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Basics Textile Design 01: Sourcing Ideas

J.J. Pizzuto's Fabric Science Swatch Kit

Researching Colour, Surface, Structure, Texture and Pattern Josephine Steed & Frances Stevenson "The concepts, sentences and ideas were very clear and written in a student friendly way ... very good illustrations which are very appropriate and quite exciting. The case studies and interviews are excellent, giving students a broad look at the different aspects of textiles, also some really good quotes. One particular strength is the fact that the authors and interviewees all continually reiterate the value of drawing and solid research ... I did feel like picking up my sketchbook and starting to draw many times whilst reading." Tom Embleton, Northbrook College, UK

Allen C. Cohen, Joseph J. Pizzuto & Ingrid Johnson Accompanying Fabric Science, this book includes swatches representing the types of fabrics used today by industrial, apparel, furniture and interior designers.

Allen C. Cohen - Professor Emeritus, Fashion Institute of Technology Ingrid Johnson - Professor, Fashion Institute of Technology Joseph J. Pizzuto

Sourcing Ideas: Researching colour, surface, structure, texture and pattern is a visual goldmine for designers hungry for inspiration. The book includes a huge array of beautiful and diverse images, but it is more than a sourcebook. Using a number of different approaches, it teaches readers how to look for inspiration in the world around them, and how to extract visual information from a variety of sources using five key themes - colour, surface, structure, texture and pattern. By exploring new ways of seeing ordinary things, Sourcing Ideas enables readers to create extraordinary effects with textiles. The first in AVA's Basics Textile Design series, the book follows the successful formula of Basics Fashion Design 01: Research and Design, which is used by students and designers all over the world. However, in this book, every example, idea and exercise is geared towards textile design. UK March 2012 • US April 2012 PB 9782940411634 • £23.50 / $34.50 Library eBook 9782940447336 • £69.00 / $111.00 184 pages • 200 colour illus Series: Basics Textile Design AVA Publishing

UK November 2011 • US September 2011 HB 9781609013585 • £55.00 / $90.00 Library eBook 9781609014537 • £181.00 / $277.00 124 pages Fairchild Books

JJ Pizzuto's Fabric Science 10th Edition

Sewing Techniques

Allen C. Cohen, Ingrid Johnson & Joseph J. Pizzuto Based on their combined experience in both education and the industry, Cohen and Johnson provide readers with a comprehensive text about the design, structure and application of textiles. Fabric Science includes information on basic fibre makeup, fibre innovation, the formation of fabrics, quality issues and laws that regulate textiles. Updated topics include environmental responsibility, and technology and innovations in industrial textiles.

Allen C. Cohen - Professor Emeritus, Fashion Institute of Technology Ingrid Johnson - Professor, Fashion Institute of Technology

An Introduction to Construction Skills Within the Design Process Jennifer Prendergast "Easy to follow. Nice graphics, visual imagery and layout of pages. Another excellent offering from Basics Fashion Design range Complimentary to fashion design use." Jayne Littlehales, Staffordshire College, UK Sewing Techniques simplifies the often complex processes required to turn a two-dimensional design into its three-dimensional realisation by arming readers with the basic sewing skills they need; clear diagrams demonstrate essential techniques in a step-by-step way. The book encourages students to develop their own sample folio and emphasises the importance of developing these for individual projects. It explores the work of contemporary fashion practices, including Barbour, Nike and Sarah Burton.

Jennifer Prendergast is a Senior Lecturer in Design and Product Development at Manchester Metropolitan University, UK, and teaches both design and garment technology.

UK January 2012 • US November 2011 HB 9781609013806 • £65.00 / $110.00 Library eBook 9781501308833 • £222.00 / $339.00 400 pages Fairchild Books

UK April 2014 • US June 2014 PB 9782940411917 • £23.99 / $39.95 Library eBook 9782940447718 • £72.00 / $116.00 184 pages • 200 colour illus Series: Basics Fashion Design Fairchild Books

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Sourcing and Selecting Textiles for Fashion

The Fundamentals of Printed Textile Design

Erin Cadigan

fashion collection.

Alex Russell

Written with the innovative fashion student in mind, Cadigan gives a full overview of the current textile market and shows how to apply this knowledge when creating a fashion collection. Students will learn about the different textiles available, where to source them, how their specific properties affect design, how to manipulate or create custom textiles and the steps to creating a well-rounded

ERIN CADIGAN is a fashion design instructor at Pratt Institute in New York, USA, and runs a successful eco-friendly lifestyle company, THREE Erin Cadigan.

Erin Cadigan is a fashion design instructor at Pratt Institute in New York, USA, and runs a successful eco-friendly lifestyle company, THREE Erin Cadigan.

"The book is a welcome addition to the library of any student or designer hoping to break into or further their career in printed textiles ... It is great to see a book that finally covers the whole process from concept or commission through to production and sale ... The Fundamentals of Printed Textile Design will be the go-to guide for the next generation of printed textile designers." Matthew Taylor, University of Huddersfield, UK The Fundamentals of Printed Textile Design explores contemporary practice in printed textile design. It outlines the process of creating designs, looking at the vital role played by drawing, colour, style and content. It also analyses how to contextualise and communicate effectively in order to build a professional portfolio, whether through traditional design staples or via a more original approach. It examines the positions occupied by designers in the industry, and the technical and ethical considerations of which they must be aware.

Alex Russell studied printed textiles at Manchester. After graduating, he worked as a designer and full-time lecturer in Nottingham. He then set up a freelance business, working across Europe, with an interntational client list creating print, pattern, forecasting and illustration work for fashion and interiors. He is now a senior lecturer on the Textile Design for Fashion program at Manchester Metropolitan University, UK, and continues to practice as a freelance designer. Alex's work features widely in books on print and pattern. UK December 2013 • US February 2014 PB 9782940496105 • £37.99 / $70.00 Library eBook 9782940447671 • £114.00 / $183.00 208 pages • 200 colour illus Series: Required Reading Range Fairchild Books

UK July 2011 • US August 2011 PB 9782940411474 • £26.50 / $38.50 Library eBook 9782940447176 • £78.00 / $125.00 208 pages • 200 colour illus Series: Fundamentals AVA Publishing

Fashion Pattern Cutting

New Fashion Designers' Sketchbooks

Line, Shape and Volume Zarida Zaman

Zarida Zaman Fashion Pattern Cutting is a creative pattern cutting book that pushes the boundaries of 3D experimentation on the mannequin stand. Fashion designer Zarida Zaman provides a detailed examination of the relationship between fabric, drape, weight and 3D forms for women's wear. Taking sculpture, origami and natural forms as her three key sources of inspiration, she creates fantastic contemporary styles using crisp folds, bold shapes and natural fabrics. Included in the book are hand-drawn pattern pieces, complete with measurements and recommended fabrics to help readers achieve the best effects, whether beginners or experienced pattern cutters.

Zarida Zaman is a graduate of Central St Martin's. She has worked in the fashion industry for over ten years, and teaches at Central St Martin's and the London College of Fashion. She is currently involved in producing a sportswear range for a London-based fitness company.

UK June 2014 • US August 2014 PB 9781408156698 • £19.99 / $29.95 Individual eBook 9781472583406 • £19.99 / $27.99 Library eBook 9781472583390 • £60.00 / $96.00 144 pages • 200 colour illus Bloomsbury Visual Arts

An invaluable resource for fashion students, teachers and designers, this book looks at research sketchbooks and the role they play in the research and design process. Demonstrating how ideas are constructed, for single garments as well as entire collections, the book looks at how pages and whole sketchbooks are put together. New Fashion Designers' Sketchbooks includes work and sketchbook pages from over 30 fashion designers, and examines a range of work from foundation fashion students through to professional designers. Included in the book is information about each designer on what inspires them, how they express this in their work, and how they use research sketchbooks in the design process.

UK April 2012 • US June 2012 PB 9781408140628 • £19.99 / $29.95 160 pages A&C Black Visual Arts

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African Textile Patterns

Launching a Successful Fashion Line A Trendsetter's Guide Ralinda Harvey

Catherine Carpenter "Stunning collection ... This archive provides a major source of design for those who want to expand on the exuberant and colourful patterns and utilise the images in a completely unique and personal way." Fabrications: Quilting for You This stunning collection of African textile prints has been carefully selected from a range of traditional and contemporary patterns. From exuberant and colourful patterns to elegant, flowing designs, this book celebrates the vibrancy and variation of African textile prints. The introduction helpfully explains the significance of the patterns, the textiles market and the current popularity of African textiles in fashion and interiors. This fantastic range of full-colour images is also available in a digital format on the accompanying CD.

Catherine Carpenter has an MA in Architecture & Interiors from the Royal College of Art and is an Interior Designer. She also designs furniture and lighting products and travels regularly to Africa to research materials for her collection and design work.

Launching a Successful Fashion Line: A Trendsetter's Guide is a full-colour, highly illustrated handbook for trendsetters, showing how to create, brand and sell your very own fashion collection. From choosing a brand name to defining your niche in the market, this book will answer all your questions and give any budding fashion designer the helping hand they need to start out independently in the fashion world. Filled with brilliant illustrations, support and encouragement, case studies and practical step-by-step instructions, Launching a Successful Fashion Line is a must-have guide for anyone seeking to strike fashion gold.

Ralinda Harvey, principle of Gloss Marketing, is a US-based fashion marketing and business development consultant. In addition to working with countless fashion entrepreneurs across the US and Asia she's held posts at Gap Inc., The Fashion Institute of Los Angeles and DailyCandy. Katharina Pretl (pen name Lana Futura) trained as a fashion designer and illustrator in Vienna and is based in Los Angeles. Her signature illustrations have been commissioned by celebrities, designers and tastemakers across the US and Europe.

UK December 2011 • US February 2013 PB 9781408130728 • £16.99 / $27.95 128 pages • 120 colour A&C Black Visual Arts

UK December 2011 • US February 2012 PB 9781408128824 • £16.99 / $24.95 192 pages A&C Black Visual Arts

Pattern-drafting for Fashion

Bus Stop and the Influence of the 70s on Fashion Today

Advanced Teresa Gilewska

Lee Bender Each title in the Pattern-drafting for Fashion series is a practical guide to advanced pattern-making for fashion students and serious home dressmakers. Every garment must follow precise rules of carefully structured design, to which even the most experienced couturiers must adhere. Pattern-drafting for Fashion provides all the necessary instructions to enable you to make your own clothing, while at the same time understanding the detailed construction of every type of garment. Pattern-drafting for Fashion: Advanced is the second title in this essential series, and marks another stage in the apprenticeship of the professional or amateur. Dealing with the development of alterations and modifications, this book is a must for those who want to make oneof-a-kind adaptations for their wardrobe or extend their understanding of dressmaking and garment construction.

Teresa Gilewska has worked in fashion design for over 30 years, in France, China and Poland. In 1989 she set up her own studio in Paris where she worked until 2000. She is passionate about sharing her knowledge of design, particularly for the ready-to-wear market, and her books on pattern-making are a welcome addition to the literature of fashion.

UK June 2011 • US July 2011 PB 9781408129883 • £35.00 / $55.00 248 pages • 600+, full colour throughout A&C Black Visual Arts World English

"Full of fabulous pictures and illustrations ... It is a vintage girl's dream." Lynne McCrossan, Edinburgh Evening News A look at the iconic 1970s fashion chain and the influence the designs of the 1970s have on fashion today. Bus Stop was one of the key fashion stores of the 1970s. In this book, Lee Bender, the founder of Bus Stop, looks at how the shops and their distinctive fashion designs developed and how fashion today is influenced by this era of design. The result is a book that will appeal not only to people interested in the fashions of the 1970s, but also to current students interested in developing their own lines and working with vintage designs.

