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How Japan Saved American Style

de W. David Marx ...

The story of how Japan adopted and ultimately revived traditional American fashionLook closely at any typically "American" article of clothing these days, and you may be surprised to see a Japanese label inside. From high-end denim to oxford button-downs, Japanese designers have taken the classic American look—known as ametora, or "American traditional"—and turned it into a huge business for ... Leer más

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The story of how Japan adopted and ultimately revived traditional American fashionLook closely at any typically "American" article of clothing these days, and you may be surprised to see a Japanese label inside. From high-end denim to oxford button-downs, Japanese designers have taken the classic American look—known as ametora, or "American traditional"—and turned it into a huge business for
... Leer más
Pattern Cutting for Menswear

Second Edition

de Gareth Kershaw ...

Pattern Cutting for Menswear is a comprehensive guide to cutting patterns, from basic skills to advanced techniques. With over twenty complete patterns, including new jacket and trouser styles, this revised edition features additional sections on the leg stride relationship in the development of certain trouser styles, fabric properties and their effect on cut and drape, fitting techniques for ... Leer más

$4.99 USD

Pattern Cutting for Menswear is a comprehensive guide to cutting patterns, from basic skills to advanced techniques. With over twenty complete patterns, including new jacket and trouser styles, this revised edition features additional sections on the leg stride relationship in the development of certain trouser styles, fabric properties and their effect on cut and drape, fitting techniques for
... Leer más
The Style Thesaurus

A definitive, gender-neutral guide to the meaning of style and an essential wardrobe companion for all fashion lovers

de Hannah Kane ...

At once a lexicon of fashion and a style guide, The Style Thesaurus is the essential wardrobe companion for all fashion lovers.Style can be used to fit in or to stand out, to send different messages and, with the right knowledge, it can also be adjusted according to mood or occasion. The Style Thesaurus examines a wide range of looks, investigates their roots in history and culture, and shows how ... Leer más

$3.99 USD

At once a lexicon of fashion and a style guide, The Style Thesaurus is the essential wardrobe companion for all fashion lovers.Style can be used to fit in or to stand out, to send different messages and, with the right knowledge, it can also be adjusted according to mood or occasion. The Style Thesaurus examines a wide range of looks, investigates their roots in history and culture, and shows how
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Fashionopolis

Why What We Wear Matters

de Dana Thomas ...

A “fascinating” (New York Times Book Review) investigation into the human and environmental cost of fast fashion and global supply chains—and what we can actually do to enact change“A glimpse into how consumerism, slowed to a less ferocious pace, might be reconciled with sustainability.” —The New YorkerWhat should I wear? It’s a fundamental question we ask ourselves every day. More than ever, we ... Leer más

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A “fascinating” (New York Times Book Review) investigation into the human and environmental cost of fast fashion and global supply chains—and what we can actually do to enact change“A glimpse into how consumerism, slowed to a less ferocious pace, might be reconciled with sustainability.” —The New YorkerWhat should I wear? It’s a fundamental question we ask ourselves every day. More than ever, we
... Leer más
Hot Girl Crochet

15 Easy Crochet Projects, from Bags to Bikinis

de Rose Svane ...

Hot Girl Crochet offers 15 super-cool and easy projects from Danish contemporary crochet star Rose Svane so you can learn how to crochet your own clothes, accessories, and homeware.Rose built her popular brand of stylish crocheted clothing and accessories that earned her international attention, Instagram fame, and customers like Internet icon Emma Chamberlain, Maddie Ziegler, and Meadow Walker. ... Leer más

$16.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Hot Girl Crochet offers 15 super-cool and easy projects from Danish contemporary crochet star Rose Svane so you can learn how to crochet your own clothes, accessories, and homeware.Rose built her popular brand of stylish crocheted clothing and accessories that earned her international attention, Instagram fame, and customers like Internet icon Emma Chamberlain, Maddie Ziegler, and Meadow Walker.
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Underneath It All

de Kathy Schultz, Jennifer Manuel Carroll ...

