(Hardback)

The first book to document the history of the runway and to offer an unprecedented look behind the scenes of Fashion Week

(Hardback)

From a rising fashion historian, the story of how Japan imitated, assimilated, perfected, and ultimately saved traditional American fashion

(Hardback)

(Paperback)

A crocheted wool coat of exuberant textures and glowing colours; a shibori dyed and pleated silk vest of baroque sensuousness; a headdress of ribbon intricately ruched in the shape of a leaping fish - these are just a few beautiful, imaginative and provocative, even surreal works of wearable art illustrated in this title.

(Hardback)

An inspiring, unique account of 1980s fashion and culture, as seen on the deeply influential, subversive pages of BLITZ, the pioneering '80s style magazine.

(Hardback)

Racinet's Costume History is a landmark in the study of clothing and style. From Eskimo attire to high French couture, this unrivalled encyclopedia is an invaluable reference for students, designers, artists, illustrators, and historians, and anyone interested in style.

(Hardback)

The Bally Shoe company was founded as 'Bally & Co' in 1851 by Carl Franz Bally and his brother Fritz in the basement of their family home in Switzerland. This book illustrates the history of Bally from 1851 to the early 1960s, a period which embraces the development of a footwear design style that introduced an evolution in comfort and lifestyle.

(Paperback)

(Hardback)

Inspired by the natural world, sprawling subcultures, and the occasional obscure horror film, Brain Dead is exactly the opposite of what its title suggests. Alive, smart, and keeping their cult fan base guessing.

(Hardback)

The first full-length illustrated biography of the legendary Carla Sozzani, a key figure in the international worlds of fashion, art, and design.

(Hardback)

(Hardback)

A sourcebook for children's costume down the ages, from antiquity to the present day. It presents different eras and styles of childrenswear, including: Ancient Egyptian pleated linen robes; medieval tunics, stockings and fur-trimmed hats; exquisite miniature 17th-century gowns; and, the printed cotton dresses and slippers of the 19th century.

This gorgeously designed gift set includes a hardback copy of Claris: The Chicest Mouse in Parisand your very own plush Claris toy!

(Novelty book)

(Hardback)

French fashion designer Claude Montana played a key role in the fashions of the 1980s and 90s. This book help us to understand the essential forces that have shaped Montana's work, with scores of catwalk images and reproductions of his sketches.

(Paperback, New Edition)

A book that includes detailed illustrated sections on how to use markers, color theory and composition in fashion drawing, drawing garments of different fabrics, skin tone, make up and hair, step by step drawing garments for beginners, women's, men's and children's fashion and how to use Photoshop to personalize drawings.

(Paperback)

The essential reference to more than 50 international menswear designers, labels, brands, stores, blogs and websites.

(Paperback, Second revised edition)

A collection of drawings that ranges over eleven centuries of English historical costume. It includes more than a thousand clear and detailed illustrations, and notes that pinpoint specific features such as fabric, decoration, accessories and cut, make each costume immediately comprehensible.

(Hardback)

Showcasing the extraordinary diversity of 20th-century costume jewellery, this volume covers A-Z of couture houses who have been at the forefront of costume jewellery design.

(Paperback)

Crafting Textiles in the Digital Age explores the relationship between traditional craft and new digital technology in contemporary textile practice, covering everything from digital embroidery to jacquard weaving, digital print and rapid prototyping.

(Paperback)

Step back in time with 31 pages of styles from the 1950s. Then play fashion designer by adding color to men's and women's outfits, from full skirts to cardigans and capris.

(Hardback)

A window into Gabrielle Chanel's mind, Culture Chanel: The Woman Who Reads offers an extraordinary and intimate look at the cultural influences behind the creation of a global fashion empire, ancient poets and close acquaintances alike.

(Paperback)

Cutting-Edge Fashion Illustration focuses on ways to create exciting, modern digital fashion illustrations, providing inspiration and clear advice, helping you to be digitally creative. Clear step-by-step techniques and accessible tutorials break it down into manageable steps which can be followed and applied to your own work.

(Hardback)

Against the background of rising mass-transit fares and an unhealthy planet, the liberation and efficiency of getting around by bike has made city cycling one of the most popular pursuits in urban life. This title presents charismatic combinations of individual style and practical function and shows how far cycle attire has moved beyond lycra.