Fashion and textile design Books
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Couture Hats From the Outrageous to the Refined
Book SynopsisFrom the Royal Wedding to the Alexander McQueen exhibit at the Metropolitan to the "Fashion Week" debuts, this book celebrates the sublime hats created by the haute couture milliners and designers of the world.
£20.00
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Looks of Love 50 Moments in Fashion That
Book SynopsisTrade Review"With his extraordinary background, Hal Rubenstein truly understands how clothes translate to the world of romance and love." -- Calvin Klein "Hal is a passionate observer of style, beauty, fashion, and culture with a singularly warm, funny, and always positive perspective. Life is always a lot more fun and a little sweeter for knowing him." -- Vera Wang "Hal has this keen awareness of how one element of pop culture instigates the other. And then with his impeccable eye, he captures the moment you will always remember." -- Courtney Love
£34.00
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Legendary Authors and the Clothes They Wore
Book SynopsisTerry Newman combines illuminating anecdotes about authors and their work, archival photography, first-person quotations from each writer and current designers, little-known facts, and clothing-oriented excerpts that exemplify their original writing style.Trade ReviewOne of Spring 2017's Top Ten Art, Architecture & Photography Books -- Publishers Weekly, Dec. 12, 2016 Issue
£20.00
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Baddiewinkles Guide to Life
Book SynopsisInstagram’s hippest grandma shares her thoughts on living and dressing adventurously in this humorous illustrated guide.Known for her tie-dye tops, shirts with sayings like "Bye Basic," and giant neon drop earrings, eighty-eight-year-old Baddie Winkle is one of the internet’s hottest stars.
£14.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Fierce
Book SynopsisIn this lush compendium illustrated with full-color images, the author of The Burlesque Handbook chronicles the history of one of the world’s most beloved fashion patterns—leopard print—celebrating its beauty and place in couture, and the women who have dared to wear it.In nature, the distinctive markings on big cats served as camouflage, helping them to blend into their surroundings when hunting prey. Unlike these magnificent predators, humans have donned this distinctive animal pattern to be noticed; leopard print demands an audience. Jo Weldon, an expert in the world of burlesque, reveals how this sexy, playful, decadent, and vibrant pattern once reserved for royalty came into vogue and became a staple of fashion.With the revolution in technology and the rise of mass production in the early 1900s, textiles could be produced quickly and inexpensively, transforming every industry. Couture experienced a creative awakening: colors, prints, and
£21.24
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Legendary Artists and the Clothes They Wore
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£23.75
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Red Lipstick
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£18.04
HarperCollins Publishers Inc I Love Leopard
Book SynopsisAn essential guide to fashion’s favorite print. Since Christian Dior first brought leopard print to the catwalk in 1947, it has earned a cult following. Popularized by everyone from 1940s screen sirens to pop goddesses and Instagram stars, the print has undergone numerous incarnations in the fashion world and has earned a reputation for being daring, bold, and rebellious. This compelling, full-color illustrated book celebrates all things leopard, from fashion to food, and everything in between making it the ultimate gift book for leopard-print lovers everywhere!Includes: Introduction: a brief history of leopard print Leopard Fashion: from punk to the catwalk Leopard Eats: leopard print cakes, cookies, and breads Leopard Philosophy: quotes, tips, and inspiration Leopard Fun: fun facts and stats about leopards and leopard print Full of gorgeous yet fierce illustrations and print
£11.69
HarperCollins The Kingdom of Prep
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£16.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Dressing the Part
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£28.50
Penguin Putnam Inc Ill Drink to That
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£15.30
Penguin Putnam Inc Gods and Kings
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£999.99
Penguin Putnam Inc In Paris 20 Women on Life in the City of Light
Book SynopsisIf the Internet could create its version of the perfect girl, Jeanne Damas would probably be her. . . . She's nailed that French girl je ne sais quoi. --VogueA window on the world's most stylish city, with more than 100 full-color photos and profiles of 20 diverse and inspiring Parisian women, by the coolest, most beautiful French girl in France (GQ) and a former editor in chief of French ElleWe've always been crazy in love with this city. . . . We love its arrogance, its clumsiness, its simplicity. And especially the women who live here.Two quintessential Parisian women--model and fashion designer Jeanne Damas and journalist Lauren Bastide--shine a spotlight on twenty real-life women of Paris, dispelling the myth that there's only one type of Parisian woman and introducing us to the city that real Parisiennes live in. They're booksellers, singers, writers, activists, and antique dealers; they live in small studios, spac
£24.00
The University of Chicago Press Tight Knit Global Families and the Social Life
