Fashion and textile design

Philosophical Perspectives on Fashion places philosophical approaches at the heart of contemporary fashion studies.

Winner of Best Performance Design and Scenography Publication Award, Prague Quadrennial 2019

This beautifully illustrated book conveys the centrality of costume to live performance.

Jacket design gives students and designers alike trouble, both technically and creatively; the technicality of their design and existing texts on the subject often leave novices and budding designers puzzled.

The subject of religion and dress in Turkey has been debated at great length both in academia and the media.

The subject of religion and dress in Turkey has been debated at great length both in academia and the media.

From couture fashion to opulent perfumes and decadent food, the luxury goods and services industry has grown at an unprecedented rate even in the context of a global recession.

From couture fashion to opulent perfumes and decadent food, the luxury goods and services industry has grown at an unprecedented rate even in the context of a global recession.

The field of dress history has experienced exponential growth over the past two decades.

The field of dress history has experienced exponential growth over the past two decades.

Since the mid-20th century fashion has undergone phenomenal change at a rapid pace in the context of unprecedented social, political and cultural upheaval.

Since the mid-20th century fashion has undergone phenomenal change at a rapid pace in the context of unprecedented social, political and cultural upheaval.

Great fashion photography, at its best, reflects and shapes the era in which it is made.

Great fashion photography, at its best, reflects and shapes the era in which it is made.

Whether it's a military inspired trench coat or a Savile Row tailored suit, menswear design increasingly demands
originality, innovation and above all, choice.

While the topic of sustainability in textile manufacture has been the subject of considerable research, much of this is limited to a focus on materials and practices and their ecological impact.

While the topic of sustainability in textile manufacture has been the subject of considerable research, much of this is limited to a focus on materials and practices and their ecological impact.

Modern Fashion Traditions questions the dynamics of fashion systems and spaces of consumption outside the West.

To work with the materials of tomorrow, design students across visual arts disciplines need to understand the cutting edge of today.

This unique ethnographic investigation examines the role that fashion plays in the production of the contemporary Indian luxury aesthetic.

This unique ethnographic investigation examines the role that fashion plays in the production of the contemporary Indian luxury aesthetic.

The Fundamentals of Digital Fashion Marketing introduces and explores contemporary digital marketing practices within the fashion industry.

This book is the first to explore handicrafting practiced by media fans, their online fan communities and the multiple meanings they create.

Fashion lives and dies by stories.

The Fashion Designer's Sketchbook is a must-have resource for both fashion students and practising designers who wish to learn new ways of generating design ideas in order to create successful fashion collections, and who wish to develop their own creative aesthetic.

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'A mind-expanding tour of the world without leaving your paintbox.

Trainers are no longer just reserved for the gym.

This book explores historical and modern uses of makeup for self-expression, with a focus on gender.

An enchanting memoir by the legendary New York Times fashion photographer Bill Cunningham *A Financial Times Book of the Year 2018**The New York Times Bestseller* I took to New York life like a star shooting through the heavens Bill Cunningham s first love was fashion but the big city came a close second.

From inspiration to sketch, pattern to fabric, the making of a dress has been the structure that has held me, and my passion to dress others is the momentum of my life.

Style inspiration for everyone, no matter your size.

* THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER *Young Mary Newton, born into a large Irish family in a small Watford semi, was always getting into trouble.

The incredible stories of 100 perfumes from a whole century of scents.

Quilting can refer either to the process of creating a quilt or to the sewing of two or more layers of material together to make a thicker padded material.

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

This vintage book explores the colourful history of quilt making in America, looking its origins, development and evolution, influences, popularity, contemporary techniques, and much more.

"e;Weaving Patterns of Yesterday and Today"e; explores the history of weaving and weaving patterns, first looking at its origins before walking the reader trough the various methods used to produce different patterns.

Contained within this book is a classic guide to weaving, focusing on weaving narrow pieces of fabric.

This book deals with the lace industry, exploring its history in England, Europe, and in the United States.

Volume two of the "e;Hand Books of the Textile Industry"e; contains information on the manufacture of woven fabrics and related materials, describing in detail the different types of yarn and how to use a loom.

"e;How to Sew an Apron"e; is a classic guide to making a variety of traditional women's aprons, with chapters on hat making.

"e;Children and Misses Garments"e; is a classic guide to tailoring and dressmaking, focusing on producing clothes for women and young girls.

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

This book contains a lovely collection of vintage hand sewing patterns for the making of home accessories.

This book contains a lovely collection of vintage hand knitting patterns for the making of cardigans for men.

This book contains a lovely collection of vintage hand knitting patterns for the making of winter underwear and nightwear for women.

This book contains a lovely collection of vintage hand knitting patterns for the making of Autumn jackets and coats for women.

This book contains a lovely collection of vintage knitting patterns for the making of summer cardigans for women.

This book contains a lovely collection of embroidery patterns for the making of cushions.

This curated selection of vintage articles is an invaluable resource for anyone passionate about dressmaking, millinery, and tailoring women's clothing.

This compact volume is a complete and handy guide to cutting gentlemen's clothing, including tips for trousers, vests, coats, and more.