From a rising fashion historian, "The story of how Japan adopted and ultimately revived traditional American fashion. Look closely at any typically "American" article of clothing these days, and you may be surprised to see a Japanese label inside. From high-end denim to oxford button-downs, Japanese designers have taken the classic American look--known as ametora, or 'American traditional'--and turned it into a huge business for companies like Uniqlo,...

An in-depth look at the influence of the Grateful Dead and hippie culture on contemporary fashion and street style by GQ's style-in-the-wild correspondence and fashion expert.

"Photography by The Street Sensei. Foreword by famed genderfluid activist Desmond Is Amazing. From the editor-in-chief of leading queer style magazine dapperQ, a bold, beautiful, and inclusive collection that encourages everyone to be comfortable expressing their own personal style however they choose. Fashion plays a significant role in the construction of identity. How we style our clothing and adorn our bodies sends a message not only about who...

FASHION & TEXTILES: DESIGN. This compilation brings together highlights from TASCHEN's Fashion Now! series to create a comprehensive overview of fashion design around the world at the start of the 21st century. Edited by i-D creator Terry Jones, this book is an indispensible work of reference for anyone interested in the future of fashion. Fast-rising new designers - tomorrow's superstars - feature alongside industry giants and established practitioners,...

"Self.Styled is a colourful celebration of freedom of expression, diversity and individualism through personal style. Showcasing photographic diptychs of a select group of fabulous people, every page illustrates unique personal choices while implicitly exploring themes such as gender, colour, body shape and taste."--Page 4 of cover.

This book presents Germany's increasingly important role in the world of fashion and tells the inside story of the designers, creative directors, stylists, and photographers, who have placed the country on the style map. Today a label reading "Made in Germany" connotes quality, durability, and attention to detail. Although it wasn't always this way, the past decades have seen an emergence of high fashion coming out of Germany. Designers such as Jil...

"No topic is off-limits to Fern Mallis, award-winning creator of the Fashion Week in New York, when she hosts 'Fashion Icons with Fern Mallis' at New York's prestigious 92nd Street Y, a series of riveting in-depth interviews with the fashion industry's most talented, successful, and legendary personalities. Featuring nineteen inspiring interviews with American fashion luminaries, this engaging book introduces readers to the real artists behind these...

In this personal, insider's look at his own work, Christian Siriano takes his fans through the creation of his favorite gowns, from sketch to dress. Photography of the Siriano at work in his Manhattan studio and narration by the designer himself track the design process, and give a behind-the-scenes look at the work of one of America's leading young fashion stars. Sketches, mood boards, and photographs of the designer at work in his Manhattan studio...