Fashion isn't art. The latter can just be admired, while the first needs to be sold. How do designers create constant objects of desire? In this book, 100 designers give 1000 tips on what it takes to be a great fashion designer

The world of the fashionista is brought to vivid life with 101 introductory lessons on such topics as how a designer anticipates cultural trends and 'sees' the fashion consumer, the workings of the fashion calendar, t

A sourcebook of 1950s fashion print, this book covers the heyday of postwar design where an analytical approach to design, with a lightness and freshness, combined with whimsical imagery and idiosyncratic subject matter. Th

02 A unique and illustrated guide to making your own couture skirts 03 An exciting, easy-to-follow guide on to how to simply and inexpensively make your own custom couture skirts by embellishing them with a wide variet

This is a beautifully produced and fascinating book that will appeal to anyone who is interested in fashion. It is illustrated by stunning photographs from PA Photos' archives! This meticulously researched and lavishl

Packed with breathtaking photographs, this tribute to Alexander McQueen (1969-2010) celebrates the incredible creations of an iconic, imaginative, and inspirational fashion designer whose work turned heads

In the same winning format as "In Stitches", textile designer and style maven Amy Butler turns her attention to baby with more than 20 projects to make for wee ones. This book features lovely photographs, technical il

In recent years the sneaker scene has exploded with limited editions and artist/designer collaborations. These specialist shoes are invariably produced as short runs, using innovative or luxury materials and often have bespoke pack

Australian Fashion Unstitched provides a compelling and authoritative survey of the myriad influences and attributes of Australian fashion over the last sixty years. This post-war period saw Australia's fashion indus

This title presents the nitty-gritty of basic patternmaking. Off-the-peg too bland or doesn't fit? Made-to-measure too expensive? Then why not do it yourself? This volume explains the nitty-gritty of basic patternmaking, laying

01 From casual daytime looks to glamorous options for evenings - a fully illustrated guide to enhancing the most crucial aspect of any woman's face ... her eyes.

An exquisitely gift book, gorgeously designed and illustrated, on beauty and beautiful inspirations from Natalie Bloom, of Bloom Cosmetics. Beauty in Bloom is an inspirational, eclectic and stylish compendium of all th

Intended for fashion illustrators and graphic designers, this book gives a variety of approaches, techniques and styles for illustrating fashion with hundreds of images.

WHICH BODY SHAPE ARE YOU? Skittle, Goblet, Hourglass, Cornet, Cello, Apple, Column, Bell, Vase, Brick, Lollipop or Pear ...Forget your size. Discover your shape. Transform yourself. The key to looking fabulous lies i

This work looks at Gabrielle Chanel's career, her workroom, her customers and her rivals. It focuses on Chanel the couturiere, her innovations and her influence on the way women choose to look in the modern world. Th

Chanel's combination of tradition, originality and style has always made it the most seductive of brands. This work presents the House of Chanel's private archives, which include dazzling clothes, intricate accessories, and b

"Classic and Modern Fabrics" is the definitive reference guide to all the major types of fabric in circulation today. In clear and succinct language, the author describes over 600 examples, from classic tweeds to sta

Like "The Black Dress", this book will contain an informative, fun introduction chronicling the history of cocktail dress throughout fashion history, a wealth of images including fine art and photography, film stills,

Progressing through almost two centuries of corset-making, this fascinating collection showcases an astonishing range of period pieces, from the 1750 whale-boned corsets, through the invention of the sewing machine a

02 A sumptuously illustrated resource for anyone with an interest in costumes and fashion. 03 Over the past 300 years, children's clothing has witnessed a gradual shift from dressing children to adult requirements, in

An autobiography that gives an insight into the workings of a great fashion house, while revealing the private man behind the high-profile establishment. It is also a portrait of the classic Paris haute coutur

"DIY Fashion" is a cool, quirky and creative guide to making and customizing your own clothes, bags and accessories. "DIY Fashion" contains more than 40 thrifty, sustainable and stylish projects, none of which require prior skill

Designers David and Elizabeth Emmanuel open the four locked trunks, which reveal the story behind their creation of Princess Diana's wedding dress. The contents of the trunks paint a portrait of the preparation and re

