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Shoe design is pushing the boundaries of what is possible in both the real and virtual worlds through state of the art technologies ground breaking materials and new and innovative ways of thinking about what a shoe can be New modes of making and innovations in materials are inspiring shoe designers to challenge what shoes can look and feel like This book explores today s most futuristic footwear designs from the use of new technologies such as 3 D printing and smart technology to the invention of sustainable materials including leather made from mushrooms and soles made from reclaimed ocean plastics It also examines footwear design in the virtual world where adherence to things like comfort and gravity are no longer part of the equation The importance of sneakers in games such as Grand Theft Auto and Fortnite are explored as is the new enthusiasm for collectable non fungible token NFT sneakers that are being acquired for tens of thousands of dollars for a single pair In depth interviews with of the moment designers including Iris van Herpen the team at RTFKT Steven Smith Eric Avar Alexander Taylor and more all conducted by the author dive deep into the creative process influences and the future of shoe design The introduction offers an overview

A source of inspiration for designers from William Morris to Alexander McQueen, the V&A holds over three million designs for textiles, decorations, wallpapers and prints. Now beautifully re-presented, the bestselling V&A Pattern series invites you to appreciate the work of some of the greatest names and styles in design history, highlighting interesting and imaginative works that are all too rarely seen. Each pocket-sized book features 66 carefully selected patterns, and has a concise expert introduction, making these an invaluable source of inspiration for creatives and the perfect gift for pattern-lovers.

You ve just got to have a bit of an open mind not be so judgmental educate yourself in the world of Alexander McQueen a stylish collection of the legendary designer s maxims on fashion craft be

A chronicle of the pioneering and subversive brand Parachute and its influence on the evolution of fashion in the 1980s and beyond From its beginnings inspired by New Wave subculture to its position as an international fashion sensation the Parachute brand from Montreal was recognized for its visionary bold apparel and innovative concept stores Avant garde in attitude and design Parachute brought together high and low the establishment and the underground The clothing was defined by androgynous looks oversized silhouettes elevated essentials and graphic references to past and future from exaggerated trench coats to space samurai kimonos Together with a considered retail presence which combined an industrial aesthetic in the stores with exuberant photography campaigns the brand created a vision for street fashion that is keenly relevant today Walker explores the history of the brand through hundreds of images many never published including personal photography from the founders of the label alongside striking editorial and campaign imagery A go to label for stars like Madonna Peter Gabriel and David Bowie Parachute both encapsulated the exuberance of the 1980s and signaled the future in clothing and retail Uniquely designed with ephemera layered

The nationally bestselling author and streetwear entrepreneur Bobby Hundreds s manifesto about NFTs the future of creativity and bringing his brand and community into the modern digital space Bobby Hundreds has spent twenty years building his streetwear company The Hundreds to be as much a community as a brand So when Bobby discovered NFTs in 2020 he knew that the technology had the makings of a revolution Now fans could not only directly support artists and creators but also have a genuine stake in the success of the work Here Bobby saw a way for the Hundreds community to participate in the brand as never before But was this a good idea Are NFTs truly the future of creativity Or just a fad Are they a scam Maybe they are all those things In NFTs Are a Scam NFTs Are the Future Bobby digs deep into these questions and more Are NFTs fashion A cult Already over Just beginning None of the answers are simple and Bobby works through each with the thoughtfulness and hard earned insight that have made him a fervently sought after voice in conversations about creativity commerce and community in the digital age Over the course of just a few years NFTs have been celebrated and derided fortunes have been made and lost empires built and toppled and B

Creatively mend and customize your old clothes to revitalize your outfits and save the planet Bring new life to your old clothes and fabrics with this fun easy to follow guide to modern mending Across the globe we send tonnes of clothing to landfill each year In fact clothing consumption in the UK and US are one of the highest in the world But the good news is that mending is trending and it s never been easier to repair and reinvent your favourite clothes Inspired by the slow fashion movement that s taking the sewing world by storm Erin Lewis Fitzgerald has created a comprehensive guide to mending your own clothes in a way that combines creativity and sustainability In Modern Mending she demystifies mending and shares step by step instructions for a range of techniques including stitching darning patching needle felting and machine darning So next time you tear your favourite jeans or find a hole in your jumper think twice before throwing them away With Modern Mending you ll gain the skills and confidence needed to rebel against fast fashion now and for years to come

Even the book s cover sparkles with gold a brilliant visual cue at least for those of us of a certain age of what s in store A traipse through that time in our lives when the sparkly flash of pop cultural figures served as guides to millions of youngsters desperate to connect to a dim constellation we knew to be out there but couldn t see alone East Hampton Star What The Band Wore by Alice Harris is an unprecedented collection of photographs that illustrates four decades of pop rock soul disco funk punk reggae heavy metal and hip hop fashion Sparkling sequins safety pins and even suits from outer space are spotlighted in more than 80 images by acclaimed music photographers including Terry O Neill Henry Diltz Matthew Rolston Bob Gruen and Lynn Goldsmith Featuring exclusive comments from legendary artists What The Band Wore traces the evolution of stage wear from the 1960s through the 1990s from the self made counterculture style of Jefferson Airplane Janis Joplin and Sly & The Family Stone to the custom designs that Bob Mackie Bill Whitten Larry LeGaspi Vivienne Westwood and Issey Miyake created for the most renowned names in music Whether it s Elvis Presley or Janet Jackson posing in tight leather Freddie Mercury masquerading

Following the explosions of ingenuity and evolution of London style this illustrated reference is the perfect guide to embrace the enthralling mix of chic edgy and novel that is London fashion

he New York Times Bestseller ***'Lucy Adlington tells of the horrors of the Nazi occupation and the concentration camps from a fascinating and original angle. She introduces us to a little known aspect of the period, highlighting the role of clothes in the grimmest of societies imaginable and giving an insight into the women who stayed alive by stitching' - Alexandra Shulman, author of Clothes...and other things that matter'Compelling... Adlington tells the stories of the women with clarity and steely precision' - Jewish Chronicle

The premier fashion designer of the 1920s, Erte once designed a costume for Mata Hari and was still designing clothes and costumes more than 60 years later. The 218 illustrations collected here, originally rendered by Erte himself for HARPER'S BAZAAR magazine, reveal why his fashion design has not only returned to popular favor but is being seen in museums and galleries alo

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