With stunning photographs of 1,000 covetable dresses, this gorgeous pictorial collection is an unparalleled source of creative inspiration and a mine of information for students, designers and all fashionistas
With stunning photographs of 1,000 covetable dresses, this gorgeous pictorial collection is an unparalleled source of creative inspiration and a mine of information for students, designers and all fashionistas. Discover myriad design possibilities and use this book as a springboard for your own unique dress ideas - or simply revel in the beauty and craftsmanship on show.
• Fabulously illustrated with catwalk photographs, analysed to pinpoint the desirable features of each dress.
• Each chapter includes a directory of dress styles, featuring historical precedents; illustrations of versions of the shape to demonstrate how it can be interpreted, with technical details; designer notes explaining what should be borne in mind when embarking on this style; and simple sketches of alternative design possibilities.
• Brilliantly organized and easy-to-navigate content is ordered into colour-coded chapters by dress shape.
'A must-have for any fashion designer, fashion student, or anyone even vaguely interested in the fashion industry'
The Mayfair Magazine
'A no-nonsense title for a no-nonsense book … this is one for budding designers - if you get stuck on style, silhouette, shape or detailing, there will be something to inspire here'
Glamour
Format: Paperback
Size: 25.4 x 21.5 cm
Extent: 288 pp
Publication date: 24 March 2014
ISBN: 9780500291443