100 Best Fashion Design Books of All Time (Updated for 2026)

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Fashion Design Course: Principles, Practice, and Techniques: The Practical Guide for Aspiring Fashion Designers

Steven Faerm

5.0

Just as people change, so too does fashion. That's why it's so important to recognize newer teaching methods that will help you keep up with fashion trends and the ever-changing world of style. This latest edition of Fashion Design Course helps aspiring fashion designers learn about:
How the digital age impacts education and the design process from research right through to the finished product
Cust

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Patternmaking for Fashion Design

HELEN JOSEPH ARMSTRONG

5.0

Same Content as US Edition in Different Softcover Design

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Dapper Dan: Made in Harlem

Daniel R. Day

4.7

The story of a legendary designer who pioneered high-end streetwear, from a storefront in Harlem to the red carpet in Hollywood, dressing everyone from Salt-N-Pepa and Eric B. & Rakim to Beyoncé and Jay-Z along the way.

With his now-legendary store on 125th Street in Harlem, Dapper Dan pioneered high-end streetwear in the early 1980s, remixing classic luxury-brand logos into his own flamboyant desi

Recommended by Ben Horowitz.

Ben Horowitz

Co-founder/Andreessen Horowitz

An amazing entrepreneurial story covering everything from dice to fashion. [source]

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Chanel: Collections and Creations

Daniele Bott

4.6

Chanel's combination of tradition, originality, and style has always made it the most seductive of fashion labels. Here the House of Chanel opens its private archives, revealing a galaxy of brilliant designs created by Coco Chanel from 1920 onwards. Dazzling clothes, intricate accessories, beautiful models, and timeless design leave no doubt as to the lasting fame of her name and embody everything

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Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty

Andrew Bolton

4.6

Arguably the most influential, imaginative, and provocative designer of his generation, Alexander McQueen both challenged and expanded fashion conventions to express ideas about race, class, sexuality, religion, and the environment. Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty examines the full breadth of the designer’s career, from the start of his fledgling label to the triumphs of his own world-renowned Lo

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The Fashion Designer Survival Guide: Start and Run Your Own Fashion Business

Mary Gehlhar and Diane Von Furstenberg

4.5

Mary Gehlhar, author, industry authority, and consultant to hundreds of designers, including Zac Posen, Twinkle by Wenlan, Rebecca Taylor, and Cloak, gives readers behind-the-scenes insights and essential business information on creating and sustaining a successful career as an independent designer. With advice from fashion luminaries including Donna Karan, Tommy Hilfiger, Cynthia Rowley, Diane vo

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The Art of Manipulating Fabric

Colette Wolff

4.5

The possibilities for three-dimensional manipulation of fabric - gathering, pleating, tucking, shirring, and quilting woven materials - are seemingly endless. To describe them all would be to describe the entire history of sewing.

In "The Art of manipulating Fabric," Colette Wolff has set herself just this task, and she succeeds brilliantly. Working from the simplest possible form - a flat piece o

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Fashion Illustration: Inspiration and Technique

Anna Kiper

4.5

Drawing is vitally important for the fashion industry. Fashion Illustration represents a designer's point of view and Anna Kiper's aim is to contribute to the revival of this unique art form. Every illustration lesson in the book presents a story with exciting design details and ideas to inspire designers to rediscover the art of hand drawing as a tool for creating vibrant and original work. 'A ha

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Tom Ford

4.4

Tom Ford has become one of fashion's great icons. He transformed Gucci from a moribund accessories label into one of the sexiest fashion brands in the world. His designs have increased sales at Gucci tenfold and have helped build the Gucci brand into the luxury goods conglomerate that it is today. Ford brought a hard-edged style synonymous with 21st century glamour to his clothes, and Hollywood sa

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Pattern Magic

Tomoko Nakamichi

4.4

Pattern Magic is the cult pattern-making book from Japan. Taking inspiration from nature, from geometricshapes, and from the street, this book harnesses the sheer joy of making and sculpting clothes. The book takes a creative approach to pattern making, with step-by- step projects for fashion designers and dressmakers to enjoy. Each project is beautifully illustrated with clear diagrams and photog

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Fashion Illustration & Design: Methods & Techniques for Achieving Professional Results

Manuela Brambatti, Bruno Gianesi, et al.

4.4

A design tutorial by Daniela Bambrilla, Versace's chief design illustrator, the book is an idea of couturier Favio Marconi who, impressed by her drawing style, her unique taste designing fashion collections and the precision with which she captures the flow of fabric over the body, convinced her to put it into print. Here Bambrilla reveals her fresh and innovative style, not better than others, as

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9 Heads: A Guide to Drawing Fashion

Nancy Riegelman

4.4

It is published to coincide with "Colors for Modern Fashion" and it is necessary to discuss some of the aspects of the new book to understand the changes in this one. This new edition of "9 Heads" is the re-statement of the author's approach to the subject of black and white drawings, incorporating the most developed thinking and views, both in terms of what the end product should look like, and h

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Lucia, Lucia

Adriana Trigiani

4.4

It is 1950 in glittering, vibrant New York City. Lucia Sartori is the beautiful twenty-five-year-old daughter of a prosperous Italian grocer in Greenwich Village. The postwar boom is ripe with opportunities for talented girls with ambition, and Lucia becomes an apprentice to an up-and-coming designer at chic B. Altman's department store on Fifth Avenue. Engaged to her childhood sweetheart, the ste

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The Fashion Designer's Textile Directory: A Guide to Fabrics' Properties, Characteristics, and Garment-Design Potential

Gail Baugh

4.4

Here's the fabric and textile directory that fashion designers have been longing for!

