History of fashion books

The hidden fabric of a Victorian woman's life - from family and friends to industry and Empire - told through her...  Read More >>

Through a variety of archival documents, artefacts, illustrations, and references to primary and secondary literature,...  Read More >>

Motherhood, whether achieved through biological or other means, is not a rare experience; dressing oneself, even...  Read More >>

Over 100 stunning photographs of Audrey's most iconic moments in Paris, from film stills and behind the scenes shots...  Read More >>

Bringing to life the world of Spanish royal tailor Mateo Aguado and his colleagues during the reign of Philip IV,...  Read More >>

How did women begin wearing pants? Prior to the 1920s it was a rarity to see women in pants in the Western world,...  Read More >>

How did women begin wearing pants? Prior to the 1920s it was a rarity to see women in pants in the Western world,...  Read More >>

English summary: In the Middle Ages, silk was the preferred textile material for expressing wealth and status....  Read More >>

Threads of globalization is an interdisciplinary volume that brings fashion-specific garments, motifs, materials,...  Read More >>

A Town & Country Must-Read Book of Spring 2024 ""Fashion, photography, and pop culture aficionados will be captivated""...  Read More >>

This is a reference book about the history and meaning of Japanese Tattoo Art, Irezumi.  Read More >>

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An illustrated exploration of the story behind Bottega Veneta.  Read More >>

Catalogue for exhibitions from the 24 June-12 November at the Citâe Internationale de la Dentelle et de la Mode...  Read More >>

This is a reference book about the history and meaning of Japanese Tattoo Art, Irezumi.  Read More >>

Early American Children’s Clothing and Textiles: Clothing a Child 1600 to 1800 explores the life experiences of...  Read More >>

First Published in 1982, Japanese Ikat Weaving offers a professional approach to the subject, presented with great...  Read More >>

All publicity is good publicity? Perhaps not. In recent years, multiple local and global fashion brands have been...  Read More >>

A riveting dual biography of the McLaughlins--identical twin sisters who became groundbreaking photographers in...  Read More >>

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Shirts, Shifts and Sheets of Fine Linen explores how the jobs of the ‘seamstress’ evolved in scope, and status,...  Read More >>

Textile has been used as a medium of communication since the prehistoric period. Up until the 19th century, civilizations...  Read More >>

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