Book SynopsisThe coveted Made in Italy label calls to mind visions of nimble-fingered Italian tailors lovingly sewing elegant, high-end clothing. The phrase evokes a sense of authenticity, heritage, and rustic charm. Yet, as ElizabethL. Krause uncovers in Tight Knit, Chinese migrants are the ones sewing Made in Italy labels into low-cost items for a thriving fast-fashion industryall the while adding new patterns to the social fabric of Italy's iconic industry. Krause offers a revelatory look into how families involved in the fashion industry are coping with globalization based on longterm research in Prato, the historic hub of textile productionin the heart of metropolitan Tuscany. She brings to the fore the tensionsover value, money, beauty, family, care, and belongingthat are reaching a boiling point as the country struggles to deal with the same migration pressures that are triggering backlash all over Europe and North America. Tight Knit tells a fascinating story about the heterogeneity of
£80.00
MIT Press Ltd Dressing Up
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£27.20
MIT Press Ltd Playful Wearables
Book SynopsisAn expert introduction to the world of “playful wearables” and their design, with a wide range of engaging examples, case studies, and exercises.This pioneering introduction to the world of wearable technology takes readers beyond the practical realm (think Fitbits, Apple watches, and smart glasses) to consider another important side of the technology—the playful. Playful Wearables offers an engaging account of what “playful wearables” are, why they matter, how they work, how they’re made, and what their future might hold. The book’s authors—Oğuz Buruk, Ella Dagan, Katherine Isbister, Elena Márquez Segura, and Theresa Jean Tanenbaum—draw on decades of experience in design, development, and research to offer real-world examples, exercises, and implications, showing how this kind of wearable tech can introduce an invaluable element of play into our everyday lives.As wearable technology emerges in the ecology of costume and fashion, the authors consider its intimate connection to identity and culture. And they look at the ways in which playful wearables, when smoothly integrated into everyday social experiences, support social interaction. The book then moves on to the mechanics of playful wearables—from design strategies and frameworks to specific methods and game design patterns—the building blocks for great playful, wearable designs. All of these elements point to possibilities beyond the realm of games and dedicated play, as the value and uses of playful wearables in the larger world of self, society, and culture become ever more apparent.
£36.10
Yale University Press Louis Vuitton The Complete Fashion Collections
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£72.00
Yale University Press Yves Saint Laurent The Complete Haute Couture
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£72.00
Yale University Press Chanel The Complete Collections Catwalk
Book SynopsisA comprehensive and captivating overview of all of Karl Lagerfeld's Chanel collections, showcasing his creations through original catwalk photographyTrade Review"[Karl Lagerfeld] lives out his own legend in every way he can think of, with every instinct he has, and in a world of stolid conventions, he has the courage to perpetuate a vision of something wonderful."--Andrew O'Hagan, T: The New York Times Style Magazine "Lagerfeld has maintained his preeminence for five decades, and without any visible sign of strain."--John Colapinto, New Yorker "Because fashion is about today. You can take an idea from the past, but, if you do it the way it was, no one wants it."--Karl Lagerfeld
£76.00
Yale University Press Vivienne Westwood
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£72.00
Yale University Press Chloe
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£999.99
Random House USA Inc House of Versace
Book SynopsisVersace. The very name conjures up images of outrageous glamour and bold sexuality, opulence and daring. All of course true, but only half the story. Versace is also the legacy of a great creative genius from a poor, backward part of southern Italy who transformed the fashion world through his intuitive understanding of both women and how a changing culture influenced the way they wanted to dress. The first book in English about the legendary designer, House of Versace shows how Gianni Versace, with his flamboyant sister Donatella at his side, combined his virtuosic talent and extraordinary ambition to almost single-handedly create the celebrity culture we take for granted today. Gianni Versace was at the height of his creative powers when he was murdered in Miami Beach. The story was front page news around the world and the manhunt for his killer a media obsession. His beloved sister Donatella demanded no less than a funeral befitting an assassinated head-of-state to be held in Milan’s magnificent cathedral. In what was the ultimate fashion show, the world’s rich and beautiful – Princess Dianna, Elton John, Carla Bruni, Naomi Campbell, Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, Anna Wintour and others – gathered to mourn a man already considered one of fashion’s great pioneers. Deborah Ball, a long-time Milan correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, conducted hundreds of interviews with Versace family members, Gianni Versace’s lovers and business rivals, models such as Naomi Campbell whom he helped shoot to international stardom and fashion industry icons, including Anna Wintour, the legendary editor of Vogue. Ball vividly recounts the behind-the scenes struggles – both creative and business – of Donatella as she stepped out of her brother’s long shadow and took control of the House of Versace. The book offers the first inside look at the enormous challenges Donatella faced in living up to Gianni’s genius, her struggle with a drug habit, her battles with her brother Santo and the mystery of why Gianni left control of his house to Donatella’s young daughter, Allegra. House of Versace is a compelling, highly readable tale of rise from obscurity, a painful fall and ultimate redemption as the Versace empire returned to health – for now. Bringing together fashion, celebrity, business drama, jet-set lifestyles, and a notorious crime, House of Versace is an old-fashioned page-turner about a subject of enduring fascination.