This book will help you find the fabrics that suit the affects you want to achieve, show you how the fabric will perform, and recommend ways of using it. This new edition has information that is key to industry professionals (including designers and owners of fashion businesses) and explains textile issues and the

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A Man His Watch: Iconic Watches and Stories from the Men Who Wore Them

Matt Hranek

4.4

“I’ve paged through stacks of books on the history of watches. . . . But I hadn’t come across a book that actually moved me until I picked up A Man and His Watch. The volume is filled with heartfelt stories.”
—T: The New York Times Style Magazine

Paul Newman wore his Rolex Daytona every single day for 35 years until his death in 2008. The iconic timepiece, probably the single most sought-after wa

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Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible: 260 Exquisite Patterns by Hitomi Shida

Hitomi Shida and Gayle Roehm

4.4

In the Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible knitting guru Hitomi Shida shares some of her favorite needlework patterns.

Shida's strikingly original designs and variations on every imaginable classic stitch result in intricate patterns that form the basis for beautiful and unique knitted fashions. This is the perfect book for the experienced knitter who is looking for new stitches that yield spectacular r

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Coco Chanel: The Illustrated World of a Fashion Icon

Megan Hess

4.4

"In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different" - Coco Chanel

Fashion is ever-changing, influenced by the key designers that capture a moment in history; and Coco Chanel is arguably the most significant influence on women's fashion in the twentieth century. Coco Chanel: The Illustrated World of a Fashion Icon is a compilation of Megan Hess' stunning illustrations of the 100 most quinte

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Fashion Design Studio: Learn to Draw Figures, Fashion, Hairstyles More

Christopher Hart

4.3

This fun introduction to design opens the world of style to budding fashionistas! Bestselling art instructor Chris Hart not only gives step-by-step instructions on drawing figures from many points of view and in varying poses, he explains the tricks of the trade: how to “dress” your figure; render color, texture, and print; and create accessories, hairstyles, and makeup looks. An overview of tools

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Patterns of Fashion 4: The Cut and Construction of Linen Shirts, Smocks, Neckwear, Headwear and Accessories for Men and Women C. 1540-1660

Janet Arnold;Jenny Tiramani;Santina Levey

4.3

The cut and construction of linen shirts, smocks, neckwear, headwear and accessories for men and women c. 1540 - 1660: Cut and Construction ... Neck and Headwear, Etc., C. 1540-1660 No. 4

No one interested in the history of dress, from art historians to stage designers, from museum curators to teachers of fashion and costume, can function effectively without Janet Arnold's "Patterns of Fashion" ser

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Creative Haven African Glamour Coloring Book

Marjorie Sarnat

4.3

Bestselling coloring book artist Marjorie Sarnat has teamed with fashion designer Cia Slater to create this gorgeous collection of 31 classic African-inspired images. Striking silhouetted figures wear beautiful head wraps and flowing gowns decorated with patterns based on traditional African arts and crafts designs. Background elements include animals, plants, and fanciful ornaments. Pages are per

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Fabrics A-to-Z: The Essential Guide to Choosing and Using Fabric for Sewing

Dana Willard

4.3

Fabrics A to Z is the essential guide for sewists and fabric enthusiasts of all levels. This thorough resource explains the unique characteristics, strengths, and limitations of more than 100 fabrics in easy-to-understand terms, so any sewist can enter a fabric shop with confidence. From dotted swiss to silk charmeuse to faux fur, each entry includes a close-up photo of the fabric as well as an ov

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The Master Guide to Drawing Anime: Tips Tricks: Over 100 Essential Techniques to Sharpen Your Skills

Christopher Hart

4.3

The third title in Christopher Hart’s bestselling Master Guide to Drawing Anime series is essential for all anime artists who want to fine-tune their skills.

This is the guide that all anime and manga artists—of any level—need! Chris Hart delves deep into the specifics of drawing anime characters and scenes and explores every aspect of anime forms. He reveals his secrets for composing a complete p

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Rihanna

4.3

Rihanna invites you into her world with this stunning visual autobiography.

From her Barbados childhood to her worldwide tours, from iconic fashion moments to private time with friends and family, the book showcases intimate photographs of her life as an artist, performer, designer, and entrepreneur. Many of these images have never before been published.

This large-format edition is 504 pages with 1

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Patterns of Fashion 1 Englishwomen's Dresses & Their Construction C. 1660-1860

Janet Arnold

4.3

Dresses and their construction from 1660 to 1860.

Includes descriptions, line drawings and reproductions of historic magazines and books. The patterns for selected garments have been updated for the modern silhouette.

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Complete Guide to Sewing

Reader's Digest

4.3

s/t: Step-By-Step Techniques for Making Clothes and Home Furnishings
The best-selling bible of sewing -- fully updated to meet the needs of today's market. The constant companion of the many people who are turning to home sewing as a creative -- and money-saving -- hobby.

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Dressed in Dreams: A Black Girl's Love Letter to the Power of Fashion

Tanisha C. Ford

4.3

From sneakers to leather jackets, a bold, witty, and deeply personal dive into Black America's closet In this highly engaging book, fashionista and pop culture expert Tanisha C. Ford investigates Afros and dashikis, go-go boots and hotpants of the sixties, hip hop's baggy jeans and bamboo earrings, and the #BlackLivesMatter-inspired hoodies of today.

