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An overview of the life and work of a fashion icon and his enduring legacy in 70 looks

The first and only comprehensive overview of Givenchy s collections presented through catwalk photography and published in collaboration with the celebrated fashion house Founded by the dashing Hubert de Givenchy in 1952 the house would go on to symbolize the height of effortless elegance as embodied by Givenchy s muse and close friend Audrey Hepburn After its founder s retirement in 1995 John Galliano first took the reins of the house before being succeeded by a young Alexander McQueen who created his first and only haute couture collections for Givenchy More recently Italian designer Riccardo Tisci took the brand into a resolutely contemporary direction following his appointment in 2005 dressing icons such as Beyonce followed by Clare Waight Keller and American designer Matthew M Williams This definitive publication the only monograph in print on the house of Givenchy opens with a concise history of the fashion house before exploring the collections themselves which are organized chronologically Each new era in Givenchy s history opens with a brief overview and biography of the new designer while individual collections are introduced by a short text unveiling their influences and highlights illustrated with carefully curated catwalk images

Learn to draft and sew your own customized clothes that fit you perfectly and make you feel fantastic You no longer need to feel confined by the boundaries of a sewing pattern in order to make clothes that fit beautifully and represent your style in a way that store bought clothes never can Designer and founder of popular pattern brand By Hand London Elisalex Jewell is known for designing beautiful fun garments that look fabulous on women of all sizes In Made to Measure she guides sewers to create stylish garments while empowering them to learn new skills be creative and feel confident Following an overview of essential sewing tools a primer on fabrics and a guide to essential sewing techniques you will learn how to Draft simple patterns based on your measurements Take a pattern from an existing garment Identify and fix common fit issues The sixteen pattern free projects for dresses skirts tops a pantsuit and more are a springboard for creating a versatile personalized wardrobe The designs include Sweet Shirred Top and Dress Faux Cute Jumpsuit Paneled Wrap Skirt Prairie Dress Not Your Grandma s Quilted Circle Skirt Siren Slip Dress Refashioned Sweater Dress In today s world of fast fashion sewing your own clothes is a wonderful way to slow down an

Fashion journalist Laetitia Cénacexplores the history culture and design process of the famed fashion house Chanel gorgeously illustrated by Jean Philippe Delhomme Foreword by Karl Lagerfield Chanel The Making of a Collection traces the design process of the world renowned fashion house revealing how a collection is created Moving from the studio to the fashion show Laetitia Cenac had unprecedented access to explore a world that is usually carefully guarded from the public eye With hundreds of beautifully rendered fashion illustrations from acclaimed artist Jean Philippe Delhomme Karl Lagerfeld s approach to design is brought to life as are the talents of the masterfully skilled artisans the embroiderers flower makers shoemakers hatmakers and more who specialize in everything from buttons and leather to lace silk and cashmere Delving into the history and culture of the brand while also detailing contemporary collections Chanel The Making of a Collection is a richly visual insider s look at the enduring creative legacy of this haute couture icon

A glittering official history of British Vogue telling the magazine s story from the first issue in 1916 right up to the present day written with exclusive access to the Vogue archives

Best selling knitwear designer Debbie Bliss presents a stunning collection for babies and young children Baby and Toddler Knits features a range of classic designs by Debbie Bliss for young children including hats bootees blankets and cardigans for babies little jackets and dresses for toddlers a sports shirt for pre schoolers and a cable sweater for children up to age 7 These are patterns which have stood the test of time and are being brought back to life with updated color suggestions in line with Debbie s latest yarn shades All are knitted in Debbie s favorites from her own yarn range which are smooth and gentle on the skin Many use Debbie Bliss Cotton DK the perfect material for kids as it is cool in the summer and warm in the winter making it a great all year round yarn Some knits also use the ever popular Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino which combines the softness of cashmere with practical wash and wear qualities and comes in a huge range of shades The 20 patterns include lightweight garments perfect for the summer and cozy winter sweaters jackets and hats An illustrated techniques section will guide you through all the techniques you ll need and where appropriate there are also detailed charts Enhanced throughout with stylish color photo