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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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Book SynopsisThe history of the quintessential Parisian perfumer Guerlain both influenced and was shaped by Parisian life, savoir faire, and culture.The house of Guerlain is a Parisian institution. Guerlain aficionados—from royalty and empresses, to celebrities, writers, and artists—have been featured in novels, song lyrics, movies, and artistic creations, all while exemplifying Parisian savoir faire and luxury. The Guerlain headquarters and laboratory on the rue de Rivoli in the heart of Paris feature a new scent laboratory and a rose garden, intrinsically binding the famous house to the city of light, which it so perfectly captures in each bottle of perfume. Traveling through two centuries of history at Guerlain, this book highlights the inextricable links between the house and the city: Guerlain changed Parisian life with its cosmetics and perfumes, yet could have existed nowhere else but in Paris. Guerlain’s creations, especially its perfumes, are put into historical and cultural context through a combination of interviews, images, and portraits of the people and products that played a role in the house’s story. This celebration of Guerlain, the quintessential Parisian perfumer, combines fashion, Parisian life and savoir faire, history, and the essence of beauty.

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Book SynopsisThe first comprehensive monograph on the work of one of the world’s most influential art directors, Ezra Petronio Having a strong brand identity has never been more vital than it is today, and yet the real creative visionaries who can transform and reinvigorate a brand are few. Ezra Petronio is a true master, and his work with leading fashion and beauty brands is bold and impactful. An immersive visual survey of 25 years of impactful art direction, product design, and image making, with examples taken from across the entire range of his work, this book includes work for Chanel, Chloé, Comme des Garçons, Gucci, Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Saint Laurent, and Jil Sander, as well as Glossier, H&M, Revlon, and Zara. With 1,000 images of ad campaigns, branding, Self Service magazine spreads, graphics, and his polaroid series, which features the likes of Louise Bourgeois, Edward Enninful, Kim Kardashian, Kylian Mbappé, Kylie Minogue, Rick Owens, and Juergen Teller, it also includes texts that reflect on the process of image making; conversations with industry insiders on the art of art direction; and quotes from the likes of Honey Dijon, Marc Jacobs, and Chloë Sevigny on their creative process. This impressive book is the first retrospective monograph on his career, illustrating the full breadth of his creative vision, from ad campaigns to his iconic Polaroid series, and demonstrating what it takes to make a brand truly stand out.Trade Review‘Tells not only the story of Petronio’s collaborations and his unfiltered creativity, but also the evolution of fashion since the 1990s.’ – muse magazine

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Book SynopsisFor those wishing to perfect their sewing skills, the Focus on Fashion Details series includes 4 books with sewing instruction pages that correspond to specific details for constructing men's, women's and children's garments. These detailed pages give the necessary patterns for tracing and show how to make them step-by-step. Written in simple language for universal comprehension, each step is easy to follow with sketches. Simplified secrets and tricks from the ready-to-wear industry for home sewing Volume 2. All types of pockets for all kinds of garments : patch pockets, pockets in seams, welt pockets for shirts, dresses, suits, blazers, coats, etc.Table of ContentsPatch pockets Patch pockets, with flaps, with inverted pleats, with gusset Sheathed patch pocket Pockets in the seams. Yoke seam pocket Denim jacket" Front hip pocket 'jeans" Slant pocket for women's and men's wear Pocket in a seam with and without facing Slit Pockets Zipped slit pocket Zipped piped pocket Double-piped pockets Simple piped pockets Slanted welt pocket Welt pocket Breast pocket. Back hip pocket Measurement charts for vertical, slanted and horizontal pocket openings for children's, women's and men's wear Lexicon

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Book SynopsisHats finish an outfit - they make a statement, provide panache and lift your spirits. This book explains how to make your own hats, using traditional construction methods with both specialist millinery foundation materials and a range of fabrics and trimmings. It showcases twenty-six hats and headpieces, each with step-by-step photographs and instructions, some using ready-made elements, others that are made from scratch. Celebrating the versatility of hats, it introduces the wide range of styles and shapes that modern millinery has embraced.