What's the secret to feeling sexier and incredibly confident, to looking thinner and shapelier without losing a pound? It's not your body or your clothes, but what you wear underneath it all! Now you can learn the secrets of always looking and feeling your best. Whether you're well-endowed or more petite, have a bountiful behind or want to create more curves, there is beautiful lingerie for you. ... Leer más

$8.99 USD

What's the secret to feeling sexier and incredibly confident, to looking thinner and shapelier without losing a pound? It's not your body or your clothes, but what you wear underneath it all! Now you can learn the secrets of always looking and feeling your best. Whether you're well-endowed or more petite, have a bountiful behind or want to create more curves, there is beautiful lingerie for you.
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They All Came to Barneys

A Personal History of the World's Greatest Store

de Gene Pressman ...

During the greatest, most exciting years in the world’s greatest, most exciting city, Barneys New York was the world’s greatest, most exciting store, a place where fashion made culture and made history. In They All Came to Barneys, Gene Pressman tells his story for the first time, capturing the unprecedented rise and unimaginable fall of his family’s multimillion-dollar fashion retail empire as ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

During the greatest, most exciting years in the world’s greatest, most exciting city, Barneys New York was the world’s greatest, most exciting store, a place where fashion made culture and made history. In They All Came to Barneys, Gene Pressman tells his story for the first time, capturing the unprecedented rise and unimaginable fall of his family’s multimillion-dollar fashion retail empire as
... Leer más
The Kingdom of Prep

The Inside Story of the Rise and (Near) Fall of J.Crew

de Maggie Bullock ...

**One of Vogue's most anticipated books of 2023.A quintessentially American fashion narrative about the rise and fall of the first lifestyle brand, J.Crew, and what the company’s fate means for the shifting landscape of the retail industry.Once upon a time, a no-frills J.Crew rollneck sweater held an almost mystical power—or at least it felt that way. The story of J.Crew is the story of the ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

**One of Vogue's most anticipated books of 2023.A quintessentially American fashion narrative about the rise and fall of the first lifestyle brand, J.Crew, and what the company’s fate means for the shifting landscape of the retail industry.Once upon a time, a no-frills J.Crew rollneck sweater held an almost mystical power—or at least it felt that way. The story of J.Crew is the story of the
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The Glossy Years

Magazines, Museums and Selective Memoirs

de Nicholas Coleridge ...

'The most entertaining book of the year'Sunday Times_____________________________________________________Diana touched your elbow, your arm, covered your hand with hers. It was alluring. And she was disarmingly confiding."Can I ask you something? Nicholas, please be frank..."Over his thirty-year career at Condé Nast, Nicholas Coleridge has witnessed it all. From the anxieties of ... ... Leer más

$11.39 USD

'The most entertaining book of the year'Sunday Times_____________________________________________________Diana touched your elbow, your arm, covered your hand with hers. It was alluring. And she was disarmingly confiding."Can I ask you something? Nicholas, please be frank..."Over his thirty-year career at Condé Nast, Nicholas Coleridge has witnessed it all. From the anxieties of ...
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Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf Goodman

de Bergdorf Goodman, Sara James Mnookin ...

A gorgeously illustrated companion to the fashion documentary of the same name, Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf Goodman is an unforgettable collection of anecdotes, from the hilarious to the poignant, in commemoration of the internationally renowned luxury specialty store's 111th anniversary. With delightful remembrances from celebrities, designers, and highly regarded fashion insiders—from Manolo ... Leer más

$14.39 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

A gorgeously illustrated companion to the fashion documentary of the same name, Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf Goodman is an unforgettable collection of anecdotes, from the hilarious to the poignant, in commemoration of the internationally renowned luxury specialty store's 111th anniversary. With delightful remembrances from celebrities, designers, and highly regarded fashion insiders—from Manolo
... Leer más
The Art of Ruth E. Carter

Costuming Black History and the Afrofuture, from Do the Right Thing to Black Panther

de Ruth E. Carter ...

