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Unravels the intimate narratives woven into the fabric of our most personal garments

A valuable sourcebook for costume designers, dressmakers and those involved in historical re-enactments, this book contains all you need to create authentic menswear from the Victorian period. Historically accurate patterns enable you to make a wide range of garments, including morning coats, waistcoats, frock coats, trousers, shirts and hunting clothes, and full instructions are given for tailoring and construction. The book is illustrated with evocative contemporary fashion plates showing the essential wardrobe of a Victorian gentleman, which demonstrate the subtle changes in style that occurred across the decades.

The new The Brand Bible series is dedicated exclusively to the most iconic handbag models from the most important designers Each bag is not only a fashion object but also a symbol of style and status With stunning photography and in depth insights into the creative vision behind the designs as well as anecdotes about the stars who made the bags famous this illustrated book series is a must have for any fashion enthusiast Hardly any handbag is as coveted as the Birkin or the Kelly Bag from Hermes In addition to these icons The Ultimate Guide to Hermes Bags also includes numerous other models from the traditional brand

A beautiful gift for those with a fashionable eyeLong before Diana s revenge dress took the world by storm or Princess Anne s sunglasses went viral there has always been a fascination with members of the Royal Family and the significance behind their style The Times has been documenting this fascination for more than 200 years from the early Regency period to modern day and has borne witness to the evolution of the Crown s carefully curated public image With access to the rich history of The Times archive this authoritative account peels back the layers of silk and chiffon to re examine the royals who captured the public imagination through their inimitable style The perfect gift for royal watchers and fashion lovers alike this lavishly illustrated volume features A foreword by Anna Murphy author and Fashion Director of The TimesStunning full colour photography rarely seen archival images and fashion sketchesArticles from The Times archive which reveal fascinating social commentary on the development of British fashion

The book focuses on the work of innovative designers whose approach to supermodern clothing fuses high style and 21st-century technology. They have all appropriated ideas and materials which were previously on the margins of fashion - such as those used in high-performance sportswear and riot gear - to address the challenges of the urban environment. Their clothes are functional and adapted to the public spaces of the supermodern world: supermarkets, airports, motorways - and the street. They are designed to anticipate all contingencies, offering protection and security in an increasingly alien urban environment. Sections cover concepts such as multiple functionality, mobility, shelter, protection, identity and super-invisibility featuring the work of designers such as CP Company, who have produced a jacket with a built-in anti-smog mask, Vexed Generation whose parkas disguise the identity of the wearer and act as urban armour, Mandarina Duck who have devised a camouflage system for the street, and Levi's who have produced a range of jackets equipped with fully integrated communications systems. With its stylish page design and lively commentary, this is a book that will appeal to all lovers of fashion, radial design and innovation....

Over the past ten years the study of dress history has achieved academic respectability This book shows how the fields of dress history and dress studies are now benefitting from the adoption of new multi disciplinary approaches and outlines the full range of these approaches which draw on material culture ethnography and cultural studies

Tartan is so much more than just a cloth From its clan origins in the Scottish Highlands to the catwalks of Milan London and New York from its regimental history to its anti establishment status tartan has not only shaped a nation but has become an international style icon The Secret Life of Tartan is as colourful and interwoven as the threads of the fabric itself From troops in Black Watch tartan controlling Highland rebels to the Balmoral tartan exclusively worn by royalty from the first tartan on the moon to the pattern of choice for punk and high fashion alike tartan truly has a remarkable universal status Today tartan evokes history kinship tradition romance irreverence fashion and style The Secret Life of Tartan unravels the truths and the myths of the cloth that shaped a nation to reveal how it has captured hearts around the world

Scott Schuman just wanted to take photographs of people on the street who looked great. His now famous blog ['the bellwether American site that turned photo blogging into an art form'New York Times] was an attempt to showcase the wonderful and varied sartorial tastes of real people - not only those of the fashion industry. The book is a beautiful anthology of Scott's favourite shots from around the world. They include photographs of well-known fashion figures as well as those shots of the anonymous passerby whose imagination and taste delight the viewer.From the streets of Rio to Bejing, Stockholm to Milan, these are the people that have inspired Scott and in turn, inspired designers and people of all ages, wages and nationalities with an interest in fashion. Intimately designed and created with Scott, the book is a handsome object in its own right, in full colour on hand-picked, quality paper.