Perfume has always been an exclusive industry, from its early days with France quickly claiming the title as the premier centre of the perfume industry to the current multi-million dollar industry retaining i

A must for any fashion student, this book provides an in-depth review of the wide-ranging career options available in the fashion and textile industry, profiling over fifty careers that span the creative, technical,

Takes a look at the fashion world and the people who created it. This work covers the industry from designers to photographers and the people they photographed. Filled with images, it is an A-Z guide to 500 key indiv

Packed with instructions for techniques used by professional illustrators, this book walks the reader step-by-step through the methodology of drawing fashion. It demonstrates the best ways to create detailed fashion illustrations i

This practical foundation course in fashion photography offers key advice on the principles, practice and techniques of the subject. Dealing with far more than just the technical aspects of photography, this book will help the read

From Belle Epoque tea gowns to Diors 1947 New Look and fashion blogs in the 2000s, this comprehensive, international survey explores all the significant developments in fashion from 1900 to the present day. Fo

Instead of focusing on the designers that have made their marks in the past decades, this original and inspiring portrayal of style icons features the unforgettable faces and bodies that helped propel designers into t

Everything around us is designed and the word 'design' has become part of our everyday experience. But how much do we know about it? "Fifty Shoes That Changed the World" imparts that knowledge listing the top 50 shoe

This history of fashion reflects the popularity of the V&A Museum's world famous dress collection. It tells the story of men's and women's fashionable dress through the ages, covering clothes for all

Some call it style, others a matter of taste-that certain A"touchA" some men have that lets them pick out and combine just the right suits, shirts, ties, and shoes. Actually, there is no trick to dressing stylishly as a man. You just

How do we understand 'Glamour'? Has it empowered women or turned them into objects? Once associated with modernity and the cutting edge, is it entirely bound up with nostalgia and tradition? This unique and fascinatin

The sumptuous soft-cover edition of The Goddess Guide--the bestselling style bible Gisele Scanlon has picked out the best bits from her personal diary, address book and fashion contacts to reveal insider information

02 Fashion at its most innovative and intricate created by Dior, Balenciaga, Givenchy, Amies and Balmain, photographed by the likes of Avedon and Beaton. 03 This sumptuous book, now available in a deluxe paperback edit

Goth has become a permanent fixture in mainstream culture, but there are a lot of misconceptions about the people who choose to embrace the lifestyle. "Gothic Charm School" is the ultimate, fully-illustrated handbook f

01 A sumptuously illustrated look at Grace Kelly's unique style and glamorous wardrobe as she transformed herself from actress to bride to princess.

Presents the fabled house's archives, bringing together - in the form of bags, clothes, accessories and a cache of documentary photographs - the history of the Florentine family-owned saddler that has imprinted its name on th

An exploration through the fascinating and inventive possibilities of hair as material for artistic expression. The fascinating beauty and inventive possibilities of hair are revolutionizing this body-extending filament into on

This book does reproduce some wondrous shoes by top designers. But its focus lies outside the kingdom of fashion, in the lowly outpost of social history, where shoes generally appear only as modest, utilitarian artif

The Hermes scarf is one of the greatest fashion icons of all time. Worn by royalty and celebrities, coveted and admired, and now avidly collected, this deceptively simple square of silk is much more than just an acce

This lavishly illustrated volume is the first comprehensive publication on the Brooklyn Museum of Art's internationally renowned historic costume collection. The nearly 25,000-object collection comprises fashionable

Cosmetics have been used to increase attraction since ancient times whilst Compacts have been a symbol of love for generations but especially since the 1920s. In this fascinating book, vintage accessories' expert Madeleine

Horrockses Fashions was one of most respected ready-to-wear labels of the late 40s and 50s. Founded in 1946 the company concentrated on the production of quality womenswear, beach clothes, housecoats and children's attire.

