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A tribute to the visionary designer whose creative brilliance left an indelible mark on the world of sneakers athletic wear and the sports industry uniquely becoming one of the most influential and celebrated creative directors of both Adidas and Nike

The question that every supermodel gets asked repeatedly is how were you discovered Fans love to hear how where and why their icons were plucked from reality and thrown into the hyper glamorous world of high fashion Many of the most famous women in the industry have fairytale like origin stories Several faced challenging upbringings coming from obscurity or poverty before being scouted by chance in a supermarket or airport Some became celebrities overnight others fought their way up from a very young age Hundreds of good models are discovered annually but very few manage to capture public attention and keep it Many of the supermodels who will feature in this book upturned industry norms and beauty ideals and faced tremendous rejection before finding success

A unique costume history identifying key fashion developments and how they have been adapted over time It Interweaves the past and present showing the influence of fashion designers on the industry as a whole as well as within their cultural and social milieu

This is your complete guide to dressmaking from designing creating and customising your clothes Master every dressmaking technique in the book Fully illustrated and easy to use this updated dressmaking book covers all the essential skills and techniques you need to make timeless wardrobe staples It s a must have for beginners and expert stitchers alike Inside the pages of this reference book you ll discover Step by step instructions and techniques accompanied by clear full colour photography Thorough sections on tools and equipment to help the reader choose the right items for each project 13 downloadable patterns for skirts dresses trousers tops and jackets that can be used to create 31 different garments Over 80 techniques including how to cut out a pattern machine stitch and hand stitch Projects graded by difficulty level so as you can challenge yourself whether you are a beginner or looking for more advanced ideas Fed up with fast fashion and fancy making your own clothes This is the ultimate dressmaking guide for absolute beginners Comprehensive step by step guides and dressmaking patterns cover everything from choosing the perfect fabric for any project to trying your hand at a range of machine sewing techniques Accompanied by

An elegant collection of legendary designer Coco Chanel s maxims on style women and life presented in a fashionable gift format

Now a Netflix original series The boots a passenger had on when his plane landed on the Hudson River The tank top Andy Warhol s assistant wore to one of their nightclub outings together The jacket a taxi driver put on to feel safe as he worked the night shift These and over sixty other clothing inspired narratives make up Worn in New York the latest volume from New York Times bestselling author Emily Spivack In these first person accounts contributors in and out of the public eye share surprising personal wild poignant and funny stories behind a piece of clothing that reminds them of a significant moment of their New York lives Worn in New York offers a contemporary cultural history of the city its changing identity temper and tone and its irrepressible vitality by paying tribute to these well loved clothes and the people who wore them Includes contributions from Adam Horovitz Amy Heckerling Andre Royo Anna Sui Aubrey Plaza Catherine Opie Coco Rocha Dick Cavett Eileen Myles Fab 5 Freddy Gay Talese Genesis Breyer P Orridge JD Samson Jenji Kohan Jenna Lyons Kyp Malone Lena Dunham Pee Wee Kirkland Thelma Golden Timothy Greenfield Sanders

A bold and fashionable look at the iconic golds of Yves Saint Laurent in jewelry couture and accessories from the 1960s to the 2000s Gold sparkles as it conjures up the true treasures of Saint Laurent s legacy and spirit This stunning book presents the couture jewelry and accessories inspired by the golds of Yves Saint Laurent from the 1960s to the 2000s Gold has been featured heavily throughout the entirety of the designer s work from the very first buttons adorning his pea coats to dresses that appear entirely fashioned from gold no collection escaped the couturier s golden touch I love gold Saint Laurent said It s a magical color when reflecting a woman it s the color of the sun As the official catalogue of the Gold les ors d Yves Saint Laurent exhibition in Paris this keepsake volume presents Saint Laurent s exquisite designs as we follow the thread of gold throughout his collections offering special insight into the work and intricate techniques used to make the brocades laces lames leathers and embroideries of YSL shine Curated by Elsa Janssen the director of the legendary Musee Yves Saint Laurent Paris and fashion historian Yvane Jacob Yves Saint Laurent Gold draws on a large number of archival documents interviews and other res

