1000 Dresses

The Fashion Design Resource

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With stunning photographs of 1,000 covetable dresses, this gorgeous pictorial collection is an unparalleled source of creative inspiration and a mine of information for students, designers and all fashionistas.

With stunning photographs of 1,000 covetable dresses, this gorgeous pictorial collection is an unparalleled source of creative inspiration and a mine of information for students, designers and all fashionistas. Discover myriad design possibilities and use this book as a springboard for your own unique dress ideas - or simply revel in the beauty and craftsmanship on show.

• Fabulously illustrated with catwalk photographs, analysed to pinpoint the desirable features of each dress.

• Each chapter includes a directory of dress styles, featuring historical precedents; illustrations of versions of the shape to demonstrate how it can be interpreted, with technical details; designer notes explaining what should be borne in mind when embarking on this style; and simple sketches of alternative design possibilities.

• Brilliantly organized and easy-to-navigate content is ordered into colour-coded chapters by dress shape.

Extent: 288 pp
Format: Paperback
Publication date: 2014-03-24
Size: 25.4 x 21.5 cm
ISBN: 9780500291443
Introduction: The Evolution of the Dress • The Dress Directory: Shift Dress; Uniform Style; Pinafore Dress; Sweater Dress; Column Dress; Sun Dress; Kaftan; Coat Dress; Special Occasion • Innovative Dress • Glossary

Press Reviews

A must-have for any fashion designer, fashion student, or anyone even vaguely interested in the fashion industry
The Mayfair Magazine

A no-nonsense title for a no-nonsense book … this is one for budding designers - if you get stuck on style, silhouette, shape or detailing, there will be something to inspire here
Glamour



About the Authors

Tracy Fitzgerald is a fashion designer with many years of experience designing across all levels of the fashion industry. Co-author of 200 Projects to Get You into Fashion, she currently lectures on the Fashion BA Hons degree course at the University of the West of England, Bristol.

Alison Taylor currently lectures on the Fashion BA Hons degree course at the University of the West of England, Bristol. She has also established a successful knitwear business.

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