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A suitcase friendly insider s companion to the most fashionforward cities for well dressed and worldly gentlemen

Six seductive 21st century hat designs reminiscent of the Downton Abbey or Jackie Kennedy eras A stunning felt hat is the perfect accessory for any occasion from an everyday addition to your winter wardrobe to a head turning statement piece for a special occasion In this practical and informative guide expert milliner Bobbi Heath shows you how to make felt hats in six different styles to perfectly complement any outfit including a fabulous floppy hat cloche bucket pill box cap and button Bobbi starts with the basics of how to measure your head then talks you through the secrets of stiffening the felt using steam to mould your fabric and blocking Learn invaluable stitching and edging techniques then have fun experimenting with trimmings to make your hat unique This practical book will appeal to all hat lovers and anyone looking for an easy introduction to the art of millinery

How design students learn sustainably How do I teach design Why is listening so important What can we learn from other disciplines and cultures and from each other Answers to these and other questions are offered by Sven Ingmar Thies and his 24 interviewees who are all united by a single wish that their students should experiment experience and grow as designers This book allows teachers of graphic design design theory game development industrial design and behavioral research from China Germany Great Britain Japan Austria and the USA to each have their say The in depth conversations are complemented by a comprehensive reflection and sample assignments This is a book for teachers and students alike that offers insights into the experiences of others as well as inspiration for teaching learning and professional practice New teaching methods & practical suggestions A comparison of the experiences of 24 design teachers from six countries Fritz Frenkler Gesche Joost Rathna Ramanathan Stefan Sagmeister Kashiwa Sato Erik Spiekermann and others in conversation

Visual Communication for Architects and Designers teaches you the art of designing a concise clear compelling and effective visual and verbal presentation Margaret Fletcher has developed a reference manual of best practices that gives you the necessary tools to present your work in the best way possible It includes an impressive 750 presentation examples by over 180 designers from 24 countries in North America South America Europe the Middle East Asia Oceania and Africa This book offers actionable advice to solve a variety of complex presentation challenges You will learn how to Understand differences in communication design representation design and presentation design and know how to use these skills to your advantage Structure the visual and verbal argument in your presentation Design your presentation layouts architectural competitions boards and digital presentations Manage issues related to the presentation of architectural and design ideas Present yourself professionally Your ability to communicate your design ideas to others is an invaluable and important skill Visual Communication for Architects and Designers shows you how to develop and implement these skills and gain command of your presentations

The ultimate typographic experiment 7 762 392 typefaces from one of the world s foremost typography studios System Process Form is a detailed survey of MuirMcNeil s Two type system an extensive collection of geometric alphabets in which every stroke shape letterform and word is designed to correspond and collaborate in close harmony The methodologies demonstrated transcend the short term limitations of single solutions to single problems revealing the ways in which system process and form constitute the bedrock of a successful design practice Using a combination of algorithm chance and deliberation a core database of 23 type systems and 198 individual fonts is interpolated to generate millions of hybrid forms in which every dot line space and letter is designed to correspond and collaborate in close harmony The showcased examples selected for their distinctively abstract and striking qualities are printed in three vibrant neon inks and metallic black The result far more than a mere catalogue of typefaces demonstrates the power of excavating design problems at their deepest roots allowing abundant and diverse outcomes to proliferate spontaneously

The long awaited monograph of the UK s leading graphic design and branding agency The world is full of design companies but none of them are like North Formed in 1995 by Sean Perkins joined for the past 25 years by Jeremy Coysten and Stephen Gilmore the studio has always followed a highly individualistic path This individualism manifests itself in many ways most notably in the absence of a densely populated studio website there are no hyperactive social media feeds even the studio s name derived from Perkins origins in the unmetropolitan north of England stands for frill free plain speaking visual directness It s almost as if North is a well kept secret Yet the group has a devoted worldwide following and attracts myriad clients keen to hire them for their ability to produce memorable and carefully engineered visual identities North s work is the product of sharp brained research high end craft and precise visual expression And as can be seen in the pages of this book the studio s first monograph the result is a rich crop of brand identities packaging exhibitions books posters and logos It includes work for Tate Southbank Munch Oslo Co op Barbican Samsung Meta Science Museum The Royal Mint and M Hong Kong On the grounds that graphi

As the beautiful book comes back into vogue Martin Salisbury delves into the history of the illustrated book jacket tracing its development across the 20th century through some of the most iconic

A beautifully illustrated guide on how to transform your everyday outfits Gucci style Bring the defining principles of Gucci s style to your own wardrobe with this celebration of one of the world s most renowned fashion houses From channelling the super brand with your beauty choices finding your inner extrovert in the clothes you choose and even bringing the influence of the house s equestrian beginnings into your streetwear this is an essential handbook for going Gucci your way Including the stories history and personalities who have defined a legacy like no other there s no better companion for fans of Gucci

This vibrant publication brings to life four centuries of extraordinary garments and accessories inspired by the natural world

