Fashion & Textile

A quintessential book with comprehensive and exceptional illustrations, clear diagrams and step-by-step construction methods, it gives detailed yet easy to understand explanations and provides vital information that cuts through the terminology us...

The sari has remained an essential part of culture, tradition and fashion in South Asia and India through many centuries. This book examines the variety of meanings which it carries as a symbol of Indian femininity and tradition as well as a means...

The Fashion Designer's Sketchbook is a must-have resource for both fashion students and practising designers who wish to learn new ways of generating design ideas in order to create successful fashion collections, and who wish to develop their own...

This book explores how, in the early modern world, Tamil textiles became a globally traded commodity, and in being circulated across the seas and oceans came to be consumed by a wide variety of societies in Asia, Europe, Africa and America. The au...

Chikankari is one of the finest traditional embroideries of India, a symbol of Lucknawi culture and elegant courts of the nawabs of Awadh. Chikankari appeared in Lucknow in the late 18th century and its exquisite aesthetic and craftsmanship have s...

The Song of the Loom tells the story of the hoary tradition of textile weaving in south India from the perspective of the weavers. It is a narrative from below, mediated through the author’s interaction with the weavers and more specially, with th...

The growth of the service economy, widespread acceptance of cosmetic technologies, expansion of global media, and the intensification of scrutiny of appearance brought about by the internet have heightened the power of beauty ideals in everyday li...

Fashion Supply Chain Management: Integrating Sustainability through the Fashion Supply Chain provides a comprehensive guide to the entire supply chain management process as it relates to the fashion industry; how fashion supply chains work from ra...

This book explores the concept of the celebrity as a 'Human Fashion Brand' and the effectiveness of the celebrity in promoting fashions and shaping the identity and decisions of fashion consumers. Beginning with an overview of the background and c...

In this companion guide to "Contemporary Machine Embroidered Fashions" you learn how to select the right fabrics, patterns and embroidery designs to create the accessories you crave, including scarves, hats, belts, gloves and more. Whether it's co...

All you need to create your own great hair style at home Vetica preaches that professional techniques are not difficult; readers just need to know what to do and follow directions. In this ultimate hair styling book, he delivers to the reader all ...

In the decade since this book was first published, the Internet and social media have upended the field of journalism and the fashion world, revolutionizing both industries and changing the very nature of storytelling. The second edition devotes s...

The latest technology can help in getting quality and productivity, but cannot be sustained unless people work from the heart. Unless one enjoys one's job one cannot deliver results up to expectations. The exercises of quality management system wi...

Who's Who in Fashion captures the energy, drama, and excitement of the luminaries working in the world of fashion. This lushly illustrated book features profiles of fashion legends as well as newcomers and nonconformists-past and present-who make ...

- Discover how Indian handcrafted textiles, such as dye-painted chintzes and embroidered palampores, made their way to Europe and inspired European textile manufacturing- An in-depth study of 30 unique textile items from the 17th and 18th centurie...

Better than recycled-up-cycled!Basic sewing skills are all you need to turn unloved or discarded clothing into creative opportunities of your own expression. With Wayward Threads as your guide, you will create your own fun-to-wear garments that ar...

This book explains various aspects of management related to training and development of technical staff. It will help academia and the textile industry as a practical guide to students and professionals. Often we hear the top management blaming th...

A ready reference for students, research scholars, and academicians in the field of clothing, textiles, and design A comprehensive text, written in a structured and coherent manner Includes over 1300 photographs of textiles, processes, designs a...

Drawing on experiences from villagers in Bengal to scientists in Bangalore, this book explores the beauty, adaptability and personality of India's most iconic garment. Banerjee and Miller show why the sari has survived and indeed flourished as eve...

This collection of original essays interrogates disciplinary boundaries in fashion, gathering fashion studies research across disciplines and from around the globe.Fashion and clothing are part of material and visual culture, cultural memory, and ...

This book represents a system of theoretically-derived inherent laws of a special type of fibrous assembly, known as yarn. Structural approach has been the basis of this book. Each chapter of this book is started with definitions, terminologies an...

This collection of articles and essays from magazines, newspapers, books, and academic journals is designed to expand the reader's awareness and understanding of the role dress plays in cultures and subcultures across the globe. The text, which re...

The Fundamentals of Printed Textile Design explores contemporary practice in printed textile design. It outlines the process of creating designs, looking at the vital role played by drawing, colour, style and content. It also analyses how to conte...

Have you ever dreamed of becoming a professional eyelash extension educator? This manual will guide you step-by-step from gaining salon interest to booking your first lash certification course. Included are all the tools needed to become a well qu...

