Книги о моде и фэшн дизайне

Celebrating 250 years of male self-expression, investigating the portraiture and wardrobe of the fashionable British man

The style of the dandy is elegant but bold ― dedicated to the perfection of taste. This meticulously choreographed look has a vibrant history; the legacy of Beau Brummell, the original dandy of Regency England, can be traced in the clothing of urban dandies today. Dandy Style celebrates 250 years of male self-expression, investigating the portraiture and wardrobe of the fashionable British man. Combining fashion, art, and photography, the historic and the contemporary, the provocative and the respectable, it considers key themes in the development of male style and identity, including elegance, uniformity, and spectacle. Various types of dandy are represented by iconic figures such as Oscar Wilde, Edward VIII as Prince of Wales, and Gilbert & George. They appear alongside the seminal designs of Vivienne Westwood, Ozwald Boateng, and Alexander McQueen; and portraits by Thomas Gainsborough and David Hockney.

About the Author:

Shaun Cole is associate professor in fashion at Winchester School of Art, University of Southampton. Miles Lambert is curator of costume at Manchester Art Gallery.

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A comprehensive guide to constructing all kinds of bags, including handmade technical drawing and digital patternmaking.

This comprehensive guide to handbag patternmaking, intended for professionals, skilled hobbyists and students, bridges the gap between craftsmanship and innovative technical developments, including digital patternmaking. This isn't just another patternmaking manual: it's the script that both authors would like to have had when they had doubts about construction techniques while learning the profession, equipping readers with the tools they need to tackle an array of concepts independently. Drawing from their own experiences, the authors provide an easy to work with a notebook-like resource that groups together different construction techniques, providing concise explanations, ensuring that readers gain a deeper understanding of construction methods and understand basic construction principles.

Divided into two parts, the manual first explores the working process of bag patternmakers and their skills. It then explains the anatomy of bags and characteristics of the most popular models, introduces into the reading of style cards and technical drawings, to the signs to be included both in a paper as in a digital pattern to compile all information necessary to make a bag. This will help readers with the second part, as the book guides them through the main construction techniques for each type of bag, explaining sides, handles, flaps, linings and bottoms in meticulous detail, giving tips for a correct realization. Unique in its field, this book is a valuable resource for anyone passionate about or seeking professional growth in this evolving field.

Let these experienced bag designers and makers be your companions on this amazing journey, offering guidance and a wealth of answers to your questions as you unlock your full potential in the art of making handbags of all shapes and sizes.

About the Authors:

Born in Florence in 1992, after finishing high school, Andrea Marcocci immediately entered the world of leather goods as a cutter. Year after year, thanks to his curiosity and resourcefulness, he mastered all the operational aspects of the trade, thus enriching his experience. From the moment he knew this was the right job for him, he began attending evening specialisation courses at different fashion schools in and around Florence, including a basic course in leather goods, a traditional modelling course, and a CAD modelling course, acquiring the foundations and skills he needed to gain technical expertise in the leather goods field. He soon began designing bags for the biggest names in haute couture. Born in Florence in 1993, as an architecture student in search of her future job, Elisa Cigna enrolled in a basic course in leather goods and then a traditional patternmaking course at a local school, winning the end-of-course contest with the 'Florentia' bag inspired by the Church of Santa Maria Novella. This was followed by her first job opportunity at an international brand, where she met her colleague, Andrea Marcocci. Her goal is to continue to develop as a bag model maker and grow in this sector, increasingly expanding her knowledge and skills.

Described by an admirer as ‘the High Druidess of fashion, the Supreme Pontiff, Perpetual Curate and Archpresbyter of elegance, the Vicaress of Style’, Diana Vreeland is the cloth from which 21st-century fashion editors are cut. Diana joined Harper’s Bazaar in 1936, where her pizzazz and singular point of view quickly made her a major creative force in fashion. During her time at Harper’s Bazaar and later as the editor-in-chief of Vogue, the self-styled ‘Empress of fashion’ launched Twiggy’s career, advised Jackie Kennedy, and enjoyed the full swing of sixties’ London. In Diana’s Vogue, women were encouraged to resist fashion orders from on high, and to use their own imaginations in re-creating themselves – much as Vreeland spent her own life doing.

