Fashion and textile design Books

Book SynopsisThey've been referred to as the quintessential silent sales force, but they are so much more than fancy clothes hangers. Mannequins breathe life, emotion, and animation into retail environments across the world. They are works of art that tap into the emotions and aspirations of all who engage with them. Profiles of the Mannequin tracks the history and evolution of these intriguing figures from the headless models of 1900 right up to today's virtual mannequins. Exploring shifts in representation of gender, race and body type, this study chronicles the connection between mannequins and movements in art, the humanities, current affairs, and fashion.Beautifully illustrated and engagingly told, fascinating in-depth interviews with creative professionals recount their experiences, philosophies, and stories of the mannequin and its impact on our culture as both a utilitarian object and as an artistic statement.Interviewees include: -Carol Barnhart, fo

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Book SynopsisAs featured in Vogue, WSJ. Magazine, New Yorker, New York Times Styles, Town & Country, People, and D la República A stunning tribute to one of fashion’s most iconic and enduring collaborations Evident from their first photoshoot in 1987, legendary photographer Steven Meisel’s images of Linda Evangelista, one of the original 'supermodels' of the 1980s, are the result of a remarkable creative symbiosis between photographer and muse. Featuring more than 180 images shot over the course of twenty-five years, this long-awaited book chronicles Meisel’s constantly evolving vision of Evangelista, pictured in a vast range of imaginative narrative contexts. Art directed by Jason Duzansky, the book includes an introduction by fashion editor William Norwich, which tells the story of their friendship and situates it in the wider context of the fashion industry. With gorgeous reproductions and packaged in a luxurious cloth case, this extraordinary title is Meisel’s first retrospective monograph. It celebrates a collaboration that has produced some of fashion history’s most memorable images.Trade Review‘Come for the cheekbones, stay for a rumination on the relationship between artist and muse.’ – New York Times Styles ‘Linda Evangelista and Steven Meisel changed fashion forever … the close friends are examining their legacy with a new book.’ – WSJ. Magazine'Living proof that the reigning monarch of models [is] going nowhere.' – Town & Country'The book stands as a monumental testimony to their enduring friendship and decades-long creative alliance.’ – DESIGN SCENE‘Iconic.’ – Fashion Magazine‘A must-have for fashion lovers everywhere.’ – Grazia‘The supermodel and famed fashion photographer offer a glimpse into their decades-long friendship and on-set collaborations.’ – People‘Immortalize[s] their legendary friendship.’ – W Magazine‘Absolutely marvelous ... Linda by Steven is the pinnacle of fashion, but seeing all these images together is a whole different emotion.’ – STYLE NOT COM ‘A hefty compilation from Phaidon of the work Meisel did with the model between 1987 and 2011 ... On camera, [Evangelista's] a medium inhabited by spirits that Meisel knows just how to evoke.’ – The New Yorker‘Gathers … supermodel Linda Evangelista’s endlessly inventive collaborations with Steven Meisel.’ – Vogue

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Book SynopsisAn engrossing look at the rich and turbulent history of coloring cloth Over the centuries our manipulation of the natural world has resulted in an explosion of synthetic dye production and application globally. To gain insight into the history of how folk practices have been lost and technical processes found, anthropologist and textile artist Lauren MacDonald explores a practice that is both ancient and wholly modern: coloring cloth. The pursuit of color has long spurred economic and social contest, and through this deeply researched volume we explore the stories that the materials used to dye cloth tell us about our complex relationship to nature, our troubling ideas about progress and our understanding of power and labor. In Pursuit of Color brings together historic techniques, archive photography, specimens and present-day events to tell the histories of some of the world’s most important dyestuffs. A 32-page supplement accompanies the volume, detailing practical applications and the chemistry behind dyeing processes. The book comes in three different covers (red, yellow and blue) which are shipped randomly as a further happy surprise. Lauren MacDonald (born 1990) is a Canadian-born multidisciplinary artist, designer and founder of the London, UK textiles studio Working Cloth. She has a background in material culture, textile science and fashion.