£13.29
Random House USA Inc What I Wore
Book SynopsisA COOKBOOK FOR YOUR CLOSET Personal style expert Jessica Quirk approaches getting dressed just as you would plan the perfect meal: With a smartly stocked pantry and a few gorgeous “spotlight ingredients,” inspiration comes easily.In What I Wore, named after her enormously popular blog, Jessica shares recipes for creating a stellar wardrobe to get you through spring, summer, fall, and winter. From delicates (bras, slips, lingerie) to the basics every woman should have (black pants, white shirts, knee-high leather boots) to the dramatic touches that set just the right tone (scarves, jewelry, handbags), she shows you how to take your look from ordinary to outstanding without breaking the bank. Inside you’ll discover how to • remix the clothing you already have for dozens of fresh, pulled-together looks• become a smarter shopper and always get the most bang for your buck• create wow-worthy ensembles fo
£15.30
WW Norton & Co Fear and Clothing Unbuckling American Style
Book SynopsisAs the former New York Times Critical Shopper, and voted one of Fashionista's 50 Most Influential People in New York Fashion, Cintra Wilson knows something about clothes. And in Fear and Clothing, she imparts her no-holds-barred, totally outrageous, astute, and hilarious wisdom to the reader.Trade Review"On this hilarious and insightful road trip across the country's fashion landscape, Cintra Wilson undresses America with eagle-eyed flair, showing who we are and how each of us could be much more awesome." -- Trevor Paglen"While I may know as much about fashion as the average farm animal, I am in awe of Cintra Wilson's savage, untamed, and deeply learned writing on the subject. Clotheshorses are advised not to attempt reading her book while consuming beverages, since the resulting explosions of laughter may ruin their outfits." -- Luc Sante"All you need to know about Cintra Wilson's new book is CINTRA WILSON WROTE A NEW BOOK. And you get to read it. I envy the gorgeous, razor-blade garden you're about to picnic in." -- Patton Oswalt
£18.99
Thames & Hudson Ltd The Sartorial Travel Guide
Book SynopsisA suitcase-friendly insider’s companion to the most fashionforward cities for well-dressed and worldly gentlemen.Trade Review'Sleek … a fascinating view into the craftsmanship of top tailors, clothiers and shoemakers' - ItaliaTable of ContentsIntroduction • Florence • Hong Kong • London • Melbourne • Milan • Paris • Naples • New York • Stockholm • Tokyo • In Brief: Amsterdam; Atlanta; Auckland; Beijing; Brussels; Chicago; Gothenburg; Hanover; Los Angeles; Madrid; Manila; Munich; Newcastle; Singapore; Vienna • Sartorial Travel Tips from the Experts • What to Pack
£21.03
Thames and Hudson Ltd Costume and Fashion
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£21.21
Thames & Hudson Ltd Sneakers Postcards 0 Thames Hudson Gift
Book SynopsisWhether it is the adidas Munchen Oktoberfest shoe or the super-limited-edition Nike Air Mag replica of the shoes in Back to the Future 2 created for the Michael J Fox Foundation, this book consists of 30 detachable postcards selected from the concept and location photography seen in both Sneakers books.
£11.31
Thames and Hudson Ltd Expedition Fashion from the Extreme
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£35.96
Random House USA Inc Dapper Dan Made in Harlem A Memoir
Book SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “Dapper Dan is a legend, an icon, a beacon of inspiration to many in the Black community. His story isn’t just about fashion. It’s about tenacity, curiosity, artistry, hustle, love, and a singular determination to live our dreams out loud.”—Ava DuVernay, director of Selma, 13th, and A Wrinkle in TimeNAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY VANITY FAIR • DAPPER DAN NAMED ONE OF TIME’S 100 MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE IN THE WORLD With his now-legendary store on 125th Street in Harlem, Dapper Dan pioneered high-end streetwear in the 1980s, remixing classic luxury-brand logos into his own innovative, glamorous designs. But before he reinvented haute couture, he was a hungry boy with holes in his shoes, a teen who daringly gambled drug dealers out of their money, and a young man in a prison cell who found no
£14.39
Penguin Putnam Inc Our Rainbow Queen A Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
Book SynopsisA full-spectrum collection of photos of the late Queen Elizabeth II—spanning ten decades of fashion and every color of the rainbow.This riotously colorful book takes a prismatic journey through a century of styles worn by British Monarch Queen Elizabeth II. Each photo is gloriously accessorized with captions and commentary by journalist and broadcaster Sali Hughes, who provides fascinating context. Readers will learn how the Queen used color and fashion in strategic and discreetly political ways, such as wearing the colors of the European flag to a post-Brexit meeting or a pin given to her by the Obamas to a meeting with Donald Trump. With stunning photographs that span feature brilliant colors ranging from the dusky pinks the Queen wore in girlhood through to the neon green dress that prompted the hashtag #NeonAt90, this must-have collection celebrates the iconic fashion statements of the UK's longest reigning and most vibrant monarch. This is a
£17.00
Random House USA Inc The Silhouette Solution
