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The Little Guide to Louis Vuitton: Style to Live By (Little Books of Fashion)

For over 150 years, Louis Vuitton's monographed bags have been associated with style and luxury. Born in 1821, he had left home at 13 to seek his fortune in Paris where he became an apprentice box-maker which eventually led him to introductions at the French Royal Court. With royal endorsement, Louis opened of his first workshop in 1854 where his skills and innovations established his brand as one of Europe's most popular.

Passing his passion for crafting beautiful luggage onto his son, Georges, and later his grandson Gaston-Louis, they ensured the company continued to grow, surviving two world wars, to become the luxury brand it's renowned for.

Louis Vuitton stores opened in cities throughout the world and expanded into other high-end brands. The merger in 1987 with Möet Hennessy created the megabrand LVMH, and in 1997 the appointment of Marc Jacobs launched Louis Vuitton into the world of fashion.

"The Louis Vuitton woman is more about a quality - a quality within some women that needs to come forward, to be noticed and recognised."
Marc Jacobs

"There's a lot of baggage that comes along with our family, but it's like Louis Vuitton baggage."
Kim Kardashian

"Luxury must be comfortable, otherwise it is not luxury."
Louis Vuitton

Publisher ‏ : ‎ OH (October 24, 2023)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1800695330
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1800695337
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.72 x 0.79 x 5.51 inches

Sewing For Kids: 30 Fun Projects to Hand and Machine Sew

Get crafty with super fun sewing projects for kids ages 6 to 9!

From an adorable Needle House to an awesome Pizza Pencil Case, there are so many things that can be sewn with just a needle and thread. Packed with beginner techniques for both hand sewing and machine sewing, Sewing for Kids takes you stitch-by-stitch from threading a needle to making your own Fingerless Gloves.

Get started with the ins and outs of hand sewing, like how to tie a knot or sew a whipstitch, and before you know it, you'll be sewing on a sewing machine! Wow your friends with your own hand-sewn Fruit Purse―then, take your sewing up a notch with machine projects like a Winter Beanie and Shark Tail Blanket.

Sewing for beginners―Start stitching with easy-to-understand techniques, safety rules, basic stitches to build on, and tips for filling your sewing kit.

Something for everyone―These fun and funky hand-sewing and machine-sewing projects increase in difficulty so you can get comfortable sewing and then practice your skills.

So much to choose from―Have a blast sewing handmade goods, like a Sloth Backpack Charm, a Tic-Tac-Toe Pillow, and a Beanbag Chair―and customize your crafts with tips to make them your own.

With this sewing book for kids, you'll have tons of fun and learn an impressive skill you'll use for the rest of your life.


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One of many cool projects from the book: Needle House

This project is a great way to keep sewing needles organized, and what’s a cuter shape than a house? You can have different houses for different kinds of needles, or you can add more “rooms” (extra pieces of felt) to your house and use different rooms for different types of needles.

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1. CUT THE PATTERN AND FABRIC. Print and cut out the Needle House pattern. Pin the pattern to two layers of felt. (When pinning for cutting, make sure the pins are inside the pattern piece, or you might cut a pin and damage your scissors. See page 25 for more details.) Use the fabric scissors to carefully cut out a house from both pieces of felt.

2. SEW THE LEFT SIDE TOGETHER. Take the two pieces of felt and place them together. Pin the left sides together. (When pinning for sewing, pin with the pinheads sticking out of the fabric.) Thread the needle and knot. Using a whipstitch, sew the left side to create the “wall.” Once you get to the end, tie a finishing knot (see page 18). Every time you start and stop sewing there should be a knot.

3. ADD YOUR NEEDLES. You now have a home to store all your needles.

Tools & Materials Pattern for Needle House Pencil Scissors Pins Fabric Scissors Embroidery needle and thread 9 × 12–inch felt

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Callisto Kids; Illustrated edition (December 24, 2019)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 250 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1641526645
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1641526647
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 7 - 11 years, from customers
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 870L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 2 - 3
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.62 x 8 inches

Fashionopolis: Why What We Wear Matters

*NYTBR Paperback Row Selection * The Independent's Best Fashion Book on Sustainability * Ralph Nader's Top Ten of the Year*

An investigation into the damage wrought by the colossal clothing industry and the grassroots, high-tech, international movement fighting to reform it

What should I wear? It’s one of the fundamental questions we ask ourselves every day. More than ever, we are told it should be something new. Today, the clothing industry churns out 80 billion garments a year and employs every sixth person on Earth. Historically, the apparel trade has exploited labor, the environment, and intellectual property—and in the last three decades, with the simultaneous unfurling of fast fashion, globalization, and the tech revolution, those abuses have multiplied exponentially, primarily out of view. We are in dire need of an entirely new human-scale model. Bestselling journalist Dana Thomas has traveled the globe to discover the visionary designers and companies who are propelling the industry toward that more positive future by reclaiming traditional craft and launching cutting-edge sustainable technologies to produce better fashion.
 
