(Hardback)

This definitive publication on Alexander McQueen (1969 - 2010) invites you into the creative mind and world of one of Britain's most brilliant, daring and provocative designers, and the many themes and references that shaped his visionary fashion collections.

(Hardback)

Frida Kahlo's Wardrobe presents a fresh view of Kahlo's compelling life story. The book expands upon the narrative of discovery, presenting highlights from Kahlo's collection alongside her self-portraits. This pairing is unprecedented, and it will be enriched by specially commissioned photography of her belongings.

(Paperback)

In Patch Work, Claire Wilcox steps into the archive of memory. Here, she deftly stitches together the story of her own life lived in and through clothes. In a series of intimate and compelling close-ups, Wilcox shows how the stories and secrets of clothes measure out the passage of time, our gains and losses, and the way we use them to unravel and write our histories.

(Paperback)

A unique insight into high-end 20th-century fashion explored through sumptuous detail photography of some of the most luxurious garments in the V&As collections, alongside precise line drawings and an authoritative text.

(Paperback)

(Hardback)

An engaging and authoritative overview of the changing styles and uses of bags from the Middle Ages to today, illustrated with rare and luxurious examples.

(Paperback, Revised edition)

Spanning four centuries, the V&A's Fashion Collection is the most comprehensive in the world, housing unrivaled collections of dress,accessories, shoes and hats from the 17th century to the present day. This thoroughly revised and redesigned edition perfectly encapsulates the collection and is a must for any fashion enthusiast.