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Little Book of Givenchy: The story of the iconic fashion house by Karen Homer 9781780972770
RRP: £13.99£9.61"It's a fabulous thing to give life to fabric, to make something move well, the harmony of colour" - Hubert de GivenchyEver since Audrey Hepburn stood outside Tiffany's, croissant in hand, Givenchy has been the last word in elegant couture. The clean,... -
Textures from Nature in Textile Art: Natural inspiration for mixed-media and textile artists by Marian Jazmik 9781849946704
RRP: £22.95£15.77Harness the beauty of the natural world to create unique textile art pieces. Learn how to create beautiful textile art inspired by details in nature in this practical and inspirational guide. Acclaimed textile artist Marian Jazmik shows how to use... -
Fragmentation and Repair: in Textile and Mixed-Media Art by Shelley Rhodes
RRP: £22.95£15.87Discover the rich creative possibilities of fragmentation and repair in textile art. Fragmentation and repair are two of the biggest buzzwords in textile and mixed-media art. In this fascinating book, renowned artist Shelley Rhodes explores both... -
Darning: Repair Make Mend by Hikaru Noguchi
RRP: £19.00£12.91Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781912480159Author Hikaru NoguchiFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Hawthorn PressPublisher Hawthorn PressWeight(grams) 357gDimensions(mm) 255mm * 190mm *... -
Fashion Illustration and Design by Manuela Brambatti
RRP: £24.99£19.40A design tutorial by Daniela Brambatti, Versace's chief (design) illustrator, the book is an idea of couturier Flavio Marconi who, impressed by her drawing style and the precision with which she captures the flow of fabric over the body, convinced her to... -
Ametora: How Japan Saved American Style by W. David Marx 9781541604339
RRP: £25.00£16.38"A fascinating cultural history" (People) of how Japan adopted and ultimately revived traditional American fashion A strange thing has happened over the last two decades: the world has come to believe that the most "authentic" American garments are those... -
Textile Portraits: People and Places in Textile Art by Anne Kelly 9781849947534
RRP: £25.00£16.08A creative and beautiful book packed with inspiring ideas to help you capture likenesses and explore personalities in stitch, from a well-loved textile artist. Anne Kelly's evocative and nostalgic work often incorporates portraits - of friends, family,... -
Face Paint: The Story of Makeup by Lisa Eldridge
RRP: £22.99£17.29Make-up, as we know it, has only been commercially available in the last 100 years, but applying decoration to the face and body may be one of the oldest global social practices. Lisa Eldridge, one of the world's foremost make-up artists-with a very... -
Fabric: The Hidden History of the Material World by Victoria Finlay
RRP: £12.99£9.80'Subtle, compendious and rich' - James McConnachie, The Sunday Times 'Dazzling ... Finlay's adventures, vividly recounted, make enthralling reading ... This book is equally an inspiration and an education' - Bel Mooney, Daily Mail 'A gorgeous... -
Made to Measure: An Easy Guide to Drafting and Sewing a Custom Wardrobe - 16 Pattern-Free Projects by Elisalex Jewell 9780760382806
RRP: £22.00£14.96Learn to draft and sew your own customized clothes that fit you perfectly and make you feel fantastic. You no longer need to feel confined by the boundaries of a sewing pattern in order to make clothes that fit beautifully and represent your style in a... -
Coco Chanel: An Essence of Mystery by Isabelle Fiemeyer 9780500027318
RRP: £16.99£11.54An updated authorized edition of Isabelle Fiemeyer's literary biography of Coco Chanel, which demystifies the legendary designer's life. Coco Chanel was an emancipated fashion revolutionary. Raised by nuns in an orphanage, she rose to become a star of... -
Pattern Magic by Tomoko Nakamichi
RRP: £20.00£15.01Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781856697057Author Tomoko NakamichiFormat PaperbackPage Count 104Imprint Laurence King PublishingPublisher Laurence King PublishingWeight(grams) 370g -
Rare Bird of Fashion: The Irreverent Iris Apfel by Eric Boman
RRP: £29.95£20.38A true original: this lavishly photographed book captures the style of American fashion maverick Iris Apfel, who, over the past forty years, has cultivated a personal chic that is exuberantly idiosyncratic. Combining genres, colours, textures and... -
Little Book of Bottega Veneta: The story of the iconic fashion house by Frances Solá-Santiago 9781802796421
