Fashion and textile design Books
Rizzoli Electa Tà's Red Book: The Life of Wanda Ferragamo
Book SynopsisThis volume is being published on the occasion of the exhibition Women in Balance at the Museo Salvatore Ferragamo in Florence. Wanda Miletti Ferragamo, wife of Salvatore Ferragamo, was an extraordinary figure who combined the traditional role of a woman devoted to her home and children with a commitment to work and business. Her individual story triggers profound reflections on how she honoured her husband's memory through her entrepreneurial, cultural, and social choices. These choices allowed her to outline a specific form of family business, which has long been considered a pinnacle of the Italian economy. Her life was characterized by a strong dedication to work, and her role as a pioneering leader at the helm of an innovative company such as Salvatore Ferragamo provides an opportunity to explore and analyze the role of women in the years of Italy's economic miracle, with a focus on issues such as household consumption and the influence of advertising.
£28.00
Le Penseur Overwrite
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£13.27
BIS Publishers B.V. Never Leave the House Naked: And 50 Other
Book SynopsisA list of inspirational/delusional fashion jargon for the world to judge.
£22.52
New Heroes & Pioneers Past Present
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£42.50
New Heroes & Pioneers The Art of Hat-Making: Italian craftsmanship from
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.
£32.00
Roli Books Pvt Ltd Inspired By India: How India Transformed Global
Book Synopsis"It’s a fascinating journey, and with pages featuring brilliant images of rubies, emeralds, and Jaipur enamel work, it’s a true feast for the eyes." — Natural Diamonds Inspired by India is an exploration of more than six centuries of trade, cultural exchange, and inspiration between India and the West. Through the lens of various material categories, including textiles, fashion, jewellery, and perfume, marvellous stories unfold surrounding the histories of objects and the complex networks of cultural exchange they represent. The book explores how some of the most legendary design houses have looked to Indian culture, decorative arts and artisanal crafts for inspiration. Indian-inspired objects from luxury houses including Hermès, Chanel, Cartier, and Dior are featured, revealing creative and fascinating stories of inspiration and creativity. The stunning Inspired by India also includes rich visual imagery from leading museum and gallery archives, as well as the archives of the world’s greatest luxury houses and renowned fashion designers, including Dries Van Noten, Alexander McQueen, and John Galliano.Trade Review"It’s a fascinating journey, and with pages featuring brilliant images of rubies, emeralds, and Jaipur enamel work, it’s a true feast for the eyes." - Natural Diamonds
£44.96
Roli Books Tarun Tahiliani Journey to India Modern
Book SynopsisBorn in Bombay, Tarun Tahiliani, a Wharton School of Business MBA graduate, co-founded Ensemble with his wife Sailaja in 1987, pioneering luxury fashion retail in India. After studying at FIT, New York, and gaining international acclaim, he founded the Tarun Tahiliani Design Studio in Delhi in 1995, and played a vital role in founding the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) in 1999, leading to India's own Fashion Week. In 2003, he became the first Indian designer at Milan Fashion Week. Beyond fashion, he has ventured into architecture and interior design, evident in his stores nationwide. Alia Allana is an investigative journalist at Object, a narrative journalism magazine. As a crime reporter, she has reported from prisons, and covered conflicts across the globe. While her entry into fashion writing began as a cub reporter, it crystalized into a deeper enquiry on attire through a study of Tarun Tahiliani's famed dhoti-sari. Since then, she has explored the ch
£48.75
Lannoo Publishers Masquerade Makeup Ensor
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.
£49.50
Lannoo Publishers Power Mask: The Power of Masks
Book SynopsisSince the nineties, Walter Van Beirendonck has been fascinated with masks. They change your identity, invoke a certain atmosphere and have an instant impact. Many artists, among whom are Andre Breton, Pablo Picasso and even Brueghel, have been influenced by them. Power Mask - The Power of Masks elaborates on the many different aspects of masks: the link between Western art and African masks, the supernatural aspect, rituals about masks, masks in fashion or as a fetish...Walter Van Beirendonck is "a truly engaged visionary and a passionate designer, artist and teacher." - Jurgi Persoons, fashion designer. "Walter Van Beirendonck succeeded where I have failed; he turned me into a muscle-man instantly. He is a true artist and there's not many of them around." - Bono, lead singer of U2. "Come along and take a ride into the crazy helter-skelter, inside-out, upside-down world of Walter Van Beirendonck. Colours and shapes reach psychedelic dimensions to charm and astound you." - Stephen Jones, milliner. This book accompanies an expo in the Wereldmuseum (World Museum) Rotterdam, from 1 September 2017 until 7 January 2018.