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Book SynopsisAppliqué is a classic embroidery technique that has recently been experiencing a revival. Appearing in the most cutting-edge contemporary textile work, it can be interpreted in many different ways – layering, patching, applying, overlaying – and offers endless creative possibilities. Each technical variation of appliqué has traditionally had its own set boundaries, but nowadays all the rules are being broken and the technique has become relevant, up-to-date and suitable for all varieties of textile art. This impressive book takes a fresh look at the world of appliqué and surface embellishment, showing you how to develop distinctive and individual designs, create exciting compositions and use unusual combinations of materials. It covers the traditional variations, including bonded appliqué, broderie perse, cut-away appliqué and Mola work, and explains how the standard techniques can be developed to give exciting results in your own textile work, in both hand and machine embroidery. Accompanying the techniques is a wealth of examples of contemporary appliqué to inspire you. The authors are renowned for their thoughtful, creative but practical approach to teaching textiles, making this book suitable for beginners and established textile artists alike.

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Book SynopsisMagdalene Keaney is an Australian photography curator and writer. Currently the Director of the Gallery of Australian Design, she was formerly a curator at the Australian National Portrait Gallery and Associate Curator of Photographs at the National Portrait Gallery, London.Trade Review'Compelling … a bold, vivid book, and essential viewing for those interested in both contemporary photography and fashion' - Daily Telegraph'An exciting glimpse into the wealth of contemporary practices in fashion photography … a dynamic, colourful and multi-faceted presentation' - ArtDaily.org'An exciting collection of work … beautifully printed … a really diverse, exciting and optimistic book' - World Photo'A visual feast of inspiring works and insights to individual career pathways from the image makers that need to be on your radar' - AdornGirl.com'Utterly memorable' - Hungry Eye'The freshest take on the fashion world through the camera lens … more than a coffee table read, thanks to fascinating mini biographies … Whether you’re a sucker for creative adverts or you can’t resist clever editorial shoots, you’ll appreciate Keaney’s guide to modern fashion photography and its continual reinvention' - RunningInHeels.comTable of ContentsIntroduction; Brendan Baker/Samuel Evans; Mel Bles; Kasia Bobula; Timur Celikdag; Charlie Engman; Jermaine Francis; Boo George; Jonathan Hallam; Jamie Hawkesworth; Alice Hawkins; Erik Madigan Heck; Julia Hetta; Samuel Hodge; Axel Hoedt; Laetitia Hotte; Daniel Jackson; Bruna Kazinoti; Immo Klink; Tyrone Lebon; Joss McKinley; Chad Moore; Laetitia Negre; Hanna Putz; Daniel Riera; Robi Rodriguez; Daniel Sannwald; Dennis Schoenberg; Clare Shilland; Saga Sig; Jacob Sutton; Philippe Vogelenzang; Chardchakaj Waikawee; Tung Walsh; Harley Weir; Ruvan Wijesooriya; Bibliography; Picture Credits; Acknowledgments

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Book SynopsisThis illustrated survey of 600 years of fashion investigates its cultural and social meanings from medieval Europe to 20th-century America. It provides a guide to the changes in style and taste, showing that clothes have always played a pivotal role in defining a sense of identity and society.Table of ContentsMedieval period - fashioning the body; Renaissance - the rhetoric of power; 17th century - clothing and crisis; 18th century - clothing and commerce; 19th century - fashion and modernity; early 20th century - clothing the masses; late 20th century - catwalk and street style.

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Book SynopsisIt takes more than raw talent and passion to make it in today''s global apparel and accessories marketsexcellent computer-aided design skills are a prerequisite. CAD for Fashion Design and Merchandising allows students to immediately begin creating digital fashion presentations using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. This book takes an integrated approach, allowing students to master the three-dimensional benefits of combining the two software programs. Colorful illustrations accompany easy, step-by-step tutorials that are geared toward students at the beginner and intermediate levels. Because the book uses fashion photography rather than hand-drawn illustrations as a basis for demonstrating the proportion of fashion croquis, instructors will be able to evaluate students' mastery of digital illustration regardless of their hand-drawing skills, and students will benefit from a seamless transition from creative thought to digital rendering.Introducing CAD for Fashion Design and Me