Lee Bender was the founder, designer and driving force in the Bus Stop chain of fashion stores, and she is still designing and teaching fashion today.

UK April 2010 PB 9781408111420 • £19.99 Library eBook 9781408132272 • £60.00 / $96.00 144 pages • 250, full colour throughout A&C Black Visual Arts

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Fashion Accessories

Fashion Bags and Purses

Olivier Gerval

Christina Brodie

This is the second title in our series Studies in Fashion. With accessories such an important component of any fashion collection, this book is an essential reference for key signature-look items such as shoes, handbags, hats and sunglasses. The carefully-illustrated text guides you through original concept, style and design, choosing

"Step-by-step projects give beginners, students and professionals a chance to experiment with new techniques.'" The Bookseller

colours and materials, and the manufacturing, publicity and selling processes. The book is filled with sketchbook pages, photographs and drawings that clearly illuminate all the steps involved. This book should be a must for all fashion students.

Olivier Gerval is the founder and director of the C-6-12 school of art & design which is based in Paris. He has worked as a stylist, artistic director, illustrator and a consultant on art & design trends in Europe, the US and Japan.

This book contains a range of beautiful bag designs, which can be easily made from cheap and accessible components. Each of these designs is elegant and striking, ranging from the chic and elegant feather purse to the funky exotic fabrics bag. Each project is set out in a simple and straightforward way, starting with an image of the finished piece, listing the supplies you will need and the tools required, then following with an illustrated making sequence. Even absolute beginners can confidently and successfully tackle all the projects. The final section is packed with design ideas, enabling you to take your new skills further, and it also contains helpful pattern making advice and patterns to follow. Projects include: - City-girl's daily commuter combat bag - all the compartments you need for iPod, mobile phone, make-up, keys and purse as well as a no-dip-zip, stylish buckles, adjustable shoulder strap and an undercarriage separate zipped compartment for yoga/gym gear or going out shoes for the evening. - Yummy Mummy bag in strong, brightly-printed fabric with loads of compartments. - Pendant Purse Exotic Fabric Bag - Patchwork Tote - Feather Purse

Christina Brodie is also the author of Drawing and Painting Plants and she will be writing another Design and Make title, Scarves, Collars and Belts alongside this one. Christina Brodie graduated from Winchester School of Art with a degree in fashion and textiles in 1995. Originally a botanical artist, she now creates funky printed accessories for her own label World of Christina. Her work can be viewed at www.worldofchristina.co.uk and www.temple-of-flora.com. UK October 2009 PB 9781408110584 • £19.99 224 pages • 600+, full colour throughout Series: Studies in Fashion A&C Black Visual Arts World English

UK May 2009 PB 9780713688696 • £16.99 Library eBook 9781408126172 • £51.00 / $82.00 160 pages • 150 full colour photos Series: Design and Make A&C Black Visual Arts

Embellished

Culture to Catwalk

New Vintage

How World Cultures Influence Fashion Kristin Knox

Karen Nicol "With wit, intelligence and imagination, Nicol swiftly dispels the myth that embroidery is a dying, outmoded art, revealing how basic stitches can be stretched in exciting, new contemporary ways of working ... There are probably less than a dozen embroidery into their own unique language. Nicol is one of them. Not only does she appear to do this effortlessly, but with great warmth and enthusiasm: you know she is still truly excited about the potential of embroidery. We have not been able to look away from this book since receiving it. We need more artists like Nicol and more books of this calibre." Embroidery A visually intelligent look-book, Embellished contrasts vintage with contemporary fashion and textile decoration. Showcasing a selection of techniques and materials, from tufting to sequins, the author explores their potential, pushing materials to their limits to create stunningly unique pieces. The author's clients have included Matthew Williamson, John Rocha, Anthropologie and Designers Guild. Embellished is a visual journey through inspiration and creativity, illustrating the way pieces and processes influence new work and ideas. Combining elements as diverse as exotic feathers, plastic jewellery and vintage millinery straw, Karen Nicol will inspire you to come up with lavish creations beyond your wildest dreams.

Karen Nicol is a well-known British textile artist who works for some of the top designers in the world. Among her clients are Louella, Antonio Beradi, Pentagram, Whistles, Lulu Guinness, M&S and Courtaulds. She is a senior research fellow at the Royal College of Art. UK July 2012 • US September 2012 HB 9781408105757 • £30.00 / $55.00 208 pages • 200+, full colour throughout A&C Black Visual Arts

"Crisp, sharp and engaging ... If you're interested in world cultures and fashion then this serves as an excellent introduction." The Licentiate A contemporary look at both traditional clothing and street styles from 38 countries around the world and the influence these two very different kinds of dress are having on fashion and designers today. Traditional dress from around the globe inspired the early designs of people like Coco Chanel and Christian Dior. Culture to Catwalk looks back at the roots of the industry, the backlash against brash consumerism, globalisation and ‘fastfashion' and that what people are wearing locally on the streets is once again influencing what stalks the catwalk (just as at the turn of the century). It features interviews and quotes from designers and brands including Hussein Chalayan, Rei Kawakubo, Sophia Kokosalaki and many more.

Kristin Knox is the professional blogger behind cult fashion website, "The Clothes Whisperer." Based in London, she also works as a fashion journalist and has contributed content to the FT Weekend and InStyle UK, among others. With a masters in Classical Literature from Oxford University, this New Yorker turned Londoner also works as a consultant for both major British and international brands. She is also the author of the best selling, Alexander McQueen: Genius of a Generation

UK September 2011 • US January 2012 HB 9781408130711 • £30.00 / $45.00 256 pages • 300+ provided by Getty images A&C Black Visual Arts

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Alexander McQueen

Basic Pattern Skills for Fashion Design

Genius of a generation Kristin Knox

Bernard Zamkoff & Jeanne Price "'His infamously over-the-top catwalk shows were as much art as fashion and the iconic moments we recall are captured in this new coffee-table must-have.'" Glam.co.uk (March 2010) Packed with breathtaking photographs, this tribute to Alexander McQueen (1969-2010) celebrates the incredible creations of an iconic, imaginative, and inspirational fashion designer whose work turned heads and hearts all over the world. He was a major fashion figure, famous throughout the world, especially the US (where he is a celebrity-favourite with clients including Sarah Jessica Parker, Penelope Cruz and Nicole Kidman) and Japan. McQueen's dramatic designs, also been worn by celebrities including Bjork, Lady Gaga and Rihanna, met with critical acclaim and earned him the British Designer of the Year award four times. This book is a must-have for fashion lovers everywhere.

The 2nd Edition of Basic Pattern Skills for Fashion Design introduces the techniques of flat patternmaking in an easy-to-understand method. Each of the book’s four chapters addresses one major segment of a garment—the bodice, the collar, the skirt, and the sleeve—with lessons that progress from the most basic dart manipulations to advanced design variations. Simple illustrations demystify the patternmaking process for the beginner student, showing how a few basic techniques can lead to endless design possibilities.

Bernard Zamkoff is an adjunct professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology. Jeanne Price is a previous instructor at the Fashion Institute of Technology.

Kristin Knox is a successful international fashion blogger and journalist with a masters degree in Classical Literature from the University of Oxford. She attends all the international Fashion Weeks on behalf of her blog, theclotheswhisperer.co.uk, and has also reported back for a variety of publications including the FT Weekend, GLAM UK, and Fashion Confidential. Beyond editorial, this New Yorker turned Londoner works as online social and media consultant for various prestigious international brands and is currently amassing an impressive portfolio of runway photography. She also worked briefly as a stylist at Vogue Russia and UK Glamour as well as an events photographer for Vice Magazine. UK May 2010 • US October 2010 Library eBook 9781408132234 • £60.00 / $96.00 128 pages • 125 stunning catwalk photographs from Getty Images A&C Black Visual Arts

UK August 2009 • US June 2009 PB 9781563678349 • £45.00 / $80.00 Library eBook 9781628921939 • £161.00 / $246.00 176 pages Fairchild Books

Basics Fashion Design 06: Knitwear

Basics Fashion Design 07: Menswear

Juliana Sissons

John Hopkins

"An exciting and inspiring book covering all aspects of knitwear design. This is essential reading for any knitwear student." Katherine Brotheridge, University of Northumbria, UK

"Visually beautiful and very informative. I plan on adding this book to my student list of must look at Menswear resource materials." Mary Wilson, Fashion Institute of Technology, USA

Basics Fashion Design 06: Knitwear is a practical introduction to the use of knitwear in fashion design, richly illustrated with examples and easy-to-follow diagrams. It describes the many varieties of yarn and fibre, their characteristics and their behaviour, from the traditional to the contemporary. It explains the relevant machinery and tools, and the types of work that can be produced on each. Basic techniques on domestic machines are discussed, leading to a section on how to create a knitting pattern. Details and trims are also examined, outlining embellishment, buttonholes and fastenings.

Juliana Sissons designs for her own fashion label. Her clients have included Alexander McQueen, Louis Vuitton, The Victoria & Albert Museum, and Britney Spears. Juliana is currently a visiting lecturer at the London College of Fashion, Northbrook College, Hastings College of Art, Sussex Downs College, and City College Brighton, and tutors in pattern cutting at the University of Brighton. She recently delivered workshops at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen, Denmark and the Victoria & Albert Museum.

UK November 2010 • US December 2010 PB 9782940411160 • £21.95 / $32.95 Library eBook 9782940439478 • £60.00 / $96.00 184 pages • 200 colour illus Series: Basics Fashion Design AVA Publishing

Basics Fashion Design 07: Menswear provides a broad introduction to menswear by considering a range of social and historical contexts that have served to define and redefine this fascinating area of fashion through the ages, and also includes interviews with contemporary menswear labels, stylists and designers. These interviews provide valuable insights into the different styles and role models who continue to influence and define menswear in the twenty-first century. This colorful and varied book provides details on both the design process and sources of research for menswear. All topics are considered and presented in context with fashion drawings and presentation formats - from students and recent graduates as well as more established design labels.

John Hopkins worked as a womenswear designer at Jaeger and Burberry for over ten years. His teaching career began in the United States, where he served as chair of Fashion at Savannah Colege of Art and Design, before taking up his current position as head of Fashion and Textiles at Winchester School of Art, UK.

UK May 2011 • US June 2011 PB 9782940411436 • £23.50 / $34.50 Library eBook 9782940447145 • £69.00 / $111.00 200 pages • 200 colour illus Series: Basics Fashion Design Fairchild Books

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Complete Guide to Size Specification and Technical Design 2nd Edition

Designer's Guide to Girls' and Junior Apparel Randi Beer

Paula J. Myers-McDevitt With the growth of private labels in recent years, the demand for industry technicians to measure garments and generate spec sheets has never been greater. The 2nd Edition of this guide equips students with everything they need to know about measuring sample garments, creating fully graded spec sheets, and fitting garments for production. Over 450 technical flats are clearly labeled with measurement points and instructions for taking measurements. New sections on menswear expand upon the already comprehensive coverage of knit and woven womens wear. As the industry has become more computerized, the 2nd Edition includes current coverage of modern equipment and technology used in apparel specification. This book is also ideal for industry professionals working without a comprehensive spec manual.

Designer’s Guide to Girls’ & Junior Apparel explains the process a fashion designer goes through to put a line together specifically for the girls’ and junior markets. It starts with the inspiration phase, and moves to research and sketching. Chapters teach students how the designer works with patternmakers to see the garment fabricated and sewn, and then follows the garment as it is costed, merchandised, and prepared to be sold. Students will be exposed to the many layers of specifications, production patterns, and testing, and finally producing and shipping the garments. This book also shows that designing apparel is a process that requires careful consideration of what styles sold last season, how current events influence the popularity of designs, and other factors that affect profits in the apparel industry.

