Costume Design

A comprehensive how-to reference that teaches dry textile surface design techniques for making custom cloth, including applique, embroidery, layering, and more. Learn surface design for textiles, to create rich and personally expressive fabric surfaces...

The events of your life, from local walks to exotic trips, can provide endless inspiration for textile art. This inspiring book shows you how to record your experiences, using sketchbooks, journals and photography, to create personal narratives that can...

With this guide to mending and patching, you don't have to say goodbye to your worn favourite clothes. Throwing away damaged, yet beloved, clothes can be one of the saddest things, but what if you were able to fix...

Learn the historical art of fine whitework in this informative, instructional guide from the Royal School of Needlework and master skills of Jenny Adin-Christie. This exquisite guide provides a historical background to fine whitework, and an...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781912480159Author Hikaru NoguchiFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Hawthorn PressPublisher Hawthorn PressWeight(grams) 357gDimensions(mm) 255mm * 190mm * 6mm

Apologies no description as yet for this book is available. We are dedicated to providing you with an extensive selection of science fiction books from a variety of authors and publishers. Our collection ranges from classic titles to the latest releases,...

This visually stunning volume is the first to document in its entirety Andy Warhol's graphically charged and occasionally whimsical work in textiles and fashion. Spanning more than three decades, this book highlights a littleknown but influential aspect...

Stuart Hillard is on a mission to help quilters all over the world realize their quilting dreams and prove "it ain't what you do, it's the way that you do it" - one simple shape at a time. In the follow-up title to the bestselling Use Scraps,...

This second edition brings the definitive empirical work on Japanese youth fashion subcultures up-to-date for the 2020s, featuring three new chapters and essential updates in light of new fieldwork and globalized digital media.Based on in-depth...

Why do we wear what we wear? To answer this question, we must go back and unlock the wardrobes of the early twentieth century, when fashion as we know it was born.In Bring No Clothes, acclaimed fashion writer Charlie Porter brings us face to face with...

The Fabric of Performance: The Role and History of Textiles in Costume for Theatre and Film provides an overview of the narrative properties of textiles and how they have been utilised in the design and construction of costume for dramatic performance in...

The Fashion Icons Quote Series is a series of gift books full of inspiring and fabulous quotes from fashion icons across the generations.Words from a Fashion Icon: Marilyn Monroe is a fully illustrated collection of quotes with Megan Hess' iconic and...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781958862124Author Tanis GrayFormat HardbackPage Count 208Imprint Insight ComicsPublisher Insight Editions

Words from a Fashion Icon: Yves Saint Laurent is a beautifully illustrated collection of quotes, featuring Megan Hess's iconic and widely beloved artwork. This elegant gift book features the best and inspiring quotes from one of the most celebrated...

This gorgeous book will show you how to create breathtaking works of wall art and statement home decor - all made using simple macrame knots, natural dyes and 100 per cent recycled materials. Start by learning 18 key knots and 8 beautiful patterns,...

For over 400 years the tailored suit has dominated wardrobes the world over. Its simple forms, inspired by royal, military, religious and professional clothing, have provided a functional and often elegant uniform for modern life. But whether bespoke or...

What's the difference between a $395 and a $1,000 suit? What two words do you look for on a costly dress shirt's label? What are the folds in a cummerbund for? Alan Flusser knows fine clothes. One of America's foremost menswear designers, he has been...

Louis Vuitton: The Illustrated World of a Fashion Icon is an extraordinary illustrated biography of Louis Vuitton's life, recounting his life and career and the birth of the Louis Vuitton brand, from the internationally renowned illustrator and author,...

In the space of just fifteen years, Bembury has risen through the footwear industry to become one of the most influential voices in the sneaker world. Combining a lifelong passion for the culture with a unique appreciation for technical and material...