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Book SynopsisThe ultimate guide to achieving beautiful and inspirational quilt blocks. Modern Japanese quilting uses Eastern and Western techniques to create quilts of extraordinary beauty. This book is a treasury of more than 125 block designs, characterised by their use of beautiful oriental textiles, unusual motifs and striking colour combinations. Choose from patchwork, appliqué and sashiko blocks, organised into themed sections based on geometric, pictorial and family crest designs. All the techniques you will need are clearly demonstrated. Each design features a photograph, clear instructional diagram or template, fabric palette and cutting guide, and instructions for making the block. At-a-glance icons indicate skill level and techniques used. All of the blocks can be mixed and matched, and you will find examples of fail-safe block combinations for stylish quilts, from tessellated all-over patterns to spectacular sampler quilts.Trade Review'I don't think there are many quilters who won't get something from this informative and useful book. * Popular Patchwork (June 2007) *Table of ContentsIntroduction How to Use This Book Gallery Materials, Tools and Techniques Fabric Colour Schemes Equipment Cutting Piecing Appliqué Sashiko Finishing Block Directory Patchwork Blocks Sashiko Blocks Kamon Blocks Takarazukushi Blocks Index Resources and Credits

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Book SynopsisThe story of fashion is woven through with colour. Vividly illustrated and compellingly written, The Colour of Fashion uncovers the colourful history of style, through 10 shades and their key moments in the spotlight – including Beyoncé in empowering yellow chiffon, Valentino's signature red gowns, and Audrey Hepburn in that Little Black Dress – and shows that colour means so much more than meets the eye.Black - Purple - Blue - Green - Yellow - Orange - Brown - Red - Pink - White Table of ContentsIntroduction • Black • Purple • Blue • Green • Yellow • Orange • Brown • Red • Pink • White • Index & credits

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Book SynopsisThis book is available as open access through the Bloomsbury Open Access programme and is available on www.bloomsburycollections.com. It is funded by Knowledge Unlatched.A remarkable resource for the field of fashion studies suitable for both newcomers ... [and] seasoned practitioners. - Fashion HistoriaA precious source in the study of the subject ... inspiring. - The Journal of Dress HistoryThe last decade has seen the growing popularity and visibility of fashion as a cultural product, including its growing presence in museum exhibitions. This book explores the history of fashion displays, highlighting the continuity of past and present curatorial practices. Comparing and contrasting exhibitions from different museums and decadesfrom the Paris Exposition Universelle of 1900 to the Alexander McQueen Savage Beauty show at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 2011, and beyondit makes connections between museum fashion and the wider fasTrade ReviewThe book serves as a valuable entry into the continually evolving field of fashion curation and would make a worthwhile purchase for any library with programs in art history, museum studies, fashion studies, or design history. * ARLIS/NA Reviews *[Contains] rich illustrations ... Moreover, with 20 pages of references, the book confirms itself as a precious source in the study of the subject. Perhaps more interestingly, it is possible that this publication will become the ever–present reference in future books ... Petrov’s work is inspiring for scholars not just for the contents but even for her disciplined writing. The quoted exhibitions are, without a doubt, the greatest strength in this study. * The Journal of Dress History *A remarkable resource for the field of fashion studies suitable for both newcomers who will appreciate the abundance of history and references, as well as seasoned practitioners that may see their own work in a different light ... One of the most striking aspects of this book [is] that the issues that seem to plague every fashion exhibition, from mannequin heads and wigs to gaps in the collection, have been with us from the start. Perhaps with the addition of this book, we can collectively start to sort out solutions. * Fashion Historia *Comprehensive, well-argued and original, this book includes invaluable insights from a practicing curator and historian, and places the museum exhibition in the larger discourse of fashion and its history. -- Hazel Clark, Parsons School of Design, The New School, New York, USAPetrov’s sharp and critical insights put the current worldwide rise of fashion exhibitions in an historic continuum, raising questions that should be on the mind of every fashion curator or museum working with fashion. By far the most thought provoking book on fashion curation of the past years. -- Kaat Debo, Director and Chief Curator, MoMu Fashion Museum, Antwerp, BelgiumThis is a valuable addition to the scholarship dedicated to the complex relationship between fashion and museums. Petrov retraces connections and highlights pivotal experiences, providing a thorough study – useful not only to consider history, but also to reflect on future practices. -- Maria Luisa Frisa, Università IUAV di Venezia, ItalyThis is an insightful addition to the growing field of fashion curating. Stretching over the last century and beyond, Petrov’s contribution is an original analysis of the museum as a site where fashion, commerce, art and history intertwine. [A] must-read for students of fashion and anyone interested in the field. -- Annamari Vänskä, co-editor of 'Fashion Curating' (Bloomsbury, 2017), and Aalto University, FinlandA welcome account of the key historical developments in establishing the display of dress and, in turn, the culture of fashion exhibitions; a useful contribution to fashion studies. -- Alistair O’Neill, Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London, UKTable of ContentsList of Illustrations Acknowledgements Introduction: Fashion as Museum Object 1. Foundation Garments: Precedents for Fashion History Exhibitions in Museums 2. Window Shopping: Commercial Inspiration for Fashion in the Museum 3. The New Objectivity: Social Science Methods for the Display of Dress 4. Intervisuality: Displaying Fashion as Art 5. Tableaux Vivants: The Influence of Theatre 6. The Body in the Gallery: Revivifying Historical Fashion 7. The Way of All Flesh: Displaying the Historicity of Historical Fashion 8. The New Look: Contemporary Trends in Fashion Exhibitions Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisA beautifully illustrated celebration of the life and work of activist, provocateur, and fashion icon, Vivienne Westwood. Vivienne Westwood spent more than five decades breaking the rules and pushing the envelope of the fashion world. Renowned for her rebellious spirit and avant-garde designs, Westwood lived a life dedicated to a free artistic expression that continues to redefine fashion and inspire generations worldwide. She gifted us countless iconic moments and designs, from her days at the Kings Road SEX' shop and wearing no knickers to receive her OBE from the Queen, to her trailblazing 90s runway collections and her tireless pursuit of social and climate justice. Beginning with her working-class upbringing and traversing through the McLaren years, her contributions to early punk culture, her most iconic collections and her activism, amongst more, Vivienne Westwood is a new illustrated guide to a true one-of-a-kind.

