Costume Design

The best way to learn to draw is to DRAW! And this exciting little sketchbook is going to help you do just that. From cover to cover, this book is filled with 900 inspiring, modern drawings of little black dresses, summery hats, stylish shoes, faux fur...

The ever-popular blue jean originated in the Old West frontier of San Francisco in the late 1800s, and here is an extensive look at the entire era of Old West denim. Gathered from collections around the world, it presents never-before-seen pictures of...

Named after Lady Diana, Princess of Wales, the Lady Dior is one of the few truly iconic accessories instantly recognizable. First introduced in 1995, it became a symbol of elegance and craftsmanship, embodying the essence of Dior and its sophistication. ...

Art & War in the Renaissance, published on the occasion of a major traveling exhibition, presents distinctive arms and armor within the rich context of an important tapestry series to highlight the beauty of Renaissance Europe's war culture.This...

This concise book, with more than 300 photos of pleated, high-fashion creations and practical diagrams to follow, offers the basics needed to understand and use fabric pleating successfully. A foreword by Jack Sauma, founder of Mood Designer Fabrics,...

Founded in Barcelona in 1914, Puig is one of the leading companies in premium beauty, its portfolio including fashion and beauty brands such as Carolina Herrera, Charlotte Tilbury, Rabanne, Jean Paul Gaultier, Dries Van Noten, Nina Ricci, and Byredo. ...

Discover the signature sartorial and literary style of fifty men and women of letters, including Maya Angelou; Truman Capote; Colette; Bret Easton Ellis; Allen Ginsberg; Patti Smith; Karl Ove Knausgaard; and David Foster Wallace; in this unique...

The Fundamentals of Fashion Design provides a fully illustrated introduction to the key elements of fashion design, from the initial concept of a fashion idea to realizing it in 3D form. Writing with clarity and precision, Richard Sorger and Jenny Udale...

This is a concise yet detailed guide to the fundamental terms, materials, and techniques used to create textiles. Textiles have been made and used by every culture throughout history. However diverse - whether an Egyptian mummy wrapping, a Turkish...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780896762176Author Nancy BradfieldFormat PaperbackPage Count 391Imprint Quite Specific Media GroupPublisher Quite Specific Media Group Ltd

Each book in this inspired series by fashion writer Camilla Morton inventively reimagines one of our favorite "Once Upon a Time" stories, blending it with the real-life story of a famed fashion designer. Lushly illustrated by the designers themselves,...

Gloriously pieced together, much like the fine garments it portrays, this colourful volume takes the reader on an international tour of indigo-coloured textiles, presenting a huge swathe of remarkable clothing, people and fabric. Catherine Legrand, who...

Resolving this tension of dressing for both work and play, and for both formal and informal settings, is what has driven Poggy over two decades of design and curation. By mixing streetwear savvy with what is referred to in Japan as Traditional Western...

Anni Albers (1899 - 1994) was one of the most influential textile designers of the 20th century. Born in Berlin, in 1922 she became a student at the Bauhaus in Weimar, where she met her husband, Josef Albers. From 1933 to 1949 Albers taught at Black...

Jacket design gives students and designers alike trouble, both technically and creatively; the technicality of their design and existing texts on the subject often leave novices and budding designers puzzled. Patternmaking for Jacket and Coat Design...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781592400416Author Kendall FarrFormat HardbackPage Count 208Imprint Gotham BooksPublisher Gotham BooksWeight(grams) 472gDimensions(mm) 240mm * 137mm * 16mm

All About Eve. Funny Face. Sunset Blvd. Rear Window. Sabrina. A Place in the Sun. The Ten Commandments. Scores of iconic films of the last century had one thing in common: costume designer Edith Head (1897-1981). She racked up an unprecedented 35 Oscar...

The Rise of the Stylist examines the social factors that contributed to the stylist becoming a key role in fashion image-making. The 1980s' stylist is presented as a cultural intermediary and auteur, as commercial compass and avant-garde innovator. ...

Explore the stunning couture sketches of designer Guo Pei through this engaging coloring book "My whole design is from my thought and consciousness, in a process of philosophical thinking.... I consider every detail or image when I design."-Guo Pei...

Turn back the calendar pages for a memorable jaunt through the early '70s! The clothing is very wearable, while being sought after by collectors. Drawn from Sears catalogs of the period, this entertaining book is an invaluable help in identifying and...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781608195886Author Catherine E McKinleyFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Bloomsbury Publishing PlcPublisher Bloomsbury Publishing PlcWeight(grams)...

Textile has been used as a medium of communication since the prehistoric period. Up until the 19th century, civilizations throughout the world manipulated thread and fabric to communicate in a way that would astound many of us now. Unlike text and...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780262045841Author Elizabeth L. BlockFormat HardbackPage Count 280Imprint MIT PressPublisher MIT Press Ltd

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781904982265Author Maria HaywardFormat PaperbackPage Count 268Imprint Archetype Publications LtdPublisher Archetype Publications LtdWeight(grams)...

Buying an Oriental rug need not be confusing. This book answers the most frequent questions and offers a great introduction to this ancient and continuing weaving tradition. Nearly 900 contemporary rugs are shown and discussed from Tibet, India, China,...

Timor has been a divided island at least since the seventeenth century when Dutch and Portuguese colonial empires competed for its control. Despite this fragmentation, the weaving of cloth has remained intimately linked to the cultural history of the...

Net Zero: The ABCs of Fashion Sustainability breaks down the complex world of fashion sustainability into a digestible A-to-Z guide, covering key terms, concepts, and actions that shape a more ethical and environmentally responsible industry. Whether...

Dreams and Ideas celebrates the legacy of American theatrical designer John Winniford "Winn" Morton (1928-2022), a Texan who made his way to New York to begin a stellar career that lasted from when he was 18 until he finally retired at 90. More than 150...

First English translation of a late fifteenth century manuscript containing instructions for designing a medieval tapestry - the only such to survive. The "Troyes Memoire", a late fifteenth-century manuscript preserved in the archives of the town of...

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Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780062067906Author Michael GrossFormat PaperbackPage Count 576Imprint CollinsPublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams) 599gDimensions(mm) 230mm *...

This magnificent book spotlights the most exciting and innovative contemporary shoemakers whoseartful designs are not just hip, but also feminine and chic. For these designers, staying true to their aesthetic principles and producing high quality...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781025218038Author Louis MolpoerFormat HardbackPage Count 24Imprint Hutson Street PressPublisher Hutson Street PressWeight(grams) 218gDimensions(mm) 234mm *...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781023048583Author William Henry HolmesFormat PaperbackPage Count 62Imprint Anson Street PressPublisher Anson Street PressWeight(grams) 100gDimensions(mm) 234mm...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780473721855Author Fifi ColstonFormat PaperbackPage Count 90Imprint Silver Thimble PressPublisher Silver Thimble PressWeight(grams) 286gDimensions(mm) 264mm *...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781760765040Author Anna SpiroFormat HardbackPage Count 256Imprint Thames & HudsonPublisher Thames & HudsonWeight(grams) 1379gDimensions(mm) 268mm * 204mm * 28mm

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781025253763Author T Watson (Thomas Watson) GreigFormat PaperbackPage Count 54Imprint Anson Street PressPublisher Anson Street PressWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9798277306925Author Tracy A PrestonFormat PaperbackPage Count 118Imprint Independently PublishedPublisher Independently PublishedWeight(grams) 168gDimensions(mm)...

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