Working drawings, sketches, snapshots and manuscript notes from Thea Porter's career as a high-profile fashion designer much in demand in the 1960s and 70s POP scene. A source book and inspiration for students of fashion with an interest in colour, texture and pattern.
Setting out to celebrate, document and discuss the work and role of an international tapestry workshop, Dovecot Studios, since its foundation in Edinburgh in 1912, this ground-breaking publication uniquely explores the artistic value, nature and identity of modern tapestry through images, essays and the commentaries of weavers, artists and ......
American Fashion Through Elizabeth and William Phelps
One couple's bold vision for American fashion Long before the fashion industry formally addressed questions of sustainability and advocated for "slow fashion," William and Elizabeth Phelps, a husband-and-wife design duo, were already working to create hand-crafted leathergoods and functional women's sportswear that could be worn for decades. ......
The Fashion Icons Chanel book is the story of a young girl who transformed herself from an impoverished orphan to one of the wealthiest and most famous women in the world.
Founded in Florence, Italy, as a luggage brand and equestrian outfitter in 1921, Gucci has evolved into one of the world's most celebrated fashion houses - synonymous with classic design, elegance, luxury and quality. Casa de Gucci - beloved by the great, the good and the uber glamorous - boasts an instantly recognisable signature style all of its ......
Herme?s was founded in Paris in the 19th century as a saddlery workshop that catered to the needs of horse riders. The company quickly gained a reputation for its exquisite craftsmanship and attention to detail and has evolved into one of the world's most celebrated fashion houses - synonymous with classic design, elegance, luxury and quality. ......
In Mavericks of Style, Uri McMillan tells the story of New York City's downtown art and fashion scene of the 1970s through the lives and careers of experimental Black and Brown artists. McMillan focuses on model and musician Grace Jones, fashion illustrator Antonio Lopez, fashion designer Stephen Burrows, and their orbit of friends, showing how ......
In Mavericks of Style, Uri McMillan tells the story of New York City's downtown art and fashion scene of the 1970s through the lives and careers of experimental Black and Brown artists. McMillan focuses on model and musician Grace Jones, fashion illustrator Antonio Lopez, fashion designer Stephen Burrows, and their orbit of friends, showing how ......