RRP: £13.99£9.61Synonymous with fine craftsmanship and understated elegance, the House of Bottega Veneta is the go-to brand for those who love effortless chic.Since 1966, Bottega Veneta has stood out from the crowd, unique in its blend of timeless sophistication and... -
The Build a Bag Book: Satchels: Sew 15 Stunning Projects and Endless Variations by Debbie Shore
RRP: £17.99£12.70Praise for the Build a Bag series: "These books are ideal for those new to bag making and will help readers grow their bag-making skills and confidence as they work through the projects. The plastic templates are a brilliant idea and a great bonus." -... -
Fashion History from the 18th to the 20th Century by TASCHEN
RRP: £20.00£15.98Clothes define people. A person's attire, whether it's a sari, kimono, or business suit, is an essential code to his or her culture, class, personality, even faith. Founded in 1978, the Kyoto Costume Institute recognizes the importance of understanding... -
No Patterns Needed: DIY Couture from Simple Shapes by Rosie Martin
RRP: £19.99£13.75If you want to sew your own clothes but are put off by the idea of cutting out pattern pieces covered with dotted lines and symbols, this is the book for you. Using Rosie Martin's innovative method, you begin with nothing but a rectangle, circle or... -
Cultural Threads: Transnational Textiles Today by Jessica Hemmings
£41.71Cultural Threads considers contemporary artists and designers who work at the intersection of cultures and use textiles as their vehicle. Ideas about belonging to multiple cultures, which can result in a sense of connection to everywhere and nowhere, are... -
Grace Kelly: The Illustrated World of a Fashion Icon by Megan Hess 9781743798416
RRP: £22.00£14.98Grace Kelly: The Illustrated World of a Fashion Icon is a stunning illustrated biography of style and screen legend Grace Kelly, from internationally renowned fashion illustrator Megan Hess. Oscar-winning actress, muse to one of the greatest directors of... -
McQueen: The Fashion Icons by Michael O'Neill 9781915343321
RRP: £21.99£16.38The Fashion Icons McQueen is magnificently adorned with some of Lee Alexander McQueen's most riveting designs, and the narrative illuminates the personal and professional struggles of a man who dared to defy accepted norms in the cavernous halls of... -
Textiles: The Art of Mankind by Mary Schoeser
RRP: £65.00£45.62This major new work comprises more than 1,000 images that highlight the beauty, subtlety, simplicity or complexity of textiles created around the world. The juxtaposition of historical and contemporary examples highlights the skill and imagination of... -
Seats of London: A Field Guide to London Transport Moquette Patterns by Andrew Martin 9781916045316
RRP: £14.99£12.16Moquette is the carpet-like fabric covering the seats we sit on in London's Tubes, buses, trams and Overground trains - and here is a brilliantly colourful guide to all its patterns. London Transport has always wanted the best design, be it Charles... -
Dressing the Man: Mastering the Art of Permanent Fashion by Alan Flusser 9780060191443
RRP: £35.00£24.22Dressing the Man is the definitive guide to what men need to know in order to dress well and look stylish without becoming fashion victims. Alan Flusser's name is synonymous with taste and style. With his new book, he combines his encyclopedic knowledge... -
The Kew Book of Nature Samplers (Folder edition): 10 Embroidery Projects with Reusable Iron-on Transfers by Trish Burr
RRP: £25.00£17.75This exquisite book, a follow-up to the hugely successful Kew Book of Embroidered Flowers, is written by needlework expert Trish Burr in association with The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. It features a starter project that introduces the reader to the... -
V&A Pattern: Kimono by Anna Jackson
RRP: £8.99£6.65V&A Pattern: Kimono showcases the staggering breadth of textile designs associated with Japan's most iconic garment A source of inspiration for designers from William Morris to Alexander McQueen, the V&A holds over three million designs for... -
Draping: The Complete Course: Second Edition by Karolyn Kiisel
RRP: £50.00£38.58Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781786272317Author Karolyn KiiselFormat PaperbackPage Count 368Imprint Laurence King PublishingPublisher Laurence King Publishing -
How to Dress Like a Tudor by Judith Arnopp 9781399015356
RRP: £25.00£18.47Have you ever hankered to dress like a Tudor lord or lady, or perhaps you prefer the status of goodwife, or costermonger, or even a bawd? For beginner historical reenactors, the path to authenticity can be bewildering and sometimes intimidating. Judith... -
