Fashion category: 1172 books
Dress Like a Woman
Working Women and What They Wore
Language: English
Release Date: February 27, 2018
At a time in which a woman can be a firefighter, surgeon, astronaut, military officer, athlete, judge, and more, what does it mean to dress like a woman? Dress Like a Woman turns that question on its head by sharing a myriad of interpretations across history. The book includes 300 incredible photographs...
Lessons from Madame Chic
20 Stylish Secrets I Learned While Living in Paris
Language: English
Release Date: November 6, 2012
Inspired by Paris, this lighthearted and deceptively wise contemporary memoir serves as a guidebook for women on the path to adulthood, sophistication, and style. Jennifer Scott’s self-published success is now a beautifully packaged and fully illustrated gift book, perfect for any woman looking...
Christian Lacroix and the Tale of Sleeping Beauty
A Fashion Fairy Tale Memoir
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2011
Can dormant beauty really be awakened by a Princely touch?
The classic story of Sleeping Beauty has had us believing so for years. Now, spun as if by magic from the threads of the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tale comes the enchanting memoir of fashion designer Christian Lacroix—the haute...
by Mark McNairy
Language: English
Release Date: February 16, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: February 16, 2016
The renowned designer’s views on dressing and behaving well: Ivy League meets street, sartorial rules are made and broken in this must-have style guide for traditionalists and hipsters alike, filled with Mark McNairy’s humorous, sometimes snarky, spot-on observations. With a Foreword by Nick Wooster.
Supported...
Everyday Icon
Michelle Obama and the Power of Style
Language: English
Release Date: May 4, 2011
In many ways the world has never seen a First Lady like Michelle Obama. From the precedent of her race to the singularity of her style, she has been the object of immense fascination. What she says, what she does, and not least, what she wears, is scrutinized around the world.
Writing at the...
City of Style
Exploring Los Angeles Fashion, from Bohemian to Rock
Language: English
Release Date: May 22, 2012
A deep appreciation and a wild visual ride through the wonderland of Los Angeles-style
Los Angeles harbors its own canon of styles: Romantic Bohemian, Glamour, Skater and Surfer, Rocker, Chola-Style, Indie-Eclectic, and Casual Chic—each shaped by the unique mix of subcultures, climates, geography,...
The Hundred Dresses
The Most Iconic Styles of Our Time
Language: English
Release Date: June 11, 2013
The dress is the last bit of femininity in our closets; it's the only item of clothing which (most) men and women don't share. Wearing a dress is a powerful way for women to express themselves--and every style conveys a different message. Inspired by the Eleanor Estes' children's classic The Hundred...
Classic Style
Hand It Down, Dress It Up, Wear It Out
Language: English
Release Date: May 30, 2017
A gorgeously illustrated guide to "the classics": the essential clothes, accessories, beauty products, and timeless everyday objects that define your personal style.
In CLASSIC STYLE, fashion expert and illustrator Kate Schelter curates a collection of more than 150 iconic, essential...
The Power of Style
Everything You Need to Know Before You Get Dressed Tomorrow
Language: English
Release Date: April 30, 2013
Get your style therapy with Power of Style: Everything You Need to Know Before You Get Dressed Tomorrow by Today Show style editor Bobbie Thomas.
This thoughtful and inspiring guide provides the information you need to feel stylish, smart, sexy, and satisfied—with a look that’s uniquely...
Glamorous by George
The Key to Creating Movie-Star Style
Language: English
Release Date: January 21, 2014
With the advent of inexpensive but beautifully designed clothing available nationwide, elegance is within everyone’s reach. And George Kotsiopoulos—the breakout star of TV’s Fashion Police—will show you the way. Glamorous by George offers easy-to-achieve tips for looking like a movie star....
Creating the Illusion
A Fashionable History of Hollywood Costume Designers
Language: English
Release Date: October 6, 2015
Marilyn Monroe made history by standing over a subway grating in a white pleated halter dress designed by William Travilla. Hubert de Givenchy immortalized the Little Black Dress with a single opening scene in Breakfast at Tiffany's. A red nylon jacket signaled to audiences that James Dean was a Rebel...
by Melanie Miller
Language: English
Release Date: October 4, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: October 4, 2013
Dressing is an important aspect of one's persona and typically it all boils down to how well you understand your body. If we dig deeper, it means do you know your body type and what clothes you pick from the stores.
In my career as a fashion consultant at a major fashion house, I have seen...
Genuine Authentic
The Real Life of Ralph Lauren
Language: English
Release Date: July 24, 2018
A fascinating and comprehensive look into the life of American fashion designer Ralph Lauren, now with an afterword.
“Deep-dish...sharp-clawed...honestly admiring.”—New York Times
There are at least two Ralph Laurens.
To the public he's a gentle, modest, yet secure and purposeful...
Handbags: A Love Story
Legendary Designs from Azzedine Alaïa to Yves Saint Laurent
Language: English
Release Date: November 14, 2017
In this sumptuous full-color compendium, award-winning designer Monica Botkier celebrates seventy of the most coveted bags of the past seventy-five years, from Chanel, Dior, Gucci, Hermès, Yves Saint Laurent, Louis Vuitton, and other international couture houses, as well as top bag designers such...