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ACE

The Times & Style of Tennis

by Sunita Kumar Nair ...

“From René Lacoste to Coco Gauff, ACE: The Times & Style of Tennis **is a timely exploration of how the on-court fashion has permeated culture.” —**VogueThe first of its kind to examine the intersection of tennis and fashion, ACE: The Times & Style of Tennis**, by bestselling author and fashion authority Sunita Kumar Nair, explores the sport’s most iconic style moments, i... ... Read more

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“From René Lacoste to Coco Gauff, ACE: The Times & Style of Tennis **is a timely exploration of how the on-court fashion has permeated culture.” —**VogueThe first of its kind to examine the intersection of tennis and fashion, ACE: The Times & Style of Tennis**, by bestselling author and fashion authority Sunita Kumar Nair, explores the sport’s most iconic style moments, i...
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Ametora

How Japan Saved American Style

by W. David Marx ...

The story of how Japan adopted and ultimately revived traditional American fashionLook closely at any typically "American" article of clothing these days, and you may be surprised to see a Japanese label inside. From high-end denim to oxford button-downs, Japanese designers have taken the classic American look—known as ametora, or "American traditional"—and turned it into a huge business for ... Read more

$18.99 USD

The story of how Japan adopted and ultimately revived traditional American fashionLook closely at any typically "American" article of clothing these days, and you may be surprised to see a Japanese label inside. From high-end denim to oxford button-downs, Japanese designers have taken the classic American look—known as ametora, or "American traditional"—and turned it into a huge business for
... Read more
Dapper Dan: Made in Harlem

A Memoir

by Daniel R. Day ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “Dapper Dan is a legend, an icon, a beacon of inspiration to many in the Black community. His story isn’t just about fashion. It’s about tenacity, curiosity, artistry, hustle, love, and a singular determination to live our dreams out loud.”—Ava DuVernay, director of Selma, 13th, and A Wrinkle in TimeNAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY VANITY FAIR • DAPPER DAN ... Read more

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “Dapper Dan is a legend, an icon, a beacon of inspiration to many in the Black community. His story isn’t just about fashion. It’s about tenacity, curiosity, artistry, hustle, love, and a singular determination to live our dreams out loud.”—Ava DuVernay, director of Selma, 13th, and A Wrinkle in TimeNAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY VANITY FAIR • DAPPER DAN
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Silk

A World History

by Aarathi Prasad ...

A Smithsonian Magazine Best History Book of 2024A Library Journal Selection for Best Nonfiction of 2024A Next Big Idea Book Club Must-Read for April“Aarathi Prasad’s Silk: A World History is a love song to this protean material. . . . Beautiful [and] fascinating.” —Wall Street Journal"Aarathi Prasad spins a masterpiece of a story, as luminous, supp... ... Read more

$21.99 USD

A Smithsonian Magazine Best History Book of 2024A Library Journal Selection for Best Nonfiction of 2024A Next Big Idea Book Club Must-Read for April“Aarathi Prasad’s Silk: A World History is a love song to this protean material. . . . Beautiful [and] fascinating.” —Wall Street Journal"Aarathi Prasad spins a masterpiece of a story, as luminous, supp...
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The Women Who Clothed the Stuart Queens

Gender and Work in the Royal Wardrobe and the Fashion Marketplace

by Sarah A. Bendall ...

This study explores – for the first time – the changing professions and roles of the women who worked to clothe six Stuart queens between 1603–1714: Anna of Denmark, Henrietta Maria, Catherine of Braganza, Mary of Modena, Queen Mary II and Queen Anne.Beautifully illustrated in full colour throughout, and using a wide range of written, visual and material sources, this book explores how changing ... Read more

$29.15 USD

This study explores – for the first time – the changing professions and roles of the women who worked to clothe six Stuart queens between 1603–1714: Anna of Denmark, Henrietta Maria, Catherine of Braganza, Mary of Modena, Queen Mary II and Queen Anne.Beautifully illustrated in full colour throughout, and using a wide range of written, visual and material sources, this book explores how changing
... Read more
What They Didn't Teach You in Fashion School

by Jay Calderin ...

Series Book 4 - What They Didn't Teach You In School
A career guide for fashion designers and professionals, covering everything you need to know about building a successful business after graduating.How do you navigate the confusing and competitive fashion world after the relative comfort of fashion school? How do you learn to adapt to an industry that constantly evolves and throws new challenges your way? And above all, how do you play to your ... Read more

$3.99 USD

A career guide for fashion designers and professionals, covering everything you need to know about building a successful business after graduating.How do you navigate the confusing and competitive fashion world after the relative comfort of fashion school? How do you learn to adapt to an industry that constantly evolves and throws new challenges your way? And above all, how do you play to your
... Read more
History of Men's Fashion

What the Well Dressed Man is Wearing

by Nicholas Storey ...