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Book SynopsisAn exclusive homage to – and retrospective of – the iconic fashion designer’s couture accessoriesTrade Review"Saint Laurent remained a loyal lover of accessories. This new artbook dives into the Saint Laurent archive and, through sketches, Polaroids and catwalk shots, documents the master designer's skill. There are his jewel-encrusted crosses, shoes decorated with monster flowers and lots and lots of gold buttons. It's a jewel of a book." —The Guardian"My accessories are like gestures. A scarf to play with, a shoulder bag that frees the hands, a soft belt – a chain, always – that sublimates the sway of the hips." —Yves Saint Laurent"The most important designer of the 20th century. He invented so many codes of modern elegance. He watched so much change in society." —Valérie Hermann"Brought popular culture, a mannish swagger, sexual power, and ethnic awareness to fashion. He gave women a wardrobe that spoke of confidence and authority." —Washington Post"This is the first book to focus exclusively on the legendary designer's exquisite jewelry, hats, shoes, and handbags, presented thematically alongside a wealth of rare materials from the designer's archive." —Society Diaries"An essential accessory for your coffee table... [a] stylish [and] exclusive homage to, and retrospective of, the master couturier's hats, belts, gloves, shoes, handbags and jewellery - those finishing touches the designer deemed crucial in his pursuit of fashion perfection." —Fabric"Reach peak perfection." —Mayfair Magazine"Beautiful... The only piece of décor that'll make you a smarter, savvier, and possibly more stylish without ever leaving the house." —Who What Wear"A stunning book... Compelling." —The City Magazine"Readers are also immersed in a never-before-seen world of the house; remarkable designs are supplemented by a photographs, sketches, catwalk photos and advertisements, all combining to illustrate how vital accessories were to the final look."—TheCultureTiop.com"An unprecedented exploration of this underexposed side of one of the fashion world's most illustrious figures."—The Week, Portfolio"Part photographic journal, part behind-the-scenes diary... [A] treasure-trove of a book... An inspiration - and a must for fashionistas."—The Lady"A rare glimpse into the closely guarded archives of the master couturier's jewellery, hats, belts, gloves, shoes and handbags... The 400-page tome pictures itself as a deep blue jewellery box, looking at Saint Laurent's accessories thematically: hand, staging, impressions of Africa, hybrid motifs and good-luck charms."—HungerTV.com"[A] lavish new hardcover book... The first to shed light on the one-of-a-kind accessories Saint Laurent created... The result is an intimate look at one of fashion's most influential designers and the noteworthy accessories that continue to inspire the industry today."—Vogue Online"The first book dedicated to the accessories produced by the progressive couturier, this compact, sapphire-colored tome (which itself evokes a jewelry box) is filled with the house's exquisite accessory confections from 1962-2002."—WWD"Documents the extravagance and diversity of the designer's jewellery creations... There are sections devoted to golden ears of corn, hearts, crosses, doves, butterflies and feathers, bows, shells and coral, which capture creations ranging from the ornamental to the abstract, the modern to the theatrical, the graphic to the gilded... Throughout the image-led volume, Mauriès offers an insight into the mindset behind Yves Saint Laurent's approach to jewellery design."—Wallpaper.com "A very timely look back at the shoes, jewels, belts and hats that were key to the YSL look. The book, encased in the designer's signature Yves Klein blue, is lavishly illustrated with polaroids, sketches, catwalk shots and prints, as well as beautifully shot still life images of pieces in the Musee Saint Laurent. Author Patrick Mauries singles out key themes in the designer's haute couture collections [...] as well as the motifs that he consistently returned to... But the book also illustrates how important Saint Laurent's collaborators were from Loulou de la Falaise to the accessories designers who created the incredible jewels, bags, ornate belts and deeply glamorous fripperies that made the YSL look so influential."—A Little Bird"A glimpse into the closely guarded archives of the French couturier... Reminding us of the genius of YSL."—Homes & Interiors Scotland"Stunning... As the first book to focus on Yves Saint Laurent's exquisite jewellery, hats, bags and shoes, Phaidon's new title is a must-have."—Shop London Style"Where Coco Chanel had a maxim about removing one accessory before leaving the house, Yves Saint-Laurent was all about chucking another one on and having a great night [...] sorry Coco, we're with Yves all the way."—The Sunday Telegraph, Stella magazine"[A] treasure tome."—Globe Style Advisor (The Globe and Mail)"This book offers an insight into a little explored side of YSL's genius."—The Glossary Magazine"Offering unparalleled access to YSL's highly confidential archives, this stunning book is a rare treat for fashion lovers."—Home House Magazine"Consider this retrospective of the late designer's accessories collections the ultimate tome for fashion and travel inspiration."—Conde Nast Traveler Online"A comprehensive deep dive into his handbag, jewelry, hat and shoe designs. Each page is an inspiring discovery - and not just when it comes to the stunning visuals." —Tory Burch blog"...This book is where the party is at. From the designer's first collection in 1962 to his last in 2002, the best of Saint Laurent's accessories come to life through rarely-seen photos, incredibly detailed shots, advertising campaigns and more." —Hollywood Reporter Online"[A] brilliant blue tome." —Baccarat Hotels blog"This must-read book is a beautiful homage to the late designer's accessories." —MarieClaire.co.uk"Compelling... The only book to focus exclusively on Saint Laurent's rarely documented couture accessories." —FusedMagazine"One of those books that's quite mysterious and charming from the get go, no imagery, just minimal, gold type, faux bois patterning and of course it's all set on a Majorelle-esque shade of blue... Looking inside, you're not going to be disappointed." —Cardboardcities.co.uk"A treasure trove." —Image (Ireland)"A beautiful hardcover that gives a fuller sense of Saint Laurent – the man and the master couturier – it offers glimpses of his glorious but rarely documented accessories." —Harper's Bazaar Interiors (Saudi Arabia)"The ultimate gift for the fashion obsessed... A sumptuous bible of YSL's seminal work with accessories, documenting iconic designs from over the years." —Elephant.art"Like a blue jewel box, this gem of a book introduced the constellation of breathtaking accessories that elevated YSL's creations to "objects of dreams"... A book to treasure." —Glass Magazine"The bo