The definitive, deluxe art book from costume design legend Ruth E. Carter.Ruth E. Carter is a living legend of costume design. For three decades, she has shaped the story of the Black experience on screen—from the '80s streetwear of Do the Right Thing to the royal regalia of Coming 2 America. Her work on Marvel's Black Panther not only brought Afrofuturism to the mainstream, but also made her the ... Leer más

$20.99 USD

The definitive, deluxe art book from costume design legend Ruth E. Carter.Ruth E. Carter is a living legend of costume design. For three decades, she has shaped the story of the Black experience on screen—from the '80s streetwear of Do the Right Thing to the royal regalia of Coming 2 America. Her work on Marvel's Black Panther not only brought Afrofuturism to the mainstream, but also made her the
... Leer más
Shapely Bodies

The Image of Porcelain in Eighteenth-Century France

de Christine A. Jones ...

Series series Studies in Seventeenth- and Eighteenth-Century Art and Culture
Shapely Bodies: The Image of Porcelain in Eighteenth-Century France constructs the first cultural history of porcelain making in France. It takes its title from two types of “bodies” treated in this study: the craft of porcelain making shaped clods of earth into a clay body to produce high-end commodities and the French elite shaped human bodies into social subjects with the help of makeup, ... Leer más

$36.99 USD

Shapely Bodies: The Image of Porcelain in Eighteenth-Century France constructs the first cultural history of porcelain making in France. It takes its title from two types of “bodies” treated in this study: the craft of porcelain making shaped clods of earth into a clay body to produce high-end commodities and the French elite shaped human bodies into social subjects with the help of makeup,
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Making Kimono and Japanese Clothes

de Jenni Dobson ...

A practical and inspirational book for dressmakers, quilters and embroiderers who have long coveted the style of Japanese clothes, in particular the kimono. Expert dressmaker and quilter Jenni Dobson takes you through the techniques for making Japanese clothes with simple step-by-step processes, but goes further, covering details on Japanese design and the various techniques for embellishing ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

A practical and inspirational book for dressmakers, quilters and embroiderers who have long coveted the style of Japanese clothes, in particular the kimono. Expert dressmaker and quilter Jenni Dobson takes you through the techniques for making Japanese clothes with simple step-by-step processes, but goes further, covering details on Japanese design and the various techniques for embellishing
... Leer más
The Sparkle Factory

The Design and Craft of Tarina's Fashion Jewelry and Accessories

de Tarina Tarantino ...

Tarina Tarantino's love affair with fashion jewelry and accessories began when she was just a little girl. Tarina now owns and operates her famous global jewelry, accessories, and cosmetics brand, TARINA TARANTINO, out of her international headquarters in downtown Los Angeles, The Sparkle Factory. In her first book, Tarina invites you into her world to learn how to make and wear beautiful and ... Leer más

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Tarina Tarantino's love affair with fashion jewelry and accessories began when she was just a little girl. Tarina now owns and operates her famous global jewelry, accessories, and cosmetics brand, TARINA TARANTINO, out of her international headquarters in downtown Los Angeles, The Sparkle Factory. In her first book, Tarina invites you into her world to learn how to make and wear beautiful and
... Leer más
Basics Of Bead Stringing And Attaching Clasps

Design And Assemble Your Own Jewelry, The Complete Insider's Guide

de Warren Feld ...

Learning Bead Stringing Is More ThanPutting Beads On A String And Tying On A ClaspThere is an art and skill to stringing beads. First, of course, is the selection of beads for a design, and the selection of the appropriate stringing material. Then is the selection of a clasp or closure, appropriate to the design and use of the piece.You want your pieces to be appealing. You want them to wear well. ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

Learning Bead Stringing Is More ThanPutting Beads On A String And Tying On A ClaspThere is an art and skill to stringing beads. First, of course, is the selection of beads for a design, and the selection of the appropriate stringing material. Then is the selection of a clasp or closure, appropriate to the design and use of the piece.You want your pieces to be appealing. You want them to wear well.
... Leer más
Simply Beaded Bliss

Adding Unique Elements to Classic Beaded Jewelry, Gifts and Cards

de Heidi Boyd ...

