Embroiderers' Guild Bookshop - Costume & Fashion

50 Fashion Designers You Should know NEW!
Simon Werle
Pub. Prestel
Price £13.99 paperback
The latest volume in Prestel's most successful series profiles the world's top 50 designers, including Armani, Balenciaga, Dior, Galliano, Givenchy, Lacroix, McCartney, McQueen, Quant, Versace and Westwood. Their careers and creations are explored through colourful, double-page spreads, with a timeline to highlight significant events in the designer's life and to outline their accomplishments and influence. Brilliant full-colour reproductions of the designer's works bring their creations to life and illustrate their remarkable contributions to the world of fashion. An essential reference for any fashion lover, student or budding designer.

Bra: A Thousand Years of Style, Support and Seduction
Stephanie Pedersen
Pub. David & Charles
Price £9.99 hardback
This fun book celebrates the bra and all it stands for. The bra has had more impact than any other item of clothing on shaping generations of women.

Classic Fashion Patterns of the 20th Century NEW!
Anne Tyrrell
Pub. Anova
Price £20.00 paperback
Working from surviving garments and contemporary tailoring books and patterns, Anne Tyrrell has put together a pattern book of key 20th-century costumes with fascinating historical details on dress. A decade for each chapter, the book features garments such as war uniforms, a 1930s evening gown, a Teddy Boy outfit, a 1960s maxi coat and many more. Wonderful illustrations of period dress are accompanied by information on notable features, underwear and accessories for each period. Scale patterns follow for each outfit shown, complete with detailed notes on making up, using techniques appropriate to the period. A grid for enlargement of the pattern pieces is provided together with full instructions. This is an essential book for any dressmaker interested in recreating period dress, especially film and theatre costume-makers, but also fashion designers looking for inspiration in authentic historical dress of the recent past.

Creative Fashion Design with Illustrator NEW!
Kevin Tallon
Pub. Batsford
Price £18.99 paperback
In today's world of fashion, companies are looking for creative people who can communicate their designs quickly and neatly. The challenge faced by designers using computers is to create, produce and deliver ideas on a tight schedule while retaining their creativity. This book is one of the first to show both students and professionals in the fashion industry how to harness the Adobe Illustrator vector-based design package to make technical drawings of garments in a fast and precise way, building a library of trims and design details and how to visualize and render their design ideas. The book's structure is to start at the basics, with clear step-by-step instructions on creating flat drawings of simple items such as vests, skirts and shirts, and gradually moving on to more difficult tasks once the basics have been mastered. Once the reader has learned all the techniques in the book, they will be able to produce in printed and digital format all the common items used by design studios to communicate ideas such as mood boards, illustrations, garment range, sketches, design details and technical design sheets. Adobe Illustrator is the most established and commonly used application in the fashion-design industry. The book will cover both Mac and PC platforms, and the version of Illustrator used - version 10 - is the most established and latest major upgrade.

Dictionary of Fashion and Fashion Designers NEW!
New Edition updated by Cat Glover
Pub. Thames & Hudson
Price £9.95 paperback
This indespensible guide to fashion provides more than 1200 entries detailed information on the life and work of every important designer from 1840 to the present day, including not only couturiers but also shoe, hat, and knitwear specialists, costume designers, jewelers and hairdressers. This is an essential sourcebook for designers, students, collectors and enthusiasts.

Dior - A New Look, A New Enterprise (1947-57) NEW!
Alexandra Palmer
Pub. V&A Publications
Price £19.99 paperback
In 1947 Christian Dior rocked the fashion world with his New look which dominated post war fashion and firmly secured the name of the house in the minds of the public and the industry. He drew on historical models of femininity and the unique skills of Parisian haute couture and a myriad of suppliers to produce stunning designs that captured a mood of optimism after the war. Based on new research, this absorbing and beautiful book examines the seminal years of Christian Dior, 1947-57, from a truly international perspective.