£35.96
Lannoo Publishers New York Resized
Book SynopsisNew York reduced to a miniature city? In New York Resized, photographer Jasper Leonard offers you a completely new perspective on The Big Apple. His Tilt-Shift technique creates a dazzling bird's-eye perspective. Taking pictures from rooftops, helicopters or even drones, Leonard points his lens at the skyscrapers and yellow cabs from above, transforming the city into a swirling ant-hill of miniature people. His images are accompanied by the best quotes about New York, and his unique style guarantees that this is the most original photobook about New York that you will ever see. Praise for Antwerp Resized: "What started as a dissertation with homemade lenses has resulted in a surprising photo book" - Gazet van Antwerpen (newspaper). "Thanks to his special tilt-shift lenses the photographer creates the illusion you are watching miniature sculptures. Not people but puppets. Not buildings but maquettes" - De Morgen (newspaper). Facebook: Jasper Leonard Photography; Twitter: @jasperleonard; Instagram: jasper.leonard; www.jasperleonard.be . Also available:Belgium Resized ISBN 9789401434614; Antwerp Resized ISBN 9789401432702.
£6.92
Lannoo Publishers Emotion: Fashion in Transition
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.
£45.00
Lannoo Publishers Brussels Touch
Book SynopsisBelgian fashion, an important presence on the world couture stage since the 1980s, is the subject of many books, studies, and exhibitions. The focus of attention, however, is often on the Antwerp Fashion Academy and the famous Antwerp Six. This book goes a step further by investigating the influence of Brussels designers and the famous Brussels fashion school, La Cambre, on what is collectively referred to as Belgian fashion, and identifies the people and ideas that set the Brussels fashion world apart.
£36.00
Lannoo Publishers Kris Van Assche: 55 Collections: KRISVANASSCHE,
Book Synopsis"...enriched not only by an introduction by the fashion author Anders Christian Madsen, but also by countless anecdotes and stories from friends, artists and collaborators who contributed to the achievement of Van Assche's great successes." — GQ Italia "Squeezing two small decades worth of era-defining elegance into one book is no small feat. Just ask Kris Van Assche, who has spent the past year scrupulously archiving his life's work." — i-D "Fashion is my life. I see many ways to return", the Belgian creative, former head of Dior homme and Berluti, tells MFF. Who this evening in Paris presents the volume 55 collections, which retraces almost 20 years of his career" — Milano Finaza & M le Monde "How Kris van Assche helped invent the modern man." — The Face Press Embracing 20 years in fashion as a designer and Creative Director at Dior Homme, Berluti and his namesake label, Kris Van Assche reflects on his output: 55 collections, manifold collaborations with renowned artists and a constant oeuvre that conveys his identity. Designed by the illustrious art directors M/M (Paris), Kris Van Assche: 55 Collections is a visual compendium, gathered in a complete chronology.Trade Review"From his namesake label's debut, to his tenures at Dior and Berluti, '55 Collections' canvasses the Belgian designer's sensational career." - Document Journal"The Belgian designer lifts the veil on his personal life, and the enduring influences on his "Belgian realism.'" - WWD"...enriched not only by an introduction by the fashion author Anders Christian Madsen, but also by countless anecdotes and stories from friends, artists and collaborators who contributed to the achievement of Van Assche's great successes." - GQ Italia"Squeezing two small decades worth of era-defining elegance into one book is no small feat. Just ask Kris Van Assche, who has spent the past year scrupulously archiving his life's work." - i-D"Fashion is my life. I see many ways to return", the Belgian creative, former head of Dior homme and Berluti, tells MFF. Who this evening in Paris presents the volume 55 collections, which retraces almost 20 years of his career" - Milano Finaza & M le Monde"The brand has left countless classic looks in the field of men's clothing design." - Modern Weekly China"In his new book, titled straightforwardly Kris van Assche: 55 collections, the Belgian creator presents a rich archive of his work across his namesake label and his tenures as a creative director for heritage houses of Dior Homme and Berluti." - Behind the Blinds"How Kris van Assche helped invent the modern man." - The Face Press"Belgian designer Van Assche in his first monograph, which showcases 55 of his collections for Dior, Berluti, and his own label." - Financial Times"Kris Van Assche has always had a strong sense of knowing his design language." - Perfect Magazine"The most important moments in the career of Belgian designer Kris Van Assche are collected in his first monographic book." - L'Officiel Italy"A coffee table book traces the career of the Belgian designer, from Dior Homme to Berluti. We interviewed him, and during the dialogue started by an esthete grandmother…" - D la Repubblica Magazine"From the outset, it's