The Fashion Design Directory
An A - Z of the World's Most Influential Designers and Labels
Published on 12. September 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
352 pages
978-0-500-28948-8 (ISBN)
Description
The Fashion Design Directory is the ultimate guide to who's who in the world of fashion design. Fully illustrated, it presents 125 of the key design practitioners from the beginning of the 20th century to the present day, the people and companies who have shaped the world of fashion and those who define the modern perception of style. It features established designers such as Valentino, charts the evolution of long-standing couture houses such as Chanel, and signals the success of rising stars including Christopher Kane and Rodarte. The Fashion Design Directory is unique in offering an expert and insightful overview of each protagonist alongside full colour images showcasing past and present collections. Dipping into the pages of this stylish and luxurious book will transport readers into a world of beauty, creativity, eccentricity, elegance, sophistication and captivating catwalk glamour.
Reviews / Votes
'This extraordinary whirlwind journey from one designer to the next is not only captivating but a stunning catwalk show of your own' - Making Jewellery 'An in-depth analysis' - ASOS 'This book is definitely one to add to your collection ... Highly visual and packed full of information' - Making MagazineMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
With more than 800 illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 217 mm
Width: 187 mm
Thickness: 32 mm
Weight
980 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-500-28948-8 (9780500289488)
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Schweitzer Classification
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New editions
Marnie Fogg
The Fashion Design Directory
Book
06/2020
2nd Edition
Thames & Hudson Ltd
€25.00
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Person
Marnie Fogg is a fashion expert and media consultant whose experience of the fashion industry means that
she is uniquely placed to access original material. She is the best-selling author of Fashion: The Whole Story,
The Fashion Swatch Book and Why You Can Go Out Dressed Like That, all published by Thames & Hudson.
she is uniquely placed to access original material. She is the best-selling author of Fashion: The Whole Story,
The Fashion Swatch Book and Why You Can Go Out Dressed Like That, all published by Thames & Hudson.
Content
Introduction * Profiles of 150 fashion brands, including Alexander McQueen, Anya Hindmarch, Burberry, Dior, Donna Karan, Etro, Gucci, Halston, Jimmy Choo, Miu Miu, Nike, Prada, Sonia Rykiel, Vanessa Bruno, Vera Wang, Vivienne Westwood, Yves Saint Laurent and more.