Fashion 19

This compact volume is a complete and handy guide to cutting gentlemen’s clothing, including tips for trousers, vests, coats, and more. Gentlemen’s Garment Cutting is Percival Thickett’s pattern-mak……続きを見る

First impressions (and second ones!) count, whether you are an intern or a CEO. Lauren A. Rothman addresses an age-old dilemma: how to be appropriate and stylish in the workplace. Based on a decade ……続きを見る

America’s first fashion magazine, Harper’s Bazaar has showcased the visions of legendary editors, photographers, and stylists and featured the works of noted writers since 1867. From its beginnings ……続きを見る

The History of Fashion Journalism is a uniquely comprehensive study of the development of the industry from its origins to the present day, and including professionals' such as Dylan Jones's vision ……続きを見る

Jean Dawnay, or 'Caroline' as she was known, was a house model for Dior during the years 1949–50. In her transformation from 'frumpy' post-war English model to polished Dior mannequin she became one……続きを見る

First published in 1954, Christian Dior reveals the secrets of style in his indispensable guide that covers everything from what to wear to a wedding and how to tie a scarf to how to walk with grace……続きを見る

Paul Poiret’s autobiography tells the extraordinary story of 続きを見る

Barbara Hulanicki tells the story of the rise and fall of the tiny, energetic boutique that grew into a vast emporium and epitomised Swinging London. The Biba store became an icon of hip 1960s and 1……続きを見る

In this gorgeous style guide from the 50s, American fashion designer Anne Fogarty reveals the secrets of 'wife-dressing' - the art of looking chic on all occasions, be it at a cocktail party, on the……続きを見る

Elsa Schiaparelli (1890–1973), one of the leading fashion designers of the 1920s, ’30s, and ’40s, was known for her flair for the unusual. The first designer to use shoulder pads and animal prints, ……続きを見る

Wrap anything from a wine bottle to a yoga mat with this practical Japanese fabric-wrapping book. Long before today's eco-friendly philosophy of "reduce, reuse, recycle" entered America's collective……続きを見る

Batik occupies a special place in Indonesian culture. Each fabric has a rich story to tellーas a reflection of the nation's religious beliefs, sophisticated court cultures and cosmopolitan history. ……続きを見る

Learn the elements of the timeless beauty that is Japanese design in this concise reference volume. Japanese design is known throughout the world for its beauty, its simplicity, and its blending of ……続きを見る

Malaysian Batik: Reinventing a Tradition, traces the history of batik, the materials, methods and motifs of the block-stamped and hand drawn methods, and the ways in which Malaysian batik has been t……続きを見る

Textiles provide a visual history of a country's culture and crafting traditions in a way few other things can accomplish. In Textiles of Southeast Asia, Dr. Robyn Maxwell provides the definitive wo……続きを見る

Detailed instructions, clear diagrams and lovely color photographs combine to make craft book Fun with Chinese Knotting both attractive and usefulーdisplaying the many creative uses these decorative……続きを見る

Learn the sensual secretes of Eastern beauty practices with this informative and readable guide. The beauty rituals of the East have long been legendaryーthe use of oils and unguents, lotions of ros……続きを見る

For every fan of kung fu, steamed dumplings, Confucius and giant skyscrapers, A Geek in China is a hip, smart and concise guide to the Middle Kingdom. Packed with photographs and short articles on a……続きを見る

Batik: Fabled Cloth of Java is richly illustrated with color plates of the finest antique and contemporary batik from thirty museums and private collections around the world. From the royal courts o……続きを見る

This longtime Malaysian fashion icon was originally a long, straight, Arab-inspired top of plain woven cotton. The Nyonyas, the women of the early Peranakan community, gradually transformed it into ……続きを見る

With beautiful full-color Batik cloths and extensive historical and cultural commentary, Batik: From the Courts of Java and Sumatra is a fundamental work in the field of Indonesian art and culture. ……続きを見る

This book explores the Japanese art of paper cutting through a collection of kirigami greeting cards and gift wraps. Kirigami is an ideal pastime for both adults and children alike. You'll be amazed……続きを見る

Bring the ancient beauty of Chinese knots into any craft practice, and learn the many uses this intricate art form can have in your own home and style. The Complete Book of Chinese Knotting is the c……続きを見る

Knotting, "the joining of two cords," is an old and revered art form in China and an integral part of Chinese life. Since ancient times, Chinese knots have been used for a variety of practical and d……続きを見る

This complete guide to Batik is an invaluable resource for those interested in Batik history, design, and weaving. Here in this volume, the author has not only given a comprehensive and fascinating ……続きを見る

The fashionable, eccentric pedestrians of Tokyo are captured with hundreds of portrait photographs in this fun guide to Tokyo street fashion. Tokyo is considered one of the world's style capitals fo……続きを見る

Unwind with calming spa treatments from across Asia. For centuries, people in Asia have relaxed and beautified themselves with natural therapies derived from plants, herbs, minerals, clays, and flow……続きを見る

Make fresh and fashionable origami projects for girls with this fun origami kit! This new modern and contemporary paper craft kit is origami with a sassy twist-a box full of fun that lets crafters t……続きを見る

Craft colorful and unique jewelry with this Asian-inspired craft book. Bracelets embellished with Chinese floral and butterfly motifs, a gold-and-pearl lariat inspired by the fridges of a Persian ca……続きを見る

Sew chic, dark-toned clothes with this stylish sewing book and add a touch of originality to your wardrobe. Basic Black is the English edition of a classic Japanese sewing book which provides sew-it……続きを見る