In this book, Amanda Mackenzie Stuart portrays a visionary: a fearless innovator who inspired designers, models, photographers and artists. Diana Vreeland reinvented the way we think about style and where we go to find it. As an editor, curator and wit, she made a lasting mark and remains an icon for generations of fashion lovers.

About the Author:

Amanda Mackenzie Stuart worked as a screenwriter and independent film producer for a number of years before publishing her first biography, the critically acclaimed Consuelo and Alva Vanderbilt: The Story of a Daugher and Mother in the Gilded Age. She lives in Oxford, UK.

Christian Dior (1905–1957) rocketed to fame with his first collection in 1947 when the “New Look” took the world by storm.

This charming and modest autobiography gives a fascinating and detailed insight into the workings of a great fashion house while revealing the private man behind the high-profile establishment. It is also a unique portrait of classic Paris haute couture of the 1950s and offers a rare glimpse behind the scenes. Dior details his childhood in Granville, the family and friends closest to him, his most difficult years and sudden success, as well as his sources of inspiration and creative processes.

About the author:

Christian Dior was born in Granville, Normandy, in 1905. He opened his own couture house in 1947, revolutionizing fashion with the “New Look.” He was created a Chevalier of the Legion of Honour in 1950 and died in 1957.

The first comprehensive overview of the legendary house of Dior, from its founding in 1947 to today, featuring over 180 collections presented through original catwalk photography

On the 70th anniversary of Dior’s first-ever collection (the iconic ‘New Look’, launched in spring 1947), this book charts Christian Dior’s fabled collections and those of his successors Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Bohan, Gianfranco Ferré, John Galliano, and Raf Simons, as well as Maria Grazia Chiuri’s debut presentations for the house.

Every haute couture collection is represented, as are ready-to-wear collections from the arrival of John Galliano onwards. Complete with an introduction and designer profiles by Alexander Fury, this book offers a unique opportunity to chart the development of one of the most influential and luxurious fashion brands of all time and discover rarely seen creations.

With over 1,100 images, this treasure trove of inspiration will be the must-have reference for all fashion professionals and Dior fans.

Contents List:

 • Introduction: Looking To The New
• 1947: S/S 1947: Haute Couture The ‘New Look (‘Corolle’ and ‘8’ Lines)
• A/W 1947–1948: Haute Couture ‘The New Look Pushed to Extremes’: 1948
• S/S 1948: Haute Couture The ‘Zig-Zag’ & ‘Envol’ Lines
• A/W 1948–1949: Haute Couture The ‘Ligne Ailée’ (Winged Line)
• 1949: S/S 1949 Haute Couture The ‘Trompe L’œil’ Line
• A/W 1949–1950: Haute Couture The ‘Milieu du Siècle’ (Mid-Century) Collection
• 1950: S/S 1950 Haute Couture The ‘Ligne Verticale’ (Vertical Line)
• A/W 1950–1951: Haute Couture The ‘Ligne Oblique’ (Oblique Line)
• S/S 1951: Haute Couture The ‘Ligne Naturelle’ (Natural Line)
• A/W 1951–1952: Haute Couture The ‘Ligne Longue’ (Long Line)
• S/S 1952: Haute Couture The ‘Ligne Sinueuse’ (Sinuous Line)
• A/W 1952–1953: Haute Couture The ‘Ligne Profilée’ (Profile Line)
• S/S 1953: Haute Couture The ‘Ligne Tulipe’ (Tulip Line)
• A/W 1953–1954: Haute Couture The ‘Ligne Vivante’ (Living Line)
• 1954 S/S 1954 Haute Couture: The ‘Ligne Muguet’ (Lily of the Valley Line)
• A/W 1954–1955: Haute Couture The ‘H’ Line
• 1955 S/S 1955: Haute Couture The ‘A’ Line
• A/W 1955–1956: Haute Couture The ‘Y’ Line
• 1956 S/S 1956: Haute Couture The ‘Ligne Flèche’ (Arrow Line)
• A/W 1956–1957: Haute Couture The ‘Ligne Aimant’ (Magnet Line)
• 1957 S/S 1957 Haute Couture The ‘Ligne Libre’ (Free Line)
• A/W 1957–1958: Haute Couture The ‘Ligne Fuseau’ (Spindle Line)s

About the Authors:

Alexander Fury is chief fashion correspondent at T: The New York Times Style Magazine, and was formerly Men’s Critic for vogue.com. He was fashion editor of the Independent, I and the Independent on Sunday from 2013 to 2016, and was named one of InStyle magazine’s 20 most powerful people in fashion in 2015.