The history of these garments is deeply intertwi

Recommended by Brittney Cooper.

Brittney Cooper

Buy this book! If you liked #EloquentRage, you’ll love #DressedInDreams! Come thru!!! https://t.co/Cej2ZzxETV [source]

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Sneaker Freaker: The Ultimate Sneaker Book!

Simon Wood

4.3

Back in 2002, Simon “Woody” Wood was dreaming up schemes to get free sneakers. Two weeks later, he was the proud owner of Sneaker Freaker and his life was never the same.From its early roots as a punk-style fanzine to today’s super-slick print and online operations, the fiercely independent publication has documented every collab, custom, limited edition, retro reissue, Quickstrike, Hyperstrike, a

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Louis Vuitton: The Birth of Modern Luxury Updated Edition: The Birth of Modern Luxury Updated Edition

Louis Vuitton

4.3

When Louis Vuitton: The Birth of Modern Luxury was published in 2004, the book was the first to describe the dramatic rise of the world’s finest luxury company. Written with full access to the company’s archives, it demonstrates Louis Vuitton’s passion for fine design with a stunning array of archival art, product designs, and cutting-edge advertising. The company is examined through the lives of

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Patterns of Fashion 2 Englishwomen's Dresses & Their Construction C. 1860-1940

Janet Arnold

4.3

Dresses and their construction from 1860 to 1940.

Includes line drawings, reproductions of historic magazines and books, descriptions of the fabrics used to make the chosen garments and, finally patterns to make the garments that have been updated to fit the modern silhouette.

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This Is Not a T-Shirt: A Brand, a Culture, a Community--A Life in Streetwear

Bobby Hundreds

4.3

The story of The Hundreds and the precepts that made it an iconic streetwear brand by Bobby Hundreds himself

Streetwear exists in that rarefied space where genuine “cool” coexists with big business; where a star designer might work simultaneously with Nike, a tattoo artist, Louis Vuitton, and a skateboard company. It’s the ubiquitous style of dress comprising hoodies, sneakers, and T-shirts that is

Recommended by Gary Vaynerchuk, Jessica Alba, Alan Yang, and 3 others.

Gary Vaynerchuk

Chairman/VaynerX

Simply put, Bobby Hundreds is a social beast. He knows how to tell a story, where to tell that story, and he's great at bringing people together. He's also crazy dedicated to his work and has the laser-focused attention to detail needed to not only build an everlasting globally relevant brand, but any successful business. [source]

Jessica Alba

Founder/The Honest Company

Building a brand is about identifying and fulfilling a need in a way that no one else can. It takes vision, dedication, and attention to detail. The Hundreds is a prime example of what it looks like when you've combined all these elements along with tapping into a culture and community. This is Not a T-Shirt guides you through methods and tools you can apply to get you one step closer to fulfilling your dream. [source]

Alan Yang

Bobby Hundreds is an encyclopedia of American pop culture, from breakfast cereals and Saturday morning cartoons to hardcore, punk, and hip-hop. He's packed all of his cultural insights into This is Not a T-Shirt, a book about turning your hobbies into your passions, which he's done his entire life. Also, we went to high school together, he was way cooler than me then, and now he's written a book before I have, and that's extremely annoying. [source]

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Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles

Phyllis G. Tortora

4.3

The revised and expanded edition features over 14,000 definitions of fibers, fabrics, laws, and regulations affecting textile materials and processing, inventors of textile technology, and business and trade terms relevant to textiles. Key terms are comprehensively defined and include details about historic background, geographic references, and uses both past and present. Extensive cross-referenc

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Couture Sewing Techniques

Claire B. Shaeffer

4.3

The world of haute couture is a place where only a privileged few can ever hope to reside, right? Wrong. Fashion historian Claire B. Shaeffer opened the door to this exclusive realm in her authoritative guide to the techniques that define couture sewing. And now, the industry bible, Couture Sewing Techniques , has been revised and updated throughout -- with new photos and a chapter on specialty

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#GIRLBOSS

Sophia Amoruso

4.3

In the New York Times bestseller that the Washington Post called “Lean In for misfits,” Sophia Amoruso shares how she went from dumpster diving to founding one of the fastest-growing retailers in the world.

Amoruso spent her teens hitchhiking, committing petty theft, and scrounging in dumpsters for leftover bagels. By age twenty-two she had dropped out of school, and was broke, directionless, and c

Recommended by Andrea Loubier, Chelsea Frank, and Vincenzo Ruggiero.

Andrea Loubier

The 10% Entrepreneur and Girlboss. Both empower people to create a strategic plan and risk-taking that are needed for considering entrepreneurship. A lot of it is experimenting, learning and just doing. [source]

Chelsea Frank

I read everything with an open mind, often challenging myself by choosing books with an odd perspective or religious/spiritual views. These books do not reflect my personal feelings but are books that helped shape my perspective on life, love, and happiness. [source]

Vincenzo Ruggiero

Question: What books would you recommend to young people interested in your career path? Answer: Rework, Getting real and Remote - The combo from Fried and DHH. Girlboss by Sophia Amoruso From Impossible To Inevitable by Aaron Ross & Jason Lemkin How To Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie Predictable Revenue by Aaron Ross Content Machine by Dan Norris Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future by Ashlee Vance Contagious by Jonah Berger [source]

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Supreme Models: Iconic Black Women Who Revolutionized Fashion

Marcellas Reynolds

4.3

The first-ever book celebrating black models, filled with revealing essays, interviews, and stunning photographs

To date, there has never been a book devoted exclusively to black models. Supreme Models fills that void, paying tribute to black models past and present: from the first to be featured in catalogs and on magazine covers, like Iman, Beverly Johnson, and Donyale Luna, to the supermodels

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The Fashion Sketchpad: 420 Figure Templates for Designing Looks and Building Your Portfolio (Drawing Books, Fashion Books, Fashion Design Books, Fashion Sketchbooks)

Tamar Daniel

4.3

You can be a fashion designer and create the wardrobe of your dream with The Fashion Sketchpad.

