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Book SynopsisThe Fashion Icons McQueen is magnificently adorned with some of Lee Alexander McQueen's most riveting designs, and the narrative illuminates the personal and professional struggles of a man who dared to defy accepted norms in the cavernous halls of fashion and give the world a new sense of the grandeur of which human creativity is capable.

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Book SynopsisFounded in Florence, Italy, as a luggage brand and equestrian outfitter in 1921, Gucci has evolved into one of the world's most celebrated fashion houses synonymous with classic design, elegance, luxury and quality.

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Book SynopsisThe Louis Vuitton label was founded by Vuitton in 1854 in Paris. In 1858, Vuitton introduced his flat-topped trunks with Trianon canvas, making them lightweight and airtight. Louis Vuitton' s graphic symbols, including quatrefoils and flowers (as well as the LV monogram), were based on the trend of using Japanese Mon designs in the late Victorian era. The company is still known for its signature monogram bags today. Louis Vuitton has evolved into one of the world' s most celebrated fashion houses synonymous with classic design, elegance, luxury and quality. Louis Vuitton - beloved by the great, the good and the uber glamorous boasts an instantly recognisable signature style all of its own. This book, beautifully illustrated with images of some of the world' s iconic fashion items, charts the story of Louis Vuitton' s origins and how the brand became the influential, innovative haute-couture power house it is today.

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Book SynopsisThis book offers a stunning visual record of the evolution of women’s sporting attire in Western fashion over nearly two centuries. With selections from Keds, Pendleton, and Spalding and garments by Coco Chanel, Claire McCardell, and Jean Patou, among many others, it features familiar names in the development of sport, industry, and dress, as well as significant rediscoveries. Standing at the intersection of the history of fashion and feminism, Sporting Fashion highlights the extraordinary impact of new technologies and evolving social mores on women’s clothing for sport. It explores how the basic forms of women’s sportswear we know today—from swimsuits to sneakers— were developed and codified during a time when women were achieving more freedom. Full colour illustrations of sport and leisure ensembles are included, along with magazine spreads and archival images. In thematic sections, the authors approach the range of ways women entered into the sporting world— from traveling to calisthenics, golfing to tennis, motorcycling to promenading. The book looks at examples of clothing that allowed women to walk freely and compete in sports previously restricted to men. It explores how designers both reacted to and encouraged the growing acceptance of exposed skin at public beaches and pools—and how cold weather fashion made its way onto the slopes and the ice. Never before have the garments and accessories that defined women’s roles as both spectators and athletes been presented on this scale and in such detail.Trade ReviewThe Costume Society of America is pleased to announce Kevin Jones and Christina Johnson as recipients of the 2022 CSA Millia Davenport Publications Award for their work titled Sporting Fashion: Outdoor Girls 1800-1960.

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Book SynopsisFifty major fashion designers are profiled in this book with full-color spreads that showcase their most memorable creations. Red carpet regulars such as Armani, Prada, Calvin Klein, and Dolce & Gabbana are included, as well as the classic clothiers Christian Dior, Karl Lagerfield, and Oscar de La Renta. While some of these designers have designed for the masses – Ralph Lauren and Diane von Furstenberg – others prefer the avant-garde over function; Vivienne Westwood, for instance. Readers will learn how the early 20th-century designers such as Coco Chanel and André Courrèges made fashion history, and discover who’s making it now: Stella McCartney, Marc Jacobs, and Tom Ford, to name a few. A celebration of diversity and innovation and an essential handbook to a century of fashion, this exciting and informative look into the world of style will delight readers of every taste and age.

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Book SynopsisReporting live from “everywhere,” photographer Adam Katz Sinding (formerly known as Le 21ème) travels around the globe to document the fashion zeitgeist. An Instagram hit, @aks’s lens captures fashion weeks, runway idols, the next big trends, tastemakers, and — in particular — street style. His first teNeues book This is Not a F*cking Street Style Book featured a curated collection of some of his best images, taken both backstage at the shows and of the style-setters on the streets. In this new publication, Sinding widens his scope and explores culture and landmarks with the same sophisticated eye he uses to photograph fashion. In the last year, he has travelled through over 35 countries across the globe, snapping a breathtaking number of beautiful photos that capture the essence of a place as only he would recognise it. Along with his pictures, the book includes contributions from Errolson Hugh and offers a unique insight into the peculiar mind of Adam Katz Sinding himself, his obsessive exercising habits, and the cultural phenomenon he has become over the years.

