Fashion & Textiles: Design

From the first sketch to handling a prototype, Fashion Design: The Complete Guide is an all-inclusive overview of the entire design process. This s...

Ahead of the Curve is the first sewing book to empower curvy and plus size women to feel body confident by sewing a wardrobe that fits.Don''t chang...

Draping, also known as moulage, is a fashion design technique that involves working with fabric directly on a mannequin, sculpting the toile on a d...

Outdoor life has always been a big part of knitting designer Linka Neuman's life, and she is dedicated to knit sweaters that not only look great, b...

One of the most innovative designers in contemporary fashion, Tokyo-based Anrealage is the brainchild of Kunihiko Morinaga. The Anrealage approach ...

If Alexander McQueen were to give a masterclass on design, creativity and attitude, what wisdom would he impart? Discover McQueen's life, work and ...

A modern Japanese take on classic knitted accessories.With a contemporary approach to traditional knitting patterns and textures, Small Knits bring...

This much-anticipated sequel to the classic volume Sneakers: The Complete Collectors Guide is a global survey of, and reference guide to, the very ...

Celebrating the most famous and influential fashion school in the world, Fashion Central Saint Martins is filled with never-before-seen student wor...

This stunning book, curated by Schiffer herself, is a highly personal collection of her favorite fashion moments and a tour-de-force of beauty, tra...

A comprehensive and beautifully illustrated examination of dress, clothing, fashion, and sewing in the Regency seen through the lens of Jane Austen...

Construction is the foundation of fashion design; it takes passion and great skill to turn a two-dimensional drawing into a successful garment. C...

The ultimate Japanese knitting and crochet stitch biblenow available for English-speaking crafters!1000 Japanese Knitting & Crochet Stitches is...

A brilliant exploration of fashion''s complex engagement with the great art and artifacts of Catholic faith and practice Since antiquity, religious...

Personal style really originated with Iris Apfel; she has always espoused the virtues of not just dressing for yourself, but being who you are and ...

Yves Saint Laurent is one of the world''s most famous designers, who''s haute couture collections have deeply marked society and revolutionised the...

Dubbed a cyber icon and fashion heroine by the New York Times, Italian fashion editor and stylist Giovanna Battaglia is known for her colourful str...

Paris is the epitome of style, an epicentre of elegance - a must-see on every fashion-lover's list. But where to visit, and what to do? With her in...

Now creative director of Maison Margiela, John Galliano started his career in London in the late 1980s, straight after graduating from Central Sain...

Being able to sketch is an essential part of fashion design and sewing; a good sketch shows the designer/sewist how a garments proportion, style li...

Lee Miller was a Vogue cover girl, Man Ray''s lover, the first photojournalist at the liberation of Dachau and Buchenwald, and one of the most impo...

Fashionpedia is the ultimate fashion bible, containing thousands of fashion items for more efficient and productive brainstorming. Designed to be ...

Fashion Sketching aims to help emerging designers and fashion professionals cut down the time required to produce a collection. It offers every ty...

American toile is scenic fabric and wallpaper that bring the story of America to life. These delightful prints depict both historic events and ever...

The distinctive style of the Regency period is a source of endless fascination for fashion academics and historians, living historians, re-enactors...

Vit Nam is the home of more than fifty ethnic minorities--such as the Cham and Thai--many of which have distinctive clothing and weaving traditi...

In this new addition to the Pattern Magic series from Japan, Tomoko Nakamichi teaches you how to sculpt with fabric, creating beautiful shapes, wav...

For more than 35 years, photographer Michel Comte (born 1954) has been one of the most in-demand editorial and fashion photographers in the world. ...