If ever there were a labour of love, making patchwork quilts is it. Choosing the design, selecting the fabric, readying the scissors, threading the needle it all begins with the anticipation of creating something unique and ends with the uplifting reward of a beautiful, long-lasting, covetable quilt.
There is always another old dress lurking around the corner, waiting to be "rescued," says Kristina Harris. A cornucopia of 403 full-color photographs, of fun, sophisticated, frivolous, and glamorous fashions on live models include rich satin evening gowns, fun flapperish beaded dresses, sleek and classic suits, knickered and skirted bathing suits,...
This beautiful new book guides readers with intermediate to advanced level sewing skills toward the successful creation of costumes for theatrical or dance performances, and for re-enactments and interactive fiction. Nearly 250 beautiful color photographs and detailed line drawings of many types of costumes, along with solid design principles, provide a...
A fascinating account of the history of dress over the past four centuries, this volume is a sumptuous visual feast for all costume designers, historians, fashion students, and fashion lovers The clothes worn by our ancestors afford an unparalleled insight into lifestyles that have disappeared forever.
Presenting the history of fashion, this title tells the story of men's and women's fashionable dress. It features over 200 illustrations which show clothes for different occasions, and also includes various fashion accessories.
Features stunning photography of never-before-seen textiles, drawings and archival images combined with fashion photography of Zandra Rhodes.
From the Victorian crinoline to Vivienne Westwood’s mini-crini, from Hervé Léger’s 1985 bandage dress to Christopher Kane’s 2006 neon revamp, these 100 glorious, groundbreaking dresses made fashion history.
960 seamless patterns in vector format for textiles, fashion, interiors, wallpapers, tiles, ceramics, product design, giftwraps, packaging, websites and facades. An invaluable resource for designers, Cutting-edge Surface Patterns & Palettes presents a broad assortment of original patterns for a wide variety of uses.
This luxurious work illustrates in detail a wide selection of dresses from different parts of the world. On display 150 items belonging to the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum which, from Montenegro to the coasts of Southeast Asia, are part of the rich national and regional clothing created by multiple cultures.
The world of Orla Kiely is one where pattern reigns. Immediately recognisable, her unique design language and sure sense of graphic control has seen her label become a hugely successful global brand in the decade since its launch. From her early signature bags, the collection has grown to include a complete womenswear line, accessories, travel and...
More and more architects and designers regard wallpaper as an important medium of interior design. The pendulum is today once again swinging in the direction of more expressive patterns. Creative wall design is thereby definitely a current trend in interior decoration.
Although Jane Hading (1859-1940), Lily Elsie (1886-1962), and Billie Burke (1884-1970) gained fame as stage actresses, their popular appeal also rested on their ability to cultivate a glamorous appearance. Their careers illustrate the early transformation of actresses into marketable commodities whose celebrity status depended on the consumption of their...
India is home to almost all of the world's most important natural fibres.Amongst these fibres jute has, until now, remained the poor relation. The book traces the history of jute from its earliest use thousands ofyears ago to its current status as a favourite fabric for upmarket homefurnishings and a potential fabric in the international world of fashion
Draws on the most representative examples from private collections to illuminate common decorative motifs and themes in Mughal art, in an illustrated survey that evaluates the workmanship, materials, and techniques common to all depicted objects.
This volume is based on the well-known 1892 collection of ornament designs, 'The Practical Decorator and Ornamentist', by George A. and Maurice A. Audsley. Originally conceived as a collection of samples for architects and decorative painters, this book actually inspired many craftspeople, including cabinet-makers, ceramicists, and engravers. This way,...
With texts by designers Marco Romanelli and Matteo Ragni, this book takes us on a colourful exploration of contemporary wallpaper design through the eyes of several Italian designers. Enamoured by the medium, these men and women take the decoration of wall surfaces seriously, if not whimsically, and here celebrate this oft-ridiculed yet pervasive element...
Islamic geometric designs are admired worldwide for their beauty and intricacy, yet in truth they are seldom understood. In this volume, the author analyses and explains these complex designs in their historical and physical context.
There are over 350 illustrations, including specially taken color photographs, maps, line drawings and a dictionary of stitches. Complete with a glossary, a guide to textile collections around the world, and advice on collecting and conserving textiles, this comprehesive survey will be invaluable to anyone interested in fashion, textiles, crafts, and...
A design history classic, now revised and back in print.Pattern design flourished throughout the 20th century. From Art Nouveau at the end of the 19th century to computer-generated digital images at the turn of the Millennium, each new generation had their own distinctive approach to pattern design. Tracing the creative cross-fertilization between fashion...
Although Arabic Art by Prisse d'Avennes (1807-1879) is presented as an anthology of ornamentation, it was also one of the first publications of "modern" archaeology. A reference in the field, the book offers a wide vision of Arabic art in the areas of architecture, decoration and the applied arts.
As usual the trend themes include numerous high-grade graphics for boys and girls, created by professional fashion designers with loving attention to detail.
Graphicollection is a smart collection of graphic designs for girls and women. Artistic illustrations on the topics of nature, enchanting landscapes of the ´50s, glamorous outfits and beautiful portraits dedicated to the trend theme
Doodle Art Textures Vol. 1 incl. DVD. These books are full of themed illustrations, from Liberty to Japanese designs, from landscapes to the most famous cities, from flowers to animals.
This trade journal for professionals provides a selective analysis of the just finished Designer Shows in New York, London, Milan and Paris, compiled according to future minded design criteria.