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Book SynopsisThe Pink Book: Fashion, Styles & Stories is a dedicated series that comprehensively explores one of the most important themes in the fashion industry: colours. As the title suggests, this book focuses on all shades of pink, from vibrant fuchsia to delicate rose. The two authors, Heide Christiansen and Martin Fraas, showcase the power and allure that pink embodies through captivating runway shots.These dynamic fashion photographs were captured at major haute couture shows by renowned designers and brands like Dior, Chanel, and Gucci, or emerged as street style photography from the bustling life of a metropolis. Christiansen and Fraas not only provide impressive visuals but also narrate intriguing backstories. The significance of the colour pink becomes the central theme around which an entire world of images and stories is constructed.Any fashion enthusiast will be thrilled by this unique coffee table book. It serves as an inspiration for those

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Book SynopsisBe inspired by captivating fashion photography showcasing runway creations, street styles, monochromatic looks, colour combinations, accessories, and iconic outfits. Accompanying these inspiring images are concise texts that delve into the history and evolution of colour in fashion, revealing fascinating stories from the fashion world.This illustrated book series presents the mega theme of colours in fashion in a fresh and innovative manner. The unique blend of inspiring fashion photography and engaging narratives makes these books a must-have for fashion enthusiasts. With their stylish design and luxurious feel, these illustrated books become coveted fashion icons in their own right.Whether as the ultimate gift or as stylish fashion icons for the coffee table or bookshelf, these books epitomise impeccable style.

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Book SynopsisKeiko Okamoto's Japanese Knitting Stitches presents 150 exquisite knitting and crochet stitches from one of Japan's most prolific and innovative designers. Her designs range from classic to ethnic to quirky in colours ranging from earthy to vivid. Keiko Okamoto is recognized around the world for her colourful and textural stitches, and this book features beautiful colour photos showing the full potential of these stitch patterns. An introduction by veteran Japanese knitting expert Gayle Roehm translator of Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible and 250 Japanese Knitting Stitches explains the ins and outs of using the Japanese-style knitting charts and executing the stitches in a way that is simple and easy for all knitters to understand. Full instructions and diagrams for crochet and knitting projects offer a chance to put these stitches to use. These projects include: A cardigan with charming crocheted strawberry garland A multi-coloured, fringed neck wrap A pair of funky, sculptural arm-warmers toasty and multi-textured A charming Fair Isle knitted basket bag A pair of fluffy, cuffed mittens An elegant A-line textured wool sweater suitable for any body type A chic Nordic-patterned short coat. This book will be a prized addition to every knitter's library, and a favourite reference for years to come!Trade Review"150 exquisite knitting and crochet stitches from one of Japan's most prolific and innovative designers. Her designs range from classic to ethnic to quirky--in colors ranging from earthy to vivid." -- Library Journal"I think intermediate and advanced knitters will get the best value from this book because many of these stitches and patterns will require you to either have preexisting skills, or to develop the skills as you go…If you put your mind to knitting these stitches, you can absolutely do it…I have fallen in love with Keiko Okamoto's Japanese Knitting Stitches--and I think you're going to love it, too."-- KnittingandCrochet.net"…a valued addition to your craft book collection and a go-to reference and resource book for future projects." -- Pausitive Living blog

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Book SynopsisEnchanting Embroidery Designs invites you to create your own world using bright thread colors and imaginative stitches.Full of motifs that are both simple and playful, from zany crocodiles, and cuddly cats to big-eared bats and stealthy ravens. This book invites you to be creative with its whimsical designs and step-by-step instructions—whether you use these projects as visible mending techniques or simply to add interest to a piece. The sweet scenes and cute characters are full of life and texture, making them at home on your favorite clothing, home accessories or wall hangings.The unusual and versatile designs in this book include: Cheery flowers on a broach Pretty pine trees on hanging ornaments A colorful curly sheep Fluffy and stormy clouds Bushy-tailed foxes Moss on stone and microorganisms in Petri dishes And more! Simple how-tos take you through every recommended stitch, while a section on combining colors will inspire you to try mixing and matching to create something new. There's also a section on turning your stitchery into embellishments you can use, wear and share. Put your imagination and hands to work with the help of this inspiring embroidery book.Trade Review"…[Morita] combines poetry and instruction in this gracious embroidery guide…Her diagrams and instructions are tidy, with helpful arrows and outlines. [She] set out to make designs 'that are fun to do,' and any crafter who picks this up will agree she hit the mark." --Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisThe third book from this series on illustration and design focuses on the most popular accessories: shoes, handbags, hats, belts, gloves and glasses. Brilliantly illustrated by Manuela Brambatti, a key member of the Gianni Versace fashion house for nearly thirty years, and co-authored by the designer Fabio Menconi, the book guides readers through the fashion world’s most iconic accessories, and it features practical information and technical advice on how to draw them to achieve a desired result. From creating a basic drawing to using colour, the way in which techniques are presented seeks to encourage readers to try out what they have learned. The publication provides detailed information on how to capture different materials, surfaces and decora- tions—for example, skin, natural fibres, wool and prints—and it includes sections that provide tips on where to look for inspiration. It also offers examples of transformations in designs and reviews the historical development of accessories. In short, this is a comprehensive, structured and systematic volume that will serve professionals, students and anyone who wants to venture into designing and illustrating fashion accessories.