Spend less time struggling to draw proportional figures and more time designing gorgeous looks:The Fashion Sketchpad is the ultimate fashion sketchbook for the aspiring designers who love to sketch clothes but don't have the skills (or the patience!) to draw proportional figures. This fashion design book

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Draping: The Complete Course

Karolyn Kiisel

4.3

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 designed to develop skills from the most basic to more advanced techniques.

Starting with the basics of choosing and preparing the dres

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Metric Pattern Cutting for Women's Wear

Winifred Aldrich

4.3

Metric Pattern Cutting for Women's Wear, first published in 1975, provides a straightforward introductory book for students beginning courses in flat pattern cutting. This fifth edition continues to offer an introduction to the principles of pattern cutting, with a range of good basic blocks and examples of their application to garments.

New for this edition is the inclusion of colour to help stude

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Brown Bohemians: Honoring the Light and Magic of Our Creative Community

Vanessa Vernon

4.3

Brown Bō'hēmians captures the essence and voice of an underrepresented demographic: creative people of color. Influenced by a deeply held belief that stories sculpt our collective narrative, a group of authors and artists came together to create this first-of-its-kind collection. Inspired by their unique tastes and experiences in fashion, lifestyle, and art, Brown Bō'hēmians brings a vital and

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Your Beauty Mark: The Ultimate Guide to Eccentric Glamour

Dita Von Teese

4.2

Dita Von Teese divulges the beauty secrets that have earned her a frequent spot on international best dressed lists and high-profile fashion show rosters. She takes the reader through every step of her signature looks - from her perfectly coiffed hair to her flawless skin and makeup - and turns to experts and friends for advice.

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How to Be a Fashion Designer

Lesley Ware and Tiki Papier

4.2

"Highly recommended for any aspiring fashionistas." - School Library Journal

Design, style, and accessorize clothes with this fun guide full of practical fashion design ideas for kids!

Draw and color creations, choose materials, and learn to design through drawing your own fashion. Packed with practical tips and inspiration, children can enjoy experimenting with new ideas. Illustrations mixed with

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Vogue: The Covers (updated edition)

Dodie Kazanjian

4.2

In this stunning updated edition of the successful Vogue: The Covers, Vogue continues to pay tribute to its tradition of beauty and excellence with a compilation of even more spectacular cover art. In addition to featuring classic covers from the magazine’s 125-year history, this updated edition features every cover since 2010, with each cover displaying the magazine’s cutting-edge takes on style,

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The Fundamentals of Fashion Design

Jenny Udale, Richard Sorger

4.2

This book offers an introductory look at fashion design--with a sophisticated twist. Sections include Pattern Construction and Cutting, Fashion Movements, Textiles, Creative Thinking, and Selling Clothes. With exciting visuals and clear text, The Fundamentals of Fashion Design uses detailed diagrams, historical references, and innovative layout to challenge readers to consider the underlying princ

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Fabric for Fashion: The Swatch Book, Second Edition (An invaluable resource containing 125 fabric swatches)

Clive Hallett

4.2

The perfect resource for fashion students and designers

"The perfect handbook for fashion students everywhere, Fabric for Fashion: The Swatch Book 2e, presents over 120 swatches of fabrics so that one can not only appreciate their aesthetic appeal, but also familiarise themselves with each one's structure, feel and weight. The book also details information on fibers, basic construction of fabrics,

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Fashion Design Workshop: Stylish step-by-step projects and drawing tips for up-and-coming designers

Stephanie Corfee

4.2

Whether your dream is to become the next hot runway designer, develop your own clothing line, or simply combine your artistic skills with your love of fashion, the tips, tricks, and step-by-step projects in Fashion Design Workshop will have you drawing an assortment of fashions in no time!

This delightful guide offers the perfect introduction to the fundamentals of fashion figure drawing. First le

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Draping - Art And Craftmanship In Fashion Design

Annette Duburg E.a.

4.2

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The Beginner's Fashion Design Studio: Easy Templates for Drawing Fashion Favorites

Christopher Hart

4.2

Attention all creative fashionistas! The ultimate guide to drawing today’s most stylish fashion designs is here—created by the world’s most popular author of art instruction books.

Set your inner designer free with this on-trend sequel to Christopher Hart’s bestselling Fashion Design Studio, featuring easy templates to help aspiring fashionistas draw the garments of their dreams. Hart not only co

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The Little Dictionary of Fashion: A Guide to Dress Sense for Every Woman

Christian Dior

4.2

Originally published: London: Cassell, 1954.

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100 Years of Fashion Illustration

Cally Blackman

4.2

A visual feast of 400 dazzling images, this is a comprehensive survey of the genre over the last century. The book also offers an overview of the development of fashion, as seen through the eyes of the greatest illustrators of the day. Early in the century fashion illustration reflected new, liberating currents in art and culture, such as the exoticism of the Ballets Russes, while the postwar peri

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Nineteenth-Century Fashion in Detail

Lucy Johnston

4.2

Bringing to life the renowned collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, Lucy Johnston explores the major themes of nineteenth-century dress, revealing the richness of the period. The photographs are richly supplemented by detailed commentary and illustrations.

