Lee Alexander McQueen (1969 - 2010), whose design combined visionary aesthetics, emotional power, and extraordinary craft, was known for staging provocative shows that were as much performances as venues to display his couture creations. Charged with energy, informed by history and culture, and filled with fresh concepts, McQueen's shows have become legends not only of fashion but also of art. Anne Deniau was the only photographer allowed backstage...

The details make the difference. Whether it's the traditional details-cuffs, pockets, darts, etc.-or the myriad alternative details that fashion designers are using today, these eye-catching, trend-setting elements are what make their designs stand out on the runway and on the street. A vast and complete reference to the integral elements of fashion design, Fashion Details features thousands of full-color photographs showcasing the works of designers...

In November 1922, the combined efforts of Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon revealed to the world the 'wonderful things' buried in Tutankhamen's tomb, Egypt had already been a source for new trends in fashion for quite some time: in the early 19th century, for example, Napoleon's Egyptian campaign contributed to the popularization of Kashmir shawls, while the inauguration of the Suez Canal in 1869 stimulated 'Egyptianizing' trends in gowns, jewellery...

Pattern Design: Fundamentals is an ideal book for beginners to the field of fashion design as well as self-guided learners. Pattern Design: Fundamentals covers the basics of pattern making, terminology and drafting concepts. This book is different than all other drafting books of its kind. This drafting book combines knowledge of drafting with sewing and construction.The best way to understand how patterns are drafted is to understand how the drafts...

This book is the first basic guide for aspiring fashion designers. It fully explains the fundamental concepts surrounding the business of fashion design from both a creative and marketing perspective. Designed as a flow chart, the book walks the reader through the steps necessary when developing a collection and highlights the key points in the process, from the genesis of an idea through to the production of a final design. A complete reference,...

Fashion isn't art. The latter can just be admired, while the first needs to be sold. How do designers create constant objects of desire? In this book, 100 designers give 1000 tips on what it takes to be a great fashion designer. These tips address a number of issues: flare inspiration, collection concept, the promise of clothing, the use of fabrics, and more. New talents and renowned names provide insights and ideas for both expert and up and coming...

Creative ideas are elevated by experience and expertise. This book sets forth a challenge to fashion designers: continue to expand your horizons, exercise your skills and experiment with strategies. Filled with inspiring fashion design details from around the world, “Fashion Design Essentials” supplies a selection of starting points for fashion designers of all levels, as well as a wide variety of useful examples for each stage of the design process. Inside,...

First published in 1956, What Shall I Wear? is revolutionary fashion designer Claire McCardell's collection of fashion wisdom and philosophy, and a vivacious guide to looking effortlessly stylish. Claire McCardell was one of the most influential fashion designers of the twentieth century, credited with pioneering "The American Look" in response to the emerging active lifestyle of women in the 1940s and '50s. McCardell advocated for the independent...

A comprehensive guide exploring the captivating world of red lipstick. In this edition, readers delve into the history, artistry, and versatility of red lipstick, discovering its profound impact on beauty and culture throughout history. From ancient civilizations to modern runways, red lipstick has remained an enduring symbol of femininity, power, and rebellion.The book guides readers in finding their perfect red lipstick shade by understanding skin...

From simple barbettes, crespines, and wimples worn in Anglo-Saxon times to the pillbox hat popularized by Jackie Kennedy in the mid-twentieth century, hats and headdresses have--for centuries--played an important part of a lady's wardrobe. This informative and meticulously researched book provides an authentic record of more than 1,300 years of changing fashions in women's hairstyles and headwear in England. More than 400 of the author's own drawings--rendered...