 15: Ten Perfect Clothing Items for Your Thrift List 229 Quality Coats 229 Special Occasion Clothes 230 Trendy Fashion 231 Nice-to-Have Luxury Items 231 Boss Blazers 232 Cool Leather Jackets 232 Fabulous Scarves 233 Cozy Knitwear 233 Clutch Bags 234 Versatile and Statement Belts 234 Your Favorite Pair of Jeans 235 Chapter 16: Ten Family-Friendly Sustainable Clothing Brands 237 Pact 238 For Days 238 Jackalo 239 Conscious Step 239 Patagonia 240 Tentree 240 Loop Swim 241 Many Moons 241 Firebird Kids 242 Mightly 242 Chapter 17: Ten Sustainable Shoe Brands 243 Veja 244 Veerah 244 Etiko 245 Nisolo 245 Wildling 246 Cariuma 246 Ethletic 247 Thesus 247 Good Guys 247 Pozu 248 Index 249

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Book SynopsisHistorical Wig Styling: Victorian to the Present, 2nd edition, is a guide to creating beautiful, historically accurate hairstyles for theatrical productions and events. This volume covers hairstyles from the Victorian era through the contemporary styles of today. Chapters begin with an overview of historic figures and styles that influenced the look of each period, followed by step-by-step instructions and photographs showing the finished look from every angle. The book also explores the necessary supplies and styling products needed to create the perfect coif, tips for proper wig handling, a brief history of the makeup for each historical period, and basic styling techniques useful when working with wigs or real hair. New hairstyles featured in this edition include:- Civil War era women- Late Victorian African-American men- 1910s'' Full width style women- 1920s'' glossy waves- 1940s'' Victory rolls- 1950s'' PooTable of ContentsAcknowledgementsChapter 1. Introduction to Wig Styling Techniques Chapter 2. Early Victorian Era (1835-1860) Chapter 3. Mid-/Late Victorian (1860-1885) Chapter 4. The Gay Nineties (1885-1901) Chapter 5. Edwardian Era/Gibson Girl (1901-1910) Chapter 6. The Teens (1911-1920) Chapter 7. The Roaring Twenties (1920-1929) Chapter 8. The 1930s (1930-1939) Chapter 9. The 1940s (1940-1949) Chapter 10. The 1950s (1950-1959) Chapter 11. The 1960s (1960-1969) Chapter 12. The 1970s (1970-1979) Chapter 13. The 1980s to the Present Chapter 14. Non-Western Hairstyling Appendix 1—Glossary of Hairstyling and Makeup Terms Appendix 2—List of Historical Films and Television Shows Set in Each Era Appendix 3—List of Wig and Hair SuppliersIndex

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsTable of Contents SECTION ONE: INTRODUCTION TO TEXTILES 1. Introduction 2. Product Development from a Textile Perspective SECTION TWO: FIBERS 3. Textile Fibers and Their Properties 4. Natural Cellulosic Fibers 5. Natural Protein Fibers 6. The Fiber Manufacturing Process 7. Manufactured Regenerated Fibers 8. Synthetic Fibers 9. Special-Use Fibers SECTION THREE: YARNS 10. Yarn Processing 11. Yarn Classification SECTION FOUR: FABRICATION 12. Weaving, Basic Weaves and Fabrics 13. Fancy Weaves and Fabrics 14. Knitting and Knit Fabrics 15. Other Fabrication Methods SECTION FIVE: FINISHING 16. Finishing: An Overview 17. Aesthetic Finishes 18. Special-Purpose Finishes 19. Dyeing and Printing SECTION SIX: OTHER ISSUES RELATED TO TEXTILES 20. Care of Textile Products 21. Legal, Sustainability, and Environmental Issues 22. Career Exploration GLOSSARY INDEX

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Book SynopsisThe fashion business has been collecting and analyzing information about colors, fabrics, silhouettes, and styles since the 18th century - activities that have long been shrouded in mystery. The Fashion Forecasters is the first book to reveal the hidden history of color and trend forecasting and to explore its relevance to the fashion business of the past two centuries. It sheds light on trend forecasting in the industrial era, the profession's maturation during the modernist moment of the 20th century, and its continued importance in today''s digital fast-fashion culture. Based on in-depth archival research and oral history interviews, The Fashion Forecasters examines the entrepreneurs, service companies, and consultants that have worked behind the scenes to connect designers and retailers to emerging fashion trends in Europe, North America, and Asia. Here you will read about the trend studios, color experts, and international trade fairs that formalized the prediction pTrade ReviewA welcome contribution to the under-researched area of fashion prediction through ‘a series of cultural biographies