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The Beginner's Guide to Crochet Sweaters and Tops

21 Easy Patterns for Stunning Handmade Garments

by Emilia Johansson ...

No need to fear making your first sweater out of yarn! This is the ultimate beginner’s handbook for making crochet clothes. Crochet designer and pattern writer Emilia Johansson knows exactly what it felt like to be a beginner just starting out, so she tailors her instructions to be clear and accessible to anyone interested in the craft. With detailed steps and plenty of visual guides, Emilia will ... Read more

$13.99 CAD

No need to fear making your first sweater out of yarn! This is the ultimate beginner’s handbook for making crochet clothes. Crochet designer and pattern writer Emilia Johansson knows exactly what it felt like to be a beginner just starting out, so she tailors her instructions to be clear and accessible to anyone interested in the craft. With detailed steps and plenty of visual guides, Emilia will
... Read more
Fabric for Fashion

The Complete Guide Second Edition

by Clive Hallett, Amanda Johnston ...

Aimed at fashion designers, Fabric for Fashion:The Complete Guide is unique in explaining the behaviour, properties and sustainability impacts of a wide range of natural and man-made fabrics. Design is determined by how fabrics work, move, feel and look. Increasingly and out of necessity, design is also led by how fabric choices affect our planet and its inhabitants. The most successful fashion ... Read more

$4.99 CAD

Aimed at fashion designers, Fabric for Fashion:The Complete Guide is unique in explaining the behaviour, properties and sustainability impacts of a wide range of natural and man-made fabrics. Design is determined by how fabrics work, move, feel and look. Increasingly and out of necessity, design is also led by how fabric choices affect our planet and its inhabitants. The most successful fashion
... Read more
Rustic Modern Crochet

18 Designs Inspired by Nature

by Yumiko Alexander ...

A collection of unique and sophisticated crochet designs!Enjoy Yumiko Alexander's showcase of eighteen clean, sophisticated crochet designs. Her garments feature eye-catching construction based on very simple lines that come together in unexpected ways. Stitch patterns have central focus here, as the silhouettes or shapes are kept simple to emphasize the crocheted fabric. Yumiko's pieces are ... Read more

$10.99 CAD

A collection of unique and sophisticated crochet designs!Enjoy Yumiko Alexander's showcase of eighteen clean, sophisticated crochet designs. Her garments feature eye-catching construction based on very simple lines that come together in unexpected ways. Stitch patterns have central focus here, as the silhouettes or shapes are kept simple to emphasize the crocheted fabric. Yumiko's pieces are
... Read more
Being Gorgeous

Feminism, Sexuality and the Pleasures of the Visual

by Jacki Willson ...

Being Gorgeous explores the ways in which extravagance, flamboyance and dressing up can open up possibilities for women to play around anarchically with familiar stereotypical tropes of femininity. This is protest through play - a pleasurable misbehaviour that reflects a feminism for the twenty first century. Willson discusses how, whether through pastiche, parody, or pure pleasure, artists, ... Read more

$38.99 CAD

Being Gorgeous explores the ways in which extravagance, flamboyance and dressing up can open up possibilities for women to play around anarchically with familiar stereotypical tropes of femininity. This is protest through play - a pleasurable misbehaviour that reflects a feminism for the twenty first century. Willson discusses how, whether through pastiche, parody, or pure pleasure, artists,
... Read more
Introducing Fashion Theory

From Androgyny to Zeitgeist

by Andrew Reilly ...

How does a style become a fashion? Why do trends spread and decline? Introducing Fashion Theory explores these questions and more to help you quickly get up-to-speed with fashion theories, from scarcity to conformity, through clear practical examples and fascinating case studies.This second edition, re-titled from Key Concepts for the Fashion Industry, includes expanded coverage on cultural ... Read more

$34.99 CAD

How does a style become a fashion? Why do trends spread and decline? Introducing Fashion Theory explores these questions and more to help you quickly get up-to-speed with fashion theories, from scarcity to conformity, through clear practical examples and fascinating case studies.This second edition, re-titled from Key Concepts for the Fashion Industry, includes expanded coverage on cultural
... Read more
Four Red Sweaters

Powerful True Stories of Women and the Holocaust

by Lucy Adlington ...

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe New York Times bestselling author of The Dressmakers of Auschwitz tells the true stories of four Jewish girls during the Holocaust, strangers whose lives were unknowingly linked by everyday garments in this unforgettable work of WWII history, revealing how the ordinary can connect us in extraordinary ways.Jock Heidenstein, Anita Lasker, Chana Zumerkorn, and ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe New York Times bestselling author of The Dressmakers of Auschwitz tells the true stories of four Jewish girls during the Holocaust, strangers whose lives were unknowingly linked by everyday garments in this unforgettable work of WWII history, revealing how the ordinary can connect us in extraordinary ways.Jock Heidenstein, Anita Lasker, Chana Zumerkorn, and
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My Journey

by Donna Karan ...