Essential Fashion Illustration NEW!
Lafuente, M
Pub. Rockport
Price £24.99 paperback
If like me, you always think that you have brilliant ideas for fashion but the final illustration never manages to fulfil your ideas full potential - than this is the book for you. Very simple drawing techniques are explored to create an accurate figure without loosing essential character. As well as anatomical drawings of hands and feet, you will not get stuck on the fashion bit either, as there are detailed illustrations everything from shoes, blouses and even folds in the fabric.

Fashion Illustration 1930 to 1970 from Harpers Bazaar NEW!
Marnie Fogg
Pub. Anova
Price £17.99 hardback
Over 200 of the best fashion illustrations from the archives of the iconic Harper's Bazaar magazine, dating from 1930 to 1970. The stunning collection features artwork from the foremost illustrators of the 20th century, such as Eric Frazer, Christian Berard, Jean Cocteau, Frederic Henrion, Jane Bixby and many more. A fascinating insight into the changing trends and illustration techniques of the 20th century, this beautiful guide is an invaluable resource for fashion historians as well as contemporary fashion illustrators.

Fashionize
Mondofragile
Pub. Gingko Press
Price £28.00 paperback

History of 20th Century Fashion
Elizabeth Ewing Revised by Alice Mackrell
Pub. Batsford
Price £16.99 paperback
One of the most dynamic, exciting and innovative periods in the history of fashion, the 20th century was a dramatic time of change and reinvention. This comprehensive sourcebook traces these changes, from the elegant attire of Edwardian ladies, through World Wars 1 and 2 to the youth explosion of the 60's and 70's, and from the anarchic era of Punk to street culture at the end of the 20th century.

Making Kimono and Japanese Clothes NEW!
Jenni Dobson
Pub. Anova
Price £14.99 paperback
Now in paperback - A practical and creative sourcebook for anyone inspired by the elegant design of Japanese clothes, this comprehensive guide includes patterns, practical diagrams and step-by-step assembly instructions. Providing everything you need to start stitching, for beginners to more accomplished dressmakers, quilters and embroiderers, expert dressmaker and quilter Jenni Dobson guides you through the history of Japan and the Kimono, providing a stunning showcase for the art that is making Japanese clothes.

Manolo Blahnik Drawings NEW!
Foreword by Anna Wintour
Pub. Thames & Hudson
Price £9.95 paperback
For over three decades, Manolo Blahnik's shoes, and his sense of the theatrical wedded to the finest materials and superlative craftsmanship, have inspired fanatical devotion. This beautiful book collects together over 120 of the exquisite drawings Blahnik makes at the outset of the design process. These drawings - superbly reproduced in this book with special links - vividly convey Blahnik's unique vision. Contributions from Andre Leon Talley, Michael Roberts and Anna Piaggi.

Nineteenth-Century Fashion Detail
Lucy Johnston
Pub. V&A Publications
Price £19.99 paperback
This book captures the richness of nineteenth-century fashion. As part of the V&A Fashion in Detail series, it explores the opulence and diversity of clothing in the period through exquisite colour photography, specially commissioned line drawings of the garments and authoritative text. Illustrating delicate embroidery on neoclassical gowns, Liberty and Co. smocking, vibrant colour on crinoline and bustles and elegant men's tailoring, Nineteenth Century Fashion in Detail brings the nineteenth-century to life.

One Piece of Fabric - 15 Projects to Make NEW!
Lena Santana
Pub. Collins & Brown
Price £11.99 paperback
Discover the versatility of a basic material:fabric. Take, as a starting point, one piece of fabric. Cut it into pieces, and you can transform it into some great looking clothes and accessories. In this book Lena Santana presents 15 stylish but straight-forward projects that can be made with a minimum of fuss, even if you are new to sewing. The step-by-step photographs will guide you through the process.

