"Deadstock" refers to the originals: authentic, unworn sneakers that were produced for limited-edition releases, limited-run re-runs, or pairs that have otherwise stopped being made. No longer availab..
A guide to surviving and thriving in fashion school, from an award-winning fashion designer and illustrator
Success in fashion school requires more than a passion for fashion. It calls for the st..
From two of the world's leading experts on watch collecting, this supremely elegant and informative selection of one hundred watches traces the timepiece's evolution as it highlights unusual, importan..
Shortlisted for the Association of Dress Historians Book of the Year Award, 2024
In the first book to examine the role played by textile manufacturing in the development of fashion in Italy, A Ne..
"A fascinating cultural history" (People) of how Japan adopted and ultimately revived traditional American fashion
A strange thing has happened over the last two decades: the world has com..
Many initiatives to support women were begun in the late 1800s, but the Royal School of Needlework (RSN) is one of the few that remain. This initiative was born from the desire of three women Prince..
A comprehensive and official history of Barbie, the iconic and beloved doll
Barbie: A Celebration of the Icon is a picture book that tells the story of one of the most influential trendsetters in..
An anarchic, intimate, lushly illustrated look at the clothes and lives of the Bloomsbury Group
Why do we wear what we wear? To answer this question, we must go back and unlock the wardrobes of t..
A stunning, handbag-sized visual history of one of the world's most iconic jewellery designers.
Discover the story of the world-famous luxury jeweller. Packed with photographs and information cov..
Join Cameron Silver, founder of L.A.'s famous - and highly influential - vintage boutique Decades, on a romp through the history and countless manifestations of the caftan, the world's most universal ..
A head-to-toe exploration of Chinese dress through sumptuous, detailed photography of some of the most fascinating historic and contemporary pieces in the V&A's outstanding collection.
Chinese D..
The first comprehensive overview of Chloe's collections presented through catwalk photography, published in collaboration with Chloe to celebrate the house's 70th anniversary in 2022.
Founded b..
A style icon's legacy book for a devoted international following. For lovers of The Fashion Book, Louis Vuitton Catwalk, Vivienne Westwood Catwalk, The Creative Act and The Warmth of the Heart Prevent..
How can the cut of a 19th century gown control its shape? Can you re-create a historic profile from a contemporary mannequin? How can paintings help you analyse historic silhouettes and the corsets an..
A sumptuous treasury of Dior scarves.
Plain and elaborate, commonplace and precious, fashionable and timeless, masculine and feminine: Dior's silk scarves form a unique visual repertoire and cov..
Bringing together a wealth of primary sources and with contributions from leading experts, Dress History of Korea presents the most recent approaches to the interpretation of dress and fashion of Kore..
When crinolines, bustles and ostrich feathers were the height of colonial fashion. This richly illustrated and lively social history explores the creation, consumption and spectacle of fashionable dre..
From longtime fashion director, consultant, media personality, and author, Hal Rubenstein, comes a lush, full color, illustrated guide to the most influential fashion on television from the 1950s to t..
Longtime creative collaborators Tilda Swinton and Olivier Saillard present an illustrated tribute to the costumes of legendary Italian director Pier Paolo Pasolini's iconic films.
Retracing Pier..
A completely revised edition of the essential manual for dressing-and feeling-your very best, featuring Esquire's signature wit and humor and 200+ photos and illustrations
A completely revised ed..
A brilliant, genuinely world-spanning history of eyeliner. A fun, ingenious prism for brilliantly researched, impeccably reported stories and celebrations of world histories and cultures, reframing pe..
A dazzling exploration of the intersections of beauty and power around the globe, told through the lens of an iconic cosmetic
'Fascinating' Nigella Lawson
'Awe-inspiring' Funmi Fetto
'A treat..
This sumptuous book explores the important role that woodblock prints played in the fashionable world of Edo-period Japan (1603-1868). 140 ukiyo-e - 'pictures of the floating world' - offer us a vivid..
Now in a beautiful tenth-anniversary special edition, Fashion House is the first book from international illustration sensation and bestselling author Megan Hess, full of inspirational interiors from ..
Fashion Play is an enchanting book illustrated by Lesley Barnes. Step into a world where creativity knows no bounds and fashion becomes an endless playground.
Fashion Play is an enchanting book i..