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Book SynopsisCreating a capsule collection – a fashion collection based on one single design concept – is a process that requires much thought and organization, with different steps to be considered. Firstly, it is necessary to find a concept: one single theme that structures the designs of that collection and from which the creations are developed. The next step is to design a moodboard, an inspirational collage formed by images, text and samples of materials prior to the design of the collection, which then leads to the initial sketches using the illustration technique of one’s choosing. Through these 16 tutorials the reader will learn the necessary elements that any process should have when designing a collection and how it should be presented in a portfolio. The techniques used in the book range from watercolour to collage, as well as digital tools. This is a book from which aspiring fashion designers will be able to draw the inspiration and skills needed to launch their own collection.

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Book SynopsisThis completely redesigned and updated long-selling manual offers a comprehensive guide to acquiring and perfecting the skills needed to produce realistic and precise fashion drawings that accurately reflect a designer’s creative vision. It covers all aspects related to male human figure drawings, male fashion figurines, colouring styles and techniques, as well the design and representation of fabrics. It also includes technical details and examples of different types of clothing and accessories. The best-selling authors, Elizabetta Drudi and Tiziana Paci, have decades of experience in the fashion industry and have created an invaluable resource for designers and illustrators.

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Book SynopsisThis thoroughly-illustrated volume covers all elements of the fashion business beyond clothing, from the commercial to psychological and sociological aspects of the industry. Beyond Fashion provides a behind-the-scenes peek into the world of fashion, a universe that is as fascinating and creative as it is inextricably linked to commercial, psychological and social canons. Branding, marketing, retailing, merchandising and business identity, style, the eternal pursuit of beauty, and the search for personal expression are the fundamental aspects of an industry which has evolved to become one of the most sophisticated, influential and dynamic sectors in the world. The implications are not just economic: what we wear conveys who we are. Clothes and accessories are the bearers of complex psychological and social meanings, they are aesthetic products, means of self-definition and objects of desire. Complementary to the evolution of fashion itself, hand-in-hand with changes in taste throughout history, the practice of shopping has undergone epic transformations, becoming a daily activity, an integral part of everyday life. So, which elements are involved in the creation of this 'desire'? What are the ingredients of fashion alchemy? This book reveals these and many more secrets of the fashion business. AUTHOR: Ilaria Caielli has a degree in history and art criticism, and in communication and the culture of fashion. An expert who is incredibly passionate about fashion, Caielli regularly collaborates with several publications, including Il Corriere della Sera and Vanity Fair Italia. She develops editorial content for major Italian fashion brands. In the last 10 years she has lived in China, the United Arab Emirates, the Seychelles, and Cyprus. She is the author of the book UAE 101. Stories and Cultural Learning (a short guide about online shopping), for which she won the Future Stars prize from the Arabian Business and Online Shopping Awards. SELLING POINTS: . Thoroughly illustrated, this book covers the aspects of the fashion business beyond clothing: branding, marketing, retailing, merchandising and business identity, as well as psychological, social, media-related and ethical aspects . A must-have for all those studying or working in the fashion industry: from retailers to fashion designers and marketing and advertising professionals . Pictures and illustrations fill the pages of this book, from catwalks to corporate images, works of art, advertising, and stores 250 colour photographs

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Book SynopsisSneakers Art includes realized customization examples of sneakers and easy to follow step-by-step tutorials. This book is a great way to get started creating your own custom sneakers. Up your creative game as you learn quick and easy ways to turn a pair of regular trainers into one-of-a-kind works of art. 1000 inspiring sneaker designs and 18 step-by-step tutorials will help you create your own projects that reflect your personal tastes. By mastering the basics along with some design skills, you´ll soon have the tools and techniques you need to design and paint custom sneakers with style and soul. Street, pop, fluor, metal and camouflage are just some of the contemporary patterns touched on. Detailed illustrations that go with the texts give you an idea of what your kicks will look like after you've created them. The book is ideal for sneakers fans who enjoy customizing their own clothes and asserting their individuality, fashion designers who look to customized sneakers as a source of inspiration and fashion lovers in general. Take your love of sneakers to a fun new level learning how to create cool shoes that are as you unique as you are. AUTHOR: Claudia Ausonia Palazio attended the 1st Art Academy in Rome and then obtained a two-year degree from the IED in Fashion (1988-1989). She subsequently began working as an assistant costume designer for Bonizza Giordani Aragno, fashion researcher, curator and historian. In the meantime, she attended the Accademia di Alta Moda e Arte del costume Koefia, the renowned Koefia International Haute Couture Academy (Rome, Italy) (1991-1994). At the end of her course, she was asked to join Koefia's staff. She has been working as a fashion design lecturer since 1996. SELLING POINTS: . How to customize your trainers to stand out and adapt them perfectly to your own taste. . An overview of various customization techniques and materials by a recognized styist and fashion expert. . It includes realized customization examples and easy to follow step-by-step tutorials.