The BBC primetime series The Great British Sewing Bee is back The companion book to the sixth series of this flagship BBC show The Great British Sewing Bee Sustainable Style accompanies sewers at all levels on their creative journey to reduce reuse and recycle ultimately creating their own considered closet Starting with the essentials sewers will learn how to maintain and care for their sewing machine find out the secrets to using an overlocker and what to do if you don t have one and the key to pattern matching With a guide that demystifies the fitting process and with expert sewing tips on making alterations you ll be able to choose from 27 projects for both women and men that will ease you into the world of sustainable sewing For burgeoning dressmakers this book showcases a vast array of sustainable and natural fabrics reveals how to breathe life into old garments and entices the would be sewer to dress handmade Interspersed with sustainable tips from advice on keeping an eco friendly sewing space and how to better care for your garments to guidance on recycling old clothes using up fabric scraps and making repairs this book is an indispensable reference to a more considered approach to sewing that will encourage you to create long lastin

Telling stories drawn from across history The Colour of Fashion delves into the significance of colour in dress and explores how the symbolism has shifted over time

A visual journey through the fashion of the decades showing you how to identify key designers and details and characteristics that define the most influential pieces of the twentieth century up to and including the 1990s The book concludes with a shopping guide

Traditional tailoring is a fascinating craft which has not changed for many centuries however the techniques are now known only by a few practising in the best couture ateliers and bespoke tailor s workrooms Nothing feels quite so luxurious or sophisticated as bespoke clothes but the tailoring skills they require are often seen to be shrouded in mystery and the clothes therefore only accessible to the rich and famous This practical book reveals the trade secrets of couture tailoring and brings vintage couture tailoring within the reach of all

Tools For Food explores the history of 250 of our most loved and intriguing kitchen items and how they ve changed the way we live From 12th century Mongolian fire pots to 17th century Chinese scissors from beloved Tupperware food containers to the iconic Alessi lemon squeezer this culinary journey covers well loved designs as well as lesser known objects The reader will be taken on a journey around the globe exploring how and what we cook has changed over the centuries showing similarities and diversity across times and cultures From primitive necessities to specialized high tech equipment each image is accompanied by a text detailing its origin as well as interesting facts about its relationship between culture and cooking

The Graphic Design Sourcebook delves into the vast array of graphic design that surrounds us wherever we go and has done so ever since printing was invented Yet everyday graphics have mostly been ignored as an art form From Victorian song sheets to French perfume labels early matchboxes to decorative greetings cards appealing cigarette packets to enticing holiday brochures colourful advertisements to racy night club tickets these miniature masterpieces deserve artistic recognition With over a thousand images The Graphic Design Sourcebook is both an inspiring source book and a treasure trove of ideas a true cornucopia of communication

Easy well illustrated manual which describes how to mend clothes This manual provides all necessary knowledge for anyone who wants to acquire the basic skills for mending altering and fixing clothes The publication explains in an easy to understand and simple language the most usual clothing repairs like shortening pants a seam to be redone darning a hole shortening the sleeves of a shirt etc From learning to do stitches by hand to using the sewing machine the author guides the reader throughout the process by simple texts and useful photographs proving that mending is easy The book also includes a glossary of technical terms With this DIY guide the reader will be able to perform some alterations and mendings without the need of going to the professional tailor It s a basic manual but also contains some more complicated mendings that people with advanced skills can tackle AUTHOR Anna De Leo was born in Cosenza in 1987 In 2014 she graduated at the Euromode School Italia in Bormio in Valtellina In 2015 she moved to Udine where she attended a course of tailoring repair at the Ires Institute of Economic and Social Research Friuli Venezia Giulia She later enrolled in the Fashion Design course at Milan Fashion Campus in Milan and an online Personal

If you dispense income on clothes this book is indispensable GQ Alan Flusser is one of the most knowledgeable experts on men s fashion and has created the ultimate reference for everything you need to know about good taste great style and where to find it throughout the world Ralph Lauren The classic essential guide for men about buying fashionable and long lasting clothes by the author of Dressing the Man

A modern Japanese take on classic knitted accessories With a contemporary approach to traditional knitting patterns and textures Small Knits brings to life a collection of stylish necessities for warmth and fashion From selbu mittens to unisex hats and neckwarmers these pieces work for just about any mood recipient and wardrobe In this book you ll find instructions and photos for 19 charming projects plus variations including Elegant Nordic mittens handwarmers and a beretStylish neckwarmers in houndstooth and argyle patternsAn eyecatching Fair Isle hat and handwarmersComfy durable socks in herringbone and other classic stitchesA delicate lacy shawlAnd much more Instructions diagrams and Japanese style knitting charts take you through each project from start to finish A section on technique shows how to execute the stitches used in this book These projects are fun and rewarding for experienced knitters who ve enjoyed a taste of the Japanese knitting style or would like to give it a try