In Fashionopolis, Thomas sees renewal in a host of developments, including printing 3-D clothes, clean denim processing, smart manufacturing, hyperlocalism, fabric recycling—even lab-grown materials. From small-town makers and Silicon Valley whizzes to such household names as Stella McCartney, Levi’s, and Rent the Runway, Thomas highlights the companies big and small that are leading the crusade.
 
We all have been casual about our clothes. It's time to get dressed with intention. Fashionopolis is the first comprehensive look at how to start.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Penguin Books (September 8, 2020)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 073522403X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0735224032
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.4 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.48 x 0.88 x 8.33 inches

The Fashion Designer’s Sketchbook: Inspiration, Design Development and Presentation (Required Reading Range)

The Fashion Designer's Sketchbook is a must-have resource for both fashion students and practising designers who wish to learn new ways of generating design ideas in order to create successful fashion collections, and who wish to develop their own creative aesthetic. It demonstrates how the fashion design sketchbook serves as a crucial creative tool for professional development - and a valuable portfolio of design work to present to potential employers.

This book identifies four distinct types of creative journal, each representing a different phase in the design process: the inspiration diary, the working journal, the presentation journal and the design log; and it explores how one develops out of the other, each stage in the idea generation process moving the process forward organically from discovery, to direction, to design development and delivery.

The Fashion Designer's Sketchbook shows readers how to turn their sketchbooks into source books; how to generate design ideas from everyday experience; explores multiple ways of presenting and arranging elements within pages; details digital search and storage techniques as well as bulletin board journalling; and provides exercises to improve readers' illustration skills and enquiry, promoting in-store sketching and visual analysis to focus awareness of design aesthetics, taste levels and design vision. The book also explores the need to address market realities, consumer profiles and trend analysis, and shows how to build design collections based on target customer demographics and different markets.

Beautifully illustrated and filled with a vast range of inspirational and full-colour design illustrations, The Fashion Designer's Sketchbook also features interviews with designers and industry experts. With a strong emphasis on exploratory design, this exciting resource provides readers with stimulating exercises designed to enable readers' sketchbook work and their creative vision to shine.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bloomsbury Visual Arts (May 27, 2021)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 216 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1350193909
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1350193901
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.6 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.3 x 0.55 x 10.55 inches

Little Book of Dolce & Gabbana: The story of the iconic fashion house (Little Books of Fashion)

Elaborate, luxurious and powerful, the Dolce & Gabbana look has always exuded decadent sensuality.

With tailoring and corsets, baroque prints and innovative silhouettes, the fashion house's Italian roots sing through their distinctive ensembles in lace, leopard print and florals. Founded by designer duo Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana in 1985, the brand's opulent pieces have been worn by everyone from Naomi Campbell to Jennifer Lopez.

Through photographs of over 100 stunning looks alongside captivating expert text, Little Book of Dolce & Gabbana tells the story of one of the most glamorous fashion houses in the world.


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Synonymous with glamour and sophistication, the House of Dolce & Gabbana is one of the best-known luxury fashion brands in the world.

Founded in 1985 by Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, the Italian duo have been impressing the fashion world from the very beginning with their unique, show-stopping collections, bold and daring designs and detailed embroidery.

Packed with stunning photographs and expertly written text, the Little Book of Dolce & Gabbana pays homage to the brand, from the most-coveted pieces—the sexy floral dress, iconic D&G belt, Miss Sicily bag, statement sunglasses and gorgeous Dolce & Gabbana pumps—to their forward-thinking approach towards body positivity and inclusivity for women.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Welbeck (November 12, 2024)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1802797653
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1802797657
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.7 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.12 x 0.63 x 7.32 inches

200 Skills Every Fashion Designer Must Have: The Indispensable Guide to Building Skills and Turning Ideas into Reality, Accessible Guide for Fashion Designers of Any Ability, Gift for Fashion Lovers

A comprehensive guide to the world of fashion for aspiring designers and people who love fashion

This fashion design book is a practical overview of the core concepts and techniques required for the person always in vogue. Fashion is all about experimenting with styles, pushing boundaries, and setting new trends. Despite changing seasons and tastes, the staple skills necessary for a fashion designer always stay the same―and this fashion and design book is essential for learning how to channel true creativity and originality. 