Book SynopsisA radically simple and universally flattering system for getting dressed, from the Emmy Award–winning stylist who turned Fran Drescher of The Nanny into a fashion icon“Brenda’s capsule wardrobe system is a lifesaver. I will never look at my clothes the same way again!”—Fran Drescher, star and co-creator of The Nanny Using your existing clothes plus a splash of something new, The Silhouette Solution provides a method that transforms how you’ll view your wardrobe, your style, and ultimately, yourself. With just four tops, four bottoms, and a few pairs of shoes, Brenda Cooper shows you how to create the foundation for a fabulously functional wardrobe. Regardless of your age, size, body type, or budget, you’ll have a set of modern, versatile, mix-and-match pieces that work for every occasion of your life. Learn how to effortlessly: • Coordinate comfortable,
£18.99
Random House USA Inc Making It in America
£13.89
Penguin Putnam Inc Fashionopolis
Book Synopsis*NYTBR Paperback Row Selection * The Independent''s Best Fashion Book on Sustainability*An investigation into the damage wrought by the colossal clothing industry and the grassroots, high-tech, international movement fighting to reform it What should I wear? It’s one of the fundamental questions we ask ourselves every day. More than ever, we are told it should be something new. Today, the clothing industry churns out 80 billion garments a year and employs every sixth person on Earth. Historically, the apparel trade has exploited labor, the environment, and intellectual property—and in the last three decades, with the simultaneous unfurling of fast fashion, globalization, and the tech revolution, those abuses have multiplied exponentially, primarily out of view. We are in dire need of an entirely new human-scale model. Bestselling journalist Dana Thomas has traveled the globe to discover the visionary designers and companies who are prop
£16.15
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Fashion Buckles Common to Classic Common and
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£25.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Designer Fabrics of the Early 60s Schiffer Design
Book SynopsisExplores more than 250 exemplary designs in full colour photos of fabric swatches from the top couture fabric design houses of Paris during the early 1960s. Each fabric sample illustrated lists the date of publication as well as the fabric content when known. A special section explores upholstery and household fabrics of the era.
£17.09
Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. Fashionable Clothing from the Sears Catalog
Book SynopsisFashionable Clothing from the Sears Catalogs: Early 1950s focuses on wearable, collectible vintage clothing and accessories. The Sears catalogs provide the basis for a comprehensive evaluation of the fashions of this period. There is no guessing as to the dates of the clothing, and the descriptions are unsurpassed in terms of detail and accuracy. Vintage clothing from the early 1950s is extremely desirable to collectors, but it is increasingly difficult to find. Fashion designers look to the elegant styles of the period for inspiration. Collectors love the beautiful crafted handbags and the carefully tailored suits, jackets, and coats. Shoes have become very interesting to collectors in recent years, perhaps due to their comfortable styling and beautiful craftsmanship. This survey encompasses all aspects of the era's fashions, including: gowns, dresses, shirts, skirts, sportswear, accessories, nightware, underwear, coats, suits, and jackets. Fashionable Clothing from the Sears Catalogs
£23.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Fashionable Clothing from the Sears Catalog
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£23.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd PAISLEY A VISUAL SURVEY OF PATTERN AND A Visual
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£20.69
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Fashion Fabrics
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£23.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd HATHAWAY SHIRTS Their History Design and
Book SynopsisHistory of the Hathaway Shirt Company.
£23.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Ties of Distinction
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£20.69
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Child in Fashion 17501920 Schiffer Book for
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£25.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Abstract Textile Designs
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£17.09
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Wearable Art 19002000 Schiffer Book for Designers
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£39.09
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Swing Style Fashions of The 1930s1950s
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£25.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Fashion Footwear 18001970 Schiffer Book for
Book SynopsisFootwear can most certainly be magical. With this delightful new book as a guide, we can explore many styles of footwear over two centuries and how they are made. Over 500 color photographs display fantastic footwear. An interview with contemporary shoe designer Howard Davis adds color. Details of construction are highlighted, styles are shown and explained with a thorough footwear glossary, and value ranges are offered for beginning collectors. This celebration of footwear is for all who enjoy fashion--shoe and costume designers, vintage clothing collectors and dealers, antiques buffs, and trendy modern dressers alike.
£17.09
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Victorian Paisley Shawls
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£46.74
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Collectors Guide to Vintage Tablecloths Schiffer
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£25.19
