Book Description
Publication Date:
August 15, 2012
Fashion - that means
glamour, creativity and always the expression of a certain attitude
toward life. This book is devoted to the legendary world of fashion
from its origins in the nineteenth century until our own time. Which
social, historical and cultural developments coalesced to allow
fashion to become what it is today? Which designers had especially
significant impact on their fashion eras, and what did their
creations look like? Informative chapters that introduce each era
coupled with extensive portraits of the groundbreaking fashion
icons and countless expressive photographs work together to
form a comprehensive portrayal of the rapid
development that took fashion from the liberation of women from the
corset all the way to the creations of modern designers.
Fashion: 150 Years of
Couturiers, Designers, Labels by Charlotte Seeling
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Book Description
Publication Date: May
1, 2008
Each year, we spend
hours upon hours shopping and getting dressed, but do we ever
actually think about what we’re wearing? For example, what’s the
name of the style of your shirt? Who invented your favorite jeans
cut? Or who made your baby-doll nightie famous? There is a story
behind every piece of clothing and, with Fashion 101, you’ll
learn what those stories are and more: Where did the miniskirt come
from? Why has the military had a stronger influence on fashion than
either Audrey Hepburn or Gwen Stefani? How do denim makers work
those perfect "whiskers" into your "worn-out"
jeans?
Filled with tons of
intriguing factoids about designers and celebrities, and more than
300 illustrations, Fashion 101 offers the total scoop on
underwear, outerwear, accessories, and everything in between. With
this crash course, you’ll learn not only how to put together
smarter looks, but also how to become a fashion expert in the
process.
Fashion 101: A Crash
Course in Clothing by Erika Stalder
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Book Description
Publication Date:
August 30, 2007 | Series: Taschen 25th Anniversary
A fashion history from the 18th to the 20th century Clothes define
people. A person's clothing, whether it's a sari, kimono, or
business suit, is an essential key to his or her culture, class,
personality, or even religion. The Kyoto Costume Institute
recognizes the importance of understanding clothing sociologically,
historically, and artistically. Founded in 1978, the KCI holds one
of the world's most extensive clothing collections and has curated
many exhibitions worldwide. With an emphasis on Western women's
clothing, the KCI has amassed a wide range of historical garments,
underwear, shoes, and fashion accessories dating from the 18th
century to the present day. Showcasing a vast selection from the
Institute's archives of skilled photographs depicting the clothing
expertly displayed and arranged on custom-made mannequins, Fashion
History is a fascinating excursion through the last three centuries
of clothing trends. The KCI believes that "clothing is an
essential manifestation of our very being" and their passion
and dedication positively radiate from every page of this book. This
special 25th anniversary edition has a chic new format: two volumes
packaged in a slipcase.
Fashion (Taschen 25th
Anniversary) by The Kyoto Costume Institute
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4.Fashion Design Course: Principles, Practice, and Techniques: A
Practical Guide for Aspiring Fashion Designers [Paperback]
Book Description
Publication Date: March
1, 2010
A widely-recognized fashion design teacher presents a series of
step-by-step tutorials and exercises, and offers students extensive
advice on how to prepare for a successful career in the glamorous
fashion design industry. The book opens with an overview of the
principles of fashion design, a survey of the industry's history and
its key designers, and a description of today's markets and
customers. The tutorials that follow instruct in designing
sportswear, tailored garments for wear to business careers,
denim/activewear, cocktail and evening wear, children's clothing,
men's garments, and accessories. The author also advises on creating
and presenting a fashion portfolio, and on "selling"
oneself in a job interview. His several discussions with some of the
industry's leading professionals give students valuable insights on
how to create and develop one's own original collection. Fashion
Design Course is a fine introduction for students, dressmakers,
and all others aspiring to careers in this dynamic and rewarding
industry. More than 450 how-to color illustrations.
Fashion Design Course:
Principles, Practice, and Techniques: A Practical Guide for Aspiring
Fashion Designers by Steven Faerm
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5.The Fashion Designer's Directory of Shape and Style: Over 500
Mix-and-Match Elements for Creative Clothing Design [Paperback]
Book Description
Publication Date: March
1, 2008
Both students of fashion design and professionals in the field will
find valuable inspiration in this profusely illustrated idea book.
More than 1,200 detailed illustrations provide the building blocks
for designing imaginative and original clothing. The opening section
serves as a photo-illustrated catalog of basic shapes for:
*Sleeves * Necklines * Hems * Pockets * Ties and Fastenings * Collars * Cuffs *Waistbands *Embellishments (lace, appliquque, etc.)
The book's second and main section combines photos and fashion illustrations to present unique and original design ideas for all of the above-noted clothing parts. Sixteen original designs per page are sketched in a grid format, according to intended use: casual, formal, special occasion, and essential. The drawings are cross-referenced according to suggested fabrics for construction. A gatefold flap inside the book presents an outline human figure to guide designers in mixing and matching garment parts. The book's final section, titled "Taking It Further," shows how to find additional inspiration from outside sources, for instance from architectural details, or the graphic designs of the 1960s Op Art movement, or the dress designs of the 1930s. Readers will also find inventive ideas for using specialty fabrics, including silk, organza, and suede. Color photos and illustrations on every page.
*Sleeves * Necklines * Hems * Pockets * Ties and Fastenings * Collars * Cuffs *Waistbands *Embellishments (lace, appliquque, etc.)