Adélia Sabatini is Commissioning Editor for fashion at Thames & Hudson and a former contributor to Glass and Apollo magazines.son and a former contributor to Glass and Apollo magazines.

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«Dior Catwalk: The Complete Collections» – это первый развернутый обзор легендарного дома Dior, с момента его основания в 1947 году и досегодняшнего дня. В книге представлено более чем 180 коллекций, с оригинальными фотографиями с подиума.

Издание выпущено к 70-й годовщине первой коллекции дома Диор – культового «Нового взгляда» (1947 г.) На страницах книги содержатся легендарные работы самого Кристиана Диора, а также его приемников: Ив Сен-Лорана, Марка Бохана, Джанфранко Ферре, Джона Гальяно и Рафа Саймонса, а также дебютные презентации Марии Грации Чиури.

Книга «Dior Catwalk: The Complete Collections» демонстрирует все коллекции от кутюр, в том числе – с момента появления Джона Гальяно. Совместно с введением и биографиями дизайнеров от автора Александа Фьюри, эта книга предоставляет уникальную возможность изучить все этапы развития одного из самых влиятельных и роскошных модных брендов всех времен и открыть для себя редкие модели одежды. С более чем 1100 снимками, эта сокровищница вдохновения станет обязательным справочником для всех профессионалов моды и поклонников Dior.

Об авторе:

Александр Фьюри, главный модный корреспондент «T: The New York Times Style Magazine», ранее был критиком «Men для vogue.com». Также он был модным редактором «Independent» с 2013 по 2016 год. Александр был удостоен званияодного из 20 самых влиятельных людей моды, по версии In Style, в 2015 году.

Аделия Сабатини является модным редактором в Thames&Hudson, а также бывшим сотрудником Glass и Apollomagazines.son и журналов «Glass и Apollo».

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Другие книги серии - Catwalk Series

Chanel Catwalk: The Complete Karl Lagerfeld Collections

Louis Vuitton Catwalk: The Complete Fashion Collections

Prada Catwalk: The Complete Collections

Yves Saint Laurent Catwalk: The Complete Haute Couture Collections 1962-2002

Vivienne Westwood Catwalk: The Complete Collections

Versace Catwalk: The Complete Collections

Chloé Catwalk: The Complete Collections

Dior is one of the most revered names in fashion, the archetype of the Parisian couture house. Famous for launching the “New Look,” Christian Dior’s landmark first collection that marked a sea change in women’s dress after the Second World War, Dior is known today for its exquisite couture line of dramatic dresses. 

This book comprises a portfolio of portraits of over one hundred incredible gowns from the entire era of Christian Dior haute couture, including dresses designed by Dior himself. All of the images were shot by Patrick Demarchelier, known for his exquisite fashion portraits that grace the pages of Vogue, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, Glamour, and many other magazines. 

About the Authors:

Dior was started in Paris by designer Christian Dior in 1946. In addition to haute couture, Dior also produces ready-to-wear, men’s couture, accessories, and perfume. Patrick Demarchelier is one of the best-known fashion photographers in the world. His work appears in top fashion magazines, including Vogue, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, Glamour, and Marie Claire. He also shoots advertising campaigns for couture houses, including Dior, Chanel, YSL, Ralph Lauren, and Calvin Klein. Ingrid Sischy is the former editor-in-chief of Interview magazine and the international editor for Vanity Fair’s European editions.

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Благодаря творческому тандему Dior и Патрика Демаршелье увидел свет художественных альбом, который знакомит читателя с историей одного из самых знаменитых модных домов. На страницах издания – знаковые модели, которые в свое время стали прорывом в мире дизайнерской одежды.

Кристиан Диор создал свою империю благодаря таланту и интуиции. Он сумел разгадать, чего хочет женщина в суровые послевоенные годы, и признал за ней право оставаться воздушной, утонченной и прекрасной. Концепция New Look принесла успех начинающему дизайнеру и вернула женственность в Париж.

Двести сорок страниц альбома представляют историю одной модной революции. Здесь снимки нарядов коллекции 1947 г., с которой началось триумфальное шествие Кристиана Диора, работы Ив Сен Лорана, платья Марка Боана и, конечно же, шедевры Джона Гальяно, который принял эстафету. Эпоха следует за эпохой в фасонах и образах, переданных через объектив одного из самых известных фотохудожников нашего времени.

