Fashion & textiles: design books

Clothing, construction and pattern 1750 to 1790.  Read More >>

Here is an updated edition of Joan Nunn's detailed survey of costume in the Western world over the past eight centuries....  Read More >>

Fabric of the 1970s was as distinct as the clothing into which it was made. Bold colors and patterns that dominated...  Read More >>

Dozens of original color photos make this book a fun and exciting way to explore the vintage clothing scene. Sunny...  Read More >>

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This text reveals more than 300 fabric paintings made and worn by the women of the Kuna, a tribe of Indians. It...  Read More >>

"3 dolls, 28 costumes capture the highlights of St. Laurent's distinguished career: a Mondrian-inspired dress, a...  Read More >>

From the turn-of-the-century S-bend silhouette to today's bumsters and bustiers, this survey explores developments...  Read More >>

This collection of 28 fashion essays previously published in The New York Times Magazine, The New Yorker, and The...  Read More >>

A close study of clothes worn by aristocratic families and their households at the time of the Black Prince - and...  Read More >>

An exploration of the practice of embellishment with glittering substances, from those found in the treasure of...  Read More >>

Using previously unpublished photographs collected from many private sources, the author records the history of...  Read More >>

Stunning vintage and contemporary wearable art accessories are presented in 575 color photographs including close-up...  Read More >>

During the 1950s, many women used their sewing skills to recreate the incredibly feminine styles that were adapted...  Read More >>

From the renowned Karl Lagerfeld comes a beautifully slip-covered collection of photographs documenting two feats...  Read More >>

Enjoy a parade as an era marches by, marking an end of innocence and the dawn of psychedelic style. A visual treasure...  Read More >>

Offers a generous sampling of the Kent State University Museum Collection, founded by internationally renowned designers...  Read More >>

"More than 425 beautiful color photos showcase the luxurious assortment of clothes and accessories worn by psychedelic...  Read More >>

Baby and children's wear from the Victorian Era to early 20th century display diverse styles from popular and rugged...  Read More >>

Subject: this is mostly photographs (very little text) of these twin sister models, whatever subject that might...  Read More >>

Make your own theatrical costumes for less than a day's rental price and make them your way without conventional...  Read More >>

This is the most comprehensive career book series available, and it's still growing. Each book offers essential...  Read More >>

"The first two issues in 1999 of this journal feature articles on ""Women and the veil"" by Fadwa El Guindi of the...  Read More >>

A guide to the history, techniques, preservation and collection of fashion beads which includes a price guide.  Read More >>

This style biography reveals the details - fashion and otherwise - of Audrey Hepburn's appeal. It draws on interviews...  Read More >>