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Book SynopsisFrom Coco Chanel and Grace Kelly to Twiggy and Lady Diana, here are ten women who changed 20th-century fashion forever! Coco Chanel once proclaimed, "I don't do fashion, I am fashion," and in one line she established a mantra for a handful of women who revolutionised the concept of femininity in the mid-20th century. A Matter of Style documents the unforgettable lives of Chanel and nine other female icons of style and elegance who captivated entire generations and remain inspiring models of beauty and fascination. An extraordinary collection of photographs brings these women back to life: Coco Chanel, Katharine Hepburn, Grace Kelly, Audrey Hepburn, Brigitte Bardot, Marilyn Monroe, Jacqueline Kennedy, Mary Quant, Twiggy, and Lady Diana. These are the stories of unparalleled lives, captured in a volume without precedent.

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Book SynopsisNo_Code is an intersectional project conceived by the Italian luxury group Tod s that examines changes in contemporary society. It is a hybrid idea that fuses emerging technology with Italian craftsmanship. Tod s No_Code has commissioned the Iranian-American photographer Ramak Fazel to take a journey on the road in Silicon Valley. The aim of the trip is to represent real life in the Valley, going beyond common media narratives. What lies behind the official images of Big Tech? How do the inhabitants of this piece of California land below San Francisco live? Where do they live? What houses do they have? What restaurants do they eat at and what cars do they drive? How do they have fun? With his inseparable analog Rolleiflex around his neck, photographer Ramak Fazel takes us on his journey and discovers some secrets in one of the most protected enclaves. This unprecedented and surprising anthropological inquiry uses the medium of photography to reveal one of the most famous places in the world.Trade Review"Tod’s driving mocs have long been a staple in the wardrobe of international power brokers, so it’s fitting that the brand is honing in on the capital of the 21st century’s next-gen tycoons. While the larger initiative may be rooted in technology, the new book emphasizes the humanity behind all that sleek innovation. Fazel’s approach was as anthropological as it was artistic, turning his Rolleiflex camera on such idiosyncrasies as the garage where Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak developed their first computer (as well as the elderly couple who still live across the street), the senior Apple employee who plays cowboy in his downtime and the suburban watering hole favored by coders and Cupertino locals alike." —ROBB REPORT"Entitled No_Code, Tod’s compiled a 190-page book to give a new point of view on the Valley, offering a tool that can investigate its true nature and lift the mystery that surrounds it, answering questions like: what kind of houses do its inhabitants live in? What cars do they drive? Where do tech moguls go to restaurants? Where do they meet to talk about business? How do they spend their free time?" —HYPEBEAST.COM"Fazel has documented the glamorous—the catamaran on Oracle's manmade lake or the ritzy new Apple headquarters—as well as the less than glamorous—passport studios for foreign nationals working at tech companies, the crush of development along freeways, and motorhomes filled with workers because of soaring home prices. Plus, there are all the "birthplace" sites where major companies had their humble start. Flipping through its pages, you really do get a sense of how simultaneously normal and abnormal life on this peninsula is." —THE DAILY BEAST"Photographer Ramak Fazel looks for lesser-known perspectives of the everyday in a new book called Silicon Valley No_Code Life, developed through the shoe company Tod’s editorial initiative No_Code and published by Rizzoli. The book, an investigation into the diverse realities of living in the San Francisco area, shows that the narrative of Silicon Valley as a high-tech vision of the future isn’t the whole picture." —FAST COMPANY"Tod's is unveiling a book, “Silicon Valley. No_Code Life," published by Rizzoli and also available on Amazon, with unexpected and surprising photos." —WOMEN'S WEAR DAILY

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Book SynopsisCappellificio Cervo is to the world of millinery what the analog camera is to the world of photography: a place of return to fine art and inimitable craftsmanship. It is the artistic integrity of this historic institution dating back to 1897, that photographer Giovanni Previdi has documented so beautifully in How to Make a Hat. This book takes its readers on a journey through Italian fashion history - hat-making history, to be exact - and all through the lens of his SX-70 Polaroid camera. Previdi spent several weeks following the ins and outs of the company's hat-making process, focusing his camera on the ritual of seemingly simple gestures at the hand of makers whose craft was honed over generations. All this, in the picturesque Cervo valley of the Biella province, where the pure water plays an important role in the making of both ordinary and high fashion hats. Capturing the essence of the textures and colour intensities found in the natural fibres used to create unique pieces, The book reflects on the importance of reembracing quality and durability to counter the global fast fashion, like his Polaroids, Previdi highlights the art of patience and perfection to confront conveyor-belt philosophies.

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Book SynopsisMasquerade, Make-up & Ensor transposes Ensor''s ideas around the masquerade, (false) coquetry, seduction, deception, the artificial and the ephemeral to today. MoMu (Fashion Museum Antwerp) celebrates the painters of fashion: the craftsmanship and inexhaustible creativity of make-up and hair artists in a book where light, colour, art, fashion and make-up meet. Make-up and beauty have today become a trillion-dollar industry that confronts man with his physical mortality, imagined imperfections and existential fears. But make-up, like paint, is also a form of personal expression, artistic experimentation, joy and freedom. Masquerade, Make-up & Ensor explores how closely make-up is intertwined with many aspects of our humanity.