Print in Fashion
Fogg, Marnie
Pub. A&C Black
Price £17.99 paperback
Print is everywhere - and is a key source of colour and expression. Marnie Fogg explores cutting-edge print design for fashion, with a particular interest in the design process of the textile artists and developments in printmaking. This is a sourcebook of visual inspiration and cannot fail to impress those with an interest in contemporary fashion.

Sharp Suits NEW!
Eric Musgrave
Pub. Anova
Price £25.00 hardback
A fascinating look at men's most ubiquitous uniform and status symbol, from classic respectability to the heights of innovation. Features fantastic photographs of the suit from the 1860s to date.

Shoes: What Every Woman Should Know
Stephanie Pedersen
Pub. David & Charles
Price £9.99 hardback
Explore the fascinating history of shoes and what they say about you.

Silk NEW!
Mary Schoeser
Pub. Yale University Press
Price £29.99 hardback

Techno Textiles 2
Braddock Clarke, S E & O'Mahony, M
Pub. Thames & Hudson
Price £19.95 paperback
This is the key book on the leading materials in art, design and shaping the environment in the 21st century. Building on the huge success of Techno Textiles, this is a new book featuring developments over the past decade. Highlighting advanced textiles in production and available to the designer, artist, architect and consumer today, it will be required reading for professionals, those interested or working in fashion and design, and anyone prepared to be stimulated by and informed about the environment in which we now live. The book is divided into three sections: Innovations, Applications and Reference.

Textiles Today NEW!
Chloe Colchester
Pub. Thames & Hudson
Price £29.95 hardback
A comprehensive survey of contemporary textiles from around the world.

The Art of Knitting
Tellier-Lourgangne, F
Pub. Thames & Hudson
Price £24.95 paperback
This book is not just about knitting, it is also about colour, texture and inspiration. The author has assembled a creative and inventive overview of stitches and fabrics, presenting hundreds of different ways of working with yarn, from silk thread to Shetland wool, and opening up endless possibilities for sophisticated knitwear designs. The reader is encouraged to be innovative and to experiment with the various techniques, drawing inspiration from the natural world and one's surroundings: pebbles on the sand, autumn leaves, snow sparkling in the sun, weeds and grasses blowing in the wind. Every stitch is accompanied by photos, diagrams and instructions. This stunning book will not only appeal to domestic and professional knitters, textile designers and students, but also be a source of inspiration to anyone working with, or interested in design and textiles.

The Little Black Dress How to make the perfect one for you NEW!
Simon Henry
Pub. Guild of Master Craftsman
Price £14.99 paperback
Available now! This beautifully presented book includes a bit of the history of The Little Black Dress but most importantly how to make the perfect LBD for yourself. Expert dressmaker Simon Henry will guide you through the process of making the perfect little black dress. For beginners as well as advanced dressmakers.

The Party Dress NEW!
Simon Henry
Pub. Guild of Master Craftsman Publications
Price £14.99 paperback
Following on the from the very successful 'The Little Black Dress', Simon Henry brings us 'The Party Dress - how to make the perfect one for you'. Every girl needs a perfect party dress at some time in her life, but how do you find one that fits perfectly, suits your shape and makes you look a million dollars - the answer is to make it yourself! Simon Henry guides you gently through the whole process, giving you the confidence to sew a party dress that is as individual as you are.

The Prop Builder's Moulding and Casting Handbook
Thurston, J
Pub. Betterway
Price £12.99 paperback

Twenthieth-Century Fashion in Detail NEW!
Claire Wilcox and Valerie D Mendes
Pub. V&A Publications
Price £19.99 paperback
This glamorous book, part of the V&A Fashion in Detail series, illustrates the intricate details of twentieth-century fashion. Spectaculor photographs, accompanied by expert commentaries and specially commissioned line drawings, focus on fanciful Dior bows, Chanel button-holes and metal springs on a Schiaparelli jacket. This unique study provides an insight into the techniques and craft practices used by couturiers and the construction of these amazing garments. Twenthieth-Century Fashion in Detail will delight all followers of fashion.