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Book SynopsisCelebrating 250 years of male self-expression, investigating the portraiture and wardrobe of the fashionable British manTrade Review“Fashionistas will pore over the archive illustrations in Dandy Style, including many gorgeous close-ups of detailed embroidery and tailoring.”—Rana Foroohar, Financial Times, “Best Books of the Week”“This book does not aim to offer a chronological history of 250 years of menswear, rather an exploration of topics and methodologies, offering the reader a range of approaches and an invitation to think about menswear as a serious topic of investigation, as the product of social, economic and cultural factors.”—Rachel Church, Journal of Dress History“Supersedes previous books on the subject in a fabulous celebration of 250 years of male self-expression, reinvention and sartorial creativity”—Embroidery Magazine“Bursts at the seams...with rich background and visual material, the latter establishing and also tentatively inviting historical associations”—Gareth Wyn Davies, World of Interiors“A welcome addition to any elegant gentleman’s library...In a series of photographs, engravings and plates, Dandy Style explores the visual luxe of the Dandy.”—Robin Dutt, Savile Row Style“With copious illustrations and photographs, [the book] charts the progress of male self-expression down the centuries, covering the life stories of men’s clothes, why they still wear suits, men’s style and subversion and the sheer extravagance of wealthy male clothing in the 18th century.”—Deirdre McQuillan, Irish Times Weekend“[An] excellent contribution to the history of British men's fashion…Shaun Cole and Miles Lambert have elegantly traced this history through their book and exhibition catalogue by giving the kind of detailed, considered attention to men's style and dress that unfortunately is still unusual.”—Danielle Sprecher, Costume