of influential forecasters and forecasting entities’ ... Includes excellent full-colour photographs and particularly fascinating reproductions of archival materials ... These books are exceptional collections of essays, timely in their arrival and inspirational in terms of the continued broadening scope of work to be done on US and global fashion. * Journal of Design History (joint-reviewed with The Hidden History of American Fashion) *Through carefully chosen case studies, the book provides a detailed blueprint of the development of fashion forecasting from its humble beginning in nineteenth century Paris, into a mature and complex service business in the age of big data and digital innovation. The Fashion Forecasters effectively weaves together personal narratives with archival sources, and will be of interest to academics, students, and those interested in the past, present and future of colour and trend prediction in the fashion industry. * The Design Journal *The intuition, “sixth-sense”, and impeccable taste of fashion forecasters is well worth this book’s insightful analysis. How they predict who will wear what - and when - is the intriguing story of this comprehensive anthology. -- Mary Westerman Bulgarella, Co-editor of Colors in Fashion, and Costume Colloquium Advisory Committee Coordinator, Italy/USAFor a field that is obsessed with the future, there is much to be learned from the past, as editors Blaszczyk and Wubs provide an engaging overview of the history of forecasting, giving overdue credit to the industry’s originators. Meticulously researched with excellent first-person accounts, The Fashion Forecasters untangles the web of current forecasting influences and creates a clear vision for its future. -- Lorynn R. Divita, Baylor University, USATable of ContentsList of Illustrations List of Tables Acknowledgments 1. Beyond the Crystal Ball: The Rationale Behind Color and Trend Forecasting Regina Lee Blaszczyk and Ben Wubs Part I: When Paris Led and America Followed 2. The Rise of Color Forecasting in the United States and Great Britain Regina Lee Blaszczyk 3. Tobé Coller Davis: A Career in Fashion Forecasting in America Véronique Pouillard and Karen J. Trivette Part II: Going International 4. From Window Dresser to Fashion Forecaster: David Wolfe of the Doneger Group Tells How He Got Started in Trends 5. What Do Baby Boomers Want? How the Swinging Sixties Became the Trending Seventies Regina Lee Blaszczyk 6. The View from Paris: Nelly Rodi and the Early Days of French Trend Forecasting 7. Fibers, Feathers, and the Future: Ornella Bignami on the Importance of Materials 8. Fashion Prediction and the Transformation of the Japanese Textile Industry: The Role of Kentaro Kawasaki, 1950–1980 Pierre-Yves Donzé 9. Interstoff’s Fashion Table: The Internalization of Fashion Forecasting at the World’s Most Important Fashion Fabric Fair Ben Wubs 10. The Role of the Pitti Uomo Trade Fair in the Menswear Fashion Industry Mariangela Lavanga Part III: The Digital Imperative 11. Looking Behind the Scenes of Swedish Fashion Forecasting Ingrid Giertz-Mårtenson 12. Trending Online: Valerie Wilson Trower Discusses Stylesight in the Asia Pacific Region 13. Fast Fashion, Fast Futures: Catronia McNab on WGSN and the Global Digital World Part IV: Conclusion 14. Fashion Futures Regina Lee Blaszczyk and Ben Wubs Select Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisThrough object-based case studies of garments from the ancient past through to the 21st century, Margaret Maynard reveals the countless ways the temporal is woven into our attire. From the physical effects of age on garments to their changing cultural significance, time and fashion are inextricably linked. Every garment has its own pace and narrative, and every dress practice is rich with temporal associations: wearing' time in the form wristwatches, marking key moments in time from marriage to death, defying' time with beauty products, preserving and re-imagining time through vintage, and concepts of timeless' and classic' styles. This ground-breaking book presents a complete rethinking of the study of global fashion history, revealing the complex nature of changing fashion when viewed through the lens of time and challenging Eurocentric approaches such as the periodization of style and the arbitrary division of western' and non-western' fashion. Fashion in Time is essential rTrade ReviewDrawing on a lifetime of scholarship, Margaret Maynard uses time to explore the complexity