Fashion and style guides

“Anyone aiming for timeless elegance, rather than temporary chic, will benefit from Storey’s authoritative, but readable book.

Unveil the enigma of one of fashion's most legendary figures with The Little Guide to Lagerfeld, a fascinating look into the world of the iconic designer, whose visionary work transformed the fashion landscape and whose persona became synonymous with innovation, style and uncompromising excellence.

Fantastic fashion that won't cost you the earth.

Did you know that over 300,000 tonnes of clothing are sent to landfill in the UK alone every year?

You and your clothes can always look their fabulous best with the wisdom of Alicia Healey, a lady's maid and wardrobe consultant who trained at Buckingham Palace and now works with clients around the world.

"e;This guide offers background information about how contemporary cosplay has developed as well as nuts and bolts practical information for those wishing to start or continue participation in the hobby.

Delve into the visionary mind of Valentino Garavani and discover the story behind the legendary fashion house that bears his name.

Veteran travel writer Eric Newby has a massive following and is cherished as the forefather of the modern comic travel book.

What Coleen Rooney doesn't know about style and shopping isn't worth knowing, and she is a fashion inspiration to girls everywhere.

One of the most photographed women in Britain, Coleen knows what it's like to live in the celebrity glare.

'Wonderfully uplifting' Trisha AshleyIt only takes a moment to change a life for ever.

The book to solve every 'crisis' a girl could ever encounter.

With three sizes and interchangeable kraft-tex bands, plus custom pockets and straps, the possibilities for this stylish and versatile bag are endless.

'Deerstalker: Sherlock Holmes wore one.

Aage Thaarup left his job in a Copenhagen department store in his teens to conquer the world.

Vogue was a newly formed weekly society magazine when Edna Woolman Chase arrived on its staff in 1895 at the young age of 18.

Barbara Hulanicki tells the story of the rise and fall of the tiny, energetic boutique that grew into a vast emporium and epitomised Swinging London.

Brought up to enter a learned profession, Henry Melton very successfully overcame his 'aversion to going into trade' and became hatter to the Prince of Wales.

Jean Dawnay, or 'Caroline' as she was known, was a house model for Dior during the years 1949-50.

In this gorgeous style guide from the 50s, American fashion designer Anne Fogarty reveals the secrets of 'wife-dressing' - the art of looking chic on all occasions, be it at a cocktail party, on the tennis pitch or in the boudoir.

Christian Dior (1905-1957) rocketed to fame with his first collection in 1947 when the 'New Look' took the world by storm.

First published in 1954, Christian Dior reveals the secrets of style in his indispensable guide that covers everything from what to wear to a wedding and how to tie a scarf to how to walk with grace.

Would you like to look younger, prettier, slimmer?

From homespun to haute couture, the dresses worn by American brides in the first half of the twentieth century had myriad influences.

From homespun to haute couture, the dresses worn by American brides in the first half of the twentieth century had myriad influences.

One day a woman of average means waltzes by a jewellery shop window and spots a GBP20,000 diamond necklace.

Keep it simple and do it well.

The hottest trend on the catwalk is ethical clothing.

Brilliant, brave, controversial, combative, intellectual - just how do you become Janet Street-Porter?

A detailed guide to dressmaking, being a handbook of pattern drafting and design.

This antique text comprises a comprehensive guide to various styles of hats, their purposes, advantages, disadvantages, and construction methods contemporary with the time of this book's original publication.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

A complete guide to the art of shoe-mending, including a full course on how to do expert shoe repairing from beginning to end.

This antique text contains a detailed and comprehensive guide to making hats for children and young people.

Whereas 'hatmaking' refers to the manufacturing of hats and headwear, 'millinery' refers to both the designing and making of hats.

This book contains a detailed guide to the equipment and tools necessary for proper hatmaking.

Any milliner will know how important selecting material is when it comes to making hats.