Fashion & Accessories

Both a translation and critique of an early 20th century seminal French text on the physical effects of corseting, The Bad Corset explores contemporary anti-woman bias to challenge the commonly accepted assertions about corsetry's contribution to...

Surviving photographs of Jewish Viennese men during the fin-de-siècle and interwar periods – both the renowned cultural luminaries and their many anonymous coreligionists – all share a striking sartorial detail: the tailored suit. Yet, until now, the...

Rei Kawakubo of Comme des Garcons is undoubtedly one of the world's major fashion designers. In 2017 she was the second living designer ever to be given a retrospective at the renowned Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Her...

An exquisite photography book featuring the collaborative work of fashion photographer Tom Kublin and renowned haute couture designer Cristobal Balenciaga. This is the first book to document the short yet prolific artistic career of fashion photographer...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9782080447241Author Virginie ViardFormat PaperbackPage Count 184Imprint FlammarionPublisher Editions FlammarionWeight(grams) 1100g

Through analyzing dress in detective fiction, Fear and Clothing reveals a cultural history of identity affected by the social upheaval caused by war. In-depth analysis of interwar publications by a comprehensive range of writers reveals readers’...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780262049054Author Elizabeth L. BlockFormat HardbackPage Count 216Imprint MIT PressPublisher MIT Press Ltd

In 2022, it was reported that plus-sizes accounted for nearly twenty percent of all women’s apparel sales in the United States and was one of the industry’s few growth sectors. For many, this news seemed to herald a remarkably inclusive turn for an...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780500028421Author Natasha A FraserFormat HardbackPage Count 400Imprint Thames & Hudson LtdPublisher Thames & Hudson Ltd

A luxe and definitive guide to 400 luxury handbags by the world’s leading fashion designers and couture houses Luxury handbags account for almost a third of global luxury sales alone, and are both an aspiration and addiction for many. From Hermés’s...

Huntsman was founded in 1849 and is still famous today as one of the finest—and most innovative—bespoke tailors in London. Huntsman’s clients range from royalty to film stars, and include Queen Victoria, Clark Gable, Grace Kelly, Coco Chanel, Hubert de...

In this stunning book, one of the world's leading art dealers reveals her passion project-collecting French haute couture from the twentieth century and telling the stories of the women who wore them. Francesca Galloway's collection, unique in...

Join Megan Hess as she takes readers through a world of fashion - in colour. An ode to the incredible use of colour throughout fashion history, Fashion in Colour highlights how fashion designers have used colour to create iconic looks and shape fashion...

The first full-length illustrated biography of the legendary Carla Sozzani (b. 1947), a key figure in the international worlds of fashion, art and design. Carla Sozzani offers a fascinating look at the remarkable life and work of a visionary icon. Based...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781909526976Author Graham MarshFormat HardbackPage Count 240Imprint Reel Art PressPublisher Reel Art Press

For almost half a century Valentino dominated Italian haute couture, dressing the world's wealthiest and most glamorous women. Only a few years after opening his fashion house in Rome in 1959, Valentino could already count Elizabeth Taylor, Jackie...

'It costs me a lot of money to look this cheap' - Dolly PartonStep into your Dolly era with this glittering guide on how to recreate her style, so your outfits impress 9 to 5From cowboy boots and flared jeans, to studded leather and sparkling...

An original contribution to fashion studies, Fashion in American Life challenges existing approaches to fashion in America by considering who 'makes' fashion-when, where, and how. Avoiding the usual emphasis on the 'history of fashion' which perpetuates...

Bringing together a wealth of primary sources and with contributions from leading experts, Dress History of Korea presents the most recent approaches to the interpretation of dress and fashion of Korea. Through close analysis of visual, written, and...

An original contribution to fashion studies, Fashion in American Life challenges existing approaches to fashion in America by considering who 'makes' fashion-when, where, and how. Avoiding the usual emphasis on the 'history of fashion' which perpetuates...

'Books have traced the lives of great designers before, but few serve to double as a visual history of British popular culture. What this book deftly demonstrates is that Smith has not just been going for 50 years, he's been interwoven with our national...