evident that "55 Collections" is more than a mere retrospective—it's a testament to Van Assche's influence on the fashion landscape." - Esquire Singapore"The resulting tome, Kris Van Assche: 55 Collections, is not just a magnificent retrospective of the designer’s contribution to fashion, but an open “creative psychoanalysis” as he ventures down memory lane." - Another Magazine"The visual compendium, crafted by illustrious art directors M/M (Paris), chronicles 55 collections and collaborations, with his unique perspective on and off the runway." - Robb Report Singapore"Fashion designer Kris Van Assche has remarkable career and collaboration with brands Dior and Berlutti. His experiences are summarized in a new book." - Vogue Czechoslovakia"From Dior Homme to Berluti via his brand KVA, the designer has reinvented masculinity." - Le Point"In the upcoming book "Kris Van Assche 55 collections", Van Assche...invites readers to review with himself those precious moments when he devoted himself to fashion and art." - Vogue China"For the first time in his life, Kris Van Assche immersed himself in his archives, opened each box, explored each hard drive, leafed through each magazine or catalog in which his creations appear. What emerges is a chronological work of more than 400 pages where texts from friends and collaborators of the Belgian designer intersect, alongside photographs of fashion shows, campaigns and even photoshoots with Beyoncé, Lady Gaga and even the artist Cindy Sherman." - Numéro"A testimony of the evolution of fashion male for twenty years." - Le Figaro"Kris Van Assche: meet the Fashion Designer ahead of his time." - Vogue Arabia
£71.10
Lannoo Publishers Echo: Wrapped in Memory
Book SynopsisThe essays and interviews in this book – published in conjunction with the exhibition Echo - explore the personal, universal and tactile memories of baby, child and motherhood, aging and nostalgia, handmaking and repair, and both the physical and emotional memories of clothing. The book features precious childhood drawings by designers Martin Margiela, Christian Lacroix, Mikio Sakabe, Bernhard Willhelm, Simone Rocha, Jean Paul Gaultier, amongst others. Alongside contemporary art and fashion, Echo sheds a unique light on the idea of the private, domestic, and quotidian by including ‘imperfect’ garments from the MoMu Collection: garments that reveal the presence of their previous wearers, that tell stories of a life lived, of scars, sweat, tears, and joy.
£40.50
Lannoo Publishers Jules Francois Crahay
Book SynopsisThis book on Jules François Crahay rediscovers a couturier who was once at the pinnacle of Parisian fashion with many followers and fans all over the world. It explores Crahay''s career from beginning in the 1930s to his death in 1988.The publication takes a deep dive in the collections Crahay designed, tells the story of his life and reveals an independent style full of fantasy, nourished by a love of folklore and beautiful fabrics. As the pages turn, we see the sumptuous haute couture models of Nina Ricci and Lanvin, the famous women who wore them, such as Jackie Kennedy, and the images by the great fashion photographers who followed Crahay's work.
£40.50
KIT Publishers Flowers from Universe: Textiles of Java
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£46.81
Netherlands Architecture Institute (NAi Uitgevers/Publishers) Hybrid Heads
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£52.86
Waanders BV, Uitgeverij Femmes Fatales: Strong Women in Fashion
Book SynopsisFeatures work by an impressive list of international female designers. Besides the internationally famous names, it also considers the women behind the scenes of many fashion houses, whose far-reaching influence is something that has been completely overlooked in fashion history. Published to accompany an exhibition at Gemeentemuseum Den Haag, The Hague. 'The little seamstress' is how the renowned Coco Chanel was once disdainfully described by her contemporary Paul Poiret. He targeted her because she was a woman, but in fact he saw her as a major competitor. Times have changed. More fashion houses are now run by women than ever before. A perfect moment, therefore, for an overview that focuses on strong women in fashion. Femmes Fatales tells fashion history from the perspective of femail designers. Do they design differently for women than their male counterparts? What influence have they had? What does being a woman mean in terms of their creations? And what is their vision for fashion? This book includes work by Coco Chanel, Jeanne Lanvin, Elsa Schiaparelli, Mary Quant, Vivienne Westwood, Sonia Rykiel, Zandra Rhodes, Miuccia Prada, Maria Grazia Chiuri (Dior), Fong Leng, Sheila de Vries and Iris van Herpen, and many others. Text in Dutch and English.
£22.50
Cannibal/Hannibal Publishers Draw the World Awake
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£114.75
Cannibal/Hannibal Publishers Fashion Interiors
Book SynopsisAn exploration of fashion and interior design from a gender perspective, from the Victorian era, to contemporary designers such as Martin Margiela and Raf Simons.