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Book SynopsisFrom Elizabeth Keckly's designs as a freewoman for Abraham Lincoln's wife to flamboyant clothing showcased by Patrick Kelly in Paris, Black designers have made major contributions to American fashion. However, many of their achievements have gone unrecognized. This book, inspired by the award-winning exhibition at the Museum at FIT, uncovers hidden histories of Black designers at a time when conversations about representation and racialized experiences in the fashion industry have reached all-time highs.In chapters from leading and up-and-coming authors and curators, Black Designers in American Fashion uses previously unexplored sources to show how Black designers helped build America's global fashion reputation. From enslaved 18th-century dressmakers to 20th-century star designers, via independent modistes and Seventh Avenue workers, the book traces the changing experiences of Black designers under conditions such as slavery, segregation, and the Civil Rights Movement. BlackTrade ReviewIn many ways [Black Designers in American Fashion] is a sad commentary about the world of fashion, but the knowledge gained here is irreplaceable and found in no other publication. This is not a coffee table book; this is a book that must actually be read in order to comprehend just how important Black designers have been and how in some cases made monumental and historical contributions to fashion. * New York Journal of Books *[Black Designers in American Fashion] provides a good introduction into this often overlooked chapter in fashion history ... Above all, the book highlights the emancipatory power fashion holds. * Journal of Dress History *This fresh collection of essays sheds much-needed light on Black fashion makers—recovering histories many thought were unknowable while centering on the genius of Black design. It is required reading for anyone serious about identity politics, craft, labor, and Black futurity. * Tanisha C. Ford, Author of Dressed in Dreams: A Black Girl's Love Letter to the Power of Fashion *Conveys the vast and important impact of Black designers on the American fashion industry through untold stories ranging from descriptions of rare extant garments to pioneering designers ... Required reading for all in the fashion industry. * Eulanda A. Sanders, Iowa State University, USA *Table of ContentsList of Figures List of Contributors Acknowledgements Introduction; Elizabeth Way Section I: Anonymous Histories 1.The Fabric of Fast Fashion: Enslaved Wearers and Makers as Designers in the American Fashion System; Katie Knowles 2.Liberty’s Warp, Slavery’s Weft: A Look at the Work of Eighteenth and Nineteenth-Century Enslaved Fashion Makers and Their Descendants; Jonathan Michael Square 3.A Matrilineal Thread: Nineteenth and Early Twentieth Century Black New York Dressmakers; Elizabeth Way Section II: In the Atelier: Modistes and Independent Designers 4.Dressing Up: The Rise of Fannie Criss; Kristen E. Stewart 5.Ruby Bailey: Making for Oneself, A Regional Fashion Designer Case Study; Joy Davis 6.Arthur George “Art” Smith: An Artist About Form, A Man About Substance; Kristen J. Owens Section III: Into the Mainstream: Seventh Avenue and Beyond 7.Wesley Tann: The Glamour and the Guts; Nancy Deihl 8.Jay Jaxon: An Unsung Couturier; Darnell-Jamal Lisby 9.Dapper Dan: The Original Streetwear Designer and Influencer; Ariele Elia Section IV: The Star Designer: National and International Impact 10.Color Story: Stephen Burrows’s Impact on the World of Fashion; Tanya Danielle Wilson Myers 11.Scott Barrie: Designing 1970s New York; Elizabeth Way 12.Race WERK: Williwear and Patrick Kelly Paris; Eric Darnell Pritchard Postscript; Elizabeth Way Index