"Anyone aiming for timeless elegance, rather than temporary chic, will benefit from Storey's authoritative, but readable book." — EsquireEverything you ever wanted to know about men's clothing—and so much more—from the exact hour Nelson lost his right eye to the type of palm needed for a Panama hat, what Cary Grant's tailor had to do to his shoulders—and those all-important questions of what to ... Read more

$11.69 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Anyone aiming for timeless elegance, rather than temporary chic, will benefit from Storey's authoritative, but readable book." — EsquireEverything you ever wanted to know about men's clothing—and so much more—from the exact hour Nelson lost his right eye to the type of palm needed for a Panama hat, what Cary Grant's tailor had to do to his shoulders—and those all-important questions of what to
... Read more
Compacts and Cosmetics

Beauty from Victorian Times to the Present Day

by Madeleine Marsh ...

A delightfully illustrated history of makeup and the beauty business.Cosmetics go all the way back to ancient times. In this book, an expert in vintage accessories tells the story of beauty products from the nineteenth century to the present, revealing how both makeup and the women who wear it have changed.Madeleine Marsh also delves into the subject of compacts, which have been a symbol of love ... Read more

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A delightfully illustrated history of makeup and the beauty business.Cosmetics go all the way back to ancient times. In this book, an expert in vintage accessories tells the story of beauty products from the nineteenth century to the present, revealing how both makeup and the women who wear it have changed.Madeleine Marsh also delves into the subject of compacts, which have been a symbol of love
... Read more
David Kibbe's Power of Style

A Guided Journey to Help You Discover Your Authentic Style

by David Kibbe ...

Welcome to legendary style guru David Kibbe’s program of Love-Based Beauty, filled with revolutionary techniques to unlock the secret superpower that is your Authentic Style.Prepare for a guided journey to play your way to style! Kibbe’s ingenious method of games will take you by the hand to uncover all the things that are unique to you. His aspirational vision of beauty will help you completely ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Welcome to legendary style guru David Kibbe’s program of Love-Based Beauty, filled with revolutionary techniques to unlock the secret superpower that is your Authentic Style.Prepare for a guided journey to play your way to style! Kibbe’s ingenious method of games will take you by the hand to uncover all the things that are unique to you. His aspirational vision of beauty will help you completely
... Read more
Vivienne Westwood

by Vivienne Westwood, Ian Kelly ...

Vivienne Westwood is one of the icons of our age. Fashion designer, activist, co-creator of punk, global brand and grandmother; a true legend. Her career successfully spanned five decades and her work has influenced millions of people across the world.For the first and only time, Vivienne Westwood has written a personal memoir, collaborating with award-winning biographer Ian Kelly, to describe the ... Read more

$18.44 USD

Vivienne Westwood is one of the icons of our age. Fashion designer, activist, co-creator of punk, global brand and grandmother; a true legend. Her career successfully spanned five decades and her work has influenced millions of people across the world.For the first and only time, Vivienne Westwood has written a personal memoir, collaborating with award-winning biographer Ian Kelly, to describe the
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Sneakers

Fashion, Gender, and Subculture

by Yuniya Kawamura ...

Series series Dress, Body, Culture
This is the first academic study of sneakers and the subculture that surrounds them. Since the 1980s, American sneaker enthusiasts, popularly known as “sneakerheads” or “sneakerholics”, have created a distinctive identity for themselves, while sneaker manufacturers such as Reebok, Puma and Nike have become global fashion brands.How have sneakers come to gain this status and what makes them ... Read more

$26.99 USD

This is the first academic study of sneakers and the subculture that surrounds them. Since the 1980s, American sneaker enthusiasts, popularly known as “sneakerheads” or “sneakerholics”, have created a distinctive identity for themselves, while sneaker manufacturers such as Reebok, Puma and Nike have become global fashion brands.How have sneakers come to gain this status and what makes them
... Read more
Chained

Create Gorgeous Chain Mail Jewelry One Ring at a Time

by Rebeca Mojica ...

Unchain your creativity!Whether you are new to chain mail or a seasoned weaver, Chained will introduce you to the art of combining metal jump rings into intricate designs, in a new way. No other book shows how to use so many weaves in so many ways, or gives this ancient art such a beautiful and modern twist. Techniques once used for armor now have a new life and can be used to create elegant ... Read more

$12.99 USD

Unchain your creativity!Whether you are new to chain mail or a seasoned weaver, Chained will introduce you to the art of combining metal jump rings into intricate designs, in a new way. No other book shows how to use so many weaves in so many ways, or gives this ancient art such a beautiful and modern twist. Techniques once used for armor now have a new life and can be used to create elegant
... Read more
The Art of Bob Mackie

by Frank Vlastnik, Laura Ross, Cher, Matt Tunia ...