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Getting Started Knitting Socks

Ann Budd

4.2

From cast-on stitches to binding off, this handbook details the simple steps needed to turn seemingly complicated sock knitting projects into easy and enjoyable activities. Helpful photographs and instructional drawings ensure that even inexperienced knitters will be able to produce high-quality socks and handle more complicated techniques, such as the Kitchener stitch at the toe. Using instructio

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Chanel: The Vocabulary of Style

Jérôme Gautier

4.2

A luxurious book that showcases the spirit and essence of Chanel's iconic style through the medium of fashion photography

Gabrielle Bonheur "Coco" Chanel (1883-1971) was undoubtedly the most influential fashion designer of the 20th century. Her clothes and accessories have remained perennially chic, and her legendary fashion house continues to exert a powerful sway over today's designers. Jérôme G

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The Beginner's Guide to Writing Knitting Patterns: Learn to Write Patterns Others Can Knit

Kate Atherley

4.2

Create custom knitting patterns to share and sell!

Writing clear, easy-to-follow knitting patterns is easier than you think! In The Beginner's Guide to Writing Knitting Patterns, knitting expert Kate Atherley provides everything you need to know to share your projects with fellow knitters. This one-stop guide includes concrete guidelines with lots of examples on everything from pattern writing basi

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The Art of Fashion Draping

Connie Amaden-Crawford

4.2

“This is the most comprehensive teaching tool for learning and mastering draping techniques. The illustrations and the text for each drape are clear and explicit.” Laura K. Kidd, Southern Illinois University, USA

Learn to drape fabric on a dress form to create your own patterns.

The step-by-step instructions are organized from basic to advanced projects using both imperial and metric measurements, s

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Draping for Apparel Design

Helen Joseph-Armstrong

4.2

The third edition of Draping for Apparel Design combines Joseph-Armstrong's classic step-by-step instructions with a user-friendly layout. To show how to turn two-dimensional drawings into three-dimensional garments, the author presents the following three draping principles and techniques: manipulating dart excess, adding fullness, and contour draping. New and updated design projects illustrate h

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All In Good Taste

kate spade new york

4.2

in this charming guide to entertaining, kate spade new york throws rigid rules out the door and shares unpretentious ideas for the modern-day hostess that are easy, festive, authentic, and always with an air of deliberate polish.

filled with how-tos, personal essays, anecdotes, recipes, and a liberal dash of style, all in good taste will transform you into the hostess everyone wants an invitation

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Dior: A New Look, A New Enterprise (1947-57)

Alexandra Palmer

4.2

In 1947 Christian Dior rocked the fashion world with his New Look, which dominated postwar fashion and firmly secured the name of his house in the minds of the public and the fashion industry. He drew on historical models of femininity, the unique skills of Parisian haute couture, and a myriad of suppliers to produce stunning designs that captured a mood of optimism after World War II. Dior also d

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Fashion Drawing, Second Edition: Illustration Techniques for Fashion Designers (Perfect book for Fashion Students)

Michele Wesen Bryant

4.2

Fashion Drawing is a comprehensive, practical guide to fashion drawing for students of fashion design. This second edition features brand new illlustrations reflecting developments in pose, presentation and digital design, plus guidance on creating technical flats.

Step–by–step tutorials show how to create fashion drawings for women, men and children, and adapt them for different markets

More than

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Frida Kahlo: Making Her Self Up

Claire Wilcox

4.2

Frida Kahlo (1907–1954), as an artist and a woman, has a unique international appeal. Her instantly recognizable work draws extensively on her life and her extraordinarily personal reflections upon it.

On Kahlo’s death, her husband, Diego Rivera (1886–1957), ordered that her most private possessions be locked away until 15 years after his death. The bathroom in which her belongings were stored in

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The Woman I Wanted to Be

Diane von Furstenberg

4.2

One of the most influential, admired, and innovative women of our time: fashion designer, philanthropist, wife, mother, and grandmother, Diane von Furstenberg offers a book about becoming the woman she wanted to be.

Diane von Furstenberg started out with a suitcase full of jersey dresses and an idea of who she wanted to be- "in her words, the kind of woman who is independent and who doesn't rely on

Recommended by Karlie Kloss.

Karlie Kloss

The author's taught me to be the woman I want to be and confidence is a huge part of that. [source]

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Paris: Through a Fashion Eye

Megan Hess

4.2

Paris is an illustrated guide to one of the world's most-loved fashion cities by one of the world's most-successful fashion illustrators. In the second of her series of books on classic fashion destinations, Megan Hess takes you on a super stylish adventure through the French capital, showing you the best places for a fashionista to eat, sleep, shop and play – all illustrated in her inimitable, el

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Fabrics in Fashion Design: The Way Successful Fashion Designers Use Fabrics

Stefanella Sposito

4.1

In the world of fashion, fabrics are essential. They determine how designers visualise their pieces and play a fundamental role in the way they express their creativity. This title is the ultimate reference guide to all major types of fabric in use today. It successfully illuminates the connection between materials and creators or, in other words, fabrics and fashion.

Fabrics in Fashion Design show

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Metric Pattern Cutting For Menswear

Winifred Aldrich

4.1

Since the first edition was published in 1980, Metric Pattern Cutting for Menswear has become established as the standard work on this subject and has proved invaluable as both a textbook for students and a reference source for the practising designer.