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Book Synopsis'SONG', a legendary fashion, art, and interiors concept store in Vienna was founded in the 1990s by Myung-il Song. As an early outpost of edgy design and emerging artists, it quickly became the city's most popular platform for avant-garde fashion. This book presents a retrospective of the 'SONG' fashion archives, with clothing by Dirk Van Saene, Martin Margiela, Walter Van Beirendonck, Dries Van Noten, Bernhard Willhelm, Stephen Jones, Kei Ninomiya, Paul Harnden Shoemakers, and Balenciaga. These unique and timeless pieces in Myung-il Song's personal collection have been re-photographed and are published here together for the first time

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Book SynopsisIn this timely book, three noted fashion historians examine the global transformations in the fashion industry today, and identify the challenges of the future. Since the dawn of designer fashion at the beginning of the 20th century, the role and position of the designer has drastically changed. This book addresses how the interpretation of creativity, authorship, craft, and innovation have evolved in this new context, and asks what role designers play in a globalised and digitised fashion world.

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Book SynopsisA sketchbook Tailor-made for Fashion Designers The sketchbook is combined with extensive fashion information and blended figure templates. It is the perfect tool for brainstorming, fast sketching and quick referencing. Tailor-made for fashion designers Encourages quick sketching and brainstorming Mini fashion dictionary included Over 270 figure templates Water-resistant calico cover The Atelier Collection The fundamentals of The Atelier Collection portrays a "Less is More" concept hence the minimalistic touch. The sketchbook speaks for authenticity on an exquisite artistry level. It provokes an individual's creativity with no boundaries, which is demonstrated from the subtle sketchbook appearance. Organize your Ideas in a Presentable Way Every template is designed with the same size and pose, it allows your ideas and developments to be presented with an organized and well balanced spacing which is better for chronicle presentation. It provides a well organized surface for your designs to be viewed side to side. Water-resistant Calico Cover The cover is made from one of the most familiar fabrics for fashion designers- cotton calico. It also represents ideas, creation and development. The material forms a high durability water-resistant cover, exquisite quality intended to be used along your designing journey. Hence, the calico cover contains natural cottonseeds, giving every sketchbook that unique touch. Mini Fashion Dictionary + Figure Templates The sketchbook is divided into 2 parts to help kick-start the creative process: Part 1 - Mini Fashion Dictionary (15% pages) Part 2 - Mens Figure Templates (85% pages) Handy professional information Fashionary sketchbooks streamline fashion development by including a mini fashion dictionary. With professional fashion information where you can refer back instantly, in aid of providing industry terms and jargon to make decisions about stitching, fabric, and methods.

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive visual archive of the textile patterns, materials and products produced in the first 15 years of the acclaimed American accessory company BAGGU Designers Emily Sugihara, her mother Joan Sugihara and Ellen Vanderlaan started BAGGU in 2007 because they wanted a reusable bag that was functional, affordable, durable and nice-looking. When they couldn’t find one, they decided to make their own. The result was the now ubiquitous Standard Baggu. In the 15 years since, the BAGGU line has expanded to include various bags and everyday accessories, and has become known for its ever-changing assortment of seasonal prints. But their design philosophy remains the same—function, value, longevity and delight—with the aim of making affordable, quality products as pleasing as they are pragmatic. BAGGU: Hold Everything, 15 Years is a comprehensive catalog of the products and prints produced by BAGGU between 2007 and 2022, and features over 600 full-color product images, and reproductions of to-scale textile prints. Each copy of the book is bound in one of five different fabrics from the archive of BAGGU textile patterns. The book also includes a conversation between founders Emily Sugihara and Ellen Vanderlaan, in which they discuss the company's beginnings, history and evolution. The conversation was guided and edited by Emily Segal, cofounder of the think-tank and consultancy Nemesis, and art collective K-Hole.Trade ReviewStraddled the line well between product and book. At times much like a swatchbook or wallpaper catalogue, in a compelling way. * AIGA *

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Book SynopsisThrough 100 groundbreaking dresses, The Dress traces the past and present influences and reinterpretations in clothing design. From the Victorian crinoline to Vivienne Westwood's mini-crini of 1985, from Herve Leger's 1985 bandage dress to Christopher Kane's 2006 neon version, each landmark dress gives examples of how fashion ideas have been reborn and referenced throughout time by designers.By making connections between designers and across decades, the book allows the reader to discover the breadth of influence in this field, the magic of inspired originality from fashion designers and an overview of fashion history. From beaded and bias-cut to frou-frou to corseted, Chanel to Yves Saint Laurent, laced to bustled, each dress tells a fashion story through anecdotes and analysis, with historic and cross-cultural references, beautiful imagery, and immaculate referencing.Table of ContentsIntroduction • The Dresses • Bibliography • Index • Acknowledgments.