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Book SynopsisFashion History: A Global View proposes a new perspective on fashion history. Arguing that fashion has occurred in cultures beyond the West throughout history, this groundbreaking book explores the geographic places and historical spaces that have been largely neglected by contemporary fashion studies, bringing them together for the first time.Reversing the dominant narrative that privileges Western Europe in the history of dress, Welters and Lillethun adopt a cross-cultural approach to explore a vast array of cultures around the globe. They explore key issues affecting fashion systems, ranging from innovation, production and consumption to identity formation and the effects of colonization. Case studies include the cross-cultural trade of silk textiles in Central Asia, the indigenous dress of the Americas and of Hawai''i, the cosmetics of the Tang Dynasty in China, and stylistic innovation in sub-Saharan Africa. Examining the new lessons that can be deciphered from aTrade ReviewFashion History: A Global View is inspirational for new studies on fashion history by showing how new styles were initiated at times, in places and in ways that ordinarily are not included in fashion history. The book can further extend the way fashion history is taught at the colleges and the universities. * Markets, Globalization & Development Review *How wonderfully well-timed is this book! A milestone in the field, Fashion History marks a point to which fashion scholarship has been evolving, and at which we can now pause and take stock. -- Antonia Finnane, University of Melbourne, Australia.This new fashion world history persuasively argues for a definition of fashion beyond the modern west. From Chinese lip fashions to ‘vernacular version of the standard suit’ (shorts and T shirts) this is an essential overview of the development and state of the field. Ranging in topic from the Ancient World to past and present East, South and South-east Asia, the book will surprise and delight. Notable for its clarity and precision, illustrated with fascinating examples, the book is essential reading for all students and devotees of fashion and its histories. -- Peter McNeil, University of Technology Sydney, Australia and Aalto University, FinlandTable of ContentsList of Illustrations Foreword by Joanne B. Eicher Acknowledgments 1. Introduction: Europe and the People Without Fashion Part I. Understanding Fashion and Its History 2. The Lexicon of Fashion 3. Fashion Systems 4. How We Got Here Part II. Outside the Canon: Alternative Fashion Histories 5. Fashion Systems in Prehistory and the Americas 6. Fashion Systems and Trade Networks in the Eastern Hemisphere 7. Fashion Systems in East, South and Southeast Asia 8. Alternative Fashion Histories in Euro-America 9. Global Fashion 10. Conclusion Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisA tribute to the visionary designer whose creative brilliance left an indelible mark on the world of sneakers, athletic wear and the sports industry, uniquely becoming one of the most influential and celebrated creative directors of both Adidas and Nike.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review'A very handsome book' - Robert Elms, BBC Radio London'An intricate exploration of the tastes, wealth and affiliations of those who shaped the 19th and 20th centuries' - Country LifeTable of ContentsForeword by John Kerry • Preface by Simon Cundy • Introduction: Henry Poole’s Greatest Customers • 1. The Beginning, 1806–1836 – Emperors & Maharajas • 2. Tailor of Kings, 1836–1876 – Politicians & Statesmen • 3. The Age of Empire, 1876–1916 – Financiers & Courtiers • 4. The Re silient Years, 1916–1936 – Kings & Queens • 5. Poole’s at War, 1936–1976 – Artists & Writers • 6. Poole Triumphant, 1976–2019 – Heroes & Villains • Savile Row Today by Alex Cooke • Ceremonial Tailoring • The Birth of the Dinner Jacket • Henry Poole & Co. Royal Warrants of Appointment • Honourable Mentions

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Book SynopsisFinally, there's a headwear solution for fashionable felines and a practical use for accumulated shed hair. Cats in Hats contains step-by-step instructions for constructing stylish hats out of excess fur, so your cat will soon be the belle of the furball as they transform into a magical unicorn, ferocious lion or even a birthday cake!Welcome to Cats In Hats and admire the overwhelming cuteness of popular Instagrammers Rojiman and Umatan's cats in their tiny cat-hair hats.Is your cat a diva? Maybe it's time to make her a crown! Or perhaps he's a bit of a prankster put on a joker hat! There's one for every occasion, from birthdays to graduation. Don''t miss the Animal hats, from Elephant to Koala. Celebrate every annual festival with a Halloween Witch hat, Easter Bunny hat, and more. And amaze your cat with a character hat. From Princess Leia to Sherlock Holmes, whatever your cat''s personality, we have a hat for them.With 300 hand-drawn step-by-step instructions for constructing 25 adTrade Review Praise for Cats in Hats ‘With detailed instructions and tips to make everything from witch’s hats to bunny ears, flower wreaths to crowns, there is truly a cat hat for every occasion in this niche but laugh-out-loud book.’ – The Daily Mail