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Book SynopsisIt has long been said that clothes make the man (or woman), but is it still true? If so, how has the information clothes convey changed over the years? Using a wide range of historical and contemporary materials, the author demonstrates how the social significance of clothing has been transformed.

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Book Synopsis''Elegant and multi-focal. Glorious!'' Simon Garfield''It will make you look at specs with fresh eyes'' New Statesman''Lively, engaging and admirably wide-ranging'' The Times''Fascinating'' ObserverThe humble pair of glasses might just be one of the world''s greatest inventions, allowing millions to see a world that might otherwise appear a blur. And yet how much do many of us really think about these things perched on the ends of our noses?Through the Looking Glasses traces the fascinating story of spectacles: from their inception as primitive visual aids for monkish scribes right through to today''s designer eyewear and the augmented reality of Google Glass. There are encounters with ingenious medieval Italian glassmakers, myopic Renaissance rulers and spectacle-makers, as well as the silent movie star Harold Lloyd, the rock''n''roller Buddy Holly and the full-screen figure of Marilyn MTrade ReviewElegantly framed and multi-focal, this is a gloriously panoptical survey... As a history of restored sight it is instructive, and as a narrative of facial furniture it is fascinating * Simon Garfield *This is a thorough, entertaining and thoroughly entertaining history of life through a lens * David Quantick *It will make you look at specs with fresh eyes * New Statesman *A fascinating journey through the history of eye glasses... a rich and detailed account of technology, fashion, medicine and society... encyclopaedic historical and cultural range, intriguing insights and jocular prose * Hackney Citizen *Fascinating... [An] exuberant history of spectacles and those who wear them -- Victoria Segal * Sunday Times *Elborough is an elegant writer who moves easily between high art, tricky optics and celebrity culture... This is a lively, engaging, admirably wide-ranging history of everything you could possibly want to know about glasses -- Laura Freeman * The Times *[A] brilliantly enjoyable survey... Elborough brings his own experience as a lifelong myope beautifully to bear on his subject -- Kathryn Hughes * Guardian *Fascinating -- Rachel Cooke * Observer *Witty, enjoyable and illuminating... the sort of book that makes you wonder why nobody has ever written it before... Elborough is an erudite cultural historian -- Andrew Lynch * Business Post *[An] exhaustive, illuminating celebration of eyewear... Elborough proves to be an endlessly entertaining and informative guide * Islington Tribune *

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Book SynopsisPanoramic display of evolving styles ranges from ornate gowns of the mid-1800s, widened by hoop skirts, to turn-of-the-century fashions that produced balloon sleeves, diminished bustles, and close-fitting skirts. Hundreds of delightful images of elegant dresses, hats, shoes, handbags, undergarments, and much more. A superb resource. History in Review.