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY HARPER’S BAZAAR • In this candid memoir, featuring a foreword by Barbra Streisand, renowned designer Donna Karan shares intimate details about her lonely childhood, her four-plus decades in the fashion industry, her two marriages, motherhood, and her ongoing quest for self-acceptance and spiritual peace.Donna Karan was born into the fashion business—her ... Read more

$5.99 CAD

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY HARPER’S BAZAAR • In this candid memoir, featuring a foreword by Barbra Streisand, renowned designer Donna Karan shares intimate details about her lonely childhood, her four-plus decades in the fashion industry, her two marriages, motherhood, and her ongoing quest for self-acceptance and spiritual peace.Donna Karan was born into the fashion business—her
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We Might Just Make It After All

My Best Friendship with Kate Spade

by Elyce Arons ...

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA moving portrait of friendship by Elyce Arons as she reflects on her long relationship with Kate Spade, whom she met in college and with whom she cofounded the multi-billion-dollar fashion company as they came of age in 1990s New York.**When Elyce Arons first met Katy Brosnahan in a University of Kansas dorm room, she had no idea that this polo shirt–wearing Missouri ... Read more

$29.99 CAD

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA moving portrait of friendship by Elyce Arons as she reflects on her long relationship with Kate Spade, whom she met in college and with whom she cofounded the multi-billion-dollar fashion company as they came of age in 1990s New York.**When Elyce Arons first met Katy Brosnahan in a University of Kansas dorm room, she had no idea that this polo shirt–wearing Missouri
... Read more
The Art of Intentional Dressing

Your Essential Style Guide for Manifesting a Magnetic Life

by Erin Walsh ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER"With Erin’s help, I have found a style which I feel has expanded to fit my life." —Anne Hathaway“You will be startled by how deep and profound this hits you.” —Mel Robbins, #1 New York Times bestselling authorFind your personal style, build lasting self-confidence, and manifest your most magnetic life in this transformative self-help guide from Anne Hathaway's personal stylist. ... Read more

$18.99 CAD

NATIONAL BESTSELLER"With Erin’s help, I have found a style which I feel has expanded to fit my life." —Anne Hathaway“You will be startled by how deep and profound this hits you.” —Mel Robbins, #1 New York Times bestselling authorFind your personal style, build lasting self-confidence, and manifest your most magnetic life in this transformative self-help guide from Anne Hathaway's personal stylist.
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Jackie

The Clothes of Camelot

by Jay Mulvaney ...

Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis is the ultimate American fashion icon. Jay Mulvaney, author of Kennedy Weddings, celebrates her unique style in this lavishly illustrated book.JACKIE: The Clothes of Camelot is a richly illustrated history of those magical years when the Kennedys captivated a nation and the world. Her glamour was electric, her style imaginative, and the effect was brilliant. ... Read more

$23.19 CAD

Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis is the ultimate American fashion icon. Jay Mulvaney, author of Kennedy Weddings, celebrates her unique style in this lavishly illustrated book.JACKIE: The Clothes of Camelot is a richly illustrated history of those magical years when the Kennedys captivated a nation and the world. Her glamour was electric, her style imaginative, and the effect was brilliant.
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Refinery29

Style Stalking

by Piera Gelardi, Christene Barberich ...

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING BOOK ON THE COOLEST STREET STYLE CAPTURED BY REFINERY 29Get set to build your best ever wardrobe featuring the hardest-working looks from around the globe with Refinery29—the world’s leading style destination—as their editors break down the essentials of the everyday chic, straight from the street.What transforms a look from on-trend to trendsetting? Editor-in-Chief ... Read more

$7.99 CAD

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING BOOK ON THE COOLEST STREET STYLE CAPTURED BY REFINERY 29Get set to build your best ever wardrobe featuring the hardest-working looks from around the globe with Refinery29—the world’s leading style destination—as their editors break down the essentials of the everyday chic, straight from the street.What transforms a look from on-trend to trendsetting? Editor-in-Chief
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Empresses of Seventh Avenue

World War II, New York City, and the Birth of American Fashion

by Nancy MacDonell ...

A NEW YORK TIMES MOST ANTICIPATED • "Reads like a work of fiction, but remarkably, it's all true" (Airmail) • In the tradition of The Barbizon and The Girls of Atomic City, fashion historian and journalist Nancy MacDonell chronicles the untold story of how the Nazi invasion of France gave rise to the American fashion industry.Calvin Klein. Ralph Lauren. Donna Karan. Halston. Marc Jacobs. Tom Ford. ... Read more

$17.99 CAD

A NEW YORK TIMES MOST ANTICIPATED • "Reads like a work of fiction, but remarkably, it's all true" (Airmail) • In the tradition of The Barbizon and The Girls of Atomic City, fashion historian and journalist Nancy MacDonell chronicles the untold story of how the Nazi invasion of France gave rise to the American fashion industry.Calvin Klein. Ralph Lauren. Donna Karan. Halston. Marc Jacobs. Tom Ford.
... Read more
Patch Work

A Life Amongst Clothes

by Claire Wilcox ...

