Accompanied with personal commentary from Baker herself and specially written contributions by Vivienne Westwood and Katherine Hamnett, this is the definitive guide to Caroline Baker and her influence on fashion.

'Dissolving the Ego of Fashion' presents an in-depth introduction to the vision and research themes that the Fashion Professorship of ArtEZ University of the Arts sets out to explore in the coming years. Daniëlle Bruggeman aims to develop critical theories and practices in order to explore, better understand, and rethink the cracks in the fashion system and the role that fashion plays – and could potentially play – in relation to urgent socio-cultural, environmental, and political develo...

Masculinities+ discusses the urgency of exploring masculinity as a societal and cultural discourse in the context of the 21st century. It highlights the evolving nature of masculinity within a new society characterized by progressive ideals such as pluralism, diversity, inclusivity, individualism, and freedom. The book raises questions about the role of new masculinities in various aspects of culture, media, pop culture and fashion, emphasizing the need to adapt the discourse to a society whe...

A brand-new book of fashion secrets by New York Times best-selling author, model, and Parisienne extraordinaire, Ines de la Fressange. Ines de la Fressange's personal style is chic yet relaxed in every situation. While a navy-and-white- striped nautical top with slim, cropped jeans and flats is a classic French look, it's harder to pinpoint how Parisians unfailingly blend elegance and allure with such ease. In this sequel to her best seller Parisian Chic, the world's favorite style icon demon...

Written for fashion graduates, newbie entrepreneurs and those in entry-level positions in the industry, Blue is the New Black demystifies the process of how to make a fashion collection accessible for all levels. It's a reference guide, a buddy, and an overview of who, what and where. Fashion is a multi-billion-dollar industry.

It's not just about sketching an outfit, it's about selecting fabric, developing buttons, sourcing a factory, negotiating prices, making patterns, seeing the final lau...

Doris Boerman’s series of sculptures titled ‘Plugs, Pores, Walls and Lures’ responds to the practice of self-design as a form of mass occupation, common identity, and pseudo-individuality in popular culture. The series addresses the feminine as a commercially constructed value, as well as the normative female body and its role in (art) history. This publication presents the series along with three accompanying texts by fashion researcher Femke de Vries, lesbian activist and poet Joëlle...

This book is a manual on draping or, as it is known in France, moulage. Draping is a three-dimensional design and production technique that generates a considerable degree of freedom. From time immemorial, draping has been a technique frequently used in couture. Specialists Annette Duburg and Rixt van der Tol used their extensive collection of practical manuscripts to provide this book with a clear set of instructions for draping. There are only a limited number of people who are still able t...

Over one hundred tried, tested, and speculative exercises

that expand the way we look at fashion, how we are part of its

system, and how we can practice fashion otherwise.

Radical Fashion Exercises contains a copious collection of

bottom-up activities, prompts, and workshops designed by

contributors (from all around the globe), who explore fashion

in an extended field. Designers, curators, artists, educators,

fashion practitioners, DIY home sewers, students, and other

creatives responded to t...

The growing need for a more sustainable fashion industry, in combination with technological developments in textiles and production, is causing radical alterations in contemporary fashion. Although change is just beginning, traditional processes and materials are already under enormous pressure. This book tackles relevant themes in the sustainability dialogue today. What possibilities lie within new technologies, and how do public initiatives like reuse and recycling impact progress? Finally,...