В книге представлены снимки, сделанные автором по всему миру. В кадре более ста кутюрных нарядов, вдохновенные образы и самые прекрасные женщины современности: Наталья Водянова, Жизель Бундхен, Шарлиз Терон и др.

Патрик Демаршелье родился в Гавре в 1943 г. и с юных лет увлекся искусством фотографии. Художник пережил немало на пути к успеху, однако талант и сильная натура позволили ему получить признание и успех. Полное отсутствие образования не помешало мастеру создавать культовые календари для Pirelli, выпускать популярные альбомы, появляться на страницах авторитетных изданий, таких как Elle, Rolling Stone, Harpers Bazaar, Vogue, а также сотрудничать с мировыми домами моды.

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Celebrating Dior’s floral inspirations in fashion and perfume, this unique volume features a portfolio of rose portraits by acclaimed fashion photographer Nick Knight.

For Christian Dior, perfume was “a door opening into a hidden world.” His first, Miss Dior, inspired by the lush gardens of his childhood home in Normandy, forged an inextricable link between his fashion and fragrance creations. Other scents were inspired by evenings in southern France, lit with fireflies and scented with jasmine. The rose bowers of his family home in Granville; his old mill country house; and the Château de la Colle Noire near Grasse ― where jasmine, tuberose, and May roses reign supreme and are still cultivated ― inspired Dior’s most memorable creations.

Flowers were also at the heart of Dior’s fashion, from the women-flowers that inspired the late 1940s New Look to the swishing, blossom-like ball gowns embroidered with lavish floral motifs. They have inspired all of the designers who followed him at the House of Dior, from Yves St Laurent to John Galliano, and Raf Simons to Maria Grazia Chiuri.

This extraordinary volume blooms with color and inspiration, and includes rose portraits by Nick Knight, previously unpublished archival documents, exquisite details of embroidery and fabrics, perfumes, fashion sketches, and sublime fashion photographs.

About the Authors:

Acclaimed novelist, fashion writer, and biographer Justine Picardie is the former editor in chief of Harper’s Bazaar and Town & Country.
Naomi Sachs, a therapeutic landscape designer, has published and presented internationally on the positive role of nature in human health and well-being.
Alain Stella has written numerous books, including Historic Houses of Paris (Flammarion, 2010/2019) and Jacques Garcia: Twenty Years of Passion, Château du Champ de Bataille (Flammarion, 2013).
Influential, visionary photographer Nick Knight is known for his numerous contributions to Vogue and his fashion advertising campaigns.

In 1947 Christian Dior rocked the fashion world with his New Look, which dominated postwar fashion and firmly secured the name of his house in the minds of the public and the fashion industry. He drew on historical models of femininity, the unique skills of Parisian haute couture, and a myriad of suppliers to produce stunning designs that captured a mood of optimism after World War II.

Dior also designed and marketed ready-made luxe lines and broke new ground by creating and controlling innovative global licensing agreements for all Dior products, from perfume to stockings, jewellery, bathing suits, and even men’s ties.

Newly expanded and updated to accompany the V&A Exhibition Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams, this absorbing and beautiful book examines the seminal years of Christian Dior, 1947–57, from a truly international perspective.

About the Author:

Alexandra Palmer is the Nora E. Vaughan Senior Curator of Costume at the Royal Ontario Museum, where she has curated numerous exhibitions including Elite Elegance: Couture Fashion in the 1950s. Her books include Couture and Commerce: the Transatlantic Fashion Trade in the 1950s, Old Clothes, New Looks: Second Hand Fashion,  and Christian Dior: History and Modernity.

This elegant volume — featuring silver gilded pages and an open spine binding so that it lays flat to show off the photographs to their best advantage — explores Dior's long history of creativity, beauty, and success through a celebration of one of our most profound emotions.

"Women, with their ever-sharp instincts, understood that I not only wanted to make them more beautiful but happier too." — Christian Dior

Since 1947, through its haute couture and fragrance collections, the House of Dior has enhanced the lives of women by bringing them moments of resplendent beauty. On the radiant faces of Dior's models and muses, and through the exuberance of its creative studios and runway shows, joy shines like a bouquet of fireworks and luminous smiles. Through this emblematic selection of iconic illustrations and behind-the-scenes images from fashion shows and workshops, this beautifully crafted volume traces Dior's recurring themes of creativity, the inspiration of nature, friendship, and success. Drawing from Dior's own archives and from those of fashion's greatest photographers, the book presents privileged moments graced by the women and men of Dior who express the house's eternal joie de vivre.