A TELEGRAPH BOOK OF THE YEAR'I am overwhelmed by this book. It is an absolute masterpiece. A book of such beauty and profundity, of such poetry in its emotion and observation ... I found my sense of life transformed by her writing as I often find it transformed after the exhibition of a great artist' LAURA CUMMINGClaire Wilcox has been a curator of fashion at the Victoria and Albert Museum for ... Read more

$14.99 CAD

A TELEGRAPH BOOK OF THE YEAR'I am overwhelmed by this book. It is an absolute masterpiece. A book of such beauty and profundity, of such poetry in its emotion and observation ... I found my sense of life transformed by her writing as I often find it transformed after the exhibition of a great artist' LAURA CUMMINGClaire Wilcox has been a curator of fashion at the Victoria and Albert Museum for
... Read more
Retail Buying

From Basics to Fashion - with STUDIO

by Richard Clodfelter ...

Retail Buying, Seventh Edition integrates math concepts throughout the text to guide students through typical buying tasks, from identifying potential customers, to creating a six-month merchandising plan, to developing sales forecasts. Updated with examples and trends from across the world, this book will keep readers informed on how the retailing industry is adapting to changes like an increased ... Read more

$100.99 CAD

Retail Buying, Seventh Edition integrates math concepts throughout the text to guide students through typical buying tasks, from identifying potential customers, to creating a six-month merchandising plan, to developing sales forecasts. Updated with examples and trends from across the world, this book will keep readers informed on how the retailing industry is adapting to changes like an increased
... Read more
Magnifeco

Your Head-to-Toe Guide to Ethical Fashion and Non-toxic Beauty

by Kate Black ...

Non-toxic beauty products and eco-fashion to help you be magnifeco!In the wake of the Rana Plaza factory collapse in Bangladesh—the worst garment industry accident in recorded history—the words "fashion disaster" acquired a new and much more sinister meaning. Commentators suggested that the tragedy was completely predictable in a sector with a shocking track record of rampant environmental damage, ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

Non-toxic beauty products and eco-fashion to help you be magnifeco!In the wake of the Rana Plaza factory collapse in Bangladesh—the worst garment industry accident in recorded history—the words "fashion disaster" acquired a new and much more sinister meaning. Commentators suggested that the tragedy was completely predictable in a sector with a shocking track record of rampant environmental damage,
... Read more
Wrapped Up at the Vintage Dress Shop

Curl up by the fire with this uplifting, cozy and hilarious winter read

by Annie Darling ...

Series series A Vintage Dress Shop Romance
'This cozy, heartwarming story is the literary equivalent of your favorite festive sweater - snug, sparkling, and just what you need for a feel-good escape' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A beautifully written story with twists and turns that makes for a book difficult to put down. A real page turner' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐❄️ **Falling in love is never seamless...**❄️Phoebe Baker has two passions in life: ... Read more

$2.99 CAD

'This cozy, heartwarming story is the literary equivalent of your favorite festive sweater - snug, sparkling, and just what you need for a feel-good escape' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A beautifully written story with twists and turns that makes for a book difficult to put down. A real page turner' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐❄️ **Falling in love is never seamless...**❄️Phoebe Baker has two passions in life:
... Read more
Galliano

Spectacular Fashion

by Kerry Taylor ...

Galliano: Spectacular Fashion is the first detailed guide to the work of one of fashion's greatest talents. Though the designer's otherwise glittering career has been punctured by years out of the limelight, his catalogue of work remains astonishing. Written by internationally renowned fashion expert Kerry Taylor, this beautifully illustrated and meticulously researched book looks in depth at John ... Read more

$68.99 CAD

Galliano: Spectacular Fashion is the first detailed guide to the work of one of fashion's greatest talents. Though the designer's otherwise glittering career has been punctured by years out of the limelight, his catalogue of work remains astonishing. Written by internationally renowned fashion expert Kerry Taylor, this beautifully illustrated and meticulously researched book looks in depth at John
... Read more
Gilmore Girls: The Official Knitting Book

by Tanis Gray ...