In this fifth edition, the chapter on computer aided design now has full colour illustrations and reflects the growing importance of CAD to the indu

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The Wristwatch Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide to Mechanical Wristwatches

Ryan Schmidt

4.1

- A fantastic reference work for the novice or the seasoned watch enthusiast- Fully illustrated with 470 color photographs- Brand-Agnostic. Features a vast array of timepieces from over 90 manufacturers Despite the functional obsolescence of the mechanical wristwatch (our phones and computers tell more accurate time) the early 21st Century has seen a boom in the development, production, and appreciation of all things horological. Whether it is presented to the collector as an alternative investment, as a feat of micro-mechanical technology, or as a showcase of artisanal mastery, the mechanical wristwatch has never possessed more forms, functions or facets than it does today. The Wristwatch Handbook is written from the epicenter of a renaissance, a place in time between the Quartz revolution and the rise of the smart device - where the mechanical wristwatch is the antidote to the microprocessor and the permanent buzz of your inbox. From the multi-axis tourbillon, to the split-second chronograph, to the sidereal sky chart, The Wristwatch Handbook covers it all and does so with more than 470 rich illustrations from over 90 of the World's leading brands. The book is separated into two sections. The first section provides the reader with a comprehensive understanding of the mechanical movement. Its chapters explore power, transmission, distribution and regulation illustrating the basic concepts before considering the innovation and complexity that takes place further toward the cutting edge. From the fifty-day power reserve, to the constant force mechanism, and the 1,000Hz mechanical escapement, section 1 will allow the reader to understand and appreciate what is happening beneath the dial of their watch. Section two allows the reader to take this understanding and apply it to the vast range of complications (functions) that exist in modern horology. Each chapter showcases a distinct category of complication. For example, the regatta timer, pulsometer, and monopusher chronograph join a host of others in a chapter entitled 'Recording Lapses of Time'; The power reserve indicator, dynamograph, and crown position indicator are featured in a chapter for 'Power and Performance Indication'; The moon phase indicator, annual calendar, and planetarium can be found in the 'Astronomical Complications' chapter. Once the functional categories are exhausted, the final three chapters explore whimsical complications that have little regard for practical function, novelty time indication, and the 'super-complicated' watch - a rare breed of timepiece that houses an intimidating host of complications featured throughout the book. Upon completion of The Wristwatch Handbook the reader will be able to identify even the most exotic complication from across the room, and be able to share their appreciation and understanding of what makes it so useful and compelling. The Wristwatch Handbook is "brand agnostic," using only those watches that most aptly illustrate the given subject-matter. As a consequence the book places equal emphasis on the classic and the cutting edge, on watches produced in large volume or exclusive runs, by industry-leading technology or at the hand of a master. In doing so the book provides an unparalleled range of watches from over 90 brands, allowing the reader to determine for themselves which brands, complications, and styles they will build their collection from.

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Patternmaking for Menswear

Gareth Kershaw

4.1

Designed for both students and professionals, this book offers a comprehensive guide to patternmaking for menswear from the basic skills through to more advanced techniques.

The book includes 20 complete patterns that show how to cut every aspect of the menswear including adaptations from basic slopers through to classic garments and trend-led styles. Using a step-by-step approach, illustrated with

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The White Home: Inspirational Ideas for Calming Spaces

Chrissie Rucker

4.1

"The thing about white is that it goes with everything, it is a canvas for life, whoever you are and whatever your tastes. You just can't beat it." - Chrissie Rucker
Whether you live in a tiny city apartment, a rambling country cottage or an elegant town house The White Home offers the definitive book on decorating with white and neutral tones. From room schemes for light, bright family kitchens

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In Intimate Detail: How to Choose, Wear, and Love Lingerie

Cora Harrington

4.1

A comprehensive and accessible illustrated guide to lingerie from intimates expert Cora Harrington, founder of The Lingerie Addict , the internet's top intimate apparel blog.

While many love the idea of wearing special underthings, lingerie can be intimidating. How is it supposed to fit? How do you take care of it all? Is lingerie really for me? In this beautiful and empowering guide, lingerie

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How to Start a Home-based Fashion Design Business

Angela Wolf

4.1

This book will be a priceless resource for those considering adventuring into the fashion industry, yet not knowing how or where to start. Comprised of detailed information, How to Start a Home-based Fashion Design Business will be a guide for the aspiring designer to plan and execute a successful home based business. This material will not only provide a fashion realm, but will show how to create

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Fashion Portfolio: Design Presentation

Anna Kiper

4.1

From finding inspiration to creating the final collection, this is the complete guide to putting together an attention-grabbing fashion portfolio. It follows the entire design process, covering research, quick sketches, silhouettes, mood boards, garment details, textiles, fabric manipulation, and draping experimentation. In addition to samples from professional sketchbooks, established fashion and

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The Big Book of Rolex

Jens Høy

4.1

-An exhaustive appraisal of the Rolex watch, including studies of vintage models, current designs and special editions -Learn how to spot fakes using the same clues as the experts -Invaluable to any watch-lover, especially aspiring Rolex collectors Horological trends flit by faster than ever in today's fast-paced society. But Rolex does not rely on gimmicks; theirs is a more perennial allure, with

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The Fashion Book - Mini Edition

Editors of Phaidon Press

4.1

Following the success of Phaidon's The Art Book and The Photography Book, this volume takes a fresh look at the fashion world and the people who created and inspired it.