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Book SynopsisChanel. The Allure of Makeup31 Le RougeWith unprecedented access to the Chanel archives, this book presents a wealth of visual material from historic images of Gabrielle Chanel and seldom-seen early product shots, to cinematic campaigns starring legendary women.

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Book SynopsisAn updated edition of this indispensable reference, surveying the history of textiles from 25,000 years ago to the present. The history of textiles, more than that of any other artefact, is a history of human ingenuity. From the very earliest needles of 50,000 years ago to the smart textiles of today, textiles have been fundamental to human existence, and enjoyed, prized and valued by every culture. Silks from China, cottons from India, tapestries from Flanders, dyes from South America the appeal of different weaves, colours and patterns was long a motivation for trade, the exchange of ideas and sometimes even war. Mary Schoeser's groundbreaking book, now revised and updated to incorporate new research, presents a chronological survey of textiles around the world from prehistory to the present. It explores how they are made, what they are made from, how they function in society and the ways in which they are valued and given meaning as well as reflecting on the environmentTrade Review'It is difficult to think of a valid reason why anyone with an interest in textiles should not obtain a copy' - Textiles'Well written and comprehensive, the wealth of beautiful illustrations in World Textiles makes it hard to put down' - The Lecturer'Groundbreaking.... An invaluable introduction to this vast and fascinating subject' - New England Antiques JournalTable of ContentsIntroduction 1. Prehistoric Materials and Techniques 2. The Dye and Loom Age c. 32000–6400 BC 3. Trade and Trends 750 BC to AD 600 4. Church and State ad 600–1500 5. Western Ideas and Styles Dispersed 1300–1900 6. Oriental Influences 1450–1900 7. Surface Patterning from Indigo to Ikat 600–1900 8. The Importance of Cotton and Linen 1500–1950 9. New Technology 1600–2000 10. The Art of Textiles 1850–Today

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Book SynopsisThe techniques Natalie Bray pioneered and perfected revolutionised dress pattern designing, assisting the rise of the modern fashion industry. Her teaching has had a profound influence on design, production and education and her works are classics: fashions change but the principles of designing patterns in the flat do not.Table of ContentsBiographical Note. Introductory. Applying the Metric System to Practical Pattern Designing. One. Measurements and Block Patterns. Two. The Bodice Block (bodice Analysis). Three. Using the Bodice Block (Introduction to Pattern Designing). Four. Simple Pattern Designing. FIve Yoke Styles. Six. Dart Manipulation. Seven. Sleeves. Eight. Designing Sleeve Patterns. Nine. Collars. Ten. Necklines, Revers, Rever-collars, Capes. Eleven. Skirts. Twelve. One-Piece Dress Foundation. Thirteen. Designing Skirt Patterns (Gores). Fourteen. Fullness in Skirts: Pleats, Folds, Gathers. Fifteen. Flares. Sixteen. Circular Patterns. Appendix One: The Simplified Bodice Block. Appendix Two. Adjustments to Sleeve. Abbreviations and Reference Letters. Fashion Supplement. Blocks for Casual Wear. Dartless Bodice Block (with Shoulder/Bust Dart Removed). Loose Fitting Shirt Block. Loose Fitting Jacket Block. Simple Kimono and Raglan Blocks. Shoulder Pad Allowances. Cuff and Sleeve Openings. Pockets. Wrap and Strap (or Placket) Openings. Halter Necklines. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe Great Gatsby is that rare classic that inescapably defines the age from which it sprang: the Roaring ''20s, an era of economic boom, stylish excess and above all an explosion of new and exciting fashions. This book chronicles the sparkling spectacle of Jazz Age fashion as it moves from the corseted world of the 1910s to flapper dresses, fedoras and bejeweled headbands.Illustrated with period photographs, designer sketches and key excerpts from The Great Gatsby novel, the book fully captures the style and glamour of the age of Jay Gatsby and Daisy Miller. It spans the entire wardrobe of both men and women, including day and evening wear, accessories, casual attire and fads like smoking jackets, tiaras and cigarette holders.Table of ContentsCapturing the 1920s / The Good Times / Women's Fashions / Men's Fashions / Accessories for Women and Men / Places to Visit / Further Reading / Index

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Book SynopsisThe first book to fully explore the uniform and style of young people in the Second World War

