Costume Design

This book unravels the intimate narratives woven into the fabric of our most personal garments. From the first loincloths to the intricate layers of shapewear, the narrative explores the concealed world of underwear as a silent communicator of individual...

"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...

'A serious yet readable history that takes the reader from the togas and tunics of early civilizations to the age of ASOS' Telegraph This ambitious and fascinating book traces the history of fashion in every part of the world, from Greco-Roman...

Vivienne Westwood is one of the icons of our age. Fashion designer, activist, co-creator of punk, global brand and grandmother; a true legend. Her career successfully spanned five decades and her work has influenced millions of people across the world...

A guide to finding, researching and using historical textiles in your stitched work, to bring layers of meaning and a rich sense of emotional connection through place and time.Renowned textile artist and tutor Hannah Lamb frequently uses and is inspired...

Adapted from Melissa Leapman's Indispensable Stitch Collection for Crocheters, this beautiful, comprehensive, and easy-to-tote stitch pattern companion is a must-have for your crochet project bag! In a small, easy-to-tote format, Essential Crochet...

A fascinating insight into the living history of Africa. African textiles are patterned with stories that range far beyond the time of the creation or the lifetime of their creator. In Africa, cloth is used to commemorate important events, people or...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781786275752Author Claire ShaefferFormat PaperbackPage Count 352Imprint Laurence King PublishingPublisher Laurence King Publishing

A detailed study of Tudor textiles, highlighting their extravagant beauty and their impact on the royal court, fashion, and taste At the Tudor Court, textiles were ubiquitous in decor and ceremony. Tapestries, embroideries, carpets, and hangings were...

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...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780956777317Author Alexander NewmanFormat HardbackPage Count 448Imprint One Love BooksPublisher One Love BooksDimensions(mm) 252mm * 216mm * 45mm

'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...

Bringing to life the world of Spanish royal tailor Mateo Aguado and his colleagues during the reign of Philip IV, and exploring the distinctive look of the court in seventeenth-century Madrid Spanish Fashion in the Age of Velazquez is the first archival...

Welcome to the world of the sharp-suited 'faces'. The Italianistas. The scooter-riding, all-night-dancing instigators of what became, from its myriad sources, a very British phenomenon.Mod began life as the quintessential working-class movement of a...

Known as the founding tailor of Savile Row, Henry Poole & Co. has been dressing the world's most important men and women for over two centuries. Their craft of bespoke tailoring has been meticulously documented through the generations in a complete set...

Travel around the globe with Vogue's most exotic fashion, travel, and lifestyle stories Have fashion, will travel. That's the vision behind Vogue on Location, a journey in itself through the many spectacular voyages that the magazine took over...

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

Learn tips and tricks from a cosplay expert! This book includes everything you need to know to make your cosplay look authentic.30+ step-by-step projectsInstructions for creating cosplay wigs, makeup, headpieces, props and moreBonus tips on taking photos...

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,...

Experimental fashion has a dark side, a preoccupation with representations of death, trauma, alienation and decay. This seminal publication offers an unexpected discussion of cutting-edge fashion in the 1990s, exploring what its disturbing themes tell us...

From choosing the right pair of eyeglasses to properly coordinating a shirt, tie, and pocket square, getting dressed is an art to be mastered. Yet, how many of us just throw on, well, whatever each morning? How many understand the subtleties of selecting...

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...

From the elegant bias-cut gown to the light and liberating day dress, this book looks at and celebrates the historic silhouettes, fabric cuts and contextual history of 1930s clothing. Equipped with instructions, patterns and enchanting photos, it...

From their heritage trenches and ubiquitous check to experimental red carpet looks, the House of Burberry is known worldwide for its covetable designs.Sophisticated, simple, and quintessentially British, Burberry is beloved for its remarkable ability to...

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." -...

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

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...

The Fashion Icons McQueen is magnificently adorned with some of Lee Alexander McQueen's most riveting designs, and the narrative illuminates the personal and professional struggles of a man who dared to defy accepted norms in the cavernous halls of...

Capturing the highlights of the major Victoria and Albert Museum exhibition, Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams, this stunning souvenir celebrates the House of Dior from its foundation in 1947 to the present day. Haute-couture gowns by Christian Dior...

The fashionable, eccentric pedestrians of Tokyo are captured with hundreds of portrait photographs in this fun guide to Tokyo street fashion. Tokyo is considered one of the world's style capitals for its vibrant youth fashion culture. Part guidebook,...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781786276759Author Gareth KershawFormat PaperbackPage Count 336Imprint Laurence King PublishingPublisher Laurence King Publishing

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...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781780677422Author Jeffrey MayerFormat HardbackPage Count 400Imprint Laurence King PublishingPublisher Laurence King PublishingWeight(grams) 1970g

Learn to knit over 40 items for men, women and children with 'The Viking', social media star Lasse L. Matberg. Lasse L. Matberg comes from a family who, for generations, have been working to create beautiful, quality crafted items by hand - fathers...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486242057Author Alison GernsheimFormat PaperbackPage Count 240Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Series Dover Fashion and...

The Great Tapestry of Scotland is an outstanding celebration of thousands of years of Scottish history and achievement, from the end of the last Ice Age to Dolly the Sheep and Andy Murry's Wimbledon victory of 2013. More than 1000 stitchers spent a total...

Don't let your costumes fall flat! Give them the support they need. Create a capsule wardrobe of foundation garments for cosplay with Casey Welsch. From corsets and bodysuits to hoops, Cosplay Foundations will teach you how to give your garments a...

This sumptuously illustrated book reveals the decorative seams, refined stitching, voluptuous drapery, strict corseting and slashing and stamping that make up some of the garments in the V&A's superlative 19th-century fashion collection. With an ...

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...

'The most important feature of my life - I would be both ungrateful and untruthful if I failed to acknowledge it immediately - has been my good luck; and I must also acknowledge my debt to the fortune-tellers who have predicted it.' Christian Dior...