Fashion, 24

An Unbroken Thread Celebrating 150 Years of the Royal School of Needlework

Susan Kay-Williams

The Royal School of Needlework (RSN) was born from the desire of three women – Princess Helena, Lady Victoria Welby and Lady Marian Alford – to popularize the lost art of ornamental needlework. Their other, yet no less important goal was to provide employment for women compelled to earn their own livelihood.

Published to coincide with the RSN’s 150th anniversary, this book tells the story of the RSN from its founding in 1872 to the current day, highlighting key people, royal and other special commissions, the changing fortunes of the school as fashions changed and the approach to teaching hand embroidery.

9781788841627

ACC Art Books 8.5 x 10.625in. 224pp., 200 col. April 2022 $50.00/CDN$65.00 Hardback

9788895847290

Scripta Maneant Editori 8.875 x 9.5in. 331pp., 280 col. Available $40.00/CDN$50.00 Paperback English, Italian

9781898113942

Hali Publications Ltd 10 x 13.375in. 384pp., 300 col. June 2022 $95.00/CDN$123.50 Hardback

Missoni

Massimiliano Capella

Published to celebrate the centenary of the birth of Missoni founder Ottavio Missoni, this beautifully illustrated book tells the story of one of the great Italian fashion houses, from the origins of the family business to its worldwide fame as an icon of “Made in Italy.” Creativity, ingenuity, and invention have been hallmarks of Italian art since the Renaissance. This book puts the Missoni fashion and décor brands in historical and artistic context, showing how Italian designers offer a vision of the present and the future through their understanding of the past, while creating a new creative language in the process. Edited by Massimiliano Capella and coordinated by Luca Missoni, artistic director of the Missoni Archives.

Abr Ikat Robes from Central Asia

Elena Tsareva

Ikat textiles, known as abr in their lands of origin in Central Asia, are beloved by collectors, decorators and textile devotees across the world. This book presents a new approach to the intricately patterned silk textiles by focusing on complete robes from a major Russian collection. These items of clothing tell stories about their wearers: their home, identity and place in society. By studying the history, making, and changing fashions of ikat robes, the past is brought to life.

With stunning photography and previously unpublished research findings, this publication is a new take on ikat costume for those interested in the history of textiles and fashion, but also for those wishing to admire the sheer beauty and exquisite craftsmanship of these remarkable textiles.