Featuring hundreds of photographs, this lavishly illustrated guide to some of the most distinguished British brands takes a fascinating, behind-the-scenes look at their enduring success. Classic style and British manufacturing are both experiencing a boom in demand―driven by a desire among consumers for authentic, quality products. Britain is uniquely placed to benefit from this resurgence, given the number of heritage companiesstill producing at the top of their game. From the world-famousBarbour in South Shields in the north of England to John Lobbin London, many of these fine businesses r... [Read More]
Can't decide what to wear in the morning? Why not mix a punk hairdo with a period dress? The pages of this interactive book (split into four parts) will take you from fashion faux-pas to fabulous in one flip. From grunge and pirate to disco queen and street style, create over 100,000 of your own fashion fantasies (and nightmares) with this colorfully illustrated and carefully researched flipbook. With adjectives describing each part of each outfit there are words to play with too.
A fun mini edition of the first book to embrace the whole of the UK and its creative influence on international fashion, this will appeal to industry professionals, students, and anyone with an interest in fashion. Inspirational and informative, this book focuses on the British designers who, since 2000, have made their influence resonate globally: designers such as Stella McCartney, Alexander McQueen, Hussein Chalayan, Vivienne Westwood, John Galliano, Julien Macdonald, Giles Deacon, Matthew Williamson, and Paul Smith. The chapter on each designer defines visually how Britishness informs thei... [Read More]
Arguably the most influential, imaginative, and provocative designer of his generation, Alexander McQueen both challenged and expanded fashion conventions to express ideas about race, class, sexuality, religion, and the environment. Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty examines the full breadth of the designer’s career, from the start of his fledgling label to the triumphs of his own world-renowned London house. It features his most iconic and radical designs, revealing how McQueen adapted and combined the fundamentals of Savile Row tailoring, the specialized techniques of haute couture, and t... [Read More]
50 years of British fashions—from Hardy Amies’ sensible wool suit for Queen Elizabeth II (1956) to a sequined denim bustier and velvet miniskirt by Katharine Hamnett (1989). Two dolls model 30 outfits by designers that include Laura Ashley, Edward Molyneaux, Mary Quant, Vivienne Westwood, Caroline James, and many others. A lavish display for paper dolls fans, fashion buffs, and Anglophiles of all ages.
"A fashion bible."―Vogue "Invaluable."―The World of Interiors This indispensable guide to fashion provides in more than 1200 entries detailed information on the life and work of every important designer from 1840 to the present day, including not only couturiers but also shoe, hat, and knitwear specialists, costume designers, jewelers, and hairdressers. It covers the fashion media, photographers and illustrators, influential art movements, fashion terms, garment and accessory styles, technical processes, and every kind of fabric, as well as personalities who have influenced fashion or prom... [Read More]
Fashion is everywhere. It is one of the main ways in which we present ourselves to others, signaling what we want to communicate about our sexuality, wealth, professionalism, subcultural and political allegiances, social status, even our mood. It is also a global industry with huge economic, political and cultural impact on the lives of all of us who make, sell, wear or even just watch fashion.Fashion: the key concepts presents a clear introduction to the complex world of fashion. The aim throughout is to present a comprehensive but also accessible and provocative analysis. Readers will discov... [Read More]
The true story of style, told through history's fashion pioneersThe Fashion Chronicles by fashion historian Amber Butchard, author of The Fashion of Film, is an exploration of the most fascinating style stories throughout history.The history of fashion is a story of style and power, grace and propaganda. Starting with Eve and her fig leaf - via Joan of Arc, Louis XIV and Lord Byron, right up to the modern figures of Amelia Earhart, Frida Kahlo, Malcolm X and Beyoncé - Butchart examines the best-dressed people the world has ever seen, telling the story of their individual style and unlocking t... [Read More]
This book provides easy to understand, step-by-step instructions and diagrams showing how to use Adobe Illustrator to create flat drawings, working drawings and storyboards for the fashion industry. Hand drawings are no longer good enough for an industry which demands increased productivity, profitability and accuracy. Adobe Illustrator enables the user to create clear and detailed drawings that satisfy the industry’s needs. Adobe Illustrator has become the industry standard, taking over from other software packages. Although Adobe Illustrator is a powerful CAD program, it is difficult to gr... [Read More]
Luxurious textiles, exacting tailoring, and lush trimmings abound in this glorious volume that celebrates the evolution of European dress through two centuries.Fashion is in the details. The textiles, tailoring, and trimmings all work together in the creation of the finest pieces. Drawing on the Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s internationally known fashion collection, this gorgeous book tells the story―in words and beautiful pictures―of fashion’s aesthetic and technical development from the Age of Enlightenment to World War I, a period when fashionable dress underwent sweeping chang... [Read More]
Throughout the 1960s and 70s John Bates dominated the British fashion scene with a unique brand of style and innovation. No other designer had such a comprehensive influence on what the UK wore.
The production, use and eventual disposal of most clothing is environmentally damaging, and many fashion and textile designers are becoming keen to employ more sustainable strategies in their work. This book provides a practical guide to the ways in which designers are creating fashion with less waste and greater durability. Based on the results of extensive research into lifecycle approaches to sustainable fashion, the book is divided into four sections: source: explores the motivations for the selection of materials for fashion garments and suggests that garments can be made from material... [Read More]
Fashion Designers' Sketchbooks provides a revealing insight into the design process of some of the major names in the fashion industry. Garments on the catwalk are juxtaposed with lookbooks, original research material, and finished illustrations, giving a new perspective on the working methods of leading international designers. This unique approach makes the book a fascinating resource for both students and designers.
A Guide to Top British Fashion Designers and Fashion Houses: Including Burberry, Paul Smith, Stella McCartney, John Galliano, Alexander McQueen, and J Height : 0.18 In Length : 9.69 In Width : 7.44 In Weight
in high fashion sewing secrets from the world's best designers internationally known sewing expert claire schaeffer reveals the secrets of high-fashion legends such as geoffrey beene, ralph lauren, oscar de la renta, yves saint laurent,
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