How to Read a Dress: A Guide to Changing Fashion from the 16th to the 21st Century by Lydia Edwards
RRP: £25.99£22.61Fashion is ever-changing, and while some styles mark a dramatic departure from the past, many exhibit subtle differences from year to year that are not always easily identifiable. With overviews of each key period and detailed illustrations for each new... -
Little Book of Christian Louboutin: The Story of the Iconic Shoe Designer by Darla-Jane Gilroy
RRP: £13.99£9.76'A woman can carry a bag, but it is the shoe that carries the woman' - Christian LouboutinAmong designers of luxury shoes, there is one whose designs are instantly recognizable: Christian Louboutin. His iconic red soles can be seen everywhere from the... -
Embroidered Crochet: Enchanting Projects to Crochet and Embroider by Anna Nikipirowicz
RRP: £12.99£8.86Double crochet (US single crochet) forms a dense, firm base that's ideal for stitching on using either crochet yarn or stranded cotton. The effect is a beautiful, textured, raised design that combines the delicacy and charm of embroidery with the soft,... -
Threads of Life: A History of the World Through the Eye of a Needle by Clare Hunter
RRP: £10.99£7.40**SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER** **RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK** **WATERSTONES SCOTTISH BOOK OF THE MONTH**'An astonishing feat'Christina Patterson, Sunday Times'An inspiring and moving sideways look at history'Eithne Farry, Sunday Express An eloquent blend of... -
Little Book of Alexander McQueen: The story of the iconic brand by Karen Homer
RRP: £13.99£9.61"Give me time and I'll give you a revolution" - Alexander McQueenEver since its creation in 1992, the House of Alexander McQueen has been synonymous with drama, risk-taking and cutting-edge innovation. From iconic collaborations, like with Lady Gaga for... -
Behind the Seams: The perfect gift for fans of The Great British Sewing Bee by Esme Young
RRP: £9.99£7.03*** THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER***From adventures at Central Saint Martins to The Great British Sewing Bee, go behind the scenes of Esme Young's amazing life...At age five, Esme was asked to write in her notebook, but instead, she filled it with... -
Tom Ford 002 by Tom Ford
RRP: £105.00£78.67Synonymous with high-octane glamour, opulent sexuality, and fearless fashion, Tom Ford is an iconic designer whose namesake label has devout followers across the globe, from Milan and New Delhi to Shanghai and New York. Seventeen years after his... -
Whitework Inspirations: 8 of the World's Most Beautiful Whitework Projects, to Delight and Inspire by Inspirations Studios
RRP: £15.99£11.46Whitework embroidery traditionally features beautifully intricate designs using white thread on white background fabric, examples of which can be found in many cultures across the world. Without the addition of colour, the fabric surface is ornamented... -
The Tudor Tailor: Reconstructing Sixteenth-Century Dress by Jane Malcolm-Davies
RRP: £19.99£13.51A valuable sourcebook for costume designers, dressmakers and those involved in historical reenactments, this book contains all the information you need to create authentic clothes from the Tudor period. Computer-generated, historically accurate patterns... -
RSN: Fine Whitework: Techniques, projects and pure inspiration by Jenny Adin-Christie
RRP: £19.99£13.94Learn the historical art of fine whitework in this informative, instructional guide from the Royal School of Needlework and master skills of Jenny Adin-Christie. This exquisite guide provides a historical background to fine whitework, and an... -
The Essence: Discovering the World of Scent, Perfume and Fragrance by Gestalten 9783899552553
RRP: £35.00£25.89Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783899552553Author GestaltenFormat HardbackPage Count 288Imprint gestaltenPublisher Die Gestalten Verlag -
Christian Dior: The Illustrated World of a Fashion Master by Megan Hess
RRP: £22.00£15.72Christian Dior: The Illustrated World of a Fashion Master is a stunning illustrated biography of legendary designer Christian Dior from internationally renowned fashion illustrator Megan Hess.Discover the key moments of Dior's fascinating life and iconic... -
It by Alexa Chung
RRP: £12.99£9.80Alexa Chung's IT: the Top Ten Bestseller from the international fashion muse and Vogue contributing editorNow a Penguin paperback, this one-off collection of Alexa Chung's writing, doodles and photographs combines stories of early style inspirations such...