The first-ever, comprehensive and authorized showcase of legendary fashion designer Bob Mackie’s fabulous life and work, featuring hundreds of photos and dozens of never-before-seen sketches from his personal collection.Cher, Taylor Swift, Carol Burnett, Bette Midler, P!nk, Tina Turner, Elton John, Liza Minnelli, Zendaya, Angela Lansbury, Diana Ross, Beyoncé, RuPaul, and Madonna...what do they all ... Read more

$13.99 USD

The first-ever, comprehensive and authorized showcase of legendary fashion designer Bob Mackie’s fabulous life and work, featuring hundreds of photos and dozens of never-before-seen sketches from his personal collection.Cher, Taylor Swift, Carol Burnett, Bette Midler, P!nk, Tina Turner, Elton John, Liza Minnelli, Zendaya, Angela Lansbury, Diana Ross, Beyoncé, RuPaul, and Madonna...what do they all
... Read more
Marketing Fashion Second Edition

Strategy, Branding and Promotion

by Harriet Posner ...

Marketing and branding inform many of the strategic and creative decisions involved in fashion design and product development. Marketing is a vital component of the industry and an understanding of its importance and role is essential for those planning a career in fashion.Marketing Fashion, Second Edition is a practical guide to the fundamental principles of marketing and branding, from creating ... Read more

$4.99 USD

Marketing and branding inform many of the strategic and creative decisions involved in fashion design and product development. Marketing is a vital component of the industry and an understanding of its importance and role is essential for those planning a career in fashion.Marketing Fashion, Second Edition is a practical guide to the fundamental principles of marketing and branding, from creating
... Read more
The Sewing Book

by Alison Smith ...

This is the only sewing book you'll ever need. Every tool and every technique you require for making your own home furnishings or clothing is closely and sharply photographed, carefully annotated, and clearly explained.The Tools section begins with the basic toolkit, opening up into everything you could possibly need - every type of cutting tool and machine foot is shown. This section also ... Read more

$14.99 USD

This is the only sewing book you'll ever need. Every tool and every technique you require for making your own home furnishings or clothing is closely and sharply photographed, carefully annotated, and clearly explained.The Tools section begins with the basic toolkit, opening up into everything you could possibly need - every type of cutting tool and machine foot is shown. This section also
... Read more
Brilliance and Fire

A Biography of Diamonds

by Rachelle Bergstein ...

From the author of Women from the Ankle Down comes a lively cultural biography of diamonds, which explores our society's obsession with the world's most brilliant gemstone and the real-world characters who make them shine."A diamond is forever." Who among us doesn't recognize this phrase and, with it, the fascination that these shiny gemstones hold in our collective imagination as symbols of ... Read more

$7.28 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

From the author of Women from the Ankle Down comes a lively cultural biography of diamonds, which explores our society's obsession with the world's most brilliant gemstone and the real-world characters who make them shine."A diamond is forever." Who among us doesn't recognize this phrase and, with it, the fascination that these shiny gemstones hold in our collective imagination as symbols of
... Read more
How to Dress

Secret styling tips from a fashion insider

by Alexandra Fullerton ...

The perfect book for anyone who wants to know the secrets to always looking stylish with minimal effort.Former Fashion Director at Stylist magazine and a contributor to Glamour, Grazia, Harper's Bazaar and Telegraph Magazine amongst others, Alexandra Fullerton reveals the tips and tricks that fashion insiders use to put their outfits together.Chapters include: Fashion vs Style, Signature Style, ... Read more

$12.99 USD

The perfect book for anyone who wants to know the secrets to always looking stylish with minimal effort.Former Fashion Director at Stylist magazine and a contributor to Glamour, Grazia, Harper's Bazaar and Telegraph Magazine amongst others, Alexandra Fullerton reveals the tips and tricks that fashion insiders use to put their outfits together.Chapters include: Fashion vs Style, Signature Style,
... Read more
To Dye For

How Toxic Fashion Is Making Us Sick--and How We Can Fight Back

by Alden Wicker ...

A Silent Spring for your wardrobe, To Dye For is a jolting exposé that reveals the true cost of the toxic, largely unregulated chemicals found on most clothing today.Many of us are aware of the ethical minefield that is fast fashion: the dodgy labor practices, the lax environmental standards, and the mountains of waste piling up on the shores of developing countries. But have you stopped to ... Read more

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A Silent Spring for your wardrobe, To Dye For is a jolting exposé that reveals the true cost of the toxic, largely unregulated chemicals found on most clothing today.Many of us are aware of the ethical minefield that is fast fashion: the dodgy labor practices, the lax environmental standards, and the mountains of waste piling up on the shores of developing countries. But have you stopped to
... Read more
Blow by Blow

The Story of Isabella Blow

by Detmar Blow, Tom Sykes ...