This matchbook folder filled with 25 temporary tattoos will add sparks to any situation. Delightfully naughty, the brassy and bawdy designs - handcuffs, kissmarks, and more - are perfect for bachelorette parties, the bed

02 Fashion advice from the 1960s by the world-famous Hollywood designer to the stars. 03 Would you like to look younger, prettier, slimmer? Would you like to attract a new man, hold on to the current one? Would you lik

'Want to look like a Mod? Pose like a Mod? Dance like a Mod? THIS IS THE BOOK YOU NEED! This is the NEW Mod look, the ageless Trans-European look that takes Mod back to the continent from where it first emerged in the

Showcases the best of Australia's leading fashion magazine: photography by Helmut Newton Norman Parkinson Deborah de Turbeville Monty Coles Graham Shearer and Richard Bailey and the images of the women who inspired them: Maggie Tabb

This new series celebrates the V&A's status as a source of inspiration for designers, reflecting the unique breadth and depth of a collection that represents over 3,000 years of objects from all over the world. The pock

Millions of women throughout the world wear make-up, but few of them have been taught how to apply it.' This is what inspired leading international make-up artist Jemma Kidd's vision for her make-up school, product li

A smart, sexy business book for the readers who made Trading Up a bestseller - the tale of a London society girl who built up one of the most talked about show brands in the world.

This lavishly illustrated book showcases fifty-five masterworks by Japanese kimono artist Itchiku Kubota (1917-2003). Kubota's unique method of decoration combines stitch-resist and ink drawing with complex colourlayering techniques

02 The bestselling fashion classic now available in a special gift edition. 03 The bestselling fashion classic is now available in cloth-bound special edition. Illustrated with delightful photographs and drawings, thi

A renowned expert on women's fitness offers an illustrated guide to targeting women's trouble spots and staying fit for life, including the author's High Energy Fitness system and healthy recipes from some of the world's the

Mrs Lucy Wallace, Lady Duff Gordon as she became, transformed her business from a modest home-based dressmakers into the leading international fashion enterprise, Lucile Limited, with salons in London, Paris, New York

The grandeur of Imperial Russia is captured in this spectacular book featuring the dress and uniforms of Emperors and officials of the Russian court. Starting in the 1730s with lavishly embroidered coats and elaborat

A beautiful, full-colour guide for women of all ages, by Australia's top makeup artist. Includes what to buy, how to apply it, looks for every occasion and ten-minute makeovers.;;

This is a practical and inspirational book for dressmakers, quilters and embroiderers who have long coveted the style of Japanese clothes, in particular the kimono. Expert dressmaker and quilter Jenni Dobson takes yo

Collects together over 120 of the exquisite drawings Manolo Blahniks makes at the outset of the design process.

The third in the beauty series, examines the essence of skin and body care, from age-old rituals to new practices in aesthetics, cosmetics and dietetics.

"Marie Claire Hair", the second in the "Marie Claire Fashion and Beauty" series, is the must-have beauty buy of the year. Featuring fabulous, inspirational photography, "Hair" outlines the bare essentials every woman

Mrs. O's style is the manifestation of her genuine, personal point of view. It serves not just as expected clothing for the occasion but as a creative expression of her life experiences and personal beliefs. It is a s

"Naïve Graphics" documents the return of classical graphic design reminiscent of the 1940s to 1960s in contemporary graphic design.

The New Age of Feminine Drawing demonstrates clearly how and why illustration in fashion has made an amazing comeback. Having virtually reached saturation point, photography is no longer the all-powerful medium of cr

Showcasing some of the most innovative contemporary footwear designers from across the globe, this book reflects the diverse range of cutting-edge design. Using specially commissioned photography, sketches, and original desig

02 Captures the richness of nineteenth century fashion in a new paperback format. 03 The bestselling books in the acclaimed Fashion in Detailseries are now available with gorgeous new covers. The series features the V

01 The must-have perfume guide has been hailed as a masterpiece of criticism and invective. Over 400 new fragrances have been added to the original 1500 in this updated paperback. Perfumes: The Guide is the culminatio

"Prada" is the first book that documents three decades of ground-breaking fashion, architecture, film and art by the Prada company, including the work of the design studio and the workshop; extensive creative partners

Between the end of World War II and the election of John F. Kennedy there was a tremendous shift in Hollywood film: a fresh wave of actors (with Marlon Brando, Montgomery Clift, Paul Newman, and James Dean) whose