Randi Beer is an instructor at Woodbury University. Paula J. Myers-McDevitt is a previous instructor at Cheney University, Immaculata University of Pennsylvania, and Harcum College.

UK September 2009 • US July 2009 PB 9781563678233 • £65.00 / $120.00 Library eBook 9781501308765 • £242.00 / $369.00 400 pages Fairchild Books

UK November 2009 • US September 2009 PB 9781563676925 • £55.00 / $105.00 272 pages • colour illustrations Fairchild Books

Fitting and Pattern Alteration

Pattern Cutting: The Architecture of Fashion

A Multi-Method Approach to the Art of Style Selection, Fitting, and Alteration Elizabeth L. Liechty, Della N. PottbergSteineckert & Judith A. Rasband Fitting and Pattern Alteration: A Multi-Method Approach to the Art of Style Selection, Fitting, and Alteration, 2nd Edition, shows readers how to recognize, evaluate, and correct fit for 88 figure variations. This comprehensive guide presents proven methods of style selection, fitting, and alteration that are rooted in the elements and principles of design. The authors use a multi-level approach that is both logical and easy to follow, and each procedure is clearly identified and fully illustrated. Highlights of this edition include alternative methods of figure evaluation, information about choosing the right style to enhance one’s figure, and instructions for working with multi-sized patterns and correcting garments that have more than one fit problem.

Pat Parish "A fresh and innovative resource, which provides an exciting selection of contemporary patterns and a solid foundation for pattern drafting/cutting." Debbie Allsop, University of Huddersfield, UK Featuring a series of design scenarios, illustrated and annotated with step-by-step instructions, this book provides you with the inspiration, tools, and confidence to interpret and adapt basic patterns and take your designs even further. Parish identifies key shapes and structures from the catwalk and translates them into 3D through a number of cutting, draping, and construction processes.

Elizabeth Liechty is Professor Emerita at Brigham Young University. Della N. Pottberg-Steineckert is Professor Emerita at Brigham Young University. Judith Rasband is the founder and CEO of Conselle L.C. and director of the Conselle Institute of Image Management.

Pat Parish's teaching career began at the Royal College of Art, London. Alongside her teaching, she also worked as a freelance pattern cutter for designers such as Betty Jackson and Anne Tyrrell, and created collections with Amanda Wakely, Edina Ronay, Bruce Oldfield and many others. She currently teaches at Croydon University College in the UK and is involved in the ‘Fashioning an Ethical Industry’ programme, set up to educate students, educators and individuals in ethical practice.

UK September 2009 • US July 2009 PB 9781563677830 • £65.00 / $115.00 Library eBook 9781628920222 • £231.00 / $352.00 480 pages • illustrations Fairchild Books

UK February 2013 • US March 2013 PB 9782940411900 • £37.99 / $65.00 Library eBook 9782940447435 • 184 pages • 200 colour illus Series: Required Reading Range AVA Publishing

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Patternmaking for Menswear

Professional Sewing Techniques for Designers

Classic to Contemporary Myoungok Kim & Injoo Kim

Julie Cole & Sharon Czachor This is the most current, comprehensive and userfriendly book for men's patternmaking — an essential resource for students, educators, and industry professionals. • Reflects the contemporary menswear market with emphasis on patternmaking for both slim-fit and classic-fit style • Details patternmaking techniques for knit designs using jersey fabrics • Heavily illustrated with 2colour flat sketches showing details and finished pattern drafts and photos showing completed garments and how to accurately measure the male body

Injoo Kim is an Associate Professor in the Fashion Design program at the University of Cincinnati. She holds a Masters in Design from the same university. Prior to academia, she worked in the fashion industry for ten years. Professor Kim's research and scholarly work has resulted in multiple publications; she has authored articles on the subjects of apparel design, flat pattern, and machine knitting and three books including Apparel Making in Fashion Design (Fairchild Books, 2002). Myoung Kim is a lecturer in the Department of Clothing and Textiles at Hanyang University, as well as a visiting scholar at the University of Cincinnati. She holds a PhD in Clothing and Textiles from Hanyang University. Prior to academia, she worked as pattern maker and technical designer in the fashion industry for fourteen years. Dr. Kim's research and scholarly work focuses on the proper fit for menswear and menswear pattern making. UK June 2014 • US April 2014 PB 9781609019440 • £54.00 / $85.00 Individual eBook 9781609019419 • £42.99 / $75.99 Library eBook 9781609019716 • £140.00 / $230.00 488 pages • 600 bw illus Fairchild Books

"So happy you’re adding a knit section! I really like this book and currently use it for all of my classes." Jade Johnson, The Art Institute of Colorado, US A fully illustrated and detailed construction guide designed to help students and professionals develop accurate and quality sewing skills to create original fashion designs. • Style Key features indicate the various materials used for each project • The organisation reflects the stitching order of any garment with insights into varying levels of proficiency • New chapter on Sewing with Knits and Fitting: Developing an "Eye" for Good Fit • Companion Sample Workbook to Accompany Professional Sewing Techniques for Designers, 2nd Edition available (9781609018801) • Teaching Resources: Instructor's Guide and PowerPoint® presentations available

Julie Cole has taught fashion design courses at Harper College, International Academy of Design and Technology and Mount Mary College, USA. She graduated with a degree in fashion design from East Sydney College, Sydney, Australia and later received a BFA from the International Academy of Design and Technology, USA. Cole owns a business designing couture bridal gowns. Sharon Czachor is an adjunct instructor in the fashion department of Harper College, USA. She has taught construction classes in skirts, blouses, pants, dresses, jackets, as well as classes on flat pattern drafting and draping, introduction to CAD pattern design, stretch knits UK July 2014 • US June 2014 HB 9781609019259 • £70.00 / $115.00 Individual eBook 9781609018375 • £54.99 / $102.99 Library eBook 9781609019068 • £170.00 / $260.00 608 pages • 1,015 color illus Fairchild Books

Tailoring Techniques for Fashion

Textiles and Fashion

Exploring printed textiles, knitwear, embroidery, menswear and womenswear Jenny Udale

Milva Fiorella Di Lorenzo Integrating text, photographs, and a companion DVD, Tailoring Techniques for Fashion covers traditional and contemporary design and construction methods for tailored garments from ready-to-wear to couture details. Live demonstrations and hundreds of photographs illustrate step-bystep instructions for constructing a tailored skirt, trousers, jacket, and design details using traditional, fusible, machine, and mass-production methods. A history of the tailoring profession and a survey of contemporary tailoring business practices place these techniques in a professional context.

Textiles and Fashion examines the process of creating and using fashion textiles and discusses the processes involved in fibre production, dyeing and finishing, and explores weaving and knitting. • New to this edition are exercises that help students to explore further the world of textiles and fashion • Updated images bring an exciting and fresh look to the second edition • Case studies and new interviews ensure readers will gain a clear and practical understanding of the world of textile design

Di Lorenzo is an instructor at Miami International University.

Jenny Udale is a lecturer at the University of Middlesex and Ravensbourne College, UK. Jenny is also a freelance textile and womanswear designer. She is the author of the first edition of Textiles and Fashion (AVA Publishing, 2008) and the co-author of The Fundamentals of Fashion Design, 2nd edition (2012).

UK November 2009 • US September 2009 PB 9781563677304 • £55.00 / $105.00 Library eBook 9781628927740 • £210.00 / $321.00 208 pages Fairchild Books

UK January 2014 • US March 2014 PB 9782940496006 • £23.99 / $44.95 Library eBook 9782940447688 • £72.00 / $116.00 200 pages • 200 colour illus Series: Basics Fashion Design Fairchild Books

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The Art of Couture Sewing

Visual Research Methods in Fashion

Zoya Nudelman

Julia Gaimster

The Art of Couture Sewing is a practical guide to the fine construction practices used in couture workrooms. Beginning with a brief history of couture, the book provides fully illustrated instructions on constructing a couture dress from start to finish. It covers tools and supplies, stitching of different kinds of closures, and draping techniques used in designing shirts, skirts, and dresses. It also includes discussions of corsetry and executing accurate stitches. After reading this book, students will understand the various haute couture methods, particularly how these methods affect design decisions and relate to the quality of these very special garments.

Zoya Nudelman is an instructor at International Academy of Design and Technology, Chicago and the Art Institute of Illinois.

The ability to analyze and interpret visual information is essential in fashion. However, students tend to struggle with the concept of visual research, as well as with the application of that research. Visual Research Methods in Fashion provides students with techniques, tools and inspiration to master their visual research skills and make the research that they undertake more effective. Illustrated with real-life examples from practitioners in the industry, academics and students, it focuses on the global nature of the industry and the need to develop ideas relevant to the market.

Julia Gaimster is Head of eLearning at the London College of Fashion. She has extensive experience of teaching in fashion and textiles, including design, illustration, research skills and IT. Her current research interests are focused on students' textual and visual research skills. She has been involved with the development of a number of electronic and online teaching materials for students, including Seeing Drawing, Textiles Online Resource Guide and Sketchbook. She has also published papers on elearning and pedagogy.

UK August 2009 • US June 2009 PB 9781563675393 • £55.00 / $100.00 400 pages • Full colour + illustrations Fairchild Books

UK May 2011 • US May 2011 PB 9781847883810 • £25.99 / $42.95 HB 9781847883827 • £70.00 / $119.95 352 pages • 120 b/w illustrations and 32 colour Berg Publishers

Fashion Designer's Resource Book

Apparel Quality Lab Manual

Samata Angel "Looking to get ahead in the industry? Add the Fashion Designer’s Resource Book (Bloomsbury) to your summer reading list. The book breaks down the basics of the business and offers resources for just about everyone from emerging designers and fashion students to aspiring journalists, publicists, and buyers—not to mention all you fashion know it-alls out there." Catherine Straut, Elle.com The Fashion Designer's Resource Book is a fashion resource and lifestyle book that provides a complete overview of the fashion industry as a business, combined with an insider's understanding of the creative process and the lifestyle of a fashion entrepreneur. Designers need to know how their industry works, while allowing themselves the space to maximise their creativity and stay inspired. Emerging designers should read this book to get ahead, but it also offers a support system for anyone interested in exploring the industry: from first year fashion students looking for work experience, to talented seamstresses working to establish a reputation.

Samata Angel is an award-winning womenswear designer, public speaker and author who has her own fashion label, Samata. In 2011 she won Suzy Amis Cameron’s international Red Carpet Green Dress competition to create a red carpet gown from sustainable materials. Samata is now the Global Campaign Director of Red Carpet Green Dress, working between Los Angeles, New York and London. Listed by Red magazine as ‘one to watch’ in their ‘Top 20 women under the age of 30’ in 2011, Samata is also a guest lecturer at the London College of Fashion and has written for Fashion Capital, Cision, The Guardian and Vogue UK. UK February 2013 • US April 2013 PB 9781408170892 • £19.99 / $34.95 192 pages • 200 colour illus A&C Black Visual Arts

Janace E. Bubonia "I really like the lab manual... Someone has really spent time thinking about these activities... I think it is a good way to make sure the student learn and understand these topics." Diane Limbaugh, Oklahoma State University, US This student lab manual reinforces the chapter content and lecture material from Apparel Quality, but may also be used as a standalone product in conjunction with another apparel quality textbook. With more than 30 hands-on lab activities and projects to enhance learning, the lab manual offers a greater understanding of quality issues that arise with apparel production and end use. Designed for courses that emphasize textile testing or offer a laboratory component, Apparel Quality Lab Manual includes supply lists; extensive reference tables; assignments for analyzing products, testing and evaluating materials and garments; project sheets for product comparison testing; worksheets to record data; directions for mounting specimens after testing; and templates for cutting specimens. Students will be actively engaged in their learning and participate in determining the quality level of apparel products, allowing them to simulate how apparel products are analyzed in the industry.