CHANEL is one of the best-known luxury brands in the world. Yet it remains the most mysterious of them all. From Paris and rue Cambon, CHANEL will forever be Gabrielle - a woman who revolutionized feminine elegance. Carefree and audacious, the designer...

Discover the legendary story of Nike, where innovation and a signature swoosh took the world by storm. In this compact guide, style writer Josh Sims delves into the incredible journey of one of the most iconic brands in the world today. From its humble...

Both a translation and critique of an early 20th century seminal French text on the physical effects of corseting, The Bad Corset explores contemporary anti-woman bias to challenge the commonly accepted assertions about corsetry's contribution to...

Renowned for her signature draping and innovative asymmetrical dresses, Madame Gres (1903 1993) has been one of the leading fashion designers of twentieth-century Paris. Formally trained as a sculptress, her complex yet delicate haute couture designs...

A stunning, handbag-sized visual history of one of the world's most iconic shoe designers.Discover the story of the renowned shoe designer who has a devoted global following thanks to his flair for playful yet sophisticated design. Packed with...

A stunning, handbag-sized visual history of one of the world's most iconic jewellery designers.Discover the story of the world-famous luxury jeweller. Packed with photographs and information covering the company's entire history, you'll discover how the...

Little Book of Loewe is the beautifully illustrated story of a heritage house that has reinvented craft for the twenty-first century.Founded in 1846 in Madrid, Loewe's leather accessories, clothing and perfume are defined by their use of artisanal...

One of the first books to examine the wide breadth of the African Diaspora and its influence on international fashion. Tracing the local and global impact of Black Diasporic designers, Africa’s Fashion Diaspora is one of the first books to explore the...

Worldwide heart-throbs BTS exploded onto the internet in 2010 with their infectious tunes and youthful looks. As cheeky as the Beatles and as stylish as Rihanna, these electric, rapping, K-pop crooners have brought a fresh dose of Korean culture to the...

Master the fashion ideas that shape the world of style today.In a series of 50 accessible essays, Jessica Bumpus introduces and explains the central ideas, trends and inventions of fashion, from the genesis of style itself to the present day.From fast...

The late 1960s saw some of the most dynamic periods in French fashion. And the union between Bourdin and Jourdan captured the spirit of the moment unlike any other creative partnership of the era. Jourdan, a polymath who occupied the office of both...

Filling a gap in Eastern European fashion studies, this book presents middle-class women consuming fashion in the symbolic ‘Little Paris’ of interwar Bucharest, and examines how their material and cultural means supported the city’s modernisation. ...

Since the opening of their first shop in Shibuya, United Arrows has redefined the concept of the select, multi-brand store and gained a loyal following thanks to their high-standard customer service. Celebrating their 30th anniversary, this book will...

Whiz Limited is a Japanese streetwear brand established in 2000 by Hiroaki Shitano. With a following in Japan as well as Hong Kong and mainland China, Shitano has become something of a cult figure, as one of the new generation of streetwear designers...

Designer, film director and maverick of the fashion world, Tom Ford is synonymous with passion, innovation and some truly astonishing attire.Renowned for his subversive ideas, infinite vision and endless pursuit of excellence, Tom Ford has transformed...

Little Guides to Style: The Classics is the beautifully packaged story of four heritage design houses that exemplify elegance and haute couture - Burberry, Chanel, Givenchy and Louis Vuitton.From the timeless Burberry trench to the iconic Louis Vuitton...

A comprehensive visual survey of currently available vintage eyewear from the 1920s to the 1990s for anyone who has ever considered owning vintage eyewear. Vintage-eyeglass shop staff and owners were interviewed and their wares photographed, with the...

Discover the legendary story of Adidas, where three signature stripes took the globe by storm. In this compact guide, style writer Josh Sims delves into the incredible journey of one of the most iconic brands in the world today.From a small town in...

In the world where brands take from the culture, through its four-decade existence Stone Island has been contributing to it. The long roster of its celebrity fans includes Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher, rappers Drake and Travis Scott, and football guru...