An inspiring text drawing from literature, philosophy, and Dior's creative history, celebrates the many facets of an exalted state of being, providing the unique perspective that resides at the heart of this beautiful book.

About the Author:

Muriel Teodori studied philosophy and holds a Ph.D. in psychoanalysis. Writer for Elle, Air France Magazine, Femmes, and La Lettre du Cinema, she also writes scenarios, opera and lyrics, and has taught the art of scriptwriting at the Femis at Paris University 3, and the CEENA in France.

Published to mark the 75th anniversary of one of the world’s greatest couture houses, this gorgeous book combines Christian Dior’s classics with the newest creations

Christian Dior achieved immortality with his first collection in 1947. His ‘New Look’ amazed the world as it emerged after wartime austerity, and reset the boundaries of modern elegance. Dior’s search for the perfect line and the ideal silhouette has been celebrated by couturiers of the first rank: Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Bohan, Gianfranco Ferré, John Galliano, Raf Simons and Maria Grazia Chiuri have all made their distinctive contribution.

This book honours Dior’s influence by celebrating the elements of style for every generation since 1947, through inspired pairings of classic and contemporary photographs. Six thematic chapters express outstanding Dior characteristics, including the silhouette, the evening gown and the eternal muse - in short, the aspects of the House that lend it unique distinction both then and now. The most beautiful fashion plates from Dior’s own time sit beside examples of the house’s creations through the decades. The resonance between classic archive photographs and the latest most up-to-date frames is clear and compelling.

Contents List:

Prelude
Chapter 1 Field of Dreams
Chapter 2 Strike a Pose!
Chapter 3 Return of Romance
Chapter 4 Princesses in Bloom
Chapter 5 Muses
Chapter 6 Dior’s Guidelines

About the Author:

Jérôme Gautier is an expert on fashion photography and the history of fashion. His book Chanel: The Vocabulary of Style was published to critical acclaim by Thames & Hudson in 2011.

Never look at makeup in the same way again. This is a revolutionary creative masterclass formulated to match YOU from top Makeup Artist Dominic Skinner.

Having watched Dom’s shrewd eye on BBC Three’s Glow Up, you’d be forgiven for thinking his first book is all about precision and perfection. After decades in the beauty industry, Dom has mastered the art of makeup so that you don’t have to. In this book, Dom introduces his philosophy: break the rules, go wild, and stick a finger up at convention.

So forget the tired, one-size-fits-all idea, and open your mind to creative techniques that work for you, with these three inspired steps:

- Change It Up: Makeup is a means of self-expression. Dom begins with 20 challenges to have fun with. Cover yourself in glitter, try a monochrome approach, be inspired by your favourite sweet wrapper – these challenges will make you think about make-up in a whole new way.
- Create Your Look: Once you’ve had a go with these, you’ll learn why some looks worked, and others didn’t, by learning all about balance, symmetry, colour theory and more. This will help you create a finessed look for a party, a festival or even just for a day at home. 
- Sharpen Your Skills: Develop your looks and finesse your techniques, with Dom’s expert tips on how to get the little details just right.

Dominic Skinner’s Glowography is a brand-new makeup philosophy where everyone is welcome – no matter your age, race, gender or ability. Whether you want to break existing beauty habits or you’ve never worn makeup before, this is the book that will give you all the expertise and confidence you’ll ever need.

About the Author:

Dominic Skinner is a judge on BBC's hit show Glow Up, now in its 5th series. His expert but accessible make-up tips – such as the 'Cloud Skin' trend – have been setting the beauty industry alight for more than 20 years. Dom is the UK Director of Makeup Artistry for MAC Cosmetics, where he has worked with some of the biggest fashion names, including designers Jean-Paul Gautier, Alexander McQueen, Vivienne Westwood, Jeremy Scott and supermodel Winnie Harlow.

Drag celebrates the fabulous current and historical influence of drag, and its talented and inspiring performers.

Since man first walked the Earth...in heels, no other art form has wielded as unique an influence on pop culture as Drag. Drag artists have now sashayed their way to snatch the crowns as the Queens of mainstream entertainment.

