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For over a century, the name of Chanel has been synonymous with feminine elegance, modernity and innovation in fashion. This lavishly illustrated book, newly expanded and updated, examines the creative output of Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel (18...

A beautifully produced book tracing Bowie's career David Bowie's career as a pioneering artist spanned nearly 50 years and brought him international acclaim. He continues to be cited as a major influence on contemporary artists and designe...

This stunning book explores Donatello's extraordinary creativity and practical skills within the vibrant artistic and cultural context of fifteenth-century Italy. Arguably the greatest sculptor of all time, Donatello (c.1386-1466) was at the v...

At a moment of unprecedented creativity in men’s fashion, and continuing reflections on gender, contemporary designers are questioning established forms, seeking to liberate wearers from traditional models of masculine dress. This book combi...

Barbara Hulanicki’s BIBA Shop grew from one room to a five-story department store as it became an icon of hip ’60s and ’70s London and a hangout for artists, movie stars, and rock musicians, including David Bowie, Twiggy, and Marian...

As one of the most successful fashion houses in existence, Chanel owes much to the templates first laid down by its founder - Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel (1883-1971). Some of her most celebrated designs, such as the two-piece suit, the little ...

Published to accompany the major V&A exhibition, The Glamour of Italian Fashion showcases the fashions that turned 'Made in Italy' into an internationally recognized mark of style. It brings together stunning fashion photography...

‘You will have a moment of quiet delight and a mood of introspection to carry you away.’ Edmund de Waal. Prized by collectors from East to West, Japanese netsuke are tiny objects of wonder that originated as utilitarian accessories for...

Edwardian fashion and etiquette are explored through the life and extensive wardrobe of London socialite Heather Firbank. Beautifully illustrated with new photography of finely crafted evening gowns, tailored suits and elaborate hats as well as conte...

This innovative and breathtakingly detailed book from the V&A's fashion collections presents dress patterns, construction details, embroidery and making instructions for fifteen garments and accessories from a seventeenth-century woman's ...

Book Two in the V&A's groundbreaking series presents 17 patterns for garments and accessories from a seventeenth-century woman's wardrobe. It includes patterns for a loose gown, a jacket, a pair of stays and a boned bodice, ivory and wood...

A beautifully presented survey of design and the applied arts explored not by use, material, form or date – but by colour Throughout history and in all cultures, designers and makers have been concerned not only with the fluctuating relation...

Western Illuminated Manuscripts: Manuscripts in the National Art Library, from the Eleventh to the Early Twentieth Century This catalogue of illuminated manuscripts in the V&A's National Art Library provides a history of an art form over e...

21 | TWENTY ONE showcases designers living and working in Britain who have come to prominence since the millennium. They lead public taste and critical debate; they are the innovators and the explorers of new materials or processes; they are estab...

As four-yearly snapshots through time, Olympic posters provide a fascinating record of our world, a lens through which we can explore links between sport and art, politics and place, commerce and culture. They offer an intensely visual representation...