of dress in a whirlwind account across global history, revealing diverse clothing practices from the adorned bodies of ancient times to 3D-printed dress styles of today. * Karen Tranberg Hansen, Northwestern University, USA *Margaret Maynard is a pioneer in global fashion studies and her new book, Dressed in Time, creatively approaches the field with rigor and purpose. Unpacking different notions of temporality in the light of varying cultural relationships, exchanges and memories, this book is an invaluable intervention. Snapshots contained in each chapter of this book provide readers with the perfect companion to interrogate and understand digital resources and archival material. If you've ever pondered how to meet the challenges ahead for fashion studies, this book is for you. * Regina A. Root, College of William & Mary, USA *Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Preface Acknowledgements 1. About Time Focus 1 a Wearing Time on the Body Focus 1 b Dress, Value and Time 2. Deep Time: The Origins of Dress Focus 2 a Ancient Footwear. What is its Significance? Focus 2 b Mystery! An Egyptian Garment 3. Context: What Does it Mean? Focus 3 a The Puzzle of Dates Focus 3 b What are “1920s” Fashions? 4. Cultural Exchange: Past and Present Focus 4 a Who Should Own the Past? Focus 4 b The Kimono Controversy 5. Rituals: The Significance of Time Focus 5 a Relics: Remains of a Past or Not? Focus 5 b First Nation Cloaks: Identity Reclaimed 6. The Wardrobe Story Focus 6 a A Wife: What is She Worth? Focus 6 b Time to Change 7. Dress: Time and Cultural Memory Focus 7 a Time: Displaying Sartorial Memories Focus 7 b Fashion: No Present Without a Past 8. Unfixed: Time and Dress Focus 8 a Can Fashion be Timeless? Focus 8 b Replicas: Engaging with Time Select Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisPacked with examples from groundbreaking designers such as Vivienne Westwood, Stella McCartney, Edun and People Tree, A Practical Guide to Sustainable Fashion is a much-needed overview of current models of fashion design and production. Alison Gwilt introduces the key issues associated with the production, use and disposal of fashion clothing and gives step-by-step guidance on how to identify and evaluate the potential impacts of a garment during the design process.With innovative examples of best practice from international designers and brands, the chapters follow each key stage in the life cycle of a fashion garment and explores approaches such as low-impact textiles techniques, mono-materiality, zero waste techniques, upcycling, repair and maintenance techniques and closed-loop design systems.New to this edition: More in-depth coverage of design thinking, materials manufacture, practical techniques for creating faster' recyclable fashion and new ways forward foTable of Contents1. Rethinking fashion design The supply chain The key issues Developments in sustainable fashion The future of fashion Spotlight on: Katharine Hamnett Exercise 1: Reflecting on sustainable fashion 2. The life cycle of a garment Life cycle thinking Activities and impacts Assessment tools and models Sustainable design strategies Spotlight on: Stella McCartney Interview: Amina Razvi Exercise 2: Comparing two garments 3. Design Garment design Spotlight on: Designing for empathy Exercise 3: Designing for empathy Selecting fabrics, materials and techniques Spotlight on: Using mono-materials Interview: Christopher Raeburn 4. Production Pattern-making and toiling Spotlight on: Zero-waste techniques Exercise 4: Working with geometric Construction Spotlight on: Design for longevity Interview: Zoltan Csaki 5. Distribution Suppliers and producers Spotlight on: Engaging with local communities Interview: Lizzie Harrison Retail Spotlight on: Designing for need Exercise 5: Designing for inclusive fashion 6. Use Patterns of use Spotlight on: Reducing laundering Repair and maintenance Spotlight on: Design for repair Exercise 6: Designing modular garments Interview: Joakim Levin 7. End-of-life... Reuse and remanufacture Spotlight on: Upcycling Exercise 7: Personalizing fashion through upcycling Interview: Cynthia Power Material recycling Spotlight on: Closed-loop production Glossary Online resources Student resources Bibliography Index Acknowledgements