£45.00
Artez Press Draping - Art and Craftmanship in Fashion Design
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£41.80
Onomatopee Unfolding Fashion Tech: Pioneers of Bright
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£20.90
Bibliomanager S.L. Moda economía y sociedad
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£19.76
Fashionary International Limited Fashionary Mini Neon Light Mens Sketchbook A6
Book SynopsisThese metallic mini fashionary journals are designed to stand out - so they can be as unique outside as the ideas inside. Fashionary sketchbooks are a unique combination of sketchbook and fashion dictionary – they contain essential fashion information on everything from pattern samples to body measurements, as well as 40 men’s figure templates, forming the perfect space to express your creativity.
£10.42
Fashionary International Limited Swash London X Fashionary Think of Me Ruled
Book SynopsisFashionary have teamed up with digital printing guru Swash London for a series of limited edition notebooks with Swash’s iconic prints. Along with Fashionary’s customary attention to fashion detail in its mini fashion dictionary, there are Swash Think of Me themed stickers and bookmark to complete the look.
£17.99
Fashionary International Limited Henrik Vibskov X Fashionary Fung Print Ruled
Book SynopsisFashionary has teamed up with idiosyncratic Danish artist and designer Henrik Vibskov to create its first ever pocket planner. As an artist, stage designer, musician and head of his fashion brand, Henrik Vibskov is an icon of the Scandinavian design industry, and now you can own an incredible fashion dictionary and notebook in his signature African print.
£16.38
Fashionary International Limited Henrik Vibskov X Fashionary Harmonizer Ruled
Book SynopsisFashionary has teamed up with idiosyncratic Danish artist and designed Henrik Vibskov to create its first ever pocket planner. As an artist, stage designer, musician and head of his fashion brand, Henrik Vibskov is an icon of the Scandinavian design industry, and now you can own an incredible fashion dictionary and notebook in a print inspired by the acoustics of massage rooms.
£16.38
Fashionary International Limited Yazbukey X Fashionary C'est Ahh Red Ruled
Book SynopsisFashionary has teamed up with Paris-based accessory and jewelry label Yazbukey for a limited edition Pop Art inspired notebook. The signature redYazbukey lip can be spotted on the front, with the message ‘I’m Overbooked!’ printed on the back. With the inclusion of Fashionary’s essential fashion dictionary, this notebook is a rare fusion of fashion item and resource.
£17.99
Fashionary International Limited Peter Jensen X Fashionary Polka Bee Ruled
Book SynopsisLondon fashion week designer Peter Jensen has designed an exclusive silk-screened polka bee cover for a limited run of ruled Fashionary notebooks, including a PJ Rabbit bookmark. His playful and stylish designs elevate these notebooks from fashion resource to fashion must-have.
£16.38
Fashionary International Limited Peter Jensen X Fashionary Rabbit Mask Ruled
Book SynopsisLondon fashion week designer Peter Jensen has designed an exclusive silk-screened rabbit cover for a limited run of ruled Fashionary notebooks, including a PJ Rabbit bookmark. His playful and stylish designs elevate these notebooks from fashion resource to fashion must-have.
£16.38
Fashionary International Limited Fashionary Menswear Sketchbook A5
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.
£15.84
MCCM Ltd Flatness Folded - a Collection of 23 Contemporary
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£26.59
Midsea Books Ltd,Malta Society Fashion in Malta: The Portrait
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£58.65
Distributed Art Pub Memorable Hyper Fashion
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£42.30
Distributed Art Pub Miles
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£37.80
Baggu Corporation BAGGU: Hold Everything, 15 Years
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 *
£51.30
Independently Published Burberryy
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£19.99
Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) The Fashion Industry and Its Careers
Book SynopsisExplore different fields in the fashion industry-- ranging from marketing and social media to academia and museum work-- to discover more than 75 unique careers. Using the expertise of industry professionals in design, retail, production, and more; The Fashion Industry and Its Careers, Fifth Edition explores what to expect on the job, required education and training, and the relationship of the position to the fashion industry as a whole. The text highlights a variety of disruptions in the industry including e-commerce, technology, sustainability, and the post-pandemic world. A new box feature called Not Just Another Day At The Office spotlights emerging aspects of the fashion industry such as remote work; addressing sourcing challenges; and fast fashion. Use this text to get realistic insight into the world of fashion. New to this Edition - New Not Just Another Day At The Office feature allows students to see fashion industry issues and professional
£76.00
Bloomsbury Publishing USA Patternmaking for Menswear
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£72.00
Insight Editions Harry Potter Knitting Magic for Baby and Toddler
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£28.58
Weldon Owen, Incorporated Barbie Takes the Catwalk A Style Icon's History
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£36.00
Weldon Owen Knitting the U.S.A.
£26.62
Ludlow Press Haute Pursuit
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£17.24