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Book SynopsisMix, match, design and crochet… on the go! A must-have card deck of 50 bright and colorful granny square designs, from popular crochet designer Leonie Morgan!Innovative and completely visual, this card deck of 50 gorgeous grannies will help you mix and match successful colour and design combinations every time you pick up your hook.The sturdy, stylish box contains 50 colorful cards, each with a gorgeous granny square to make, mix and match. On the front of each 4 x 4in (10x10cm) card is a color photograph of the finished granny square, while on the back you'll find a crochet stitch chart that shows you exactly how to work the square. Simply lay out the cards to easily mix, match and create your own design combinations.  Three yarn and hook combination suggestions are given, along with their finished sizes, so that you can plan your projects with ease 32-page booklet, which contains a comprehensive step-by-step guide to reading and understanding crochet charts, with 5 side-by-side examples of pattern and chart instructions to get you started. You'll also find a guide to blocking, 3 different methods for joining your squares together, edging advice and guidance on color selection so that you can achieve colour success every time.The perfect tool to help you mix and match granny square designs for any handmade project, and with 50 colorful designs to choose from and customize, this fun and versatile card deck is the ideal gift for any crocheter, and perfect for visual learners.The card deck is probably one of the best craft things I've ever seen and I can't crochet! What a brilliant idea - absolutely love it! - Mary Bird, Woman’s WeeklyThe deck’s contents has been curated from the highly acclaimed publication, 100 Bright & Colourful Granny Squares to Mix and Match by Leonie Morgan. Granny Square Card Decks™ is a registered trade mark of Search Press Ltd  No. UK00004104372 (Sept 24)

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Book SynopsisForeword by Kaffe Fassett A visual journey through the decades, Vintage Knitwear takes a close look at the key periods, significant styles, iconic designers and cultural influences in fashion knitwear.Organized chronologically, this book enables the reader to identify the unique constructions, innovative finishes and technical developments that determine the most influential knitwear designs of the decades of the twentieth century. Individual pieces that epitomize the defining characteristic of each designer or era are analyzed in detail.Table of ContentsForeword by Kaffe Fassett MBE • Introduction • 1900-1919 • 1920s • 1930s • 1940s • 1950s • 1960s • 1970s • 1980s • 1990s • Collecting & Caring for Vintage Knitwear • Index • Further Reading.

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Book SynopsisAs our climate, ecological and social crises converge, urgent action is needed to maximize our chances of survival. A new commercial approach is possible but it requires a systemic shift, with companies learning to operate as part of a wider 'ecosystem', allowing fashion to restore what it has taken.Regenerative Fashion presents a roadmap for new ways of doing fashion. To keep our planet safe, we must cut production and end our dependency on fossil fuels. We must also create dignified livelihoods for the millions of people working in the industry. By using natural resources, paying factory workers and farmers a living wage and scaling up craft production, we can not only rebuild soils, ecosystems and biodiversity, but also support decarbonization, regenerate communities and ensure a just transition for all.Part guide and part manifesto, this book shares stories of our interconnectedness with the natural world and each other, divided into sections on Nature & Materials; People, Livelihoods & Crafts; and New Economy & Leadership. Fully illustrated throughout, it features interviews from best-practice designers and businesses around the world, as well as thought pieces from leading campaigners within the industry.

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Book SynopsisNaomi Campbell is a phenomenon. Still very much at the top of her game after nearly four decades in the fashion industry, news of her trailblazing work, both on and off the catwalk, continues to hit the front pages as she pushes the boundaries of the fashion world. Inspiring, creative, energetic and most definitely iconic, Campbell stands apart as a unique force. Opening with a specially commissioned interview by Tim Blanks, this book showcases more than 20 of the most eloquent ensembles from across her career, personally selected and discussed by Campbell herself. It also explores the different facets of her success - from her work as a model, a muse and brand builder, to life beyond the catwalk as a cultural leader with her unerring support of emerging designers. With spectacular looks from Azzedine Alaïa, Gianni Versace, Chanel, Alexander McQueen and Kenneth Ize - to name but a few - this is an exclusive look into the world of one of fashion's most