"One of the most original and influential people of the twentieth century to me and many others." —Alexander McQueenWith a career spanning thirty years in fashion, as an influential voice at Vogue, Tatler, and The Sunday Times Magazine—as well as a legacy as one of the industry's kingmakers for discovering Philip Treacy, Alexander McQueen, Sophie Dahl, and Hussein Chalayan—Isabella Blow had been a ... Read more

$8.90 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

"One of the most original and influential people of the twentieth century to me and many others." —Alexander McQueenWith a career spanning thirty years in fashion, as an influential voice at Vogue, Tatler, and The Sunday Times Magazine—as well as a legacy as one of the industry's kingmakers for discovering Philip Treacy, Alexander McQueen, Sophie Dahl, and Hussein Chalayan—Isabella Blow had been a
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Patternmaking for Menswear

Classic to Contemporary - with STUDIO

by Myoungok Kim, Injoo Kim ...

Patternmaking for Menswear: Classic to Contemporary, Second Edition is the most current, comprehensive, and user-friendly book for men's patternmaking. With detailed instruction and illustrations, it is an essential resource for beginning to advanced fashion design students, as well as the industry professionals looking to sharpen their patternmaking skills.Filled with hundreds of two-color ... Read more

$80.18 USD

Patternmaking for Menswear: Classic to Contemporary, Second Edition is the most current, comprehensive, and user-friendly book for men's patternmaking. With detailed instruction and illustrations, it is an essential resource for beginning to advanced fashion design students, as well as the industry professionals looking to sharpen their patternmaking skills.Filled with hundreds of two-color
... Read more
Chain and Bead Jewelry Creative Connections

New Techniques for Wire-Wrapping and Bead-Setting

by Scott David Plumlee ...

Far from its original utilitarian use—to create armor—the chain-mail technique has been adapted over time to create beautiful, unique jewelry. In Chain and Bead Jewelry Creative Connections**,** chain-mail expert Scott David Plumleeshows jewelry makers, beaders, and crafters at all skill levels how to incorporate beads into a variety of chain-mail weaves to create showstopping pieces.First, ... Read more

$14.99 USD

Far from its original utilitarian use—to create armor—the chain-mail technique has been adapted over time to create beautiful, unique jewelry. In Chain and Bead Jewelry Creative Connections**,** chain-mail expert Scott David Plumleeshows jewelry makers, beaders, and crafters at all skill levels how to incorporate beads into a variety of chain-mail weaves to create showstopping pieces.First,
... Read more
How Patterns Work: The Fundamental Principles of Pattern Making and Sewing in Fashion Design

by Assembil ...

When you are trying to learn something new, the best teachers are often the ones who will walk you slowly through all of the basics in a way that is straightforward and easy to understand. It is this approach to learning that has led us to create "How Patterns Work", so that those who wish to learn pattern making can have a simplified and streamlined introduction to all of the fundamental ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

When you are trying to learn something new, the best teachers are often the ones who will walk you slowly through all of the basics in a way that is straightforward and easy to understand. It is this approach to learning that has led us to create "How Patterns Work", so that those who wish to learn pattern making can have a simplified and streamlined introduction to all of the fundamental
... Read more
The Personal Shopper

A laugh-out-loud romantic comedy from bestseller Carmen Reid

by Carmen Reid ...

Series Book 1 - The Annie Valentine Series
A fun, feel-good read from Top 100 bestselling author Carmen Reid️Every book in the Annie Valentine Series can be read as a standalone️There's just one accessory Annie Valentine can't find...the perfect man!Meet Annie Valentine: stylish, savvy, multi-tasker extraordinaire. As a personal shopper in a swanky London store, Annie can be relied on to solve everyone's problems . . . except her own ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A fun, feel-good read from Top 100 bestselling author Carmen Reid️Every book in the Annie Valentine Series can be read as a standalone️There's just one accessory Annie Valentine can't find...the perfect man!Meet Annie Valentine: stylish, savvy, multi-tasker extraordinaire. As a personal shopper in a swanky London store, Annie can be relied on to solve everyone's problems . . . except her own
... Read more
The Curated Closet

A Simple System for Discovering Your Personal Style and Building Your Dream Wardrobe

by Anuschka Rees ...

Is your closet jam-packed and yet you have absolutely nothing to wear? Can you describe your personal style in one sentence? If someone grabbed a random piece from your closet right now, how likely is it that it would be something you love and wear regularly?With so many style and shopping options, it can be difficult to create a streamlined closet of pieces that can be worn easily and confidently ... Read more

$6.99 USD

Is your closet jam-packed and yet you have absolutely nothing to wear? Can you describe your personal style in one sentence? If someone grabbed a random piece from your closet right now, how likely is it that it would be something you love and wear regularly?With so many style and shopping options, it can be difficult to create a streamlined closet of pieces that can be worn easily and confidently
... Read more

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