Beginning with a look at the legacy of over 70 seminal designers from the last 120years and the key fashion pieces that defined each decade, this book looks at how to separate vintage clothing from that which is antique, retro or simply secondhand, as well as hints and tips on what to look for and how to haggle when you find it.

A vibrant portrait of two key British fashion designers of the 1960s, the scene that surrounded them, and the part they played in creating it.

Examines the history of the evolution of the modern suit from the days of 19th century bespoke to the mass industrialisation of the early part of the 20th century. This book helps readers see how the uniform of the ruling classes became the utilitarian outfit of the worker.

A commentary on the emotional attachment that various key fashion personalities from designers, celebrities, models, photographers, and fashion editors have with the one thing that is treasured in their memory or wardrobe: their Favourite Dress. It explores how a dress can be a creative statement, a symbol of celebration, power, and individuality.

Features useful stages of research and translation into design ideas. This book discusses elements such as the brief and the constraints it can place on the research and design process. It explains the importance of identifying your target market and understanding the different levels and genres of fashion.

Following the format of The Art Book , this volume looks at the fashion world and the people who created and inspired it. It contains an A-Z guide to the 500 most important names in fashion since the 1860s, from Coco Chanel and Issey Miyake, to Richard Avedon and Helmut Newton.

Of all the riches of the sixteenth-century European nobleman, none spoke more powerfully of his heroism, wealth and taste than his armour, clothing and weapons. This book looks at the suits designed to kill, protect and impress.

The most gifted textile designer of her generation, Shirley Craven won a string of awards during the 1960s. This book celebrates her remarkable achievements at Hull Traders and documents her arresting hand screen-printed furnishing fabrics in full.

Jean-Paul Goude is one of the worlds most brilliant and unorthodox imagemakers. This book assembles a collection of advertising artwork he created over a ten-year period for Galeries Lafayette, Paris' most celebrated department store.

The last seventy years of British fashion through the eye's of one designer.

Suitable for art and fashion professionals, this book offers an overview of the development of fashion.

Celebrates some of the fantastic and desirable handbags of the 1950s.

Stern Portfolio Volume 57. Award-winning Italian photographer Pellegrin is the subject of the latest Stern Fotographie retrospective.

'You have a much better life if you wear impressive clothes', according to Vivienne Westwood. A global icon, Vivienne Westwood's career has spanned three decades from the early days of punk to the successful establishment of her own fashion house. This book is a study of her work as a ground-breaking fashion designer.

A guide to running your own business, whether it is within the clothing, accessories, or footwear sectors. Filled with tips, case studies, and tasks to help you analyse yourself, your market and your product, it shows you what to expect and how to survive beyond the first eighteen months, the period during which many start-up businesses collapse.

Against the background of Laura Ashley's life, Martin Wood tells the story of the iconic brand she and her husband, Bernard, created.

From hippie to disco to punk, this look book relives 1970s fashion via clothing advertisements from the decade. It features bell-bottoms and feathered hair mingling with platform shoes, Diane Von Furstenberg wrap dresses and endless amounts of polyester.

Encourages creativity, with illustrations to colour in and designs to finish off, as well as simple ideas for making and doing - how to make a sari, turn a napkin into a headscarf, dye a t-shirt, etcetera. This book features illustrations that span both vintage fashions and contemporary designs from the illustrator's own imagination.