Painstakingly constructed by hand of plant fiber and precious feathers from endemic birds of Hawai'i, feather cloaks and capes provided spiritual protection to Hawaiian chiefs for centuries while proclaiming their royal status. Few of the artworks known...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780805016390Author Axel MadsenFormat PaperbackPage Count 388Imprint Henry Holt & Company IncPublisher Henry Holt & Company IncWeight(grams) 535g

This exquisite book, a follow-up to the hugely successful Kew Book of Embroidered Flowers, is written by needlework expert Trish Burr in association with The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. It features a starter project that introduces the reader to the...

SLEEK. CHIC. NOTORIOUSLY GUARDED. WELCOME TO THE SECRET WORLD OF COCO CHANEL. Justine Picardie's definitive biography explores the dark mysteries hidden beneath the shimmering surface of a fabled fashion icon. Unveiling remarkable details...

A stunning and comprehensive look at the indelible contribution of Black designers, models, scene-makers, and stylists to fashion history, from "the bible of fashion"-WWD.Black in Fashion is a celebration of Black voices in fashion as captured by Women's...

Style is a way of speaking to the world. Like it or not, what you wear and how you wear it matters. In this best-selling guide from the editors of Esquire, you'll learn how to hone your personal style - and even have some fun while you're at it. In...

Tiffany & Co.: The Story Behind the Style is a beautifully illustrated, handbag-sized visual history of one of the world's most iconic brands. Open the world's most famous little blue box to discover the story of Tiffany & Co. since its founding in 1837...

Discover the life and work of one of the most innovative designers of 20th-century British fashion, Bill Gibb, in this richly illustrated reappraisal of his work. Scottish-born Bill Gibb (1943-1988) was a fashion pioneer whose fantastical designs...

Filled with stunning photographs, this fascinating tribute illustrates and illuminates Hepburn's life. From her early years as an ingenue to her status as an international icon of elegance, it reveals how her unique beauty made her a dream subject for...

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...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486420752Author Tom TierneyFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint Dover Children'sPublisher Dover Publications Inc.Series Dover Fashion Coloring...

This much-anticipated sequel to the classic volume Sneakers: The Complete Collectors' Guide is a global survey of, and reference guide to, the very best and most collectible limited-edition sneaker designs that have been released over the last decade...

Norah Waugh's book has, for many years, been the definitive work of reference for teachers and students of fashion design, for dress designers, for costume makers - and anyone who is seriously interested in the history and construction of women's clothes...

This survey of women-led fashion design centered around the twentieth and twenty-first centuries emphasizes the creative agency and artistic legacy of female creators Exploring the enduring impact of fashions created by and for women, this book traces a...

"I love the Foale and Tuffin book. The layout and graphics are terrific and it's a joy to read. The whole book is so well put together." Mary Quant "I wish all fashion books could be as much fun as this one. But they can't all be about Foale &...

A major new guide to mastering textile design that interweaves technical knowledge, artistic expression and storytelling. Interwoven: Exploring Materials and Structures is a joyous exploration of woven textile design. It dissects woven structures along...

It's time to take your granny squares to the next level! In 60 Quick Granny Squares, you will find dozens of unique patterns. Fresh twists on the classic granny square, 3D flowers, graphic designs, swirls, lace, cable-like twists, and much more await...

From Pucci's psychedelic patterns to Iuter's skate-inspired prints: how Italian designers have led innovations in textiles throughout the 20th century The dynamic geometrical patterns of Emilio Pucci; the dazzling trompe-l'oeil effects of Roberta di...

Glory and Exile: Haida History Robes of Jut-ke-Nay Hazel Wilson marks the first time this monumental cycle of ceremonial robes by the Haida artist Jut-Ke-Nay (The One People Speak Of)-also known as Hazel Anna Wilson-is viewable in its entirety. On 51...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9798674543237Author Tiffany NicholasFormat PaperbackPage Count 46Imprint Independently PublishedPublisher Independently PublishedWeight(grams) 59gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781786276827Author Cally BlackmanFormat PaperbackPage Count 400Imprint Laurence King PublishingPublisher Laurence King Publishing