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Book SynopsisThe first major study of Cashmere and Paisley shawls in nineteenth-century British literature, this book shows how they came to represent both high fashion and the British Empire.During the late eighteenth century, Cashmere shawls from the Indian subcontinent began arriving in Britain. At first, these luxury goods were tokens of wealth and prestige. Subsequently, affordable copies known as Paisley shawls were mass-produced in British factories, most notably in the Scottish town of the same name. Textile Orientalisms is the first full-length study of these shawls in British literature of the extended nineteenth century. Attentive to the juxtaposition of objects and their descriptions, the book analyzes the British obsession with Indian shawls through a convergence of postcolonial, literary, and cultural theories. Surveying a wide range of materialsplays, poems, satires, novels, advertisements, and archival sourcesSuchitra Choudhury argues that while Cashmere and PaTrade ReviewFrom diplomatic gift to fashion trend, literary trope to colonialism’s violent accessory, the cashmere shawl is the star of Textile Orientalisms. Expertly weaving historical and literary sources, Suchitra Choudhury spins a vibrant tale of this culturally rich textile, intertwining the object and its many soft powers with British Empire scholarship. -- Susan Hiner, author of Accessories to Modernity: Fashion and the Feminine in Nineteenth-Century FranceSuchitra Choudhury weaves together entangled histories and discovers that the humble shawl is in fact a powerful symbol of empire, trade, industry, class, gender, design, and fashion, as well as being a symbol of identity, authenticity, family, and belonging. -- Leonie Bell, director, Victoria and Albert Museum DundeeA magisterial exploration…. Suchitra Choudhury has dug deeply in the archives of British India to reveal the shawl’s multiple meanings as a desired fashion accessory and orientalist icon. Linking the fashion system to imperial governance, gender and class insurrection, her book demonstrates that despite its privileged place at the heart of British domesticity, the ‘old Cashmere shawl’ possessed an uncanny power to disturb and disrupt. An important, original, and long-awaited contribution to the literary study of British India. -- Nigel Leask, author of Stepping Westward: Writing the Highland Tour, c.1720-1830The definitive work on the subject of Cashmere and Paisley shawls in all of their intricate significances within eighteenth- and nineteenth-century English history and fiction. -- Deborah Denenholz Morse, Sara E. Nance Professor of English, College of William & MaryAn original and arresting piece of scholarship…. With its broad range, it should find a wide readership among those interested in fashion and the novel, literary critics, and cultural and imperial historians alike. -- Kate Teltscher, author of India Inscribed: European and British Writing on India, 1600–1800An impressive and extensive study on the cashmere shawl in British literature, anatomizing it as both a valuable commodity and a rich metaphor in literature. Suchitra Choudhury’s work is unique in denoting the shawl’s significance in both feminine and masculine experiences, and the manifold interpretations it engendered, creating ‘a “grammar” of consumption’ across gender and imperial discourses….It would be very useful for students of fashion, Victorian, and material culture studies, as well as suitable for the general reading public. * Fashion Theory *This beautifully illustrated and engagingly written monograph surveys a wide range of materials including poems, plays, novels, and artistic and illustrative material.... [W]hat this book does exceptionally well is highlight and hold in balance the many competing discourses that surrounded Cashmere and imitation shawls in Britain during this period. Drawing upon the literary shawl as both a locus, representative, and even occasionally a tool of empire, Choudhury’s engaging monograph sets up and excitingly explores "the interface between Britain and India during the colonial period." * British Association for Victorian Studies Newsletter *