Janace E. Bubonia is Professor and Chair of the Department of Design, Merchandising and Textiles at Texas Christian University, USA. She has taught classes in design and product development, fashion illustration, fashion show production, promotion, and textile testing among others. UK November 2014 • US September 2014 PB 9781628924572 • £40.00 / $65.00 Individual eBook 9781628924596 • £33.99 / $57.99 Library eBook 9781628924589 • £130.00 / $198.00 232 pages • 10 bw illus Fairchild Books

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The Hundred Dresses

Slogan T-Shirts

The Most Iconic Styles of Our Time Erin McKean Illustrated by Donna Mehalko

Cult and Culture Stephanie Talbot

"This glorious book sews together a story for every style and makes you look at your own wardrobe anew and wonder what adventures you should be having with your own dresses." Ruth Singer, author of Sew It Up and The Sewing Bible From the Sack to the Sari, each dress makes a powerful statement about the woman who wears it. Inspired by the Eleanor Estes' children's classic The Hundred Dresses, Erin McKean's classic-to-be by the same title, with chic illustrations by Donna Mehalko, is a definitive and witty look at what one hundred iconic dress styles, vintage and modern say about their wearers. Each beautifully illustrated entry looks at the history of that particular style, famous wearers (if applicable), possible accessories, where the style could be observed, and what message, subtle or overt, is conveyed by the dress. Featured are The Wench; The Vreeland; The Wrap; The Austen; The Beckham; The Siren (any style, as long as it's red); The Chanel Ingénue; The Caftan; The Guinevere; The Jackie; ; The Biohazard (any dress dangerous to bystanders or the wearer: think Lady Gaga); and many more. Part style commentary, part fashion blueprint, part clever field guide, The Hundred Dresses will ensure that no woman (or man) ever underestimates the power of the dress.

Erin McKean is the author of the bestselling novel The Secret Lives of UK June 2013 • US June 2013 HB 9781408190500 • £14.99 / $23.00 Individual eBook 9781608199792 • £9.99 / $15.99 224 pages • 4 color throughout Bloomsbury Academic World English

Informative, illuminating, insightful and erudite, Slogan T-Shirts: Cult and Culture is completely unique. Featuring interviews with a wealth of credible fashion insiders, cultural commentators and creative luminaries, from Holly Johnson (of Frankie Goes to Hollywood) to Katharine Hamnett, it offers a multi-faceted approach to the question of what makes the slogan T-shirt so rich, layered and culturally relevant... because slogans are never simply just words; they are emotive and evocative, suggestive and provocative. Slogan T-Shirts: Cult and Culture explores the vast spectrum of slogan use on T-shirts; its function as a message delivery system; its expression as an artefact of language; and its role as an emblem of political, social, recreational and sartorial trends. The book unfurls as a cultural library of perspectives, nuanced positions and eclectic sources and each interview offers a cultural snapshot within the versatile framework of slogan T-shirt culture. The book also glances into the inner worlds, inside stories and mechanisms of those involved in fashion, design and the production of media. Beautifully designed, visually seductive and packed with influential innovators from the last three decades, every page of this book is a source of inspiration.

Freelance writer, stylist and creative consultant, Stephanie Talbot has studied visual theory, screen theory and architecture at postgraduate and doctoral level. She also muses about life not far from her UK January 2013 • US May 2013 PB 9781408157541 • £19.99 / $34.95 176 pages • 400+ colour illus A&C Black Visual Arts

Apparel Concepts and Practical Applications Beverly Kemp-Gatterson & Barbara L. Stewart Technological and societal changes in the past three decades have profoundly affected the field of retailing. In addition to the wealth of data now available, advances in technology for designing and producing apparel, and changing face of management in retail organizations, consumers have become more discerning with regard to the apparel they purchase. From the creative design process to marketing coordination, Apparel: Concepts and Practical Applications is designed to provide uptodate information to all those involved—or seeking to become involved—in the field of retail merchandising and management.

Barbara L. Stewart is a professor at the University of Houston.

"Talbot's book reveals a lot to the everyday reader about the changing psychology behind fashion and the power behind the meanings that the casual wearer fails to understand." Barto Joly De Lotbiniere, York Vision

Basics Fashion Design 03: Construction Annete Fischer "The clear diagrams and instructions make this book a great reference and the garment and designer images are inspirational ... This series is outstanding, I cannot recommend them highly enough." Emma Laird, Reading College, UK Basics Fashion Design 03: Construction leads the reader through the essential stages of creating a garment, from pattern cutting and draping a mannequin, to finishing and haberdashery. Construction is the foundation of fashion design; it takes passion and skill to turn a two-dimensional drawing into a successful garment. This book guides you through the process, teaching you the theory, practical skills and techniques you need to succeed.

Anette Fischer is a lecturer at the University College of the Creative Arts, London. She also teaches the postgraduate certificate in Innovative Pattern Cutting course at Central Saint Martin's College, London, and works as a trouble-shooter for the bi-annual collections of Julien MacDonald.

UK November 2008 • US September 2008 PB 9781563674815 • £46.00 / $90.00 Library eBook 9781501308741 • £181.00 / $277.00 460 pages • 32 pp colour section Fairchild Books

UK November 2008 • US December 2008 PB 9782940373758 • £23.50 / $34.50 Individual eBook 9782940476244 • £22.99 / $34.99 Library eBook 9782940439072 • £69.00 / $111.00 200 pages • 200 colour illus Series: Basics Fashion Design AVA Publishing

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Basics Fashion Design 05: Fashion Drawing

Basics Fashion Design 08: Styling Clare Buckley & Jacqueline McAssey

John Hopkins "An excellent resource for fashion students. Professional advice on portfolios and career progression. Great flat drawing/technical drawing examples and their uses in the fashion industry. The layout is very easy to understand and makes the book a quick reference for students." Lyndsey Kemp, Hull College, UK Basics Fashion Design 05: Fashion Drawing presents a fresh perspective on the basic principles and practices of contemporary drawing styles, applied to a fashion context.The book takes a practical approach in discussing the process of fashion drawing, offering advice on the selection of materials and media and advising on their different uses and applications. It also considers the theory and history of fashion drawing, and the range of styles used by contemporary designers; from quick sketches to sophisticated digital pieces. This discussion is accompanied by interviews with designers and illustrators, a glossary, resources directory and templates.

"For the level 3 students who are interested in styling this is a useful and insightful resource. The layout of the book is well considered and easy to read, with great inspiring visuals. The book contains useful information about the role of a stylist, drawing similar parallel approaches for inspiration as a designer, in terms of research methods, use of imagery and market/trend awareness. It also informs the student of the practicalities and organisation of a stylist's role behind the perceived glamour of a photo shoot, offering useful tips and guidance. The book will also be useful for students to refer to when styling their first outfits for their graduation look books and will also inform them for future fashion shoots/look books. I would recommend this book for level 3 students and will include it on their reading list. It will not only offer an insight into styling, but be useful in expanding students overall knowledge of the fashion industry and related career opportunities." Krystyna Kolowska, Nottingham Trent University, UK

John Hopkins is programme leader for Textile, Fashion and Fibre at the Winchester School of Art. He studied Fashion and Textiles at St Martin's School of Art and has worked internationally as a fashion designer for well-known labels such as Jaeger and Burberry. He is currently engaged in research into sustainable design.

Basics Fashion Design 08: Stylingoutlines what it means to style for a catalogue or advertisement (commercial styling), or a magazine (editorial styling) and what types of skills these different fields require. It offers an effective mix of key stylists' biographies, high quality images by professionals and students alike and practical advice about how to produce a photo-shoot and break into the industry. Styling proves that even on a limited budget, with tremendous imagination and drive it is possible to create beautiful and relevant work.

UK November 2009 • US December 2009 PB 9782940411153 • £21.95 / $32.95 Library eBook 9782940439379 • £60.00 / $96.00 176 pages • 200 colour illus Series: Basics Fashion Design AVA Publishing

UK June 2011 • US July 2011 PB 9782940411399 • £23.50 / $34.50 Library eBook 9782940447138 • £69.00 / $111.00 200 pages • 200 colour illus Series: Basics Fashion Design AVA Publishing

Basics Fashion Design 09: Designing Accessories

Draping Basics Sally DiMarco

Exploring the design and construction of bags, shoes, hats and jewellery John Lau "Accessories play a key role within style and the fashion industry, and this book allows students at the beginning of their creative journey to identify with the accessory, from the moment of inspiration through to the practicalities of production. It provides an insightful and inspirational foundation about accessories and their key fundamentals to those pursuing a career within the fashion design industry." Georgina Hooper, University of Chichester, UK

With step-by-step written instructions, Draping Basics provides the fundamentals of designing foundation garments by draping fabric on a dress form. Photographs clearly demonstrate the details of the process, and CAD drawings show how the draping is transferred to paper patterns. The text covers the foundation skirt, bodice, and set-in sleeve, as well as foundation bodice variations; dart equivalent bodice styles; bodice designs; and skirt, dress, and collar styles.

Sally M. Di Marco is Program Coordinator for Fashion Design at Stevenson University, USA.

Designing Accessories examines four key items from concept to production: the bag, footwear, jewellery and millinery. The design process is explored by looking at creative product development, from gathering research to generating ideas into key products, construction techniques and the essential tools of the trade used in modern accessories design. Filled with images of beautiful accessories to inspire young designers this is essential reading for fashion students and all those interested in accessories design.

John Lau graduated with a first class honours in womenswear design at London College of Fashion and has worked in various roles within the fashion industry. He is currently a Senior Lecturer in International Fashion Business at Manchester Metropolitan University, teaching on the Fashion Buying and Clothing Design and Technology programmes. UK October 2012 • US November 2012 PB 9782940411313 • £23.50 / $34.50 Library eBook 9782940439720 • 200 pages • 200 colour illus Series: Basics Fashion Design AVA Publishing

UK February 2010 • US December 2009 PB 9781563677366 • £55.00 / $105.00 Library eBook 9781609014490 • £210.00 / $321.00 432 pages • 462 colour illustrations Fairchild Books

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Fashion Design

Fashion Design: The Complete Guide

Elizabeth Bye "This text is designed to introduce undergraduates to the central concepts of fashion design and to provide them with a contextual overview that considers design alongside issues of culture, economy and ethics." Times Higher Education Supplement This text is designed to introduce undergraduate students to the central concepts of fashion design. Whereas fashion design is often considered entirely frivolous, this book considers the significant cultural, economic, and ethical issues that designers must balance to be effective in the global fashion industry. After looking at the history of fashion design, the book provides an overview of the conceptual process involved in developing a fashion line and bringing garments to the market. It looks at the impact of individual consumer characteristics as well as aesthetic, cultural, and economic influences on design.

The book addresses a key topic in the new 'Understanding Fashion' series. The contextual analysis of fashion design alongside critical cultural, economic, and ethical concerns sets this book apart from other texts on the same topic. Designed to aid teaching and learning, each chapter includes key words, summaries, case studies and discussion questions. Using this book as a guide students will develop an understanding of fashion design that challenges stereotypes and encourages them to think creatively about issues and ideas that motivate them.

John Hopkins "For a reader who is considering this career path or beginning their coursework, the text gives a very clear and comprehensive understanding of fashion design. It's excellent at covering the primary areas of the fashion design industry." Steven Faerm, Parsons, The New School for Design, USA Fashion Design: The Complete Guide is a modern and stylish introduction to working within the fashion industry today. This behind-the-scenes guide to the study of fashion is for current and aspiring designers, fashion lovers and students. It provides an all-inclusive overview of the entire design process, covering the history of fashion, fashion illustration, colour and fabrics, the journey from concept to finished garment, research processes, presenting a collection and professional practice. It is generously illustrated throughout with images from famous designers, includes promising graduate work and showcases original artwork from a variety of studios.