The book's second and main section combines photos and fashion illustrations to present unique and original design ideas for all of the above-noted clothing parts. Sixteen original designs per page are sketched in a grid format, according to intended use: casual, formal, special occasion, and essential. The drawings are cross-referenced according to suggested fabrics for construction. A gatefold flap inside the book presents an outline human figure to guide designers in mixing and matching garment parts. The book's final section, titled "Taking It Further," shows how to find additional inspiration from outside sources, for instance from architectural details, or the graphic designs of the 1960s Op Art movement, or the dress designs of the 1930s. Readers will also find inventive ideas for using specialty fabrics, including silk, organza, and suede. Color photos and illustrations on every page.
The Fashion Designer's
Directory of Shape and Style: Over 500 Mix-and-Match Elements for
Creative Clothing Design by Simon Travers-Spencer
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http://amzn.com/0764138669
Book Description
Publication Date:
November 9, 2009
Fashion For Dummies takes the guess out of
dress, giving you the confidence and know-how you need to dress for
every occasion. This full-color guide is packed with tips on
creating a confusion-free wardrobe that works with your body type
and personal style, as well as navigating the worlds of color,
pattern, and texture.
- Reveals how to put together outfits that work without overextending your budget
- Features a section dedicated to menswear
- Packed with helpful illustrations presented in full color
The perfect guide for novice fashion-hunters,
Fashion For Dummies is your key to always dressing your best!
--This text refers to the Kindle
Edition edition.
Fashion For Dummies by
Jill Martin
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Book Description
Publication Date: April
24, 2001
Following the format
of "The Art Book", this volume looks at the fashion world
and the people who created and inspired it. The book contains an A-Z
guide to the 500 most important names in fashion since the 1860s,
including clothes and accessory designers, photographers, models and
iconic individuals who instigated or symbolize a fashion movement.
Designers represented include Paul Poiret, Christian Dior,
Balenciaga, John Galliano, Coco Chanel, Pierre Balmain, Alexander
McQueen, Stella McCartney, Jeanne Lanvin and Issey Miyake. The book
provides a survey of fashion photography with work from Cecil
Beaton, David Bailey, Guy Bourdin, Irving Penn, Steven Meisel, Nan
Goldin, Eve Arnold, Craig McDean, Richard Avedon and Helmut Newton.
The book is arranged alphabetically, and a cross-reference system
and glossary explain collaborations and techniques used in fashion.
The Fashion Book - Mini
Edition by Editors of Phaidon Press
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Book Description
Publication Date: June
26, 2003 | ISBN-10: 0192840304 | ISBN-13: 978-0192840301
Following 150 years of fashion, Christopher Breward offers a
catholic view of this colorful and flamboyant universe, describing
its trends, products, and inhabitants. From Haute Couture, High
Street, and developing fabric technology to such stars of the
fashion heavens as Coco Chanel, Giorgio Armani, and Alexander
McQueen, Breward explores territories far beyond style and function.
He sees more than just an industry, giving voice to the larger
cultural phenomenon fashion has become.
Breward's discerning view captures the glamorous world of Vogue and advertising; the relationship between fashion and film, and fashion as a business; and goes beyond the surface to consider individual interaction with fashion. How have ideas about hygiene and comfort influenced the direction of style? How does dress create identity and status? Framing details of dandies, flappers, and punks within a clear overview of their respective periods, Breward takes a second look and casts everyday wear in a much different light.
In addition to all the glitz and glamour, the book includes suggestions for further reading, a timeline marking important events in fashion, and a list of relevant museums and galleries. In all, it is the most valuable, accessible, and modern text on fashion today.
Breward's discerning view captures the glamorous world of Vogue and advertising; the relationship between fashion and film, and fashion as a business; and goes beyond the surface to consider individual interaction with fashion. How have ideas about hygiene and comfort influenced the direction of style? How does dress create identity and status? Framing details of dandies, flappers, and punks within a clear overview of their respective periods, Breward takes a second look and casts everyday wear in a much different light.
In addition to all the glitz and glamour, the book includes suggestions for further reading, a timeline marking important events in fashion, and a list of relevant museums and galleries. In all, it is the most valuable, accessible, and modern text on fashion today.
Fashion (Oxford History
of Art) by Christopher Breward
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9.Vogue Fashion: Over 100 years of Style by Decade and Designer, in
association with Vogue [Paperback]
Book Description
Publication Date:
October 10, 2008
Published in association with Vogue magazine,
Vogue Fashion is the definitive style bible for everyone
interested in the past, present and future of fashion. It takes a
fresh look at fashion history, charting the evolution from corsets
to 21st-century trends.
This stylish book chronicles all the significant
designers, developments and movements of more than a hundred years
of fashion -- from the 1920s flapper through the war years, from
Christian Dior's New Look to the Swinging Sixties, from New
Romanticism to punk to postmillenium styles. Among current designers
featured are Vera Wang, Roberto Cavalli, Luella Bartley, Zac Posen,
Roland Mouret and Viktor and RoIf.
An A to Z section highlights over 250 of the
greatest designers of all time -- the men and women who have
inspired, created and altered the course of fashion. Illustrated
with many eye-catching archival images, Vogue Fashion also features
the work of the photographers who have helped immortalize seminal
fashion moments.
Vogue Fashion is an informative and
inspirational look at how fashion reflects and projects social mores
and individual values.
Vogue Fashion: Over 100
years of Style by Decade and Designer, in association with Vogue by
Linda Watson
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Book Description
Publication Date:
October 5, 2009
A must-read for anybody interested in fashion.
From aspiring designers, stylists, editors, and photographers to
fashion obsessives who want behindthe- scenes secrets about industry
stars and tips on how to live a creative life.
The Teen Vogue Handbook
by Teen Vogue
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http://amzn.com/1595142614
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