An expert introduction to the world of playful wearables and their design with a wide range of engaging examples case studies and exercises This pioneering introduction to the world of wearable technology takes readers beyond the practical realm think Fitbits Apple watches and smart glasses to consider another important side of the technology the playful Playful Wearables offers an engaging account of what playful wearables are why they matter how they work how they re made and what their future might hold The book s authors Ouz Buruk Ella Dagan Katherine Isbister Elena Marquez Segura and Theresa Jean Tanenbaum draw on decades of experience in design development and research to offer real world examples exercises and implications showing how this kind of wearable tech can introduce an invaluable element of play into our everyday lives As wearable technology emerges in the ecology of costume and fashion the authors consider its intimate connection to identity and culture And they look at the ways in which playful wearables when smoothly integrated into everyday social experiences support social interaction The book then moves on to the mechanics of playful wearables from design strategies and frameworks to specific methods and game desi

The perfect gift for the man who has everything a celebration of the makers and marques behind the world s most enduring objects of desire

Presents a global survey of sneaker designs that have been released over the last decade This title showcases the very best of this new sneaker culture featuring more than 300 designs arranged by b

An elegant collection of Christian Dior s maxims on style women and inspiration presented in a fashionable gift format Credited with creating some of the most luxurious and spectacular haute couture pieces of all time Christian Dior became a fashion icon overnight in 1947 with the launch of his New Look sumptuous hourglass silhouettes that provided a welcome tonic to the austerity of wartime Its wild success and the global fame that ensued was built on the designer s subtle understanding of fashion couture style elegance and women a perspective and insight best revealed in Dior s own words which are gathered here for the first time Rightly described as the Designer of Dreams in the recent blockbuster exhibition on the house of Dior that attracted millions of visitors the world over Christian Dior was an unrivalled arbiter in the world of high fashion Dior was generous with his advice on all things from style and how to dress No elegant woman follows fashion blindly he once declared to his insights into the creative process invaluable for any budding designer Presented in a beautiful package and accessible format The World According to Christian Dior is the perfect gift for fashion fans publishing on the occasion of the house s 75th anni

The late twentieth century saw rapid growth in consumption and the expansion of retailing and services This was reflected in the number and type of stores and locations from regional shopping malls and out of town superstores to concept and flagship stores Retail design became an essential part of its success by creating distinctive brands and formats However the economic recession in the developed world and competition for consumer goods from the developing world has led to a re assessment of the growth led conventions of the retail industry In addition the rapid advance of e commerce and online shopping has created new challenges for physical stores and the communication and distribution of retail brands The book will provide students researchers and practitioners a detailed assessment of retail design taking a distinctive global approach to place design practice and theory in context Chapters are devoted to key issues in the visual and structural contribution of design to retail brands and format development and to the role of design in communication In the course of the book the authors engage with problems of convergence between retailing and other services and between the physical and virtual worlds and also changing patterns of use re use and own

The definitive deluxe art book from costume design legend Ruth E Carter Ruth E Carter is a living legend of costume design For three decades she has shaped the story of the Black experience on screen from the 80s streetwear of Do the Right Thing to the royal regalia of Coming 2 America Her work on Marvel s Black Panther and Black Panther Wakanda Forever not only brought Afrofuturism to the mainstream but also made her the first Black winner of an Oscar in costume design and the first Black woman to win two Academy Awards in any category In 2021 she became the second ever costume designer to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame In this definitive book Carter shares her origins recalling a trip to the sporting goods store with Spike Lee to outfit the School Daze cast and a transformative moment stepping inside history on the set of Steven Spielberg s Amistad She recounts anecdotes from dressing the greats Eddie Murphy Samuel L Jackson Angela Bassett Halle Berry Chadwick Boseman and many more She describes the passion for history that inspired her period pieces from Malcolm X to What s Love Got to Do With It and her journey into Afrofuturism Carter s wisdom and stories are paired with deluxe visuals including sketches mood boards and fil