UK October 2010 • US October 2010 PB 9781847882660 • £18.99 / $34.95 HB 9781847882677 • £60.00 / $99.95 192 pages • 50 bw illustrations Series: Understanding Fashion Berg Publishers

UK January 2012 • US February 2012 PB 9782940411528 • £37.50 / $52.50 Library eBook 9782940447220 • £111.00 / $178.00 208 pages • 200 colour illus Series: Required Reading Range AVA Publishing

Integrating Draping, Drafting and Drawing

Portfolio Presentation for Fashion Designers

Bina Abling & Kathleen Maggio This handy studio reference teaches draping, drafting, and drawing the way they are practiced in the industry: by integrating them throughout the creative process. Integrating Draping, Drafting, and Drawing illustrates the design process, encompassing sketch and garment pattern development, and creates bridges between studio methods and design illustration. Chapters are presented as hands-on learning experiences with lessons that mimic classroom demonstrations. Step-by-step photographs portray the draping process in a sculptural way rather than using illustrations, which cannot truly depict the response of fabric draped on a dress form. Throughout the book, instructions for producing patterns and slopers—skirts, bodices, necklines and collars, and sleeves—are presented, along with variations, so that students will be able to drape, draft, and draw complete garments. The concluding chapter of the book is devoted to drawing exercises based on the work of 20th century designer Donald Brooks.

Bina Abling is an instructor at the Fashion Institute of Technology. Kathleen Maggio is an instructor at Parsons the New School for Design.

UK October 2008 • US August 2008 HB 9781563674860 • £55.00 / $105.00 Library eBook 9781501308826 • £210.00 / $321.00 240 pages • illustrations Fairchild Books

Linda Tain Designer’s portfolios are their calling card in an increasingly competitive fashion industry—displaying their unique design perspective, skill sets, and creativity. This comprehensive reference prepares students as they begin their fashion design careers. Those already working in the industry or wishing to reenter the job market will also appreciate these new approaches for revising or recreating their portfolios. Each chapter highlights essential skills and techniques to help designers become competitive within their chosen markets. By focusing on both logical and creative solutions, the designer becomes aware of the process of developing the portfolio–from concept through presentation of the finished product.

Linda Tain is a professor of fashion art, design, and history of clothing and has been teaching at the Fashion Institute of Technology for over 30 years. In 1999, she received the Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching. She has conducted numerous seminars on historical costume as well as design and product development and has worked in the fashion industry as an illustrator, designer, and consultant, specializing in the designer sportswear, knitwear, and intimate apparel markets.

UK July 2010 • US May 2010 PB 9781563678172 • £55.00 / $105.00 Library eBook 9781609019792 • £210.00 / $321.00 384 pages • full color Fairchild Books

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Tailored Fashion Design

The Art of Fashion Draping

Pamela Powell

Connie Amaden-Crawford

While most tailoring books begin with the selection of ready-made patterns and conclude with the assembly of the various pieces, Tailored Fashion Design begins a few steps earlier—in the design process. Students will learn to consider tailoring as a design element, rather than just a method of garment assembly. The book guides readers from inspiration through pattern manipulation and garment construction of their own tailored jacket designs for both men and women. Students will gain a greater appreciation of tailoring as a valuable skill that will enable them to not only display their ability to put together garments, but also showcase their creativity as designers.

Pamela Powell is based at the College of DuPage and Columbia College Chicago.

Written for fashion design, apparel, and patternmakign students an dprofessionals, this userfriendly bestseller teaches the different methods and principles involved in draping fabric on a dress form. The Art of Fashion Draing, 4th Edition, is organized from basic to advanced topics and includes a wide variety of styles. More than 500 new two-color illustratoins reflect current designs and visually spell out every step of the draping process. Features - Step-by-step draping instructions - Objectives listing techniques covered in each chapter - Checklists to evaluate and analyze designs - Cross-referencing of technqieus across chapters New to This Edition - Two-color design highlighting each draping step - A new chapter on fitting methods that explains how to evaluate garments and correct common problems - Updated and expanded chapters on pants and knits - Added intermediate and advanced design variations that integrate contemporary designs with time-tested classics Instructor's Guide available

Connie Amaden-Crawford is a licensed designer for The McCall Pattern Company under the Butterick label and is President and CEO of Fashion Patterns by Coni. UK September 2010 • US July 2010 PB 9781563677465 • £55.00 / $105.00 240 pages Fairchild Books

UK April 2012 • US March 2012 PB 9781609012274 • £65.00 / $115.00 Library eBook 9781501308925 • £231.00 / $352.00 512 pages Fairchild Books

The Fundamentals of Fashion Design

The Visual Dictionary of Fashion Design

Jenny Udale & Richard Sorger "Great book, very current, attractive and appealing." Elizabeth Williams, Columbia College, Chicago, USA The Fundamentals of Fashion Design (2nd edition) by Richard Sorger and Jenny Udale offers a fully illustrated introduction to the key elements of fashion design, from the initial concept of a fashion idea to realising it in 3D form. New case studies featuring contemporary designers contextualise the ideas explored within the book and offer key insights into working - and succeeding - in the fashion industry. A range of design exercises also helps readers to discover new techniques. This title inspires readers to succeed at what they are best at - designing clothes. The book features interviews with: Alan Humphrey Bennett, Bally; Boudicca; Kristin Forss, Marni; Louise Grey; Richard Grey; John-Gabriel Harrison; Virginia James, Poetry and Wrap; Peter Jensen; Winni Lok, Calvin Klein; Michele Manz, 7 For All Mankind; Colin McNair, John Varvatos.

Gavin Ambrose & Paul Harris "This book is very appropriate for freshman students as introductory reading material both fashion design and merchandising. I like this little book ... The layout is fun to follow." Hanna Hall, Kent State University, USA The Visual Dictionary of Fashion Design is a comprehensive guide to the numerous terms associated with, and used within, the field of fashion. Over 250 terms are explained and contextualised, with concise definitions accompanied by illustrations and examples taken from traditional and contemporary fashion design. The dictionary covers traditional terms still in current usage, as well as modern terminology such as Tank top and Militaria. It also defines a wide variety of practical terminology, such as Appliqué, Block printing, Flax, Logo, Silhouette and Tailoring, as well as conceptual expressions including Postmodernism, Juxtaposition and Zeitgeist.

Jenny Udale is a freelance textile and womenswear designer. She is currently a lecturer at Middlesex University and Ravensbourne College.

Gavin Ambrose is a practising graphic designer. His current commercial practice includes clients from the arts sector, publisher and advertising agencies. He is the co-author and designer of several books on branding, packaging and editorial design. Paul Harris is a freelance writer, journalist and editor. Paul writes for international magazines and journals in London and New York. He is a co-author and collaborator on books about packaging design and design principles.

UK July 2012 • US August 2012 PB 9782940411788 • £26.50 / $38.50 Library eBook 9782940447404 • £26.99 / $130.00 208 pages • 200 colour illus Series: Fundamentals AVA Publishing

UK October 2007 • US November 2007 PB 9782940373611 • £16.95 / $27.95 Library eBook 9782940439669 • £48.00 / $77.00 288 pages • 300 colour illus Series: Visual Dictionaries AVA Publishing

Richard Sorger has taught at the London College of Fashion and Central Saint Martins. He is currently the fashion design tutor at Middlesex University.

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Visual Merchandising for Fashion

Draping for Apparel Design Helen Joseph-Armstrong

Sarah Bailey & Jonathan Baker This book will help visual merchandisers develop new ways of working within the fashion retail business and will define a theoretical underpinning of visual merchandising principles. Examples are used to highlight and amplify the theoretical narratives existing in consumer spaces and their representations. Interviews provide invaluable advice from all levels of industry.

Sarah Bailey is Course Director for the BA (Hons) Fashion Retail Branding and Visual Merchandising course at the London College of Fashion, UK. Jonathan Baker is Course Director of the BA (Hons) Fashion Retail Branding and Visual Merchandising course at the London College of Fashion, UK.

"Clarity is a strength. Students can see the design lines and make an analysis before moving into a drape." Debra Otte, Montclair State University, USA The third edition of Draping for Apparel Design combines JosephArmstrong’s classic stepbystep instructions with a user-friendly layout. To show how to turn two-dimensional drawings into three-dimensional garments, the author presents the following three draping principles and techniques: manipulating dart excess, adding fullness, and contour draping. New and updated design projects illustrate how to prepare a draping plan. Design analyses identify the creative elements of each design and help determine draping techniques required to develop patterns. This text emphasizes the importance of draping foundation garments for building more complex designs. Designers will gain essential skills to creatively apply draping techniques to their own designs.

Helen Joseph-Armstrong is a Professor of Fashion Design at the Fashion Center of the Los Angeles Trade-Technical College, USA. A teacher, designer, consultant, and author, Armstrong is a recipient of the Nisod Excellence Award from the University of Texas at Austin and a Life Time Achievement Award from the Association of Sewing and Design Professionals.

UK January 2014 • US February 2014 PB 9782940496129 • £23.99 / $44.95 Library eBook 9782940447701 • £72.00 / $116.00 192 pages • 200 colour illus Series: Basics Fashion Management Fairchild Books

UK April 2013 • US February 2013 PB 9781609012403 • £60.00 / $105.00 Library eBook 9781501308802 • £210.00 / $321.00 640 pages • 1450 illus Fairchild Books

The Handbook of Fashion Studies

Creative Fashion Illustration

Edited by Sandy Black, Amy de la Haye, Joanne Entwistle, Regina Root, Helen Thomas & Agnès Rocamora "The editors of this timely and comprehensive overview of fashion studies have done an outstanding job of creating a valuable and cohesive work from the contributions of more than thirty respected scholars. This well-integrated work addresses a broad range of contemporary issues central to academics, independent scholars and other practitioners working in disciplines and professions related to fashion studies. It is a welcome resource." Phyllis Tortora, The City University of New York, USA Covering both historical and contemporary fashion, with chapters focusing on fashion and social media, fashion and nanotechnology, queer fashion, and fashion and ethnicity, amongst others, this book is designed for graduate students and scholars as the ultimate desktop reference. SANDY BLACK is Professor of Fashion and Textile Design and Technology at London College of Fashion, University of the Arts, London, UK. AMY DE LA HAYE is the Rootstein Hopkins Chair of Dress History and Curatorship at London College of Fashion, University of the Arts, London, UK. JOANNE ENTWISTLE is Senior Lecturer, Culture, Media and Creative Industries at King's College, London, UK. AGNÈS ROCAMORA is Reader in Social and Cultural Studies at London College of Fashion, University of the Arts, London, UK. REGINA ROOT is Associate Professor of Hispanic Studies at the College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA, USA. HELEN THOMAS is Director of Doctoral Programmes at the University of the Arts, London, UK. UK October 2013 • US December 2013 HB 9780857851949 • £90.00 / $140.00 Individual eBook 9781472577436 • £89.99 / $138.99 Library eBook 9781472577443 • £270.00 / $434.00 656 pages Bloomsbury Academic

How to Develop Your Own Style Stuart McKenzie "‘This book will surely feature in “must have” lists for a long time. Written in a warm, clear style and with exercises broken down into bite size pieces, it enables readers to build skills at their own pace and experiment with each technique. Using this book, students and designers will discover the joys of fashion illustration and the extraordinary variations available through its practice.’" Tony Glenville,Creative Director for the School of Media and Communication, London College of Fashion Fashion illustration is skilful and inventive, and the best fashion illustrators can fulfil a brief creatively using their own unique approach. Visually-led and extremely accessible, this book is the go-to resource for anyone wanting to develop their own style. Easy-to-follow exercises are designed to build confidence and encourage experimentation as readers develop essential skills and learn simple and effective tips and tricks. With concise, accessible chapters on topics such as proportion, movement, line, shape and volume as well as sections on tricky areas such as hands and feet, Creative Fashion Illustration is essential reading for anyone looking to enhance their basic drawing skills. Whether coming to fashion illustration for the very first time, a student looking to develop their techniques and expand their portfolio, or even a more experienced illustrator looking for fresh ideas, this book is the ideal guide to imaginative fashion illustration that will stand out from the crowd.