A Clever Twist on Simple StringingWashers, snaps, fishing tackle, resin: Nothing is safe with a crafty lady in the house. Get ready to break tradition and combine beads with common materials used in unconventional ways to make beautiful jewelry. You'll learn how to use nail polish to create the look of enamel, and how to link together cut-up credit cards into a playful bracelet. Or try mixing ... Leer más

$11.99 USD

A Clever Twist on Simple StringingWashers, snaps, fishing tackle, resin: Nothing is safe with a crafty lady in the house. Get ready to break tradition and combine beads with common materials used in unconventional ways to make beautiful jewelry. You'll learn how to use nail polish to create the look of enamel, and how to link together cut-up credit cards into a playful bracelet. Or try mixing
... Leer más
Fashion Design

A Guide to the Industry, the Creative Process

de Denis Antoine ...

This introduction to fashion is aimed at students of fashion design across the world. By following the design process, from historical and commercial industry context to final collection presentation, the book provides a clear guide for students as they discover what designing for fashion entails. Along the way they will explore a wide variety of hands-on, creative methodologies of design ideation ... Leer más

$10.99 USD

This introduction to fashion is aimed at students of fashion design across the world. By following the design process, from historical and commercial industry context to final collection presentation, the book provides a clear guide for students as they discover what designing for fashion entails. Along the way they will explore a wide variety of hands-on, creative methodologies of design ideation
... Leer más
En Brogue: Love Fashion. Love Shoes. Hate Heels

A Girl's Guide to Flat Shoes and How to Wear them with Style.

de Hannah Rochell ...

'If there's one fashion book you should be buying this season it's this one.' Times FashionDo you know the difference between a derby and an Oxford? Tassel loafers or penny loafers? Do you know why brogues have holes in them?From brogues to boots, pumps to penny loafers, slippers to sandals, En Brogue honours forty styles of shoes with beautiful hand drawn illustrations, quirky photographs and ... Leer más

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'If there's one fashion book you should be buying this season it's this one.' Times FashionDo you know the difference between a derby and an Oxford? Tassel loafers or penny loafers? Do you know why brogues have holes in them?From brogues to boots, pumps to penny loafers, slippers to sandals, En Brogue honours forty styles of shoes with beautiful hand drawn illustrations, quirky photographs and
... Leer más
I Spy DIY Style

Find Fashion You Love and Do It Yourself

de Jenni Radosevich ...

Loved it on the runway? Seen it in a magazine?Find fashion you love and do it yourself! With a few simple supplies and a range of clever ideas, DIY expert Jenni Radosevich shows you how to make style your own. Transform your basics into designer fashions. Turn hardware store finds into statement necklaces or embellishments for a chic dress. Recreate red carpet-ready looks and add your personal ... Leer más

$4.99 USD

Loved it on the runway? Seen it in a magazine?Find fashion you love and do it yourself! With a few simple supplies and a range of clever ideas, DIY expert Jenni Radosevich shows you how to make style your own. Transform your basics into designer fashions. Turn hardware store finds into statement necklaces or embellishments for a chic dress. Recreate red carpet-ready looks and add your personal
... Leer más
Blow by Blow

The Story of Isabella Blow

de Detmar Blow, Tom Sykes ...

