Costume Design

For the first time, eight collectable, pocket-sized fashion books in one set. Containing the stories of eight legendary fashion houses, this beautiful box holds the best-selling fashion style guides.Exploring eight designers who exemplify elegance and...

'If you go to Tokyo, I think it becomes very obvious that there's this almost seamless mixture of popular culture and Japanese traditional culture.' - Kazuo IshiguroFrom the youthful maximalism of Harajuku to the luxurious sophistication of Ginza, Tokyo...

Explore the enduring appeal of fashion's most powerful print in the definitive collection of all things leopard. From the catwalk to covers, Dior to Versace, rock stars to First Ladies, Leopard includes the most iconic and arresting images of leopard...

From avant-garde accessories to directional red-carpet glamour, Loewe is the fashion house of the moment.Modern twists bring an unbridled joy to its cult items, from surreal balloon heels to the coveted Puzzle bag, with every design underpinned by...

Little Book of Yves Saint Laurent is the pocket-sized and exquisitely illustrated story of 60 years of innovative fashion design.An enigmatic, daring and astonishingly creative designer, Yves Saint Laurent is credited with the elevation of haute couture...

How can the cut of a 19th century gown control its shape? Can you re-create a historic profile from a contemporary mannequin? How can paintings help you analyse historic silhouettes and the corsets and petticoats worn underneath? Conservation and...

Dress codes are timeless. This book explores how clothing at the Dutch royal court between 1870 and 1940 expressed not only style, but also status and power. From galas and masquerade balls to mourning attire and daily wear, fashion followed strict rules...

'A wonderful insight into a life that history hasn't remembered as well as it should have.' - VogueOne of the most extraordinary fashion designers of the twentieth century, Elsa Schiaparelli was an integral figure in the artistic movement of the times...

A fascinating and beautifully illustrated account of the glorious decade of 1992-2002, when Italian football reigned supreme on the world footballing stage.Follow-up to the William Hill Sports Book of the Year-nominated A Culture of Kits: The Definitive...

Originally published in France between 1876 and 1888, Auguste Racinet's Le Costume Historique was in its day the most wide-ranging and incisive study of clothing ever attempted. Covering the world history of costume, dress, and style from antiquity...

Making Working Women's Costume gives a unique account of the clothes of ordinary women from the mid-fifteenth century to the early twentieth century. As well as introducing the historical periods, it gives patterns for a range of typical garments that...

Celebrated quilt artist Sandra Meech's last book, Connecting Art to Stitch, explored the ways in which fine-art concepts can be taken into stitch to make outstanding pieces of quilt art. In this exciting new title, the author turns her attention to the...

A textile artist's guide to creating exquisite, intimate and nostalgic work inspired by the home.Ali Ferguson's work takes inspiration from domestic life and the objects that surround and comfort us in our homes. Vintage fabric and hand-embroidered text...

Discover 17 stunning knitting patterns that celebrate the joy of wool, from treasured yarn brand Malabrigo.This collection features Malabrigo's most-loved patterns from the last 20 years, along with new designs that that are sure to become fan-favourites...

Make-up, as we know it, has only been commercially available in the last 100 years, but applying decoration to the face and body may be one of the oldest global social practices. Lisa Eldridge, one of the world's foremost make-up artists-with a very...

*** THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER***From adventures at Central Saint Martins to The Great British Sewing Bee, go behind the scenes of Esme Young's amazing life...At age five, Esme was asked to write in her notebook, but instead, she filled it with...

A style icon, a trendsetter, a princess: Lady Diana epitomised 80s and 90s style.With a well-earned place in the fashion hall of fame, Diana's style choices have influenced decades of style. From her ultimate 80s wedding dress to her off-duty sporty...

Hermes Philosophy takes you on a stunning visual journey from the birth of a family enterprise to the ascension of the world's most exclusive fashion and luxury brand. A history not only of the fashion house, but also of the famous models, design...

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Published to mark the 150th anniversary of the founding of Liberty, this book celebrates the extraordinary range of innovative fabric designs that have been at the forefront of the business and its global reputation for well over a century. Liberty - an...

Whether you're adapting a Regency, American Civil War, Victorian or early Belle Epoque pattern, costume designer and historian M. Elaine MacKay guides you through creating a historically accurate garment perfectly fitted for the modern wearer.Illustrated...

When Louis Vuitton: The Birth of Modern Luxury was published in 2004, the book was the first to describe the dramatic rise of the world's finest luxury company. Written with full access to the company's archives, it demonstrates Louis Vuitton's passion...

"Give me time and I'll give you a revolution" - Alexander McQueenEver since its creation in 1992, the House of Alexander McQueen has been synonymous with drama, risk-taking and cutting-edge innovation. From iconic collaborations, like with Lady Gaga for...

Discover a wealth of innovative and inspiring ideas for using colour in crewelwork, from one of the world's leading embroiderers, Tatiana Popova. Explore the interplay of light and dark, and experiment with colour and stitch in this stunning,...

"Women are into fashion, men are into style, style is forever" Domenico Dolce Womenswear progresses in leaps and bounds, fuelled by the readiness of women to wear what may at the time be perceived as the radical or outrageous. Not so menswear...

Learn the satisfying, on-trend craft of macrame with this accessible reference featuring guides to fibers, supplies, and knots, as well as 12 step-by-step projects. Whether you're a beginner to soft crafts, looking to try a new craft, hoping to improve...

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Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781068694820Author John GallianoFormat PaperbackImprint Luncheon Magazine LtdPublisher Luncheon Magazine Ltd

William Morris (1834-1896) was one of the greatest creative figures of the 19th century. As a visionary designer, as well as a manufacturer, writer, artist, and socialist activist, he pioneered the Arts and Crafts movement of the Victorian era, and left...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486269184Author Joanne OlianFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Series Dover Fashion and...

There's nowhere quite like the French Riviera when it comes to style. With its reputation as the playground of the rich, famous and beautiful since the early twentieth century, the Riviera has always been a natural hotbed for new trends. Little Book...

From the ashes of the Second World War came forward-thinking fashions, the likes of which had never been seen before. The early Forties were defined by thriftiness and practicality, a make-do-and-mend attitude in a time of war. However, the latter half...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783952572337Author Bye Bye StudioFormat PaperbackPage Count 104Imprint Bye Bye StudioPublisher Bye Bye StudioWeight(grams) 263gDimensions(mm) 279mm * 216mm * 6mm

This monograph presents the Norwegian artist Bente Saetrang (b. 1946) and her forty years of commitment to the medium of textile. Saetrang is known for her intensive investigation of trompe l'oeil drapery, bold textile printing, monumental abstract...

Little Guides to Style: The Classics is the beautifully packaged story of four heritage design houses that exemplify elegance and haute couture - Burberry, Chanel, Givenchy and Louis Vuitton.From the timeless Burberry trench to the iconic Louis Vuitton...

Praise for the Build a Bag series: "These books are ideal for those new to bag making and will help readers grow their bag-making skills and confidence as they work through the projects. The plastic templates are a brilliant idea and a great bonus." -...

Megan Hess: The Gown is a stunning, pocket-sized illustrated celebration of the most iconic gowns throughout fashion history, brought to life by internationally renowned fashion illustrator Megan Hess.As the fifth installment in her bestselling Ultimate...

This fourth edition of Metric Pattern Cutting for Children's Wear and Babywear remains the standard text book but has three majorimprovements. First, the sections have been re-organised to reflect changes in producing and marketing children's clothes...

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