Stuart McKenzie is a freelance illustrator and lecturer in fashion UK October 2014 • US December 2014 PB 9780857858290 • £14.99 / $25.95 HB 9780857858283 • £45.00 / $78.00 Individual eBook 9781472583505 • £14.99 / $22.99 Library eBook 9781472583499 • £45.00 / $72.00 112 pages • 295 colour illus Bloomsbury Academic

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Designing a Knitwear Collection

The Textile Reader

Lisa Donofrio-Ferrezza & Marilyn Hefferen From sportswear and sweaters to lingerie and couture, knitwear accounts for most of the apparel we wear. Designing a Knitwear Collection is an all-inone reference book: in addition to serving as an introduction to knitting, design, and production, it is an ongoing resource for working in the industry. Both students and professionals will find inspiration from the gallery of work by knitwear designers on display here—from icons such as Chanel, Sonia Rykiel, and Missoni to today’s hottest practitioners such as Stella McCartney, John Galliano, and Marc Jacobs. The book covers the history of the industry, from the earliest hand-knit garments to apparel created with computerized equipment. Students learn the basics of yarn selection, stitch patterns, and CAD programs, and they can follow detailed instructions for knitting a sample garment, preparing a design development package, and assembling presentation materials for their own portfolios or for showroom display. From concept through finished creation, Designing a Knitwear Collection is an essential how-to for building a successful knitwear career.

Lisa Donofrio-Ferrezza, Fashion Institute of Technology Marilyn Hefferen, Drexel University

Edited by Jessica Hemmings & Jessica Hemmings "This is a book that will undoubtedly become a key resource for all those interested in considering the location of textile practice, but also for those who seek to understand and challenge textile practice's perceived inferiority as a mode of practice." Embroidery Magazine, November 2012 The Textile Reader is the first anthology to address textiles as a distinctive area of cultural practice and a developing field of scholarly research. Revealing the full diversity of approaches to the study of textiles, The Textile Reader introduces students to the theoretical frameworks essential to the exploration of the textile from both a critical and a creative perspective. Content is drawn from a wide range of genres - blogs, artists' statements and fiction, as well as critical writings - and organized in themed sections covering touch, memory, structure, politics, production and use. The content of each thematic section is separately introduced and concludes with a bibliography for further reading. The Textile Reader is an invaluable resource for students of textile design, textile art, applied arts and crafts and material culture. Selected authors include Anni Albers; Gilles Deleuze; Félix Guattari; Sarat Maharaj; Rozsika Parker; Sadie Plant; Peter Stallybrass; Alice Walker; and Catherine de Zegher.

Jessica Hemmings is Head of Context and Deputy Director of Research at Edinburgh College of Art. She writes articles and exhibition reviews for publications including Crafts, Selvedge and the Surface UK May 2008 • US March 2008 PB 9781563674921 • £54.00 / $105.00 320 pages • colour illustrations Fairchild Books

UK March 2012 • US March 2012 PB 9781847886347 • £25.99 / $42.95 HB 9781847886354 • £75.00 / $115.00 488 pages • 40 bw illus Berg Publishers World English

Fashion Sewing: Introductory Techniques

Wear Your Chair When Fashion Meets Interior Design Judith Griffin & Penny Collins

Connie Amaden-Crawford Featuring easy-to-follow instructions on all the main basic and intermediate skills required to sew garments from a pattern, Fashion Sewing: Introductory Techniques is an excellent resource for fashion design students who want to improve their sewing skills. The book includes advice on setting up the home sewing studio, an introduction to fabrics, a fitting guide and a wide range of basic and intermediate techniques on stitches, seams, hems and fastenings. Featuring comprehensive instructions, accompanied by large, clear illustrations, this book enables readers to visualize each action and apply key sewing techniques to their own projects.

Wear Your Chair was originally developed as a multidisciplinary design course by Griffin and Collins, chairs of fashion design and interior design departments. Realising that students were visual learners, they saw the necessity of teaching students to be aware of design in its many forms and applications. They envisioned a course that would appeal to a variety of design majors. The book draws upon the many historic precedents of designers overlapping several design principles, such as Paul Poiret who designed clothing, furniture and textiles. The ultimate goal of this text will be to increase students' understanding of the significant, subtle, and often subconscious roles that apparel and interior design play in our lives.

Judith Griffin teaches at California State University, Northridge, US. Penny Collins teaches at Woodbury University, US. Connie Amaden-Crawford is President and CEO of Fashion Patterns by Coni, a member of the Sewing Hall of Fame, and a licensed designer for The McCall Pattern Company under the Butterick label. She is author of The Art of Fashion Draping, 4th Edition (Fairchild Books, 2012).

UK September 2014 PB 9781472529459 • £23.99 184 pages • 1000 colour illus Fairchild Books World All Languages (excluding USA)

UK June 2007 • US April 2007 HB 9781563675812 • £37.00 / $70.00 464 pages • colour illustrations Fairchild Books

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Understanding Aesthetics for the Merchandising and Design Professional

Textile Surface Manipulation Nigel Cheney & Helen McAllister "[T]his is an exceedingly useful book that is well presented, with plenty of inspiring images of results you can achieve." Textile Fibre Forum

Ann Marie Fiore Bridging the gap between the study of aesthetics and its application in the merchandising and design environments, the 2nd Edition of Understanding Aesthetics presents a research-based focus on the concepts of aesthetics and their effect on product value and consumer behavior. The multisensory approach to studying the elements and principles of design helps students master the underlying factors of successful design and learn how products and their promotional surroundings can establish brand identity and create a pleasing environment for the consumer.

Ann Marie Fiore is a professor, Director of Graduate Education, and Co-Associate Chair of the Department of Apparel, Educational Studies, and Hospitality Management at Iowa State University.

Textile Surface Manipulation is about developing a diverse variety of textile surface design techniques from personal visual inspiration sources, and applying them to your projects. The techniques covered are an assortment of traditional and unconventional methods, from smocking to soldering, and the end products might range from fashion to interiors to textile art. The book encourages the full exploration of visual sources to discover their potential for imagery, texture, structure and manipulation, supporting readers in the development and creation of their own unique pieces. The purpose of the book is to inspire artists to explore alternative possibilities, to manipulate existing textile surfaces or to create new ones. Textile Surface Manipulation will inspire students as well as engaging more experienced artists and makers looking for new inspiration and techniques.

Nigel Cheney and Helen McAllister both lecture on textiles and fashion at the National College of Art and Design, Dublin. Nigel's interests focus particularly on embroidered textiles, and he is researching the potential of industrial CAD technology for embroidery. Helen's research interests centre on binary forces and oppositions, also with an emphasis on embroidered textiles.

UK June 2010 • US April 2010 PB 9781563678097 • £60.00 / $110.00 Library eBook 9781628925425 • £222.00 / $339.00 416 pages • full colour + illus Fairchild Books

UK November 2013 • US January 2014 PB 9781408156704 • £16.99 / $27.95 144 pages • 300 colour illustrations Series: Textiles Handbooks Bloomsbury Visual Arts

Sew Eco

A Practical Guide to Sustainable Fashion

Sewing Sustainable and Re-Used Materials Ruth Singer

Alison Gwilt "'...this book puts a new twist on eco sewing.'" Leicester Mercury (July 2010) Sustainable sewing projects don't have to be scratchy hemp skirts and brown patchwork aprons - you could be making beautiful one-off pieces for yourself and your home from unique and unusual eco-friendly recycled or vintage fabrics. A whole new generation of savvy craftsters have been dusting off old sewing machines and revving them up, but they don't want to make just any old thing. This book will guide readers through a series of stylish sewing projects with a focus on sourcing and using sustainable fabrics. The projects teach different aspects of sewing, starting with making cushions from recycled shirts, old jumpers, vintage buttons and other materials, working through making simple skirts and bags, to using leather appliqué, working with vintage lace and peace silk, using organic fabrics for scarves and shawls and even ‘upcycling' an old suede skirt or hat into something beautiful and unique.

"A well structured resource for teaching which demonstrates a breadth of approaches to sustainability." Jade Whitson-Smith, University of Huddersfield, UK Packed with full-colour images from contributors such as Vivienne Westwood, Stella McCartney, Edun and People Tree, this is a much-needed handbook for students and professionals in the fashion and textile industries. It includes guidance on how to map and assess the life cycle of a garment, case studies of best practice and interviews with a selection of industry professionals, including Annika Matilda Wendelboe, Susan Dimasi (Materialbyproduct) and Isabell de Hillerin.

Alison Gwilt is a Reader in Fashion Design at the Art and Design Research Centre, Sheffield Hallam University, UK. She is also co-author of Shaping sustainable fashion: Changing the way we make and use clothes (2011).

Ruth Singer is a textile designer-maker who works exclusively with eco-friendly, recycled and natural fabrics. Ruth has also worked in museum education, most recently in adult education at the V&A. She has published many projects in books and magazines including The Guardian Guide to Craft and in Black Dog Publishing Making Stuff: An Alternative Craft Book and several Lark Books publications. Her first solo book Sew It Up, a modern manual of practical and decorative sewing, was published in 2009. Ruth's work can be seen at www.ruthsinger.co.uk. UK June 2010 • US September 2011 PB 9781408102848 • £16.99 / $25.95 144 pages • 120150 A&C Black Visual Arts

UK January 2014 • US March 2014 PB 9782940496143 • £23.99 / $44.95 Library eBook 9782940447640 • £72.00 / $116.00 176 pages • 200 colour illus Series: Basics Fashion Design Fairchild Books

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Sample Workbook to Accompany Professional Sewing Techniques for Designers

Swatch Reference Guide for Fashion Fabrics Deborah Young

Jules Cole & Sharon Czachor This workbook consists of instruction sheets, pattern pieces, templates, and a loose leaf binder for convenient storage. Using these resources, students can sew sample garment details. Instructions for each project list the materials and tasks needed to prepare the samples. The instructions include cross references to the text describing each sewing technique. For each chapter, patterns for each set of samples are designed in a size to suit each particular sewing technique, and clear cutting information is provided. Worksheets include space to mount the samples and document results.

Jules Cole and Sharon Czachor are both at William Rainey Harper College.

"A quality reference style text with an excellent and diverse range of fabric swatches. With an underpinning of textile technology and in a format which explains fundamental fabric characteristics, the reference file book imparts all the necessary detail for students to learn the construction, analysis, properties and functionality of each swatch in one short descriptive summary … It is an essential text for any textile or fashion undergraduate who needs to understand the construction and properties of commercial fabric types; be it in their own design work, or with a view to a career in commercial design as a buyer or range developer … I am an undergraduate tutor who teaches this subject regularly and it is an excellent resource that can then be built upon by students to create their own archive file of commercial fabrics. I would recommend this book is produced for interior and technical textile swatches also. Highly recommended." Julie Brennan, University of Ulster Belfast, UK Using simple, direct language, Swatch Reference Guide for Fashion Fabrics, 2nd Edition is an all-in-one text and swatch book intended for both students of textile science and for anyone in the fashion industry: product developers, stylists, buyers, designers, and more. One of the essential components of the swatch book is the presentation of fabric samples and all pertinent information regarding fabric identification on the same page. Preprinted mounting boards for each fabric sample include: Fabric Name, Fiber Content, Yarn Construction, Count, Coloration, Finishes, Weight, and List of Characteristics. End of chapter activities help UK January 2013 • US November 2012

UK January 2009 • US November 2008 PB 9781563676147 • £42.00 / $80.00 Library eBook 9781609014179 • £150.00 / $229.00 120 pages • illustrations Fairchild Books

HB 9781609015503 • £100.00 / $160.00 200 pages • 50 illus Fairchild Books

Apparel Quality

Quality Assurance for Textiles and Apparel

A Guide to Evaluating Sewn Products Janace E. Bubonia "It will help students and professors of fashion design understand how apparel quality is addressed throughout the process from design concept through production and how students think and build quality into their projects at every stage of development relative to price point." Evelyn Pappas, Savannah College of Art and Design, US This user-friendly guide to evaluating apparel quality presents the roles of product designers, manufacturers, merchandisers, testing laboratories, and retailers from product inception through the sale of goods, to ensure quality products that meet customer expectations. Heavily illustrated with images of stitch and seam types plus photos of their uses in actual garments, students will have the tools needed to skillfully evaluate and critique quality elements in apparel and textile products. The book covers both US and international standards and regulations and explains how apparel manufacturing and production processes, cost, and price point affect apparel product quality.

