(Paperback, 4th edition)

"Now in its fourth edition, this 'toolkit for inspiration' introduces the research techniques fashion designers use to find and develop ideas for their original collections"--

(Hardback)

"Sara Berman's Closet was first exhibited at Mmuseumm 2, New York City, in 2015."

(Paperback)

Teaches you how to entertain, decorate, travel, and dress for less. This title is suitable for the women looking to save money without skimping on style.

(Hardback)

In 1764, British Customs confiscated a book containing hundreds of silk samples of different qualities from French agents who were attempting to sell them illegally in London. The merchant's sample book acquired in 1972 by the V&A may be this very book, a fascinating record of the eighteenth-century French and English silk industries.

(Hardback)

This breathtakingly detailed book presents dress patterns, construction details, embroidery and making instructions for fifteen garments and accessories from a seventeenth-century woman's wardrobe. Full step-by-step drawings of the construction sequence are given for each garment alongside photographs of the objects and x-ray photography.

(Hardback)

Book Two in the V&A's groundbreaking new series presents 17 patterns for garments and accessories from a seventeenth-century woman's wardrobe. Full step-by-step drawings of the construction sequence are given for each garment to enable the reader to accurately reconstruct them.

(Hardback)

Clothes maketh the man.InSharp Suitswe examine the fascinating history and evolution of the modern suit from the late seventeenth century to date. From eighteenth-century bespoke to the mass industrialisation of the twentieth century, we see how the uniform of the ruling classes became the utilitarian outfit of the worker.

(Paperback)

For passionate lovers of shoes, this reference book explores various types and supplies information about platforms, Cinderella's slipper, sandals and the allure of the naked foot, the 50 steps in the making of a shoe, and profiles of shoe designers and makers.

(Paperback, 2nd edition)

"Introduces research and ideas-gathering techniques to help readers produce original textile designs."--

(Hardback)

(Paperback)

This beautifully illustrated volume highlights the vibrant history and culture of Syria through its exceptional textile production between the 2nd century and the present day.

(Paperback)

From the sky-high coiffures of Georgian Britain to the languid silhouette of 1920s 'flappers', Style and Satire tells the story of European fashion and its most fantastical trends from two interrelated perspectives - the lavish, celebratory fashion plate, and the gloriously irreverent satirical print.

(Hardback)

What's the difference between a $395 and a $1,000 suit What two words do you look for on a costly dress shirt's label What are the folds in a cummerbund for This title offers men the knowledge they need. Ranging from the tuxedo to the Italian shoe, it explains each item's history and function and defines different strata of costs and quality.

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(, 7th edition)

Your best guide to the last 5,000 years of Western dress.

The aim of this text is to present the techniques of tailoring from a professional point of view. It will cover traditional and contemporary design and construction methods for tailored garments from ready-to-wear to couture details.

(Hardback)

(, 4th edition)

Textiles: Concepts and Principles, Fourth Edition provides a thorough approach to the fundamentals of textiles in a readable, non-technical style. The focus is on the interrelationship of textile components to help students understand and predict textile properties and performance to ultimately choose the best textile for their final product

(Hardback)

Founded as a boutique mail-order service in 1963, Biba - the brainchild of designer Barbara Hulanicki - quickly gained cult status, and outgrew several London premises before landing at 99 - 117 Kensington High Street in 1973 as 'Big Biba', 'the most beautiful store in the world'.

(Hardback)

(Paperback)

Trace the evolution of fashion through the 250 looks that defined it.

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