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Book SynopsisThis book is published with three unique covers.  Customers will receive one of the covers at random when they purchase the book.This magnificent survey is the first and only book that Klein has written and compiled himself and is illustrated with era-defining photographs by the most distinguished names in fashion photography, from Irving Penn and Richard Avedon to Bruce Weber, and Patrick Demarchelier—among others. In it, the world’s most iconic models like Christy Turlington and Kate Moss, are captured in images that would define their careers, and remain indelible to the consumer. Accompanied by private insights and behind-the-scenes stories that only he could tell, every image has been chosen by Calvin Klein to narrate his evolution as a designer—from couture to jeans, underwear, and fragrance—all categories in which he redefined what was chic and essential. As an icon of minimalism, modernism, sexual provocation, and androgyny, CTrade Review"Calvin Klein may no longer head the company that bears his name, but in a glorious new monograph he shares memories and images from the early days. With pictures by Irving Penn and Richard Avedon, it would look good on any coffee table or (giant) shelf."—The New York Times, Holiday Gift Guide"a 420-page tome of self-reflection and evaluation, his first major self-reflective project since his retirement."—Women's Wear Daily"Holiday Gift Guide: The famed designer Calvin Klein released his first book with 3 distinctive covers and it is chock-full of the ground-breaking imagery, ad campaigns, and slip dresses the label is known for."—W Magazine"Fashion’s enduring icon provides access into his world for the very first time in this hefty tome packed with photos from iconic names like Bruce Weber, Irving Penn and Richard Avedon. Divided into three sections addressing singular elements of his work – Rebellious (remember the groundbreaking Brooke Shields ad?), Minimal and, finally, Stories in which Klein opens up about his youth and vision. Proceeds benefit God’s Love We Deliver."—Indulge Magazine"Nicknamed Calvin Clean for his sleek designs, this volume presents a stunning archive of images that reveal his timeless influence as a designer, as well as the ground he broke with romantic, rebellious, sexually charged advertising campaigns the likes of which had never been seen before"—Society Diaries"New Book Presents Archive of Calvin Klein’s Influence"—Real Clear Life"This large tome by the legendary American designer is required reading for any fashion junkie."—CR Fashion Book"Sometimes the greatest sign of a genius comes when the industry has swung so far in their direction, a modern viewer cannot discern what was so revolutionary in the first place about the artist’s work. That’s very much the case with this first survey done by Klein of his own work. His vision for fashion and American life completely won. The second big observation? The man thought a lot about sex."—TheDailyBeast.com "Consider this book an incredibly comprehensive look at the designer's work from 1968 on. Headline-making ads through the years that sparked heated debates over sexuality in advertising are laid out in chronological order. While the book is R-rated, it's a welcome walk down memory lane."—Hollywood Reporter "American designer Calvin Klein’s eponymous (and first-ever) book reflects on his most career-defining moments in 480 pages of black-and-white photographs by the world’s most distinguished photographers (Patrick Demarchelier, Irving Penn, Richard Avedon) and most recognizable faces (Kate Moss and Christy Turlington among them)."—Departures.com

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Book SynopsisThe world’s leading authorities on fashion and design celebrate the 60th anniversary of YSL’s first runway presentation with a lexicon that includes many images from the designer’s extraordinary archives.Yves Saint Laurent (1936–2008) is credited with reviving French haute couture in the 1960s, with making ready-to-wear reputable, and with using non-European cultural references. In addition to the kaleidoscope of images in this book, a coterie of tastemakers have supplied listings that encompass YSL’s style inspirations (C is for Costumes, as exem-plified by the Russian theme of the famed autumn-winter 1976–77 collection; T is for Tuxedo, which the designer initially referenced with his 1965 “Le Smoking”) and important facets of his life (J is for Jardin Majorelle, the garden of the couturier’s para-disiacal retreat in Marrakech;Trade Review"Tracing Yves Saint Laurent’s life, loves, and inspirations alphabetically, from “Art” to “Zizi” (Jeanmaire, a longtime muse), this abecedary marks the 60th anniversary of the designer’s first runway show. Fashion friends including Diane von Furstenberg and Elie Top contributed chapters, each illustrated with photos and sketches from Saint Laurent’s archives." —HARPERSBAZAAR.COM"A new book of essays and photos traces the fashion, life, and inspirations of Yves Saint Laurent from A to Z. Amy Fine Collins zeroes in on his muses" —AIRMAIL.COM"YSL LEXICON is a priceless entry into the genre of fashion history. This is a monograph that will be devoured by those who were and remain devotees of YSL as well as for those who wish to know so much more than what has been written about him in the past." —NEW YORK JOURNAL OF BOOKS"Inside the New Book Covering YSL to the Letter: Released on the 60th anniversary of his first runway show, the book features archival drawings and photos, as well as essays by Hamish Bowles, Diane von Furstenberg, and Amy Fine Collins, among others." —AVENUE MAGAZINE"Taking on the people, places and concepts that inspired the designer are a host of high-profile contributors including Hamish Bowles on Haute Couture and Marian McEvoy on Jardin Majorelle. Illustrating the book are images from YSL’s archive, set against lavish textiles in truly iconic style." —LUXE MAGAZINE"... this book is seriously inspiring. I love the places and design styles it features. Fashion and interiors are so closely woven. Pre-order yours. I luckily got an advance copy." —THE ENGLISH ROOM

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