Janace E. Bubonia is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Design, Merchandising and Textiles at Texas Christian University, USA. She has taught classes in design and product development, fashion illustration, fashion show production, promotion, and textile testing among others. She is the author of Apparel Production Terms and Processes, 2nd Edition (Fairchild Books, 2011). UK December 2014 • US October 2014 PB 9781609015121 • £74.00 / $120.00 Individual eBook 9781609018641 • £17.99 / $107.99 Library eBook 9781609018771 • £242.00 / $369.00 384 pages • 365 color illus Fairchild Books

Sara J. Kadolph This text is based on the premise that quality is built into any product from conception to delivery to the ultimate consumer. Kadolph, a highly respected authority on textiles, recognizes the specific needs and expectations of a target market and the unique characteristics and interactions inherent in a finished fabric. The information enables students and professionals to determine the quality, specifications and consistency among products.

Sara Kadolph is a professor in the Textiles and Clothing department at Iowa State University where she teaches textile science, textile conservation and textile quality assurance. Some of the organizations to which she belongs are the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists, American Chemical Society and the Costume Society of America. Her studies have been published in the Journal of Consumer Education, Journal of the Korean Society for Clothing Industry and the Journal of Shopping Center Research, among others. Topics of her current research include natural dyes, textile quality assurance, and chemical finishes and their impact on conservation. She was awarded the 2003 United States Department of Agriculture Food and Agricultural Sciences Excellence in Teaching Award.

UK June 1998 • US April 1998 HB 9781563671449 • £40.00 / $71.00 608 pages • illustrations Fairchild Books

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Technical Sourcebook for Designers

Who's Who in Fashion Holly Price Alford & Anne Stegemeyer

Jaeil Lee & Camille Steen "Students find this book very informative and easy to use. Most of all, they like samples of tech packs with how to measure information." Tania Pazelsky, Wood TobeCoburn School, USA Lee and Steen present a comprehensive and holistic perspective of technical design processes for aspiring and professional apparel designers. This new edition includes hundreds of detailed illustrations of design flats and sample spec sheets from technical packages for a variety of garments including menswear, womenswear, and knitwear and presents technical design processes and industry standards that reflect current apparel production and manufacturing practices.

"Who's Who in Fashion is a love note to an industry brimming with some of the greatest artists to ever walk the face of this earth. Leaving no stone unturned, Holly Price Alford skillfully and deftly shines an exhilarating light on the giants of the fashion industry whilst paying homage to the unsung heroes and rising stars. An inspirational and comprehensive read. Be inspired, revel in the magnitude of talent and enjoy a thoroughly informative and humbling education. " Samata Angel, author of Fashion Designer’s Resource Book

Jaeil Lee is a Professor and Director of Clothing and Textiles Program in the Department of Family and Consumer Science at Seattle Pacific University, USA.

Who's Who in Fashion captures the energy, drama, and excitement of the luminaries working in the world of fashion. This lushly illustrated book features profiles of fashion legends as well as newcomers and nonconformists—past and present—who make up the rich tapestry of the fashion industry. This new edition includes 382 profiles and 888 photographs, alphabetical tabs for easy access, pronunciation guides, and categorical icons to identify individuals. An updated timeline and awards listing (now including the British Fashion Awards) make this a current reference for fashion students, historians, costume curators, and fashion enthusiasts alike.

Camille Steen is Technical Designer Manager at Ex Officio LLC, USA, a leading maker of travel apparel. She has twenty-five years of experience in apparel design including Serac Skiwear, Calvert Sports Apparel and Nordstrom Product Group; and in the technical design field, at Ex Officio.

Holly Price Alford, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Fashion Design and Merchandising and Director of Diversity for the School of the Arts at Virginia Commonwealth University, USA. Anne Stegemeyer is a freelance writer and fashion specialist with a background in both high-end retailing (Saks Fifth Avenue) and fashion publishing (Vogue), is based in New York City, USA.

UK May 2014 • US March 2014 PB 9781609018566 • £64.00 / $100.00 Individual eBook 9781609019495 • £59.99 / $89.99 Library eBook 9781609019785 • £180.00 / $270.00 496 pages • 695 bw illus Fairchild Books

UK November 2014 • US September 2014 PB 9781609019693 • £70.00 / $105.00 Individual eBook 9781609018399 • £59.99 / $93.99 Library eBook 9781609019761 • £180.00 / $270.00 528 pages • 888 color illus Fairchild Books

The Fairchild Books Dictionary of Textiles Phyllis G. Tortora & Ingrid Johnson The new edition of this industry standard for textile terminology features approximately 100 new entries and over 14,000 definitions of fibers, fabrics, laws and regulations affecting textile materials and processing, inventors of textile technology, and business and trade terms relevant to textiles. Fully illustrated with over 500 photographs and line drawings, entries include pronunciation, derivation, definition, and industry uses. PHYLLIS G. TORTORA is Professor Emerita at Queens College, New York, USA. INGRID JOHNSON is Full Professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), USA.

Phyllis G. Tortora is a Professor Emerita at Queens College, USA, where she was Department Chair for 17 years, teaching historic costume and furnishings, and textiles. She has also served as a consultant to the Historic Costume Collection of the Huntington Historical Society. Ingrid Johnson is a Full Professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), USA, where she has been Chair and a member of the Textile Development and Marketing Department as well as acting vice president for academic affairs for the institution and acting chair of the Home Products Department. With more than 30 years of experience in the textile industry, Johnson has lectured both in the United States and internationally and is frequently sought by the media to offer commentary on textiles and industry trends, including Money Line with Lou Dobbs, the Wall Street Journal, Wired, and Glamour magazines, NPR, Martha Stewart Radio and others. UK October 2013 • US September 2013 HB 9781609015350 • £120.00 / $210.00 Individual eBook 9781609019181 • £69.99 / $188.99 Library eBook 9781609019501 • £423.00 / $646.00 736 pages • 425 B&W illus Fairchild Books

The Fairchild Books Dictionary of Fashion Phyllis G. Tortora & Sandra J. Keiser Illustrated by Bina Abling "[A] must have for anyone looking to expand their vocabulary in the field of fashion." BecomeGorgeous.com This lavishly illustrated fourth edition contains over 15,000 entries, including apparel, accessories, and their components, historical and textiles terms that relate to contemporary fashion and the language of the fashion industry. Tortora and Keiser organise terms in broad categories that are fully cross-referenced to the alphabetical listing to promote understanding of related terminology. PHYLLIS G. TORTORA is Professor Emerita at Queens College, USA. SANDRA J. KEISER is Associate Professor in the Fashion Department at Mount Mary College, Wisconsin, USA.

Phyllis G. Tortora is a Professor Emerita at Queens College, USA, where she was Department Chair for 17 years, teaching historic costume and furnishings, and textiles. Sandra J. Keiser is an Associate Professor in the Fashion Department at Mount Mary College, USA, where she teaches courses in apparel design, trend analysis, and the apparel supply chain.

UK January 2014 • US December 2013 PB 9781609014896 • £45.00 / $85.00 Individual eBook 9781609019204 • £42.99 / $75.99 Library eBook 9781609018733 • £170.00 / $260.00 488 pages • 809 bw illus Fairchild Books

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Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles 7th edition

Hooked on Crochet Ruth Maddock

Phyllis G. Tortora & Robert S. Merkel The revised and expanded edition features over 14,000 definitions of fibers, fabrics, laws, and regulations affecting textile materials and processing, inventors of textile technology, and business and trade terms relevant to textiles. Key terms are comprehensively defined and include details about historic background, geographic references, and uses both past and present. Extensive cross-referencing and listings of synonyms help the user to gain a broader understanding of the specific term being defined. Names of governmental entities relevant to the textile field and their acronyms are also included in the text including U.S. and multinational trade, educational, and professional associations, together with a description of their purposes and/or functions. This dictionary is an invaluable reference for students and those working in the textile industry.

Phyllis G. Tortora is Professor Emerita at Queens College, where she was department chair for 17 years, teaching historic costume and furnishings, and textiles. Among the textbooks of which she is the author or co-author are Survey of Historic Costume and Fairchilds Dictionary of Textiles, 7th Edition. She also serves as a consultant to the Historic Costume Collection of the Huntington Historical Society in Huntington, New York. Robert S. Merkel has taught apparel studies at Florida International University.

Hooked on Crochet is the first learn-to-crochet book to feature fashion-led projects that will capture the imagination of anyone who wants to learn from scratch, as well as inspiring those who can already crochet with a new design collection. Initially trained in fashion, author Ruth Maddock has a design-led focus and excels at designing items that are on-trend and wearable or useful in the home. Taking learners from absolute beginner level, Hooked on Crochet devotes a chapter to each of the key crochet stitches, starting with the complete basics and gradually building in complexity. Written in an easy, informal style, each chapter contains detailed photo instructions, hints, tips and projects so that even the complete beginner can gain the satisfaction of creating a project right from the start of their crochet journey. Featuring twenty-five projects aimed at crocheters of all ages, readers will learn how to follow written patterns, and, with the help of Ruth's clear instructions, will be creating beautiful crocheted pieces in no time from clothing and accessories through to toys and home décor.

Ruth Maddock studied fashion at Epsom Art School - now the University of the Creative Arts - and eventually found her niche working as a hand knit, machine knit and crochet designer. Ruth is now an internationally published author, an experienced teacher of pattern cutting and garment construction, and a regular contributor to all the major UK knit and crochet magazines. She also designs for several UK yarn spinners, and in 2011 opened her own local yarn store in Bromyard, Herefordshire, where she runs regular workshops on crochet, knitting and sewing.

UK May 2009 • US March 2009 HB 9780870057076 • £34.00 / $63.00 688 pages • illustrations Fairchild Books

UK October 2014 • US December 2014 128 pages • 400 colour images Bloomsbury Visual Arts

Tartan

Quilting The Fabric of Everyday Life Marybeth C. Stalp

Jonathan Faiers "An outstanding and comprehensive contribution to the history of Tartan." Telegraph

around the globe.

Tartan has colonized the world. The flexibility of its design and the traditionalism of its symbolism - as well as the travels of the Scots - have taken the fabric

Traditionally the visual sign of clanship and district, tartan was popularized outside Scotland by the tartan-clad Highland regiments and Queen Victoria's royal endorsement. Hollywood has continued to sustain the romantic fictions of tartan from Brigadoon to Braveheart. At the same time, designers such as Westwood and McQueen have deliberately subverted the traditional and historical associations of the fabric, as have contemporary artists such as Matthew Barney. Postpunk, tartan now turns up in the most surprising places, influencing the conceptual clothing of a generation of Japanese designers such as Watanabe and Takahashi, the stage costumes of Outkast's Andre 3000 and contemporary interior design. Beautifully illustrated and weaving together a story out of history, art, music, film and fashion, Tartan contains everything you ever wanted to know about this most radical and most traditional of fabrics.