Through informative and witty essays chronicling over 100 years of drag, readers will embark on a Priscilla-like journey through pop culture, from television shows like The Milton Berle Show, Bosom Buddies, and RuPaul's Drag Race, films like Some Like It Hot, To Wong Foo..., and Tootsie, and Broadway shows like Hedwig and the Angry Inch, La Cage aux Folles, and Kinky Boots.

With stops in cities around the globe, and packed with interviews and commentaries on the dramas, joys, and love that "make-up" a life in wigs and heels, Drag features contributions from today's most groundbreaking and popular artists, including Bianca del Rio, Miss Coco Peru, Hedda Lettuce, Lypsinka, and Varla Jean Merman, as well as notable performers as Harvey Fierstein and Charles Busch. It includes more than 100 photos--many from performers' personal collections, and a comprehensive timeline of drag "herstory."

About the Author:

Frank DeCaro hosted his own live national talk show The Frank DeCaro Show every weekday on Sirius Satellite Radio for over 10 years. For nearly seven years, he co-wrote and hosted the popular Out at the Movies segments on the Emmy Award-winning Daily Show with Jon Stewart. A much sought-after pop culture pundit, he has appeared on numerous programs including TV Land's Tickled Pink, Logo's The Evolution Will Be Televised, CNN's Showbiz Tonight, NBC's Dateline, VH1's The List, E! Entertainment Television's The E! True Hollywood Story: The Sopranos, and Bravo's Bravo Profiles: RuPaul. As a journalist and fashion editor, he wrote the funny-but-chic biweekly column "Style Over Substance" for The New York Times. His work has appeared in myriad publications including The New York Times Magazine, Martha Stewart Living, Entertainment Weekly, Newsweek, Vogue, USA Weekend, Metropolitan Home, In Style, Time Out New York, and the Advocate.

Bruce Villanch is an award-winning writer and performer.

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No more second-guessing yourself, thanks to the only guide with the power to transform a man into a complete success. Esquire's Biggest Black Book Ever shows you how to do everything right, in every area of your life.

From work and grooming to fitness and sex, it's got 1,037 tricks, techniques, and secrets so you can handle yourself with confidence and style, whether you're meeting the boss, going on a first date, or attending a black-tie event.  

Includes 875 photos and illustrations.

About the Author:

As the only general-interest lifestyle magazine for sophisticated men, Esquire defines, reflects, and celebrates what it means to be a man in contemporary American culture. Required reading for the man who is intellectually curious and socially aware, Esquire speaks to the scope and diversity of his passions with spirited storytelling, superb style, and a tonic splash of irreverent humor. Esquire has an audience of 3.2 million with 95% of its audience from subscriptions. It publishes 27 editions around the world.

Fabric For Fashion: The Complete Guide is the only book specifically for fashion designers to explain the behaviour and properties of different fabrics. Fashion design is largely determined by how the fabrics work, move, feel and look. The most successful fashion designers are those who understand their materials, and who match design skills with technical knowledge.

This book bridges that gap by providing a mix of practical information and industry vocabulary, visually examining generic fabric types, discussing the characteristics of fabrics and showing how to exploit materials to push the boundaries of design.

With stunning colour photographs that show how fashion designers, both past and present, have worked with fabrics, the book’s prime objective is to stimulate creative exploration of the relationship of fabrics to fashion.

This easily navigable resource provides 125 swatches of the most recognized and widely used varieties of fabric to encourage consideration of not just their aesthetic appeal but also their structure, feel and weight. Natural fabrics such as cottons, silks, wools and linens are included, as are artificial and synthetic fabrics like nylons, polyesters, microfibres, metallics and soya fabrics, and fabrics made from alternative plant fibres like bamboo and hemp.

With information on fibres, basic construction of fabrics, weights, construction, and weave comparison, the book will help student fashion designers to make informed textile choices based upon an understanding of raw materials together with the processes that make up a fabric. The book will be useful for anyone who works with fabrics and is the ideal companion to Fabric for Fashion: The Complete Guide.

About the Authors:

Clive Hallett has worked in the fashion industry since 1972 and has been a design consultant since 1978. He lectures at the London College of Fashion.

Amanda Johnston teaches on several fashion design courses at London College of Fashion. She has worked as a design consultant since 1982.