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Book SynopsisA beautiful gift for those with a fashionable eyeLong before Diana's revenge dress took the world by storm or Princess Anne's sunglasses went viral, there has always been a fascination with members of the Royal Family and the significance behind their style.The Times has been documenting this fascination for more than 200 years from the early Regency period to modern day and has borne witness to the evolution of the Crown's carefully curated public image. With access to the rich history of The Times archive, this authoritative account peels back the layers of silk and chiffon to re-examine the royals who captured the public imagination through their inimitable style.The perfect gift for royal watchers and fashion lovers alike, this lavishly illustrated volume features:A foreword by Anna Murphy, author and Fashion Director of The TimesStunning full-colour photography, rarely seen archival images and fashion sketchesArticles from The Times archive, which reveal fascinating social comme

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Book SynopsisWelcome to the world of the sharp-suited faces'. The Italianistas. The scooter-riding, all-night-dancing instigators of what became, from its myriad sources, a very British phenomenon.Mod began life as the quintessential working-class movement of a newly affluent nation a uniquely British amalgam of American music and European fashions that mixed modern jazz with modernist design in an attempt to escape the drab conformity, snobbery and prudery of life in 1950s Britain. But what started as a popular cult became a mainstream culture, and a style became a revolution.In Mod, Richard Weight tells the story of Britain's biggest and most influential youth cult. He charts the origins of Mod in the Soho jazz scene of the 1950s, set to the cool sounds of Charlie Parker and Miles Davis. He explores Mod's heyday in Swinging London in the mid-60s to a new soundtrack courtesy of the Small Faces, the Who and the Kinks. He takes us to the ModRocker riots at Margate Trade ReviewThis [is a] highly entertaining and discursive mixture of social history and cultural theory… As an analysis of Britain’s youth tribes of the past 50 years…Mod: A Very British Style is definitive -- Mick Brown * Daily Telegraph *Richard Weight’s splendid new book… The writing is witty…the judgments are pinpoint accurate… The research is formidable in its scope and detail -- Alwyn W Turner * New Statesman *MOD is an important book because it shows how a style so often dismissed as trivial is in fact an important determinant of Britishness... This is a great book because it has the courage to celebrate what is wonderfully modern -- Gerard DeGroot * Sunday Telegraph *Well-written throughout, crackles with reflection on fashion, music and film -- Ian Thompson * Observer *A serious and worthwhile insight into a fascinating aspect of youth identity -- Will Hodgkinson * The Times *

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Book SynopsisExplores a lost world of women's dominance.Trade Review"Gamber's analysis is careful and nuanced, showing at every point the mixed impact of the processes of change in the lives of tradewomen and their customers. . . . A valuable contribution to women's labor, business, and social history as well as to the emerging history of consumption."--Susan Porter Benson, author of Counter Cultures: Saleswomen, Managers, and Customers in American Department Stores

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Book SynopsisDay costumes, evening wear, sports clothes, shoes, hats, other accessories in over 1,000 detailed engravings. Very thorough identification of styles, materials, colors by editor. An introduction by Stella Blum covers the history of Harper''s Bazar and examines the various phases fashion went through between 1867 and 1898. An endlessly entertaining book. Theatre Design and Technology.

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Book SynopsisA lavish survey of over twenty-five years of beautiful gems from Carnet, Michelle Ong's Hong Kong-based boutique jewelry house.Table of ContentsForeword by Joel Rosenthal • Introduction by Vivienne Becker • Earth, Sky, Sea • Flora • Nature • Patterns

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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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