A collectible, pocket-sized visual history of the innovative athletic and street style brand. Discover the story of Nike, from its beginnings in 1964 as Blue Ribbon Sports to its current position as the world's largest supplier of athletic shoes and apparel.

Packed with photographs and information covering the company's entire history, you'll discover how the jeweller most known for its gold products was founded in Rome by a talented Greek silversmith, how the refurbishment of the flagship store in Rome resulted in a significant turning point for the brand and how it became a magnet for the stars.

Exploring the history from traditional box-making to the revolution of the stackable trunk to modern-day artistic collaborations, the book captures the story and craftmanship behind this status symbol.

If you've ever had a Barbie doll, or you know someone who did, chances are that Barbie was dressed in one of the thousands of designs created by Carol Spencer during her unparalleled reign as a Barbie fashion designer spanning than thirty-five years. Published in commemoration of Barbie's sixtieth anniversary, Dressing Barbie is a dazzling celebration of the clothes that made America's favorite doll, and the incredible woman behind them.Illustrated with more than 100 full-color photographs, i...

A thoroughly updated and deluxe edition of the first monograph of its kind to explore 120 years of automotive-inspired timepieces.

A unique costume history, identifying key fashion developments and how they have been adapted over time. It Interweaves the past and present, showing the influence of fashion designers on the industry as a whole, as well as within their cultural and social milieu.

A chronological roll-call of Chanel handbag styles, with details on their features, sizes and limited editions, this book includes detailed practical information on choosing, buying and authenticating Chanel handbags.

The Super Fashion Designer is a visual guide of business practicing in the fashion industry. It applies beautiful graphic illustration to transform the complex theory into interesting read. The book provides a better understanding of the real world of fashion, from how to predict fabric usage to reading customers' body language, this book provide insights and knowledges for anyone who are in the fashion industry.

An engaging and enlightening reappraisal of cutting-edge fashion that confirms that there are no limits to the creative imagination in clothing the human form.