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Fashion Design: An Indispensable Guide: All the Details Fashion Designers Need to Know But Can Never Find

Jay Calderin and Laura Volpintesta

4.1

An essential primer for students and first-stop reference for professionals, Fashion Design: An Indispensable Guide takes the fashion designer through the entire design process, from conceiving a garment to marketing it.

This valuable handbook contains the information and ideas essential to planning and executing fashion projects of every scale and distills them in an easy-to-use format that is com

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New York: A Guide to the Fashion Cities of the World

Megan Hess

4.1

An illustrated guide to the fashionista's New York – from one of the world's most sought-after fashion illustrators

Let one of the world's most successful fashion illustrators guide you through one of the world's greatest fashion cities. From Chanel to Dior, Bloomingdales to Bergdorf Goodman, Megan Hess has drawn for some of the most prestigious fashion brands around and experienced the incredible

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Pattern Fitting with Confidence

Nancy Zieman

4.1

Nancy Zieman's pattern fitting approach is easy - no cutting, slashing, tucking or pinching--just logical and easy pivot-and-slide techniques, providing a painless method to follow that results in a garment that is comfortable and attractive. Once you learn Nancy's techniques for fitting, you will find it easy to make every garment you sew fit your size and shape. Multiple fitting charts are inclu

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Pattern Making (Portfolio Skills)

Dennic Chunman Lo

4.1

An introduction to the basic principles of pattern cutting, this practical book shows students how to interpret the human form and look at clothing through the eyes of a designer rather than a consumer. As well as explaining the proportions of human anatomy, the book introduces key tools and then takes the reader from simple pattern-cutting ideas to more advanced creative methods. Finally, the boo

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Valentino: Themes and Variations

Pamela Golbin

4.1

The name Valentino has been synonymous with high fashion for almost fifty years. Based in Rome, Valentino is only one of two couture houses recognized by the French government outside of Paris. His exquisite designs are coveted and worn by young Hollywood and high society the world over. On the occasion of his last couture collection, presented in Paris in the spring of 2008, this landmark book ce

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Complete Guide to Size Specification and Technical Design: Bundle Book + Studio Access Card

Paula J. Myers-McDevitt

4.1

With the continuing growth of private label brands, the demand for skilled technical designers has never been greater. The 3rd Edition of Complete Guide to Size Specification and Technical Design equips students with everything they need to know about measuring sample garments, creating fully graded spec sheets, fitting garments and grading patterns for production. Over 500 technical flats are cle

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Basics Fashion Design 01: Research and Design

Simon Seivewright

4.1

Basics Fashion: Research and Design leads readers through the essential stages of fashion research--then explains how to translate that research into design ideas. How does the design brief affect the design process? What is the target market? Should designers set a theme, concept, or narrative for a collection? Author Simon Seivewright, a distinguished designer and professor, answers these questi

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Yves Saint Laurent Catwalk: The Complete Haute Couture Collections 1962-2002

Olivier Flaviano

4.1

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Footwear Design

Aki Choklat

4.1

Footwear design has become the new dream career, and this book is the first guide to show the key skills and tips behind the trade, for both budding designers and anyone interested in shoes. Illustrated throughout with inspirational sketchbooks detailing the design process and specially commissioned images of cutting-edge shoe design, the book also contains case studies featuring an array of inter

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Fashion, New Edition: The Definitive Visual Guide

DK

4.1

Learn all about fashion's trailblazers and trendsetters in this boldly illustrated, definitive guide that charts style from the late 19th century to the modern day.

From the extravagance of Ancient Egypt, through the legendary houses of Chanel and Dior, to today's catwalk sensations, this gorgeous, carefully curated collection shows how fashion reflects people and places, and captures the times in

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The Spec Manual

Michele Wesen Bryant, Diane DeMers

4.1

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Virgil Abloh: Figures of Speech

Michael Darling

4.1

From street fashion to high culture, the work of Virgil Abloh, a celebrated multi-hyphenate artist, is showcased in this book.

For Abloh, the museum catalogue is another opportunity to "question everything." This monograph, produced in close collaboration with the artist himself, explores his creative output in a three-books-in-one format. The catalogue section offers an overview of Abloh's interdi

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Fashion Design

Sue Jenkyn Jones

4.0

• Comprehensive illustrated overview of fashion design and the fashion industry

• Decodes the complex behind-the-scenes world of fashion

Fashion Design is a primer on the industry for the twenty-first century, uniting history, theory, and practice in one indispensable book. Topics include the language of clothing, patterns, fabrics, and making techniques, how to build a collection and portfolio, and

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Fabric For Fashion: A Comprehensive Guide

Clive Hallett, Amanda Johnston

4.0

This book explains the particular qualities of different fabrics and how to get the most out of them. Providing a mix of practical information and the industry vocabulary, Fabric for Fashion will help students gain a clear understanding of how to work with fabrics as an integral component of the fashion design process. With stunning color photographs that show how fashion designers, both past and

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Gucci: The Making of

Frida Giannini

4.0

An unprecedented publication showcasing Gucci as never before, including thought-provoking essays, commentaries, and authoritative anecdotes along with previously unpublished contemporary and archival photographs. Published in conjunction with the opening of the new Gucci Museum in Florence, Gucci is the ultimate celebration of the world-renowned fashion house. Told through a loose grouping of wor

