FASHIONPEDIA: The Ultimate Visual Fashion Dictionary
FASHIONPEDIA is a comprehensive visual fashion dictionary that meticulously covers all technical terms related to style, material, and production. Filled with illustrations and infographics, it offers a wealth of extensive information while remaining incredibly easy to read and navigate. The book spans various essential categories, including History and Styles, Apparel, Detail, Accessories, Textile, Manufacturing, Body & Beauty, Measurement & Care. Whether you're an industry insider or a fashion enthusiast, FASHIONPEDIA is the ultimate reference you need to master the fashion landscape.
From outerwear to underwear, headpieces to shoes, FASHIONPEDIA catalogues thousands of fashion items, complete with technical terms ideal for brainstorming and reference. Recognizing that designers communicate most effectively through visuals, the book converts complex textile information into clear, easy-to-understand infographics and beautiful charts. This visual approach ensures that information is not only accessible but also memorable, making it an indispensable tool for anyone involved in fashion.
Designed with productivity and efficiency in mind, FASHIONPEDIA enables designers to effortlessly generate ideas by browsing through its extensive collection of items and details. It also streamlines communication within the fashion industry by providing a common language of technical terms, making interactions seamless and stress-free.
FASHIONPEDIA is more than just a dictionary; its a dynamic resource that bridges the gap between creativity and technical know-how. With its rich visuals and detailed content, it empowers designers and fashion professionals to enhance their work and understand the intricacies of the fashion world. Whether you're sketching your next collection or sourcing the perfect fabric, FASHIONPEDIA is your go-to guide for all things fashion.
Lees meer'I am my own muse, I am the subject I know best' - Frida Kahlo
From her striking eyebrows and sleek black hair to flourishing floral headdresses and embroidered huipiles, Frida Kahlo's style is a true extension of her art, a means of self-expression and often political statement.
In this beautifully illustrated guide, you will discover the power of becoming your own muse and learn to create every day, following in the footsteps of one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.
Covering the ten key principles that have defined her eclectic taste, as well as photographs and practical graphics, this book has everything you need to know about the history and fashion legacy of a true style icon.
Lees meerFashion is ever-changing, and while some styles mark a dramatic departure from the past, many exhibit subtle differences from year to year that are not always easily identifiable. With overviews of each key period and detailed illustrations for each new style, How to Read a Suit is an authoritative visual guide to the under-explored area of men’s fashion across four centuries.
Each entry includes annotated color images of historical garments, outlining important features and highlighting how styles have developed over time, whether in shape, fabric choice, trimming, or undergarments. Readers will learn how garments were constructed and where their inspiration stemmed from at key points in history – as well as how menswear has varied in type, cut, detailing and popularity according to the occasion and the class, age and social status of the wearer.
This lavishly illustrated book is the ideal tool for anyone who has ever wanted to know their Chesterfield from their Ulster coat. Equipping the reader with all the information they need to ‘read’ menswear, this is the ultimate guide for students, researchers, and anyone interested in historical fashion.
A TIMELESS, WITTY, NO-NONSENSE GUIDE TO DRESSING FOR EVERYWHERE AND EVERYTHING – FROM NET-A-PORTER FASHION DIRECTOR KAY BARRON
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What we wear matters.
It matters because looking, and therefore feeling, like yourself is essential.
Clothes can be the difference between a good day and a bad day.
Clothes have the power to make your mood ten times worse or one hundred times better.
Clothes should give you confidence, and never make you doubt yourself.
Whether you already have a go-to look or feel overwhelmed by choice, How to Wear Everything covers where to start, what you need and what you absolutely do not – whatever your age, body type or budget.
Highlights include:
- Mastering timeless classics that you will want to wear forever
- What to pack and (more importantly) not pack on holiday
- Shopping secondhand and vintage like a pro
- How to find the perfect jeans for your shape
A fun, reassuring, no-nonsense guide, with tips and tricks from the super-stylish, including Sarah Jessica Parker, Law Roach, Monica Bellucci and Nicky Zimmermann, How to Wear Everything reveals the fashion industry's best-kept secret: getting dressed is not that hard.