In this artistic guide readers will find:

Step-by-step tutorials for essential skillsTips on techniques for sewing and alterationsGuidance on working with different fabrics, textures, sketches, and patternsA breakdown of fundamental concepts and how they play into a career in fashionA review of the entire creative process, from idea generation, design, and garment construction to showing a collection on the catwalkIllustrations, photographs, easy-to-follow instructions, and more

Fashion students, aspiring designers, and professionals alike will discover what it takes to bring their ideas to life, establish their brand, and evolve from being a good designer into a great one.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sourcebooks (October 15, 2016)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1438008961
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1438008967
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.74 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.75 x 0.68 x 8.5 inches

Sketch Like a Real Fashion Designer: Design the Prettiest Outfits For Every Event

"Sketch Like a Real Fashion Designer: Design the Prettiest Outfits For Every Event" – The Ultimate Fashion Drawing Book for Kids!

Unleash Your Child’s Creativity with Fashion Drawing for Kids: Hours of Offscreen Fun Guaranteed!

Is your child a budding Karl Lagerfeld or Coco Chanel? Do they love fashion, drawing, and expressing their unique style? "Sketch Like a Real Fashion Designer" is the ultimate fashion sketchbook for kids aged 8-12, designed to spark creativity and help them explore the exciting world of fashion design. Whether they dream of becoming a designer or simply enjoy doodling outfits, this activity book is the perfect gift for girls who love fashion design.

Why this book is perfect for your child:

Step-by-step guidance: Learn how to draw fashion with clear, easy-to-follow tutorials. This book includes fashion figure templates and guides to help kids design their own clothing, shoes, and accessories—everything from flowy dresses to trendy skirts and cute handbags.Empowers creativity: This kids' fashion sketchbook offers more than just drawing space. Children can experiment with colors, fabrics, and accessories, bringing their own fashion ideas to life. It’s the perfect way for them to learn how to design fashion for girls in a fun, hands-on way.Diverse and inclusive models: With a variety of body types and styles, this book encourages children to embrace diversity and create designs for different events, from garden parties to fashion shows.For aspiring designers: Whether your child is serious about fashion or just enjoys drawing, this book will keep them entertained and engaged for hours.

What parents will love:

Screen-free entertainment: In today’s digital age, it’s important to provide screen-free activities. This fashion design book for girls offers the perfect escape, keeping kids immersed in creative play and off their devices.Builds confidence: With lots of room to practice, make mistakes, and try again, kids can improve their drawing skills and build confidence in their ability to express themselves.Encourages independent thinking: As kids choose styles, colors, and accessories, they learn decision-making and problem-solving skills, all while having fun with fashion!

Perfect for rainy days, car trips, or as a thoughtful gift: Whether it’s a creative outlet for a rainy afternoon, a road trip companion, or the perfect birthday gift, "Sketch Like a Real Fashion Designer" is a must-have for any child who loves fashion, design, and art.


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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DHH321X6
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (September 10, 2024)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 84 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8338376256
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.19 x 11 inches

Bloom: A Story of Fashion Designer Elsa Schiaparelli

A dazzling picture book biography of one of the world's most influential designers, Elsa Schiaparelli.

Elsa dared to be different, and her story will not only dazzle, it will inspire the artist and fashionista in everyone who reads it. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 4 to 6. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.

By the 1930s Elsa Schiaparelli had captivated the fashion world in Paris, but before that, she was a little girl in Rome who didn’t feel pretty at all. Bloom: A Story of Fashion Designer Elsa Schiaparelli is the enchanting story for young readers of how a young girl used her imagination and emerged from plain to extraordinary.

As a young girl in Rome, Elsa Schiaparelli (1890–1973) felt “brutta” (ugly) and searched all around her for beauty. Seeing the colors of Rome’s flower market one day, young Elsa tried to plant seeds in her ears and nose, hoping to blossom like a flower. All she got was sick, but from that moment, she discovered her own wild imagination.