The Met Gala or Met Ball is one of the world's biggest events for celebrity, fashion and pop culture. Founded by Eleanor Lambert, and organised by Vogue, it began in 1948 as an annual fundraising gala..
Constricting styles and limited clothing choices can restrict a person with a disability from fully participating in social communities, employment and gatherings that have an unspoken dress code. De..
The definitive book on the creations, career, and legacy of one of the world's greatest sneaker designers.
Often called the father of modern running and basketball sneakers, Jacques Chassaing ha..
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 dashin..
A practical guide to buying less and caring more for your clothing
Leah Giblin grew up with the best dress-up collection, spending hours styling and playing with her siblings. She has always ..
In this richly illustrated work, watch expert Herbert James recounts the exciting histories and notable moments of the 23 most famous watch brands in the world and the histories of their most legendar..
A treasure trove of forgotten stories about jewels throughout history by internationally renowned jewellery expert, Carol Woolton.
If Jewels Could Talk: Links Through Time delves into the histor..
Shoes are part of the basic equipment of our everyday wardrobe. They can be seen as a utilitarian necessity, or as a unique and joyful fashion accessory that influences the entire outfit and makes it ..
Rules to style? There are none. For each of us, our style is our visual autobiography. A remix of all kinds of things we've seen, heard and felt. It's about self-knowledge instead of rules and restric..
'Utterly brilliant. We all need to read this book' CLAUDIA WINKLEMAN
'Patrick's book is fascinating and sobering and makes a compelling argument for going back to basics' JOE LYCETT
We used to..
The largest collection of the stunning pocket-sized fashion books in one luxury boxset.
Contains Little Book of Chanel, Little Book of Dior, Little Book of Prada, Little Book of Gucci, Little Boo..
A journey for the senses across five continents, A Perfume Atlas traces the origins of the precious essences that create Louis Vuitton's exclusive perfumes.
Louis Vuitton: A Perfume Atlas offers..
A stunning, handbag-sized visual history of one of the world's most iconic shoe designers.
Discover the story of the renowned shoe designer who has a devoted global following thanks to his flair ..
Naomi Campbell is a phenomenon. Still very much at the top of her game after nearly four decades in the fashion industry, news of her trailblazing work, both on and off the catwalk, continues to hit t..
Giuseppe Santamaria has photographed the evolution of street style across the world. As he's snapped, he's asked his subjects about the cities they live in and the places they love to visit. New York ..
Palace Costume is a behind-the-scenes glimpse into Palace Costume & Prop Co., an exclusive Los Angeles film-industry haven of dresses, gowns, garments, accessories, props, and jewelry featured in coun..
SHORTLISTED FOR THE PEN ACKERLEY PRIZE 2021
A TELEGRAPH BOOK OF THE YEAR
'A strange and mesmerising piece of work' Sunday Times
'An absolute masterpiece' Laura Cumming
'An uncommon delight..
Travel to Planet Drag and explore the styles, influences, artists and events that have made the art of drag so outrageously popular in 15 countries around the world.
Exquisitely styled by top dr..
First published in 2013, Queer Style was ahead of its time. It was the first book to address the cultural, political, and material histories of clothes as signs and markers of gender and sexual identi..
The glittering career of the multitalented Hollywood designer who dressed Gloria Swanson and Marlene Dietrich and reinvented Swissair's iconic look. From the 1920s to the 1960s, Rene Hubert (1895 197..
An accessible, design-savvy collector's guide to the world of unusual, rare and dazzlingly retro watches.
Retro Watches is a popular, accessible collector's guide for anyone who wants to make a ..
Showcasing more than sixty pieces from the Pierre Berge-Yves Saint Laurent Foundation and the Museum of Lace and Fashion collections, Sheer highlights the designer's mastery over transparent fabrics.
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Sky-high, ornate, and the pinnacle of glamour, both restrictive and liberating, art object and deeply ordinary, shoes tell the story of shifting attitudes toward desire, power, and wealth throughout h..
'Handsomely illustrated and meticulously assembled' - Shahidha Bari, author of Dressed: The Secret Life of Clothes
'An exuberant romp through footwear evolution ... a cornucopia of footwear delight..
Back in 2002, Simon "Woody" Wood was dreaming up schemes to get free sneakers. Two weeks later, he was the proud owner of Sneaker Freaker and his life was never the same.
From its early roots as..