Books

Drape Drape
Drape Drape
Hisako Sato

The latest book from the pattern cutting and construction experts at Bunka Fashion College in Japan, which Includes 17 fashionable and achievable designs, with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and diagrams.

$24.95 Paperback
May 2012
Pattern Magic: Stretch Fabrics
Pattern Magic: Stretch Fabrics
Tomoko Nakamichi

Pattern Magic Stretch Fabrics is the third in the series of cult Japanese pattern cutting books, now translated into English. The new volume looks at working with stretch and jersey fabric.

$24.95 Paperback
May 2012
100 Years of Fashion
100 Years of Fashion
Cally Blackman

This book documents the most exciting and diverse period in fashion: from 1900 to today, covering high society, uniforms, sportswear, streetwear and couture, with over 400 photographs and illustrations, many published for the first time.

$40.00 Paperback
May 2012
DIY Couture: Create Your Own Fashion Collection
DIY Couture: Create Your Own Fashion Collection
Rosie Martin

The DIY Couture collection is 10 stylish, easy to make pieces of clothing that can be endlessly reinvented in different fabrics, textures and colours. With simple, visual instructions and cool styling, DIY Couture will inspire people to join the handmade revolution.

$24.95 Paperback
May 2012
Fashion & Sustainability: Design for Change
Fashion & Sustainability: Design for Change
Kate Fletcher and Lynda Grose

Examines how sustainability has the potential to transform both the fashion system and the innovators who work within it.

$29.95 Paperback
April 2012
Patterns (mini edition)
Patterns (mini edition)
Drussila Cole

This exciting book showcases some of the most innovative pattern designs around, including graphics, textiles, fashion, furnishings, ceramics, tiles, wallpaper and stationery.

$16.95 Paperback
April 2012
Footwear Design
Footwear Design
Aki Choklat

Footwear design has become the new dream career, and this book is the first guide to show the key skills and tips behind the trade, for both budding designers and anyone interested in shoes.

$40.00 Paperback
March 2012
Stylists: New Fashion Visionaries
Stylists: New Fashion Visionaries
Katie Baron

Featuring stunning imagery and entertaining interviews with some of the biggest names in the field, this is an essential book for any aspiring stylist or fashion student.

$50.00 Hardback
February 2012
Colour Forecasting for Fashion
Color Forecasting for Fashion
Kate Scully and Debra Johnston Cobb

With case studies that show the industry at work, this book breaks down the forecasting process and helps you to build the combination of research and intuitive skills that a successful designer or forecaster needs.

$35.00 Paperback
January 2012
Signed, Limited Edition 'My Wonderful World of Fashion' Print
Signed, Limited Edition 'My Wonderful World of Fashion' Print
Nina Chakrabarti

This beautiful silkscreen print, designed exclusively for Laurence King Publishing by Nina Chakrabarti (author of My Wonderful World of Fashion), is limited to just fifty copies.

 

N/A Silkscreen on Fabriano 275 gsm
January 2012
'My Wonderful World of Fashion' Silkscreen Print
Nina Chakrabarti

This beautiful silkscreen print has been designed exclusively for Laurence King Publishing by Nina Chakrabarti (author of My Wonderful World of Fashion).

N/A Silkscreen print
January 2012
Limited Edition 'Print & Pattern' Print
Limited Edition 'Print & Pattern' Print
Bowie Style

Limited edition print designed exclusively for Laurence King Publishing by Marie Perkins, author of our Print & Pattern books.

N/A Limited edition giclée print
December 2011

Top Ten Fashion Books

My Wonderful World of Fashion: A Book for Drawing, Creating and Dreaming
Nina Chakrabarti
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Masters of Fashion Illustration
David Downton
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100 Ideas that Changed Fashion
Harriet Worsley
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Icons of Men's Style
Josh Sims
$29.95

Technical Drawing for Fashion
Basia Szkutnicka
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Pattern Magic
Tomoko Nakamichi
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New Shoes: Contemporary Footwear Design (mini edition)
Sue Huey and Rebecca Proctor
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Visual Merchandising: Window and In-store Displays for Retail, Second Edition
Tony Morgan
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100 Years of Fashion Illustration
Cally Blackman
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The Trend Forecaster's Handbook
Martin Raymond
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