The fast & easy way to learn the art of fashion drawing This fun guide gives you dozens of step-by-step diagrams that walk you through the process of preparing creative illustrations that you can later develop into dynamic presentations for your design portfolio. Plus youll not only learn how to draw clothes & fabric but also how to show details that make up the total look: faces & hairstyles fashion accents & a wide variety of textures. If youre an aspiring fashion designer you know its essential to be able to draw prepare & present a fashion drawing. Whether you have little or no prior drawing experience Fashion Drawing For Dummies gives you easy-to-follow non-intimidating instructions for mastering the drawing skills you need to design like a pro.* Learn the rules & techniques of fashion drawing* Draw the fashion figure in different poses & from multiple angles* Discover how to complement your drawings with accessories clothing & style If youre a fledgling designer looking for non-intimidating guidance on learning the ins & outs of fashion drawing this friendly guide has you covered! ...

For as long as weve been dressing ourselves weve been adorning ourselves with embellishments for ears hands wrists waist & fingers. & as fashion trends evolve so do trends in jewellery. Here jewellery expert Carol Woolton demonstrates how the worlds of fashion & jewelry have become increasingly integrated over the last century. From the corset-bound silhouettes of the turn of the century with their elegant drop earrings & delicate chokers to the free-flowing kaftans of the 1970s adorned with chunky earthy bangles & beads- major trends & designers are featured in double-page spreads that offer endlessly fascinating & informative texts & illustrations. Profiles of icons from Coco Chanel & Harry Winston to Princess Diana & Michelle Obama reveal the interplay of personality & history in the world of fashion. & as jewellery from Chanel Boucheron Van Cleef & Arpels & others was shown for the first time alongside haute couture in this years Paris Fashion Week Woolton explores how brands have made the most of this trend. Gorgeous photography from the archives of Conde Nast Sothebys & many fine jewellers bring precious metal & twinkling gems to glorious life on the pages of this book. ...

Design & Make Hats provides a thoroughly beautiful & comprehensive introduction to the craft of millinery. First the author discusses design & inspiration & then she takes the reader through a survey of the materials & techniques generally used in millinery. Then the reader is guided through fourteen fashionable hat designs easy to make from inexpensive & accessible fabrics & components clearly laid out in an instructive & attractive design. Each project is set out in a simple & straightforward way starting with an image of the finished piece listing the supplies you will need & the basic tools required then following with an illustrated making sequence. Even absolute beginners can confidently & successfully tackle all the projects. Finally there is a section of pattern-cutting taking you through a variety of styles & shapes. By the end of the book you will feel confident enough to complete a variety of hats as well as design your own unique styles. ...

Clothes define people. A persons clothing whether its a sari kimono or business suit is an essential key to his or her culture class personality or even religion. The Kyoto Costume Institute recognizes the importance of understanding clothing sociologically historically & artistically. Founded in 1978 the KCI holds one of the worlds most extensive clothing collections & has curated many exhibitions worldwide. With an emphasis on Western womens clothing the KCI has amassed a wide range of historical garments underwear shoes & fashion accessories dating from the 18th century to the present day. Showcasing a vast selection from the Institutes archives of skilled photographs depicting the clothing expertly displayed & arranged on custom-made mannequins Fashion History" is a fascinating excursion through the last three centuries of clothing trends. The KCI believes that "clothing is an essential manifestation of our very being" & their passion & dedication positively radiate from every page of this book. This special 25th anniversary edition has a chic new format: two volumes packaged in a slipcase." ...

With a design orientation FASHION ILLUSTRATION FOR DESIGNERS 2/e is focused on teaching students how to develop contemporary drawing skills that will allow them to communicate their fashion vision. Fashion Illustration for Designers 2e teaches students how to draw all the various fashion figures for men women & children & features the latest in today s fashion trends. From expanded Photoshop coverage to more on streetwear & activewear it addresses current trends in figures fashions & illustrations. With its focus on visual communication it shows the best tools for getting ideas on paper & dazzling an audience with the sophistication of the approach. ...

Even before the advent of haute couture Paris was a great centre of fashion. During the second half of the nineteenth century when the capital was transformed by an ambitious urban plan its residents responded in kind wearing styles as polished & modern as the city itself in order to participate in the exciting new social scene. Featuring famed paintings by such Impressionist masters as Degas Cassatt Manet Monet & Morisot this delightful book revisits the world of Parisian fashion through the eyes of first-hand observers. Thematic chapters present a gallery-like ensemble of paintings that follow in the footsteps of stylish Parisians as they stroll in the parks & boulevards meet friends at cafes take in the theatre relax at home & go on holiday. In an extended narrative-style caption to accompany each image fashion & art historian Debra N. Mancoff offers a detailed discussion of what men & women wore & how their dress defined them. To complete the picture illustrated interludes providing glimpses into dressmaking corsetry & millinery the origins of couture & the rise of the department store reveal how Paris became the fashion capital of the world. ...

The 1920s was a vibrant energetic decade that bustled with jazz music fast cars & glamorous movie stars. Fashion was at the forefront of this first true explosion of popular culture: bright young things donned short skirts & cloche hats gents dressed in sharp tweed suits & spats & even children's clothing was given a thorough overhaul. Jayne Shrimpton here explains the various elements that shaped British fashion in the 1920s including the strong influences of Paris & Hollywood & looking not only at the clothes worn by the rich & famous but also at those of the common people
- & at those who chose to dress conservatively in this age of 'anything goes'.
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The broader Regency period 1795 to 1820 stands alone as an incredible moment in fashion history unlike anything that went before it. For the first time England became a fashion influence especially for menswear & became the toast of Paris as court dress became secondary to the season-by-season flux of fashion as we know it today. Sarah Jane Downing explores the fashion revolution & the innovation that inspired a flood of fashions taking influence from far afield. It was an era of contradiction immortalised by Jane Austen who adeptly used the new-found diversity of fashion to enliven her characters: Wickham's military splendour; Mr Darcy's understated elegance; & Miss Tilney's romantic fixation with white muslin. ...

This practical foundation course in fashion photography offers key advice on the principles practice & techniques of the subject. Dealing with far more than just the technical aspects of photography this book will help the reader to evolve a unique artistic style of their own. All photography students as well as anyone interested in magazine or promotional design will find this book an invaluable tool & reference. ...

This new edition of a bestselling textbook is designed for students scholars & anyone interested in contemporary fashion. The book brings together the key writings on the subject covering the history culture & business of fashion. The essays are drawn from a wide range of sources
- books professional & academic journals magazines interviews & exhibition catalogues. Each section is specially introduced & concludes with guides to further reading. The new edition has been entirely revised & expanded: there are new sections on psychology ethnicity design & manufacture marketing & merchandising & sustainability; several new essays have been specially written for the reader; the range of illustrations has been increased. In its second edition The Fashion Reader is the ideal introductory text for all students of fashion
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