In the 1920 and '30s, influenced by her friends in the surrealist art movement, Schiaparelli created a vast collection of unique fashion designs—hats shaped like shoes, a dress adorned with lobsters, gloves with fingernails, a dress with drawers and so many more. She mixed her own bold colors and invented her own signature shades, including shocking pink.

Bloom: A Story of Fashion Designer Elsa Schiaparelli is a stunning and sophisticated picture book biography that follows Schiaparelli’s life from birth and childhood to height of success.

Kyo Maclear and Julie Morstad (creators of Julia, Child) have gorgeously interpreted Schiaparelli’s life. Maclear tells a lyrical story with moments both poignant and humorous and Morstad’s elegant imagery saturates the pages with Schiaparelli-inspired shapes and colors.

Informative backmatter and suggested further reading included.

ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0062447610
Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins; Illustrated edition (February 6, 2018)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780062447616
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0062447616
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 670L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.45 x 0.31 x 11.42 inches

Classics: 100+ Professional Figure Templates for Fashion Designers: Fashion Sketchpad with 18 Croqui Styles in 6 Poses

This is the 9th book in the Fashion Sketchpad series by I Draw Fashion.

Featuring a wide range of templates from all kinds of collection, this sketchbook give you the perfect canvass to create classic sketches. Filled with figures in front, back and side poses, you get to draw amazing designs that illustrates your ability to create outstanding looks with nothing but your imagination.

Bring your fashion designs to life without having to sketch the models!

Creating your own designs just got a lot easier with this complete and comprehensive fashion sketchbook. Specifically made for fashion designers and students, this sketchbook offers you a wide range of outlines and templates that enables you sketch your own fashiondesigns without having to start from scratch.

Whether you are a professional designer or a novice just starting out, the realistic proportions, beautiful faces and tastefully stylish hairstyles in this sketchbook will help make your fashion sketches pop more while providing you with a good starting point to hone your skills as you work on your designs.

Features:

108 Figure templates6 different model poses (3 different variants per pose)18 Croqui styles. 120 pages of lightly drawn gray sketchesPerfect for both students and professionals

This sketchbook offers you:

A simple way to create your own designsBuild your own outfits from scratchRealistic model poses to help with your fashion sketches3 variants of each pose (face and hair, outlines and dashed lines)A big and portable 8.5 x 11 in sketchbook

Perfect for drawing over, you get to adjust your sketches, and design your own illustration on each page using any of the multiple Croqui variations as you go. From capturing your illustrations to designing your own creations from scratch, this Fashion Sketchbook with pre-drawn templates is exactly what you need!

Grab a copy now to get started with creating your own unique designs!


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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (September 11, 2019)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 119 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 169256269X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1692562694
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.4 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.27 x 11 inches

Little Book of Balenciaga: The Story of the Iconic Fashion House (Little Books of Fashion)

'Haute couture is like an orchestra, whose conductor is Balenciaga. We other couturiers are the musicians and we follow the direction he gives' - Christian Dior

The godfather of conceptual design, a master of shape, a true fashion game changer – all are accolades bestowed upon one of the most interesting, venerated and iconic couturiers of the twentieth century: Cristóbal Balenciaga. His pureness of line, the comfort of his garments and innovative work with textiles, colour and volume made a huge impact on twentieth-century fashion, with creations such as the babydoll, balloon and sack dresses still influencing fashion today.

Through stunning images and captivating text, Little Book of Balenciaga depicts the work and life of Balenciaga the couturier. Fashion historian Emmanuelle Dirix examines his legacy both through tracing the Maison's artistic direction after his death, and the generations of designers influenced by the master himself.


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“Haute couture is like an orchestra, whose conductor is Balenciaga.” — Christian Dior

The godfather of conceptual design, a master of shape, a true fashion game changer – all are accolades bestowed upon one of the most interesting, venerated and iconic couturiers of the twentieth century: Cristóbal Balenciaga.

Through stunning images and captivating text, Little Book of Balenciaga depicts the work and life of Balenciaga the couturier. Fashion historian Emmanuelle Dirix examines his legacy both through tracing the Maison's artistic direction after his death, and the generations of designers influenced by the master himself.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Welbeck; 12th edition (March 3, 2022)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1787398307
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1787398306
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.6 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.12 x 0.71 x 7.24 inches