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Book Synopsis “[A] gorgeous anthology of fashion images … Leibovitz is nothing less than America’s greatest living photographic portraitist … she has changed fashion photography forever.” – Anna Wintour Legendary photographer Annie Leibovitz’s surprising account of her encounters with fashion over five decades. This luxury edition is presented in a beautiful and elegant slipcase. 'Looking back at my work, I see that fashion has always been there,' Annie Leibovitz observes in the preface to Wonderland. 'Fashion plays a part in the scheme of everything, but photography always comes first for me. The photograph is the most important part. And photography is so big that it can encompass journalism, portraiture, reportage, family photographs, fashion ... My work for Vogue fueled the fire for a kind of photography that I might not otherwise have explored.'Includes 350 extraordinary images (many of them previously unpublished) featuring a wide and diverse range of subjects: Nicole Kidman, Serena Williams, Pina Bausch, RuPaul, Cate Blanchett, Lady Gaga, Matthew Barney, Kate Moss, Natalia Vodianova, Rihanna, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Karl Lagerfeld, Nancy Pelosi. With a foreword by Anna Wintour.Trade Review“The visually arresting images in Wonderland … may be her strongest work.” – New York Times“Wonderland showcases Leibovitz’s powerful portraits . . . “ – Vanity Fair“Enchanting.” – Vogue"Leibovitz is not simply among our foremost image-makers. She has essentially created a new form of portraiture for our time." – Sherri Geldin, director of the Wexner Center for the Arts"Whether she's photographing the famous and powerful - or simply the woman next door - Annie always captures something unexpected and deeply personal." – Oprah Winfrey"Getting your photograph taken by Annie is one of the great totems of success in America." – Graydon Carter, former editor-in-chief, Vanity Fair"Annie Leibovitz is one of the most aesthetically gifted photographers alive." – Guardian“Gathers [Leibovitz’s] most enchanting fashion imagery.” – Vogue“340 shots capture the fantasy and character that fill every frame [Leibovitz] snaps.” – Globe and Mail"A compendium of her greatest hits ... Her pictures are big, colorful, beautifully composed, egregiously luxuriant, loaded with detail, and nearly always contain some kind of implied narrative. " – The New York Times Book Review“The coffee table book to gift this year.” – Glamour“Will delight any photography lover .. every page is enchanting” – Heather Reisman, CEO at Indigo“A visual feast of realism and fantasy.” – Detroit Free Press

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Book SynopsisEdinburgh Weavers was one of the most important textile companies of the twentieth century. Alastair Morton, visionary art director of the company, commissioned a remarkable series of textiles from leading British artists, including Ben Nicholson, Barbara Hepworth and Elisabeth Frink, as well artist-designers, such as Marion Dorn, Ashley Havinden and Lucienne Day. Morton was also a gifted artist, textile designer and weaver in his own right. This long overdue study traces his wide-ranging career and records the history of Edinburgh Weavers and the glorious textiles it produced. Drawing on the V&A's extensive archive this impressive book features over 300 images of artists' textiles unparalleled in quality and scope and is an invaluable resource.

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Book SynopsisFashion Reimagined features 50 outstanding examples of fashionable dress drawn entirely from the outstanding collection of the Mint Museum, Charlotte, NC, including men's and women's fashions from 1760 to 2022. The book is divided into three sections that reflect three aspects of historicism: Minimalism, Pattern and Decoration, and The Body Reimagined. Each catalogue entry addresses a theme and provides information and insights about the individual designers, fabric and construction details, and globalization that is embedded in both the textiles and fashions 1760 to the present. Ranging from court suits to street wear, highlights include an English 18th-century sack back dress, two English men's court suits, early 19th-century printed cotton dresses, wedding dresses from the mid and last quarter of the 19th century, as well as a rare 1920s wedding ensemble by Roman fashion artist Maria Monaci Gallenga, a very rare early 20th-century Ispahan mantle by Paul Poiret, an unusual mid twentieth century Black Narcissus dress by American designer James Galanos, several examples of 1960s and 70s mod and hippie chic style, and innovative contemporary fashions by Giorgio Armani, Romeo Gigli, Zandra Rhodes, Anna Sui, Yoji Yamamoto, Wale Oyejide for Ikire Jones, Anamika Khanna, and Iris van Herpen, among others.Trade Review"A must for collections supporting fashion, design, theater, or costuming. The insightful, well-researched annotations highlight the historical and cultural context of each garment, including the associated fashion trend, global textile history, designer, and garment construction. The photography, with close-up insets of unique patterns and decoration, is well done."—Library JournalTable of Contents6pp of full-page colour plates; Foreword by President & CEO Todd A. Herman, The Mint Museum; Acknowledgments; Prologue by Anna Sui; History of the Collection by Ellen Show; Minimalism by Annie Carlano; Catalogue entries by Annie Carlano and Lauren D. Whitley; Pattern and Decoration by Annie Carlano; Catalogue entries by Annie Carlano and Lauren D. Whitley; Catalogue entries by Annie Carlano and Lauren D. Whitley; The Body Reimagined by Annie Carlano and Lauren D. Whitley; Bibliography

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Book SynopsisPersonal strategy and clear identity are key to successfully presenting yourself as a designer within the fashion industry. Fashion Portfolio: Create, Curate, Innovate is a practical guide to a forward-reaching portfolio, emphasizing the value of personalized storytelling. Its focus is in helping designers reach visual and conceptual clarity in representing their potential. As part of a personal brand strategy, the portfolio becomes a stronger sales tool. This is why the book also explores research, personal branding, presentation materials, online presentation, interview technique and follow up.The book also includes a section on different fashion professional paths providing invaluable career advice not just for aspiring designers but all those looking to evolve in the fashion industry. Case studies from successful recent graduates working across the world offer further insight on how to make your mark.

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Book SynopsisTraces the history of lace in fashion from its sixteenth-century origins to the present

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Book SynopsisA must-have for jewelry enthusiasts, this engaging volume illuminates the ways in which jewelry has been used to craft and express identity.