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Book SynopsisWhere do shoppers meet before heading out to browse the stores? Why might they go to a particular shop and not another? What first attracts them to a brand or garment? Visual merchandising is concerned with all these questions, spanning the relationship between consumer, environment, brand and product. As part of the Basics Fashion Management series, Bailey and Baker introduce the principles underpinning successful visual merchandising using examples from budget, mid-range and luxury brands. These real-world examples take the form of detailed case studies and interviews, providing hands-on advice from all levels of industry. This revised edition includes additional coverage of online visual merchandising, lighting techniques, mannequin dressing and integrating technology into displays.Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1: Research and Design - Visual design development; Model making and experimentation; Concept development; Presentation and communication of design concepts; 25 visual themes; Interview; Interview; Activities Chapter 2: Display Design Basics – Line; Composition; Texture; Colour; Lighting; Interview: focus on lighting; Activities Chapter 3: Space Planning Principles - Store architecture and retail formats; Space hierarchy; Space planning layouts; Customer navigation; Journey to sale; Case study; Activities Chapter 4: Displaying Merchandise - Retail windows; Mannequins: best practice guide; Selection of fashion merchandise; Landscaping; Fixtures; Case study; Case study; Activities Chapter 5: The Customer Experience - Designing the customer experience; Where do visual merchandisers work?; Working in the visual merchandising industry; Portable and pop-up stores; Interview; Activities Chapter 6: The Future of Visual Merchandising - Shopping trends and innovations; Technology and digital visual merchandising – expanded; Sustainability – expanded; Internationalisation; Case study: technology; Interview: online visual merchandiser; Activities Appendix – Resources; Glossary: expanded from first edition; Index; Acknowledgements

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Book SynopsisFashion's great innovations often spring from inspired designers developing unique concepts and challenging the status quo. But how do they do it? To find out, follow ten exceptional fashion design students as they respond to a brief, exploring their diverse strategies and the thinking behind their final collections.This second edition of Fashion Thinking features six new interviews, with insight from the director of Open Style Lab, Grace Jun, and Yeohlee Teng, whose designs have earned a permanent place in the Costume Collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. There are also four new case studies, incorporating new technology including adaptive design for the visually impaired and the use of augmented reality.Beautifully illustrated and structured to clearly demonstrate how to take ideas from concept to design, Fashion Thinking demystifies the creative thinking process to help you develop your own unique collection.Fashion Thinking also has its own coTable of ContentsForeword by Shelley Fox CONTEXT An introduction to process Challenging the Status Quo Establishing Systems >The Design Cycle >Linear versus Random Idea Generation Research Exploration Design Translation 1: Hope for the Future by Janelle Abbott (Zero Waste) Perspective: Fashion + Sustainability, Timo Rissanen 2: Virtual Appropriation by Melitta Baumeister Perspective: Fashion + Architecture, Siki Im 3: My Wonderland by Leaf Xia Perspective: The Collective | Fashion + Art, Gabi Asfour and Adi Gil of threeASFOUR 4: Knitting and Pleating by Jie Li Perspective: Genderless Design + Socio-Political Awareness, Private Policy [Haoran Li & Siying Qu] 5: Via by Camila Chiriboga Perspective: Universal Design | Open Style Lab, Grace Jun 6: Trompe l'oeil by Sara Bro-Jorgensen Perspective: Zero Waste Design Ethos, Yeohlee Teng 7: Umbrella Ghosts by Tiffany Huang and Kailu Guan Perspective: Education + Professional Development, Sara Kozlowski 8: Tensegrity by Aura Taylor Perspective: Fashion Journalism, Humanitarianism + Body Positivity, Mickey Boardman 9: Techno Naturology by Elaine Ng Yan Ling Perspective: Textiles | Graduate Studies, Preethi Gopinath 10: Excessivism By Ji Won Choi Perspective: Design + Labor | Fashion Studies, Christina Moon Further Resources Glossary Acknowledgements