For fashion students who want to be both in the now and in the know The Dynamics of Fashion, Fifth Edition, has the latest facts and figures, and the most current theories in fashion development, production, and merchandising giving you the founda...

Revised to keep up with the quickly evolving landscape of the fashion industry, the fifth edition of this authoritative text offers updated information on the design, manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of fashion products within a global c...

From Poppy King, founder of the premier cosmetics brand "Lipstick Queen," comes the perfect guide to lipstick for every woman, from the savvy makeup aficionado to the lippie novice. Beautifully illustrated, The A to Z of Lipstick has everything yo...

This major textbook is designed for students studying textiles and fashion at higher and undergraduate level, as well as those needing a comprehensive and authoritative overview of textile materials and processes. The first part of the book review...

Textile Mechanics and Calculations provides exhaustive information on the mechanical elements used in power transmission and textile equipment and machines. For the first time an attempt has been made to include all the theoretical data for each t...

As issues surrounding sustainability in the fashion industry continue to evolve, the conversation in this collection of essays from leading fashion academics and practitioners has been updated with current concepts and industry practices. Sustaina...

Praise for the previous edition: "[A] fascinating book." John Thackara, Doors of Perception"Provides the foundations for a radical new perspective." Ethical Pulse"At last a book that dispels the idea that fashion is only interested in trend-driven...

From the Back CoverThis edited volume comprises ideas, visions, strategies, and dreams of entrepreneurs, managers, scientists and political experts who share their best practice experience relating to the joint goal of a more sustainable, humanist...

This book addresses the pathway to reach sustainability in fashion business and apparel sectors. It contains various research papers originally contributed by different authors from various organizations who are all working towards the eco-friendl...

Style Wise: A Practical Guide to Becoming a Fashion Stylist is an essential step-by-step guide and reference tool for anyone interested or involved in professional styling. The book paints a realistic picture of the day-to-day activities of profes...

Strategy implementation and moving garment producers in a desired direction requires a special kind of expertise. Formulating a strategy requires an entrepreneurial focus and emphasizes the ability to conceptualize, analyze and weigh, whereas appl...

The role played by statistical techniques in any production system can never be underestimated. As a matter of fact, in textile production both online and offline quality control techniques are used, and even the apparel industry is much benefitte...

This book defines and identifies problems and the roots of a problem, and then goes on to explain various techniques that can be used for solving problems. It explores brainstorming and critical and creative thinking methods, usage of QC tools for...

Social Psychology of Dress presents and explains the major theories and concepts that are important to understanding relationships between dress and human behavior. These concepts and theories are derived from such disciplines as sociology, psycho...

Smart Textiles and Their Applications outlines the fundamental principles of applied smart textiles, also reporting on recent trends and research developments. Scientific issues and proposed solutions are presented in a rigorous and constructive w...

Capturing the direction and evolution of today's retail industry, Silent Selling: Best Practices and Effective Strategies in Visual Merchandising, 5th Edition, is a blend of practical and creative problem-solving activities to carry students well ...

DECORATING WITH BOOKS NEVER GOES OUT OF STYLEPlease note: This is a decorative book only. There is no content on the inside.This decorative book is a simple yet sophisticated way to add a pop of color and personality to your home decor. We recomme...

Compression treatment for chronic venous diseases is associated with a wide range of challenges and often produces uncertain clinical outcomes. Investigating and exploiting the performance of compression bandage would further improve the knowledge...

Vintage Art Paintings of stunning maritime sailing ships transformed into a cross stitch designs. StitchX patterns include: Full color picture of design for reference Complete DMC floss shopping list indicating how many of each color you will ne...

This is the 4th book in the Fashion Sketchpad series by I Draw Fashion.Create amazing fashion pieces and outfits that are fit for the runway Bring your fashion ideas and sketches to the big leagues with these templates of figures in runway poses....

Role of Yarn Tension in Weaving deals exclusively with the various aspects of tension of warp and weft yarns during weaving and its preparatory processes. The ten chapters contain numerous illustrations so that the text can be understood easily an...

- Story of a brand uncompromisingly fulfilling wishes of the most discerning international connoisseurs- Chronicles the outstanding entrepreneurship of Mina and Ravi Chawla- Takes us on a journey to the heart of luxury- Showcasing the best of Indi...

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Technology and Application in Fashion and Textile Supply Chain highlights the technology of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and its applications in fashion and textile manufacturing and supply chain man...

The emphasis in this book is an overview of the restricted substances present in fabrics, apparels and accessories and their acceptable limits or total ban, management of such restricted substances in the supply chain, standard and regulatory test...