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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 Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel (1883-1971) was a prolific French fashion designer and founder of the House of Chanel, who ruled over Parisian haute couture for almost six decades. What, perhaps, they don't know is that: she was taught to sew by nuns and started Chanel by making hats; that she lived in a suite at the Ritz Hotel, Paris, for 37 years; that, in 1935, she was recognized as the world's wealthiest woman; and that, prior to her fashion career, she worked as a singer, famously gaining the nickname 'Coco' from one of her songs. Biographic: Coco presents a visual catwalk through her life and work, with an array of irresistible facts and figures converted into infographics to reveal the genius behind the garments.

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Book SynopsisAn unprecedented range of high-end wedding dresses and some of the most exotic and glamorous wedding destinations in the world.

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Book Synopsis This fun, fabulous, and effortlessly fluid mix-and-match magnetic dress-up doll set puts the power of fashion in your hands.Housed in a delightful portable box, the set includes four dolls and forty-eight interchangeable outfit pieces. The stylish separates include artfully illustrated gorpcore jackets, botanical print robes, dapper suits, couture capelets, and more. Each daring ensemble fits all four dolls and can be paired with accessories—shoes, hats, wigs, purses, and pet dogs—to complete the look. Dress these dolls to express your funkiest fashion fantasies!Perfect for: Adult, teen, and preteen fashionistas, clothing chameleons, and dapper dressers Stylish adults nostalgic for the paper dolls of their youth People looking for colorful, unique presents for their best-dressed friends Gift-giving for Mother’s Day, graduation, birthday, anniversary, and more

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Book SynopsisThe first-ever, comprehensive and authorized showcase of legendary fashion designer Bob Mackie’s fabulous life and work, featuring hundreds of photos and dozens of never-before-seen sketches from his personal collection.Cher, Carol Burnett, Bette Midler, P!nk, Tina Turner, Elton John, Liza Minnelli, Angela Lansbury, Diana Ross, Beyoncé, RuPaul, and Madonna...what do they all have in common? All have been dressed by Bob Mackie. For nearly six decades, the iconic and incomparable Bob Mackie has been designing stunning, unforgettable clothing. His unique, glamorous—sometimes hilarious—creations have appeared on Broadway stages, TV screens, runways, and red carpets worldwide. For his pioneering genius and continual reinvention, he is a Tony Award and nine-time Emmy Award winner, a three-time Oscar nominee, and recipient of the Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award from the Council of Fashion Designers of America. For the first time, he has granted full access to his archives and personal memories to the authors of this lavish celebration of his achievements. The Art of Bob Mackie is the first-ever comprehensive and fully authorized book showcasing Mackie’s work, from his early days as a sketch artist for the legendary Edith Head at Paramount to his current, cutting-edge costumes for pop stars and line of accessible, wearable clothing for QVC. In addition to hundreds of glorious photos and dozens of dishy recollections from Mackie and his many muses, this gorgeous volume features never-before-seen sketches from throughout his prolific career, from Marilyn Monroe’s iconic “Happy Birthday, Mr. President” gown to Carol Burnett’s “Went with the Wind” curtain-rod dress, to Cher’s show-stopping 1986 Oscar look. As other designers have burst onto the scene and faded out of fashion, Mackie has soared from success to success, always remaining relevant because he has always been spectacularly fashion-forward. With a foreword by Carol Burnett and an afterword by Cher, The Art of Bob Mackie is a stunning must-have for lovers of sequins, beads, and feathers; Broadway shows and classic television; pop music and pop culture; and fashion with incomparable flair.Trade Review“Exhibit[s] the brilliance that is Bob Mackie and his vast powers of imagination and creativity. . . this is a book that must become part of your library.” –NEW YORK JOURNAL OF BOOKS “The Art of Bob Mackie…is a celebration of the designer’s outrageous creativity. The compendium [is]…a 300-plus page testament to his singular talent.” –NEW YORK POST “Lavish.” –THE WALL STREET JOURNAL “Filled with Mackie’s original sketches and hundreds of photos that help tell the story of his sparkling career.” –ASSOCIATED PRESS “Lavishly illustrated. . . A must-have for the fan of glitz and glamour.” –THE BOSTON GLOBE "The Art of Bob Mackie is a colorful and informative must-have for lovers of sequins, beads, feathers, Broadway shows, classic television, pop culture and fashion with incomparable flair.” –DESERT SUN “The life and work of the legendary designer Bob Mackie is on resplendent display in this first-ever authorized collection. Part scrap book, part tribute (with contributions from Carol Burnett and Cher, no less), this comprehensive collection…might be the next best thing to owning one of his fantastical creations yourself.” –TOWN & COUNTRY “The Art of Bob Mackie by Frank Vlastnik and Laura Ross is an authorized trip down memory lane…Fans of “lewks,”divas and Hollywood gossip will have lots to enjoy.” –BOOKPAGE

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