"One of the most original and influential people of the twentieth century to me and many others." —Alexander McQueenWith a career spanning thirty years in fashion, as an influential voice at Vogue, Tatler, and The Sunday Times Magazine—as well as a legacy as one of the industry's kingmakers for discovering Philip Treacy, Alexander McQueen, Sophie Dahl, and Hussein Chalayan—Isabella Blow had been a ... Leer más

$9.89 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

"One of the most original and influential people of the twentieth century to me and many others." —Alexander McQueenWith a career spanning thirty years in fashion, as an influential voice at Vogue, Tatler, and The Sunday Times Magazine—as well as a legacy as one of the industry's kingmakers for discovering Philip Treacy, Alexander McQueen, Sophie Dahl, and Hussein Chalayan—Isabella Blow had been a
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Patternmaking for Menswear

Classic to Contemporary - with STUDIO

de Myoungok Kim, Injoo Kim ...

Patternmaking for Menswear: Classic to Contemporary, Second Edition is the most current, comprehensive, and user-friendly book for men's patternmaking. With detailed instruction and illustrations, it is an essential resource for beginning to advanced fashion design students, as well as the industry professionals looking to sharpen their patternmaking skills.Filled with hundreds of two-color ... Leer más

$89.99 USD

Patternmaking for Menswear: Classic to Contemporary, Second Edition is the most current, comprehensive, and user-friendly book for men's patternmaking. With detailed instruction and illustrations, it is an essential resource for beginning to advanced fashion design students, as well as the industry professionals looking to sharpen their patternmaking skills.Filled with hundreds of two-color
... Leer más
Designing Knitted Textiles

Machine Knitting for Fashion

de Florence Spurling ...

Designing Knitted Textiles guides readers through the fundamental skills of machine knitting, while encouraging them to be creative and experimental. It takes a contemporary approach, exploring the countless possibilities of machine-knitted textiles within multiple fashion contexts.Part 1 offers a practical introduction to the subject, with step-by-steps and detailed information on tools, stitch ... Leer más

$3.99 USD

Designing Knitted Textiles guides readers through the fundamental skills of machine knitting, while encouraging them to be creative and experimental. It takes a contemporary approach, exploring the countless possibilities of machine-knitted textiles within multiple fashion contexts.Part 1 offers a practical introduction to the subject, with step-by-steps and detailed information on tools, stitch
... Leer más
Vogue on Hubert de Givenchy

de Drusilla Beyfus ...

Series series Vogue
The fashion aesthetic of handsome, aristocratic Hubert de Givenchy combined the traditions of haute couture—creative, luxurious, and perfectionist—with a modern entrepreneurial sensibility. In a career spanning 40 years, he created the most glamorous of evening dresses, developed the influential “sack” dress, and produced debonair daytime suits that have never gone out of fashion. He also famously ... Leer más

$12.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

The fashion aesthetic of handsome, aristocratic Hubert de Givenchy combined the traditions of haute couture—creative, luxurious, and perfectionist—with a modern entrepreneurial sensibility. In a career spanning 40 years, he created the most glamorous of evening dresses, developed the influential “sack” dress, and produced debonair daytime suits that have never gone out of fashion. He also famously
... Leer más
How to Be a Goth

Your A-Z of Undead Style

de Tish Weinstock ...

YOUR ULTIMATE LIFESTYLE GUIDE TO THE MOST ENDURING OF ALL SUBCULTURES - FROM A VOGUE BEAUTY EDITOR'There's a bit of goth in us all' KATE MOSS'A celebration of darkness' ANJELICA HUSTONAmidst the waking nightmares of our times, the melancholy of goth soothes our morbid anxieties. Influencing pop culture at every juncture - fashion, art, music, film, the Kardashians - what was once mysterious is now ... Leer más

$10.99 USD

YOUR ULTIMATE LIFESTYLE GUIDE TO THE MOST ENDURING OF ALL SUBCULTURES - FROM A VOGUE BEAUTY EDITOR'There's a bit of goth in us all' KATE MOSS'A celebration of darkness' ANJELICA HUSTONAmidst the waking nightmares of our times, the melancholy of goth soothes our morbid anxieties. Influencing pop culture at every juncture - fashion, art, music, film, the Kardashians - what was once mysterious is now
... Leer más

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