The Fashion Book
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley
Published: 2014
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 160
ISBN-13: 9781409352327
Subjects: Fashion; Fashion design; Women's clothing; History; Costume; Costume design; Clothing and dress
Description: This is the story of style - going behind the scenes of the fashion world. A gorgeous style guide for teenage girls who want to discover the stories behind their favourite looks, create their own style and learn what makes the fashion world tick! From corsets and camis to tailoring and trilby hats, this book is packed with stunning images and beautiful pictures of fashion's biggest trends and hidden secrets to teach you all there is to know about fashion. Through amazing features and illustrations you'll discover a unique look at fashion revealing how modern-day styles are created from street and catwalk trends, as well as cool looks from the past. Go behind the scenes of the exclusive fashion world where style icons, designers and top models reveal practical tips, trivia and secrets of the industry, from the rules of the frow to a day in the life of a catwalk model. Charting the changing shapes of clothing, including the highs and lows of heels, this book is packed with colourful drawings and photographs that reveal the lively world of fashion. Use the practical tips and suggestions to make your own unique, stunning outfits at home that'll be the envy of all your friends! With over 50 unique fashion styles for you to try out and inside secrets from key designers and models in the fashion world you'll be clued up on the latest and greatest fashion trends that strutted onto our streets.
Notes: "Create your own looks from the story of style"--Cover.

Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Something Borrowed: Goddess Glamour; title: Window-Shopping the Past: In with the Ancients; title: Something Borrowed: Medieval Maidens; title: Window-Shopping the Past: Lords and Ladies-Story of Silk-Being Elizabeth 1; title: Window-Shopping the Past: Rocking the Renaissance; title: The Low Down: Mantua Mishaps-Whats Under the Dress?; title: My Life: Student Designer-Being Marie Antoinette; title: Window-Shopping the Past: Mad Modes; title: Something Borrowed: Modern Romantic; title: Window-Shopping the Past: Novel Dressing; title: Dressing by Numbers; title: The Low Down: Dressing Milady; title: Something Borrowed: Miss Dandy; title: Window-Shopping the Past: Crossing Lines; title: Story of Lace; title: Something Borrowed: Victorian Vibe; title: Window-Shopping the Past: Exotic Creatures; title: In Love with Shoes; title: The Low Down: The Right Shoes; title: My Life: Shoe Designer; title: Something Borrowed: Gibson Girl; title: Window-Shopping the Past: Social Butterflies; title: Something Borrowed: New Bohemian; title: Window-Shopping the Past: Artful Dressing; title: The Low Down: The Language of the Fan; title: Something Borrowed: Party Girl; title: Window-Shopping the Past: Fabulous Flappers; title: Being Coco; title: Window-Shopping the Past: Stretch Revolution; title: Something Borrowed: Silver Screen Diva; title: Window-Shopping the Past: Scene Stealers; title: The Low Down: Glamour is Created; title: Our Life: Make-up Students; title: Something Borrowed: Retro Tomboy; title: Window-Shopping the Past: Make Do and Mend; title: Something Borrowed: New Look; title: Window-Shopping the Past: Super Chic; title: Being Audrey; title: Window-Shopping the Past: Holiday Romance; title: The Low Down: Perfect Pearls; title: Story of Leather; title: Something Borrowed: 1950s Rock Chic; title: Window-Shopping the Past: Teen Dreams; title: Being Twiggy; title: Window-Shopping the Past: Mini Madness; title: Window-Shopping the Past: Extremely Glam; title: Something Borrowed: Punk Spirit; title: Story of Denim; title: Being Madonna; title: Window-Shopping: Power Dressing; title: Story of Bag; title: Something Borrowed: Dressing Down; title: Window-Shopping the Past: Urban Clash; title: The Front Row; title: My Life: Catwalk Model-Being Kate; title: Modern Dressing; title: Global Catwalk; title: Window-Shopping the Future: Whatever Next? -The Low Down; title: Glossary; title: Designer Directory; title: Index; title: Ackonwledgements.