This publication is Amy Barickman's ode to Mary Brooks Picken, the 'first lady of fashion' and her reinterpretation of the concept of the 'magic pattern' - a design that holds the promise of accessible high fashion to those who cannot afford it. This book contains six patterns t…
Artist and teacher Michel Lauricella presents a unique approach to learning to draw clothing. By connecting the underlying anatomy to clothing, as well as considering the body's posture and movement, you can learn to draw accurate and realistic clothing. Whether you're intereste…
Vogue sewing
From choosing the right pair of eyeglasses to properly coordinating a shirt, tie and pocket square, getting dressed is an art to be mastered. Yet how many of us just throw on, well, whatever each morning? How many understand the subtleties of selecting the right pair of socks or…
This book examines how sustainability has the potential to transform both the fashion system and the innovators who work within it. Sustainability is arguably the defining theme of the twenty-first century.
The study of fashion has exploded in recent decades, yet quite what this all means, quite where it might take us, is not clear. This new book helps to bring fashion into focus, with a comprehensive guide to the key theories, perspectives and developments in the field. Tim Edward…
Beskrivelse: Draping is the art of using cotton muslin to create a fashion design directly on a mannequin. It is an essential skill for fashion designers. In this book, Karolyn Kiisel presents a series of step-by-step projects, creating real garments in classic styles, that are …
Color and design
From products we use to clothes we wear, and spaces we inhabit, we rely on colour to provide visual appeal, data codes and meaning. Color and Design addresses how we understand and experience colour, and through specific examples explores how colour is used in a spectrum of desi…
Discusses fashion and dress for both men and women during the period between World War I and World War II.
A fashion professional shares tips on how to discern trendy fashions from classic styles, counseling readers on how to dress for specific occasions, combine colors and textures for best results, and achieve a signature look
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