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. ...

The study of fashion has exploded in recent decades yet quite what this all means quite where it might take us is not clear. This new book helps to bring fashion into focus with a comprehensive guide to the key theories perspectives & developments in the field. Tim Edwards

Includes:: coverage of all the major theories of fashion including recent scholarship alongside subcultural analysis & an in-depth look at production. Individual topics include: mens fashion masculinity & the suit; womens fashion & the role of sexuality; children the body & fashion; the role of celebrity & designer label culture; & globalisation & the production of fashion. Fashion in Focus" is the ideal companion for students in the arts & social sciences especially those studying issues such as fashion gender sexuality & consumer culture."

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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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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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Interviews with leading contemporary designers including Paul Smith Stephen Jones & Maria Cornejo & education professionals including Willie Walters Course Director at Central St Martins Andrew Groves from the University of Westminster & a Foreword by Shelley Fox the Donna Karan Professor of Fashion Director of the MFA Fashion Design & Society Program at Parsons New York will enable all readers both to understand the vital role of research & to discover the techniques the designers have adapted for themselves while a richly illustrated profile of the major themes of fashion is both a highly original resource & a mine of information about each theme for readers to draw on in their own research. ...

This stylish publication heralds a new movement in fashion the arrival of Scandinavian designers onto the world scene. Their appeal lies in the simplicity minimalism attention to detail & high quality of materials so iconic in Scandinavian design as well as in the sustainable & ethical production methods espoused. This book features over 50 notable fashion designers from Sweden Norway Denmark Iceland & Finl&. Whether they are well-established or up-&-coming whether they work in menswear or womenswear they all share a passionate commitment to a cool & refined design style that carries huge international appeal. ...

Budding fashionistas will love getting creative with this colourful book full of stunning illustrations. Packed with beautiful ...