I smell snow! Knit your way through Stars Hollow with these easy-to-follow patterns that celebrate the characters, friendships, and knits seen on Gilmore Girls! From hats to scarves to décor, bring the warmth of Luke’s Diner, Sookie’s kitchen, and Lorelai’s inn into your closet and home. Life’s short, so knit fast!Never forget one of Lorelai’s iconic scarves or your kitchen kerchief again with ... Read more

$21.99 CAD

I smell snow! Knit your way through Stars Hollow with these easy-to-follow patterns that celebrate the characters, friendships, and knits seen on Gilmore Girls! From hats to scarves to décor, bring the warmth of Luke’s Diner, Sookie’s kitchen, and Lorelai’s inn into your closet and home. Life’s short, so knit fast!Never forget one of Lorelai’s iconic scarves or your kitchen kerchief again with
... Read more
Timeless Knits

Classic Knitting Patterns from the Heart of Uruguay

by Malabrigo ...

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. You’ll find timeless staple knits with intriguing textures and techniques, including shawls, sweaters, hats, mitts, socks and cardigans. With ... Read more

$17.99 CAD

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. You’ll find timeless staple knits with intriguing textures and techniques, including shawls, sweaters, hats, mitts, socks and cardigans. With
... Read more
The House of Worth

Fashion Sketches, 1916-1918

by Litchfield Historical Society, Karen M. DePauw, Jessica D. Jenkins ...

"In-depth research on the House of Worth, with many fabulous photographs of the drawings from the designers, with hand-written notations and fabric swatches." — Jefferson-Madison Regional Library System"Beautiful. A must for any clothing lover or historian." — The Walters Art MuseumThis stylish compilation features 125 watercolor and ink renderings of designs from the house of Worth, the first ... Read more

$27.99 CAD

"In-depth research on the House of Worth, with many fabulous photographs of the drawings from the designers, with hand-written notations and fabric swatches." — Jefferson-Madison Regional Library System"Beautiful. A must for any clothing lover or historian." — The Walters Art MuseumThis stylish compilation features 125 watercolor and ink renderings of designs from the house of Worth, the first
... Read more
Fashioning the City

Paris, Fashion and the Media

by Dr Agnès Rocamora ...

While much attention has been paid to the making of Paris in the work of writers and artists, little is known about the city as defined and created by the fashion media. Filling this gap in studies of the French capital, this original and illuminating book focuses on how the French fashion press - with its rich conjunction of words and images - has been able to construct Paris as a leading world ... Read more

$38.99 CAD

While much attention has been paid to the making of Paris in the work of writers and artists, little is known about the city as defined and created by the fashion media. Filling this gap in studies of the French capital, this original and illuminating book focuses on how the French fashion press - with its rich conjunction of words and images - has been able to construct Paris as a leading world
... Read more
Wear This, Toss That!

Hundreds of Fashion and Beauty Swaps That Save Your Looks, Save Your Budget, and Save You Time

by Amy E. Goodman ...

It costs us not to look our best!Dressing poorly costs us interviews, first impressions, money . . . and a whole lot more. But you can look good all the time, asserts Amy E. Goodman, the magazine maven and style expert who’s a regular on NBC’s Today show. Her one-stop fashion and beauty book cuts through the information overload to teach you how to dress to impress whatever your age, lifestyle, or ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

It costs us not to look our best!Dressing poorly costs us interviews, first impressions, money . . . and a whole lot more. But you can look good all the time, asserts Amy E. Goodman, the magazine maven and style expert who’s a regular on NBC’s Today show. Her one-stop fashion and beauty book cuts through the information overload to teach you how to dress to impress whatever your age, lifestyle, or
... Read more
Costume and Fashion: A Concise History (Sixth) (World of Art)

by James Laver ...

Series Book 0 - World of Art
An authoritative account of the history of fashion and costume from prehistoric times to today.From the momentous invention of the needle some 40,000 years ago to the development of blue denim, from Neolithic weavers to the biggest names in the fashion industry today, this classic guide covers the landmarks of costume history. Costume and Fashion explores the forms and materials used in fashion ... Read more

$22.99 CAD

An authoritative account of the history of fashion and costume from prehistoric times to today.From the momentous invention of the needle some 40,000 years ago to the development of blue denim, from Neolithic weavers to the biggest names in the fashion industry today, this classic guide covers the landmarks of costume history. Costume and Fashion explores the forms and materials used in fashion
... Read more
Fashion Design Research

by Ezinma Mbeledogu ...

Every fashion collection begins with research. But how do you start? How much should you do? How do you use that research? Fashion Design Research is designed to answer these questions and demystify the process for students.Illustrated throughout with inspirational photographs and images of good practice within student sketchbooks, the book begins with the basics of primary and secondary research ... Read more

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Every fashion collection begins with research. But how do you start? How much should you do? How do you use that research? Fashion Design Research is designed to answer these questions and demystify the process for students.Illustrated throughout with inspirational photographs and images of good practice within student sketchbooks, the book begins with the basics of primary and secondary research
... Read more

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