Reproduced directly from a rare original early-19th-century edition, this magnificent illustrated study displays a detailed gallery of costumes worn in the 11th through the 15th century. The 120 splendid full-color p

From recipes for plague amulets to aphrodisiacs and formulas for everything from lip balm to paint pigments, this book takes you into the secret world of Renaissance trades and explains why certain recipes were jealous

02 A unique opportunity to view the exquisite details of seventeenth and eighteenth century fashion in a new paperback format. 03 The bestselling books in the acclaimed Fashion in Detailseries are now available with go

Elsa Schiaparelli (1890-1973) was one of the leading fashion designers of the 1920s and 1930s with a flair for the unusual. This autobiography charts her rise from resident of a rat-infested apartment to designer to the star

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Charting shoe fashion from tight-laced Edwardian boots to the eccentric designer classics of today, with stunning full-colour photography, this chunky and fun collection appeals to the princess in every woman. Specia

Shoes for the Moscow Circus is an atmospheric, lyrical look behind the scenes of a number of Australian trades and industries, many of which are fast disappearing in the modern world. Arts writer Leta Keens, with photographer Oliver Strewe,

"Style Strategy" teaches readers that looking great and feeling classic isn't synonymous with emptying your bank account. Nina wants to show women how to keep oneself looking stylish and chic while saving money. Armed

A magnificent collection of the dresses worn by Mary Wilson, Diana Ross and Florence Ballard. This spectacular celebration of the ephemera and performance costumes worn by The Supremes, one of the most successful groups

Technical drawings, or flats, are essential for anyone working in the fashion industry. Used to convey design ideas and garment details to pattern cutters and machinists, it is essential that they are drawn a

The designs of the iconic French couturier Thierry Mugler convey a powerful and seductive image of womanhood. His architectural, ultra-stylized silhouettes, his exploration of new materials, his passion for staging and spectacle, an

Women love shoes. Even women who couldn't care less about fashion can appreciate the line of a finely turned heel. Women whose lifestyles demand nothing but "sensible shoes" have closets full of designer stilettos unworn

'A good handbag makes the outfit. Only the rich can afford cheap shoes. The only thing worse than being skint is looking as if you're skint.' For centuries, an interest in clothes has been dismissed as the trivial pu

Since its beginnings 150 years ago, Tiffany & Co. has become synonymous with elegant, sophisticated design and extravagant, yet tasteful, luxury, creating the world's most dazzling jewellery and decorative objects. To

From the creators of the runaway cult magazine sensation and arbiter of all that is cool comes the ultimate visual guide on how to be - and not to be - a modern urban hipster.

An exquisite journey through the fashion of decades, this book explores the key designers, silhouettes and shapes, prints and fabrics, and other details and characteristics that define influential vintage garments from the 20th century.

'You have a much better life if you wear impressive clothes', according to Vivienne Westwood. A global icon, Vivienne Westwood's career has spanned three decades from the early days of punk to the successful establishment of her ow

* Vogue covers throughout the magazine's history - the epitome of elegance and sophisticated glamour

Inventive, glamorous, gorgeous - since the beginning VOGUE has set the platinum standard for fashion magazines the world over and has become an icon in its own right. VOGUE's covers sum up the superlative visual idea

Most certainly not for jeans and t-shirt wearers, this pocket guide is an etiquette and history of classic styling. It illustrates the fine differences in the gentleman's dress code and enables readers to dress for an

Fashion design is directional and commercial; it is at the cutting edge of design globally, while also being a talent-hungry, image-dominated, commercial industry that demands the very best of design professionals,

You have read The Rules, you know your shape, and you have worked out which colours suit you bestnow you can have some real funand learn how to vary your look according to your mood. WHO WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE TODAY? .

You've read The Rules, you know your shape, and you've worked out which colours suit you best, now you can have some real fun and learn how to vary your look according to your mood. WHO WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE TODAY? ..

This new series celebrates the V&A's status as a source of inspiration for designers, reflecting the unique breadth and depth of a collection that represents over 3,000 years of objects from all over the world. The pock

One of the most distinctive and influential designers of the second half of the twentieth century, Yves Saint Laurent takes his place in the pantheon of French couturiers, alongside Coco Chanel, Christian Dior,