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Book SynopsisA step-by-step guide to two essential tools for textile and fashion designers. Designer and educator Robert Hume guides you from novice to expert through 20 carefully crafted projects. You'll start by mastering layers and custom brushes, learning about stripes and weaves, scanning and manipulation before moving on to repeats, colorways, and simple geometry. Next, transformations, filters and effects become tools for your personal creativity and you'll explore varied approaches to drawing garments. Finally, you'll learn about key layout and presentation techniques in both programs. There's also advice on sharing, communication and output, and help with diagnosing and correcting common problems. Files for many of the projects are available from: www.bloomsburyonlineresources.com/fashion-and-textile-design-with-photoshop-and-illustrator-2eSeven case studies showcase the work and creative thinking of innovative professional designers. These designers offer insight and inspiration to helpTrade ReviewThis is an excellent book. It will be an essential text for [my course module] … It’s well written, illustrated and easy to follow. * Timothy Bones, West Kent College, UK *This book is a game changer in that it is one of the few offerings which focus on what students want to know. Every page is easy to follow with very clear diagrams and illustrations and an excellent breakdown of each task. I wish I’d had this book when I was learning how to use the software! -- Naomi Austin, Senior Lecturer in Fashion Design and Promotion, The University of Sunderland, UKTable of ContentsIntroduction How to use this book Why choose Photoshop and Illustrator for designing for textiles and fashion The differences between Photoshop and Illustrator The projects 1. Level 1 A Brief Explanation of Photoshop Terms Project 1: Photoshop: Layers and Custom Brushes Project 2: Photoshop: New Ways of Drawing Project 3: Photoshop: Scanning Drawings for Editing and Recoloring Project 4: Photoshop: Vector Drawing and Brushes Applied as Strokes Project 5: Photoshop: Stripes and Weaves Case Study: Wallace Sewell 2. Level 2 Project 6: Photoshop: Repeats and Colorways Project 7: Color Theory in Practice Project 8: Photoshop: Fills, Textures, and Layers Project 9: Illustrator: Paths to Fashion Project 10: Simple Geometry in Illustrator Project 11: Repeat Patterns in Illustrator Case Study: Nadine Bucher Project 12: Illustrator: Photoshop and Filters Case Study: Tord BoontJe 3. Level 3 Project 13: Illustrator: The Blob and Art Brushes Project 14: Generating Complexity with Simple Tools Project 15: Illustrator: Flats Project 16: Illustrator: All the Trimmings Project 17: Illustrator: Drawing with a Silhouette Project 18: Illustrator: Layout Project 19: Illustrator: Presentation Project 20: Photoshop: Presentation Case Study: Printfresh Studio Case Study: C&A Designers 4. Sharing, Communication and Output User-friendly Formats Output The Importance of Color Communication Case Study: A Factory Perspective Case Study: A Designer’s Perspective Appendix Help and Some Problem Diagnosis

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Book SynopsisPatternmaking for Dress Design covers patternmaking techniques for 9 iconic dress designs, focusing not only on the concepts needed to draft patterns, but also uniquely exploring the history of each garment design to reveal what lies behind their enduring appeal today. Each chapter provides easy-to-follow patterns for the sheath, empire, shift, trapeze, wrap, strapless, shirtwaist, cheongsam and coatdress.Trade ReviewPatternmaking for Dress Design is a marvelous combination of history, and why these dresses are considered iconic, and practice, detailing how to create some of the most popular styles in fashion and theatre design. Perfect for novice patternmakers, the instructions and illustrations are clear and provide many tips on not only how to draft the pattern, but how to achieve the perfect fit. -- Lisa Borton, Costume Designer, University of Michigan-Flint, USAThis is an essential pattern-cutting manual for designers who wish to create iconic dress styles. Written in an accessible way, it provides clear and easy-to-follow instructions, as well as exciting illustrations of the patterns and the garments themselves. -- Dr Kevin Almond, Lecturer in Fashion, University of Leeds, UKTable of ContentsIntroduction 1. The Empire-waist Dress 2. The Sheath Dress 3. The Shift Dress 4. The Trapeze Dress 5. The Wrap Dress 6. The Strapless Dress 7. The Shirtwaist Dress 8. The Coat Dress 9. The Cheongsam Glossary Bibliography Acknowledgements/Image Credits

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