Dr Jonathan Faiers is a writer, lecturer and artist who has exhibited internationally. Having taught at Goldsmiths College he is currently a Senior Lecturer in Cultural Studies at Central St Martins College of Art & Design and is a consultant for the Victoria & Albert Museum. As a cultural theorist he has published many articles which theoretically examine the interface between fashion and textiles, popular culture, film and museology. UK October 2008 • US October 2008 HB 9781845203771 • £29.99 / $49.95 384 pages • 150 colour illustrations, bibliography, index Series: Textiles that Changed the World Berg Publishers

Quilting, once regarded as a traditional craft, has broken through the barriers of history, art and commerce to become a global phenomenon, international multi-billion dollar industry and means of gendered cultural production. In Quilting, sociologist and quilter Marybeth C. Stalp explores how and why women quilt.This close ethnographic study illustrates that women's lives can be transformed in often surprising ways by the activity and art of quilting. Some women who quilt as a leisure pastime are too afraid to admit to being a quilter for fear of ridicule; others boldly identify themselves as quilters and regard it as part of their everyday lives.The place of quilting in women's lives affects core family and personal identity issues such as marriage, childcare, friendship and aging. The book's accessible and intimate portrayal of real quilters' lives provides a fabric for the sociology, anthropology and textile student to understand more about wider issues of cultural production and identity that stem from this very personal pastime.

Marybeth C. Stalp is Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of Northern Iowa.

UK December 2007 • US December 2007 PB 9781845206550 • £20.99 / $35.95 HB 9781845206543 • £58.00 / $104.95 168 pages • 20 b&w and 30 colour illustrations, biblio, index Series: Dress & Body & Culture Berg Publishers

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The Culture of Knitting

Felt

Joanne Turney

Willow Mullins

"I gladly recommend this book not only to scholars working in visual and textile arts but also to those with interests in broad interdisciplinary treatments of culture. Turney covers a lot of ground, and the book offers copious photos as exemplars as well as thorough and thought-provoking analyses." THE

"It is pleasing to find a book on felt that is not about crafting quick results, but instead describes a deceptively complex and sophisticated substance, multi-cultured yet culturally specific." THE

From booties and scarves to art and fashion, The Culture of Knitting addresses knitting as art, craft, design, fashion and performance, and as an aspect of the everyday. Drawing on a variety of sources, including interviews with knitters from different disciplines as well as amateurs, the text breaks down hierarchical boundaries and stereotypical assumptions that have previously negated the academic study of knitting. The book also highlights the diversity and complexity of knitting in all its guises. The Culture of Knitting investigates not merely why knitting is so popular now but also the reasons why knitting has such longevity. By assessing the literature of knitting, manuals, patterns, social and regional histories, alongside testimonial discussions with artists, designers, craftspeople and amateurs, the book offers new ways of seeing and new methods of critiquing knitting - without the constraints of disciplinary boundaries - in the hope of creating an environment in which knitting can be valued, recognized and discussed.

Joanne Turney is Senior Lecturer in the History and Theory of Design at Bath School of Art and Design.

From nomads' tents to poodle skirts, from car parts to Christmas tree ornaments, felt is one of the world's oldest and most understated textiles. Felt has developed simultaneously in multiple cultures, and often its origins are lost. However, far from having been supplanted by new fabrics, not only has felt retained its traditional uses among peoples around the world, but it has also seen a revival of popularity among today's hand feltmakers, craftspeople and fashion designers. This book follows the journey of felt through time, space, and purpose by pulling into focus a series of snapshots of different felting traditions. Beautifully illustrated, Felt covers the wide-ranging history and development of this most unassuming but ubiquitous of fabrics from the earliest archaeological evidence in the mountains of Siberia to the groundbreaking works of contemporary fiber arts and sculptors.

Willow G. Mullins received her BA in Folklore from Brown University and her MS in Textile History and Conservation from the University of Rhode Island. She has worked as a textile conservator, and is now working on her PhD in Folklore at the University of Missouri, Columbia with an emphasis on material and visual culture and postcolonial theory. Her current research interests include the embodiment and representation of personal and cultural identities, intercultural interaction, and the ethics of representation and global aid.

UK August 2009 • US August 2009 PB 9781845205928 • £21.99 / $39.95 HB 9781845205911 • £60.00 / $99.95 288 pages • 40 b&w illustrations, bibliography, index Berg Publishers

UK January 2009 • US January 2009 PB 9781845204396 • £25.99 / $46.95 HB 9781845204389 • £65.00 / $119.95 224 pages • 8 b&w and 32 colour illustrations, biblio, index Series: Textiles that Changed the World Berg Publishers

Cultural Threads

Digital Jacquard Design

Transnational Textiles Today Jessica Hemmings

Julie Holyoke Cultural 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 more pertinent to society today than ever. So too are the layers of history – often overlooked – behind the objects that make up our material world. The roots of postcolonial theory lie in literature and have, in the past, been communicated through dense academic jargon. Cultural Threads breaks with what can read as impenetrable rhetoric to show the rich visual diversity of craft and art that engages with multiple cultural influences. Many of these objects exist in an in-between world of their own, not wholly embraced by the establishments of art, nor functional objects in the conventional sense of craft. Cultural Threads is an exploration of contemporary textiles and their relationship with postcolonial culture. However, the postcolonial thinking examined here shares with craft an interest in the lived, rather than the purely theoretical, giving a very human account of the interactions in between craft and culture.

Jessica Hemmings is Professor of Visual Culture and Head of the Faculty of Visual Culture at the National College of Art & Design in Dublin, Ireland. Jessica is editor of The Textile Reader (Berg, 2012), In the Loop: Knitting Now (2010) and author of Warp and Weft: Woven Textiles in Fashion, Art and Interiors (Bloomsbury, 2012). She is a regular contributor of articles and reviews to publications including Crafts, Selvedge, and the Surface Design Journal. UK November 2014 • US January 2015 PB 9781472530936 • £29.99 / $49.95 HB 9781472524997 • £95.00 / $164.00 256 pages • 210 colour illus Bloomsbury Academic

"[T]his book is an excellent resource for students of jacquard, but more than that, it is a compilation of inspiration for any artist. With the resurgence of interest in making cloth, this book will surely guide many nonweavers through this fascinating terrain … It is a book you will want to have out, handy, just to browse through for inspiration when you are feeling dull." Bhakti Ziek, Surface Design Association A beautiful resource for visual design, Digital Jacquard Design is an indispensable introduction and guide to the creative and technical processes required to produce Jacquard cloth today. Covering all aspects of figured weaving, this book equips students with a complete guide to the design process and the analytical tools essential to the understanding of weave-patterned textiles. JULIE HOLYOKE is affiliated with the Lisio Foundation, Florence, Italy.

Julie Holyoke is affiliated with the Lisio Foundation, Florence, Italy. A pioneer in the use of digital technologies for wovens, she has worked for three decades as an educator at universities and mills in Italy and beyond, while designing interiors and fashion textiles for both industrial and handwoven productions.

UK October 2013 • US December 2013 HB 9780857853455 • £35.00 / $60.00 248 pages • 220 colour illus Bloomsbury Academic

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Textile Futures

Inkjet Printing on Fabric

Fashion, Design and Technology Bradley Quinn

Direct Techniques Wendy Cotterill

"Interesting text supported by good photographs - this book makes you think again." www.karenplatt.co.uk/reviews Textiles connect a variety of practices and traditions, ranging from the refined couture garments of Parisian fashion to the high-tech filaments strong enough to hoist a satellite into space. High-performance fabrics are being reconceived as immersive webs, structural networks and information exchanges, and their ability to interface with technology is changing how the human body is experienced and how the urban environment is built. Today, textiles reveal their capacity to transform our world more than any other material. Textile Futures highlights recent works from key practitioners and examines the changing role of textiles. Recent developments present new technical possibilities that are beginning to redefine textiles as a uniquely multidisciplinary field of innovation and research. This book is an important tool for any textile practitioner, fashion designer, architect, interior designer or student designer interested in following new developments in the field of textiles, seeking new sustainable sources, or just eager to discover new works that reveal the potency of textiles as an ultramaterial.

Bradley Quinn is an author, journalist and independent scholar with expertise in fashion, textiles and design. His books include Techno Fashion, The Fashion of Architecture, Chinese Style, Scandinavian Style and Mid-century Modern. As his survey of fashion and textile technology charts recent developments, Quinn explores the furthermost boundaries of what the new generation of textiles can achieve. UK September 2010 • US September 2010 PB 9781845208080 • £21.99 / $39.95 HB 9781845208073 • £65.00 / $99.95 320 pages • 150 b&w and 60 colour illustrations Berg Publishers

Inkjet printing on fabric is a highly popular technique, due not least to the accessibility of the basic materials: desktop PCs and printers. There is strong interest from both textile artists and creative quilters, but the technical equipment can be an obstacle for many practitioners who have little or no IT skills. Inkjet Printing on Fabric will address these issues, and will guide textile practitioners to become confident textile printers, teaching them how to use their IT equipment as a printing tool as well as a design tool. Much of the work featured in this book requires no in-depth specialist skills and highlights taking an experimental approach to using desktop technology, including step-by-step digital imaging techniques, and a demonstration of the use of specialist printing papers and mediums. Embracing technology in textile practice gives endless possibilities for developing new working methods and adapting traditional techniques. Inkjet Printing on Fabric brings these possibilities within the grasp of those with little or no specialist print studio facilities, and means that techniques that were once the domain of professional artists are now accessible to everyone.

Wendy Cotterill runs regular workshops for quilters and textile artists on how to use creative computer software. She has a BA in Fine Art, and is a qualified teacher. Wendy has twenty years' experience of teaching fashion, textiles and computing to adults, runs an online shop and blog, and is also the author of Spunbonded Textile and Stitch (2011), and Lutradur and the New Fibers (2011). UK October 2014 • US December 2014 PB 9781408191903 • £16.99 / $29.95 Individual eBook 9781408191910 • £16.99 / $26.99 Library eBook 9781408191897 • £51.00 / $82.00 112 pages • 150 colour images Series: Textiles Handbooks Bloomsbury Visual Arts

Cotton Beverly Lemire "The history of cotton has a tendency to mirror profound global transformation and this book explores the history, impact and ongoing life of this hugely influential textile. This is a story of commercial and cultural enterprise; of the ties and tensions between East and West; of technological and industrial revolution; social history, fashion and politics. Cotton remains on of the most significant mass commodities today, yet cotton also takes other cultural forms and is part of vibrant craft traditions around the world." Embroidery magazine This book explores the fascinating history and present-day practices associated with cotton. This is a story of commercial and cultural enterprise, of the ties and tensions between East and West, of technological and industrial revolution, social modernization, colonialism and slavery. Cotton's history mirrors profound global transformations. And cotton remains one of the most significant mass commodities today. Cotton's track record on labor conditions in factories and plantations has tarnished its history and reputation, even as cotton clothes became the hallmark of modern industrialized society. Cotton expressed popular fashions and popular politics in dynamic ways. Yet cottons also take other cultural forms and are part of vibrant craft traditions in many parts of the world. This book explores the history, impact and ongoing life of this hugely influential textile.

Beverly Lemire is Professor and Henry Marshall Tory Chair at the Department of History and Classics, and the Department of Human Ecology at the University of Alberta. UK March 2011 • US March 2011 PB 9781845203009 • £22.99 / $42.95 HB 9781845202996 • £60.00 / $99.95 192 pages • 25 b/w illustrations, 25 colour Series: Textiles that Changed the World Berg Publishers