Fashion books
(60 items, 2 shopping guides)
Fashion is both medium and message but it does not explain itself. It requires language and images for its global mediation.
This book explores the structures and strategies which underlie fashion innovation, how fashion is perceived and the point a...more
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The Cutting Edge: Fashion from Japan by Akiko Fukai, Bonnie English, Louise Mitchell
1 recommendation
"The Cutting Edge examines this story of Japanese Fashion and looks at the work of nineteen designers. Combining an absorbing narrative, designers' profiles and over one hundred colour images, it provides valuable insights into the birth and development of Japan's innovative fashion industry - from the impact of post-war on Japanese society to the influence of Japan's textile tradition and th..."
Target: The Fashion Designer Survival Guide by Zac Posen and Mary Gehlhar
1 recommendation
"And perhaps you will get so frustrated with the lack of affordable prom couture available out there today that you will decide to join the ranks of up-and-coming designers like Chloe Dao and Christian Siriano. This book will get you started . . . maybe in time to crank out a few creations for you and your prom-going friends !"
Lanvin: Dean Merceron, Alber Elbaz, Harold Koda
2 recommendations
"This is a great resource book to add to your stylist library. The book traces the history of Lanvin, from 1909 (when it was founded by Jeanne Lanvin) up to the current reign of Elbaz, which focuses on the key collections from the first half of the twentieth century."
Couture Sewing Techniques: Claire B. Shaeffer
1 recommendation
"I just got me a professional dress form as a present. I will be coming up with my couture collection now... just need to get this book for techniques."
The Lucky Guide to Mastering Any Style: How to Wear Iconic Looks and Make Them Your Own
3 recommendations
"i read about this in lucky magazine (where else? ha ha!) and i was very intrigued. it dissects different iconic styles. i can't wait to see what styles they pick."
The One Hundred: A Guide to the Pieces Every Stylish Woman Must Own by Nina Garcia
6 recommendations
"I'm really into style books and it makes sense that they're usually really pretty books. I'm excited to look at the content- it's on pre-order until August 26th."
Eccentric Glamour: Creating an Insanely More Fabulous You by Simon Doonan
5 recommendations
"Window dresser extraordinaire Simon Doonan expounds on the subject of personal style: who has it, what is it and how to improve upon your own. Read it for pure entertainment value, an education in fashion, or both. I know this is going to be high on Victory's reading list."
Dress Your Best: The Complete Guide to Finding the Style That's Right for Your Body
2 recommendations
"The What Not to Wear Bible."
That Extra Half an Inch: Hair, Heels and Everything in Between
3 recommendations
"The super stylish Victoria Beckham tells us how to dress and be fabulous! Normally I would shudder at the thought of listening to Posh, but this book has gotten some great reviews and had pretty pictures."
Harper's Bazaar Great Style
1 recommendation
"Tons of fashion icons are featured in this book. This book is useful for whatever age you are as it breaks down everything from age appropriate (if you believe in such a thing - well within reason) to personal style looks such as Bohemian, Bombshells, Minimalists, to Classic style. The photos alone make this book worth buying. Love It!"
Style A to Zoe
2 recommendations
"Love this book! It's a lifestyle book not just the 1,2,3's of fashion."
Marc Jacobs (Memoirs)
1 recommendation
"Marc Jacobs has achieved that status not via expressions of angst or outrage but by celebrating fashion as a mirror on life s gleeful ironies. He finds charm in awkwardness as well as glamour and inspiration in bad girls, good girls, and all-out geeks. Great book pick it up at Marc by Marc Jacobs store."
Chanel and Her World
3 recommendations
"Pick up this biography of Coco Chanel for a free ticket to Paris and her life as an avant garde, fashion legend in the making. The original book was printed in black and white, but this updated version includes color illustrations. A salute to the achievement of authentic beauty; and great company for a rainy afternoon."
The Fashion Book
3 recommendations
"An encyclopedia that requires no wiki entries, this book is chock full of top names in the fashion industry, a fresh collection of photography, and a handy glossary of technical terms--so you can look up the real definition of pashmina. It's great for the coffeetable, sitting next to your Dean & Deluca mugs."
Model: The Ugly Business of Beautiful Women
3 recommendations
"Reading this now... see how the world of modeling may not be as pretty and glamourous as we may think."
Gothic & Lolita Bible Vol. 4
1 recommendation
"Gothic Lolita is a subcategory of the Lolita fashion, a street fashion among Japanese female teenagers and, to a lesser extent, men and young women. Lolita fashion emphasizes Victorian-style and Edwardian fashion girl's clothing and often aims to imitate the look of Victorian porcelain dolls. The Rococo period has also been defined as an influence of Gothic lolita. Gothic Lolita applies the aesthe..."
The End of Fashion: How Marketing Changed the Clothing Business Forever
4 recommendations
"Tracks how the fashion industry works - relevant case studies - must read for anyone interested in the business of fashion and the influence of marketing on fashion. Author Teri Agins has been featured on Project Runway and Oprah. Really smart fashion journalism."
That Extra Half an Inch, by Victoria Beckham
4 recommendations
"She's such a boss lady, so ridiculously glammy. Hmm, what was that doll? Emphasis on the "ridiculous"? I love Posh."
The World of Coco Chanel
4 recommendations
"Coco Chanel not only changed the face of fashion, she changed the history of women in the process. "She stripped women of their corsets and feathers, bobbed their hair, put them in bathing suits and sent them out to get tanned in the sun. She introduced the little black dress; trousers for women; costume jewelry; the exquisitely comfortable suit that became her trademark." (via: yoox.com) Understa..."
The Complete Costume History - Auguste Racinet
2 recommendations
"I have been coveting this since I first saw it at The Strand. It really is a terrific book."
LIP FUSION Lip Plumper Gloss with Collagen by Fusion Beauty
4 recommendations
"It really works and plumps your lips up. It also gives an incredible shine!"
Generation T: 108 Ways to Transform a T-Shirt
6 recommendations
"The t-shirt as a piece of art -- or as something else entirely (even an iPod case). Get ideas, get inspired, and great creative. Many of these projects can be adapted for kids, so this would also make a great resource book for teachers and families."
Umbra Conceal Bookshelf
72 recommendations
"This bookshelf makes it look like your books are floating on air. I liked the look, but was suspicious that it might not be very usable... I bought one, tested it out, and now I have bought 4 more."
The Fashion Designer Survival Guide, by Mary Gehlhar,Zac Posen
3 recommendations
"A great resource for starting designers. This book gives a realistic overview of the industry and many valuable words of advice."
Fashion Décor: High Concept Boutiques
1 recommendation
"The examples presented in Fashion Décor reveal the passion and innovation of designers in every detail of stores that result in creative and unique shopping venues. Featured contributors include international architecture and design giants such as Pentagram (UK), Tokuijin Yoshioka Design (Japan), Universal Design Studio (UK/Australia), Marcel Wanders (Netherlands), and Studio Arthur Casas (Braz..."