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Woman of Color

LaTonya Yvette

4.0

A powerful and inspired collection of essays and real-world advice on style, beauty, and motherhood from the popular blogger LaTonya Yvette

LaTonya Yvette, the blogger and stylist behind the eponymous site, is unapologetically candid about life’s trials, including motherhood, love, death, and racism. Her first book, Woman of Color, is part memoir, part lifestyle guide—packed with moving essays, go

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Figure Drawing for Fashion Design

E. Drudi

4.0

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Sara Berman's Closet

Maira Kalman

4.0

2018 National Jewish Book Award Finalist

Maira Kalman, the author of the bestsellers The Principles of Uncertainty and The Elements of Style, and Alex Kalman, the designer, curator, writer, and founder of Mmuseumm, combine their talents in this captivating family memoir, a creative blend of narrative and striking visuals that is a paean to an exceptional woman and a celebration of individuality, pe

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Fashion in Film

Christopher Laverty

4.0

Fashion designers have been involved in movies since the early days of cinema. The result is some of the most eye-catching and influential costumes ever committed to film, from Ralph Lauren's trend-setting masculine style for Diane Keaton in Annie Hall to Audrey Hepburn's little black Givenchy dress in Breakfast at Tiffany's.Fashion in Film celebrates the contributions of fashion designers to cine

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Godey's Fashions Coloring Book

Ming-Ju Sun

4.0

Superbly rendered illustrations, adapted from Godey's Lady's Book, a rare nineteenth-century fashion magazine, provide authentic views of evolving Victorian modes of apparel — from lace-edged necklines and elongated bodices to fitted bonnets and extravagant bustles.
Thirty ready-to-color illustrations depict lavish dresses and gowns of velvet and damask; smart riding outfits trimmed with braid and

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Lessons from Madame Chic: 20 Stylish Secrets I Learned While Living in Paris

Jennifer L. Scott

4.0

When Jennifer Scott arrived at the doorstep of a grand Sixteenth Arrondissement apartment in Paris as a foreign exchange student, she was greeted by the woman who would become her mentor and the inspiration for the way she lived long after her time abroad was over. Madame Chic took the casual California teenager under her wing, revealing the secrets of how the French elevate the little things in l

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Basics Fashion Design 02: Textiles and Fashion

Jenny Udale

4.0

The nuts-and-bolts of fashion design--great for everyone who loves clothes!

* Fascinating case studies by industry pros

* Inspiring illustrations plus no-nonsense text

All fashion designers need a strong understanding of fabrics and their properties. How are different types of fabric made? What are they made from? How will they perform? Author Jenny Udale offers a full, authoritative overview of fabr

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Wear, Repair, Repurpose: A Maker's Guide to Mending and Upcycling Clothes

Lily Fulop

4.0

Repair your favorite socks with style, add flair with personalized patches, and turn ripped jeans into an embroidered masterpiece. For beginner and experienced makers, Lily Fulop's guide to mending and upcycling is your colorful companion to ditching fast fashion and extending the lifecycle of all your favorite clothes.
Fulop's vibrant step-by-step illustrations make mending easier than every, demy

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The Curated Closet: A Simple System for Discovering Your Personal Style and Building Your Dream Wardrobe

Anuschka Rees

4.0

A brilliant and inspirational roadmap for discovering and cultivating a strong sense of personal style and building the ideal wardrobe for your lifestyle.

Many women don't know what their personal style is, don't have a wardrobe that actually matches their style or life, and don't know how to shop for a structured wardrobe of all pieces that can be worn easily and confidently. Style and minimalism

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Liberated Threads: Black Women, Style, and the Global Politics of Soul

Tanisha C. Ford

4.0

From the civil rights and Black Power era of the 1960s through antiapartheid activism in the 1980s and beyond, black women have used their clothing, hair, and style not simply as a fashion statement but as a powerful tool of resistance. Whether using stiletto heels as weapons to protect against police attacks or incorporating African-themed designs into everyday wear, these fashion-forward women c

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Not Your Grandma's Sewing Guide

Kaitlyn Dornbier

4.0

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Fashion Design Workshop Drawing Book & Kit: Includes everything you need to get started drawing your own fashions!

Stephanie Corfee

4.0

Whether their dream is to become the next hot runway designer, develop their own clothing line, or simply combine their artistic skills with a love for fashion, the tips, tools, and step-by-step projects in Fashion Design Workshop Drawing Book & Kit provide budding designers with everything they need to draw an assortment of fashions. Artists will learn to render a variety of fashionable contempor

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Basics Fashion Design 04: Developing a Collection

Elinor Renfrew, Colin Renfrew

4.0

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The Fairchild Dictionary of Fashion

Charlotte Mankey Calasibetta, Phyllis G. Tortora, Bina Abling

4.0

Finding definitions for fashion is easier than ever. The Fairchild Dictionary of Fashion, 3rd Edition, defines more than 15,000 fashion terms, including apparel, accessories, and their components; historical and textile terms that relate to contemporary fashion; and the language of the fashion business. Its organization of 51 broad categories, such as activewear, blouses and tops, clothing, constr

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Designing Clothes with the Flat Pattern Method

Sara Alm

4.0

Learn how to customize your clothes--designing new pattern shapes, style lines, and fashion details with Sara Alm's easy-to-follow instruction!

In Sara Alm's Designing Clothes with the Flat Pattern Method, sewers learn a technique that opens up myriad possibilities for making one-of-a-kind garments. By using basic pattern blocks called slopers, Alm shows sewers how to design new shapes, style lines