Little Book of Christian Louboutin: The Story of the Iconic Shoe Designer by Darla-Jane Gilroy
Category: Fashion | Series: Little Book of Fashion Ser.
A pocket-sized, illustrated book charting the rise of the world's most celebrated shoe designer. 'A woman can carry a bag, but it is the shoe that carries the woman' - Christian Louboutin Among designers of luxury shoes, there is one whose designs are instantly recognizable: Christian Louboutin. His ico ...Show more
Making a Spectacle - A Fashionable History of Glasses by Jessica Glasscock
Category: Fashion
From 13th century Franciscan monks to Beyoncé in Black is King, Making a Spectacle charts the fascinating ascension of eyeglasses--from an unsightly but useful tool to fashion''s must-have accessory. The power of glasses to convey a range of vivid messages about their wearers have made them into a bi ...Show more
The Art of Denim by Libby VanderPloeg (Illustrator)
Category: Fashion
In The Art of Denim, learn how to style your jeans and pair patterns and textures like a pro. Go eco-friendly with reclaimed or reconstructed denim paired with a classic white t-shirt and a statement necklace. For a more stream-lined approach, make a splash with a denim jumpsuit. From boyfriend cut to c ...Show more
Little Book of Versace - The Story of the Iconic Fashion House by Laia Farran Graves
Category: Fashion | Series: Little Book of Fashion Ser.
An illustrated exploration of the story of the brand, from its creation in 1978 by Gianni Versace to its iconic status today. Featuring images of red-carpet moments, key pieces, and stunning catwalk shows.
Sharp Suits - A Celebration of Men's Tailoring by Eric Musgrave
Category: Fashion
Clothes maketh the man--discover the fascinating history and evolution of the modern suit from the late 17th century to date. "A fascinating, richly illustrated history of suits." -- Esquire magazine "Few coffee-table books are so beautifully illustrated or as researched." -- GQ magazine For millions ...Show more
Little Book of Louis Vuitton: The Story of the Iconic Fashion House by Karen Homer
Category: Fashion | Series: Little Book of Fashion
This is the story of Louis Vuitton: the transformation from luggage company to high-fashion label.
Little Book of Valentino: The story of the iconic fashion house by Karen Homer
Category: Fashion | Series: Little Book of Fashion Ser.
A pocket-sized, illustrated book depicting the work and life of Valentino Garavani. To have a colour named after you is one of the highest accolades in fashion. Valentino Garavani is one such icon. Since the founding of the House of Valentino in 1950s Rome, Garavani has been celebrated for the desirabil ...Show more
The Cocktail Dress by Laird Borrelli-Persson
Category: Fashion
Like "The Black Dress", this book will contain an informative, fun introduction chronicling the history of cocktail dress throughout fashion history, a wealth of images including fine art and photography, film stills, fashion editorial and runway photography, vintage ads, magazine covers, and illustrati ...Show more
Patterns in Fashion by Macarena San Martin
Category: Fashion
This title provides playful patterns and their applications. Forgotten are the times when fabric prints were limited to the usual stripes, dots, flowers and geometric forms. Nowadays one can find anything, from skulls to screwdrivers and exotic animals, adorning us from head to toe in the form of items ...Show more
Experimental Corsets: Inspiration and Techniques for Wearable and Sculptural Garments by Val Holmes
Category: Fashion
An exploration of the corset as a motif for textile artists, with practical tips and examples. Used for the last 400 years to contort the female body into a variety of fashionable silhouettes, the corset has become a fascinating and hugely popular motif for modern textile artists who wish to represent t ...Show more
Fifty Dresses That Changed the World by The Design Museum
Category: Fashion
Everything around us is designed and the word 'design' has become part of our everyday experience. But how much do we know about it? "Fifty Dresses That Changed the World" imparts that knowledge listing the top 50 dresses that have made a substantial impact in the world of British design today. From the ...Show more