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Youngest of the great couturiers, reluctant hero of the glamorous world of fashion, Lacroix brought new life to the sleeping world of 1980s haute couture, turning accepted wisdom on its head. Baudot writes regularly for Elle decoration.

Alongside the costumes couture story and social celebrity context the book showcases all the extravagant and risk taking fashion and celebrity moments from the Met Gala that have graced this fabulous red carpet in the twenty first century

There is not just one story of silk In silk is science history and mythology In silk is the future Aarathi Prasad s Silk is a gorgeous new history weaving together the story of a unique material

There is not just one story of silk In silk is science history and mythology In silk is the future Aarathi Prasad s Silk is a gorgeous new history weaving together the story of a unique material

Joe Roman reveals how ecosystems are sculpted and sustained by animals eating pooping and dying and how these fundamental functions could help save us from climate catastrophe

An overview of the life and work of a fashion icon and his enduring legacy in 70 looks

The first and only comprehensive overview of Givenchy s collections presented through catwalk photography and published in collaboration with the celebrated fashion house Founded by the dashing Hubert de Givenchy in 1952 the house would go on to symbolize the height of effortless elegance as embodied by Givenchy s muse and close friend Audrey Hepburn After its founder s retirement in 1995 John Galliano first took the reins of the house before being succeeded by a young Alexander McQueen who created his first and only haute couture collections for Givenchy More recently Italian designer Riccardo Tisci took the brand into a resolutely contemporary direction following his appointment in 2005 dressing icons such as Beyonce followed by Clare Waight Keller and American designer Matthew M Williams This definitive publication the only monograph in print on the house of Givenchy opens with a concise history of the fashion house before exploring the collections themselves which are organized chronologically Each new era in Givenchy s history opens with a brief overview and biography of the new designer while individual collections are introduced by a short text unveiling their influences and highlights illustrated with carefully curated catwalk images

Learn to draft and sew your own customized clothes that fit you perfectly and make you feel fantastic You no longer need to feel confined by the boundaries of a sewing pattern in order to make clothes that fit beautifully and represent your style in a way that store bought clothes never can Designer and founder of popular pattern brand By Hand London Elisalex Jewell is known for designing beautiful fun garments that look fabulous on women of all sizes In Made to Measure she guides sewers to create stylish garments while empowering them to learn new skills be creative and feel confident Following an overview of essential sewing tools a primer on fabrics and a guide to essential sewing techniques you will learn how to Draft simple patterns based on your measurements Take a pattern from an existing garment Identify and fix common fit issues The sixteen pattern free projects for dresses skirts tops a pantsuit and more are a springboard for creating a versatile personalized wardrobe The designs include Sweet Shirred Top and Dress Faux Cute Jumpsuit Paneled Wrap Skirt Prairie Dress Not Your Grandma s Quilted Circle Skirt Siren Slip Dress Refashioned Sweater Dress In today s world of fast fashion sewing your own clothes is a wonderful way to slow down an