This book uses a quantitative science based approach to explain where the greenhouse gas GHG emissions emitted by the fashion industry are generated and it explores what strategies can be deployed to achieve Net Zero by 2050 With GHG emissions currently predicted to triple by the middle of the century the fashion industry is far off course to reach Net Zero as set out in the Paris Agreement With misinformation and greenwashing representing an ever growing barrier to potential solutions the book aims to demystify the source of GHG emissions from the industry breaking down in detail their origin while identifying the steps that can be taken when designing and sourcing new products Detailing the market drivers and trends in fashion consumption it argues that change should be guided by science based quantitative principles Accessibly written with key insights at the end of each chapter this book will enable the reader to understand the tactics to tackle decarbonisation and ultimately outline five main strategies that can be deployed by the fashion and textile industries to align with the Paris Agreement This book serves as a practical guide for designers buyers and the fashion industry in general to develop and understand approaches and strategies to reduce

Pierre Berge longtime partner of Yves Saint Laurent in life and in business remembers their years together in Morocco in this charming intimate illustrated journal

Palace Costume is a behind the scenes glimpse into Palace Costume & Prop Co an exclusive Los Angeles film industry haven of dresses gowns garments accessories props and jewelry featured in countless movies for more than fifty years Envisioned and curated by owner Melody Barnett Palace Costume is a 30 000 square foot treasure trove of over half a million pieces and a beloved and legendary collection exclusively for costumers stylists and designers Barnett s journey in retro clothing is movie worthy itself Her first boutique in Los Angeles in the early 1970s attracted the likes of Diana Ross and Joni Mitchell and many other legends from the era This inspired her to transition the business into a to the trade only rental service enabling her to hold onto and care for these vintage gems Since then hundreds of classic films have featured clothing from Palace over the years including Bonnie and Clyde Chinatown and The Godfather to name just a few Interviews by Mimi Haddon with more than a dozen Academy Award winning costume designers are featured here with corresponding film stills that highlight the clothing and accessories they selected from Palace Acclaimed designers such as Sandy Powell Carol The Aviator Shakespeare in Love Ruth E Carter Blac

It was all about the cult of pleasure and beauty Some lost their plumes others lost their lives Anouchka former model and Paris party girl

Fashion demands a steady flow of creative ideas Research and Design for Fashion will guide you through the research techniques that could spark your next original collection With practical advice on designing effective moodboards recycling existing garments and getting to know your customer this new edition will help you master the research process and apply it to your own designs There s also a wealth of advice through interviews with exceptional designers including Christopher Raeburn ThreeASFOUR and Magdalena Mikulicakova as well as updated imagery of the research and design work behind both single garments and entire collections This fourth edition also explores how cultural events historical anniversaries and sport influences can be the starting point for a collection There s also more on creative ways of recording your findings and designing for menswear childrenswear and gender neutral clothing

Timeless is an anthology of the most influential styles looks and garments from the past 200 years Art and fashion historian Hayley Edwards Dujardin offers readers a behind the scenes look at the history behind iconic garments the designers who revolutionised the industry and the cultural moments that continue to inform how we dress today Entries include legendary pieces like the Chanel suit the Hermes Kelly bag and Jean Paul Gaultier s men s skirt as well as iconic basics like jeans sneakers white t shirts black dresses and bandanas Learn the history behind these memorable looks as well as their cultural significance This lavishly illustrated book features 200 photos 20 pages of infographics and 20 illustrated silhouettes making it a visual feast for fashion enthusiasts and historians alike Timeless is a celebration of clothing and the definitive guide to some of the most influential moments in fashion history making it an absolute must have for any fashion lover