See You At the Top by Nightingale-Conant Corporation $99.99
The Gospel According to Coco Chanel by Om Books International $6.32
Delving into the long, extraordinary life of renowned French fashion designer Coco Chanel, Karen Karbo has written a new kind of book, exploring Chanel's philosophy on a range of universal themes - from style to passion, from money and success to femininity and living life on your own terms.For a live viewing of Chesley McLaren's illustrations you can visit The 4th Wall Gallery.Click here for...
The Art of Manipulating Fabric by Krause Publications $29.95
The possibilities for three-dimensional manipulation of fabric - gathering, pleating, tucking, shirring, and quilting woven materials - are seemingly endless. To describe them all would be to describe the entire history of sewing. In The Art of manipulating Fabric, Colette Wolff has set herself just this task, and she succeeds brilliantly. Working from the simplest possible form - a flat piece of...
The Little Black Book of Style by It Books $19.99
Every time you dress, you assert your identity. With style, you tell the world your story. In that way, style affords you opportunities to think about your appearance as a quality of your creative character. The Little Black Book of Style helps you to explore your own fashion voice—the piece of you that joyously revels in the glamorous experience of creating your best self. From cultivating...
Weekend Knitting: 50 Unique Projects and Ideas by Ericka McConnell $19.95
When Weekend Knitting was first published in hardcover in 2003, a modern generation of knitters was just starting to discover this "hot new hobby." Since then, knitting has grown wildly popular and Melanie Falick’s book has gone on to become a knitting classic and a huge bestseller.Now available in paperback, Weekend Knitting brings together unique, innovative, and still-fresh projects for...
Positively Crochet!: 50 Fashionable Projects and Inspirational Tips by Krause Publications $22.99
Positively Crochet lives up to its name with plenty of crochet projects and powerful messages for positive living.This playful, project-focused guide concentrates on the patterns and stitches used to design the 50+ fashionable projects in this book, which include scarves, shrugs, sweaters, hats, purses and belts. In addition to trendy garments and accessories, you will discover pairings of design...
AskMen.com Presents The Style Bible: The 11 Rules for Building a Complete and Timeless Wardrobe by William Morrow Paperbacks $16.99
The Style Bible is an indispensable handbook filled with fundamentals that every man can use to improve his dress sense and lifestyle. Divided into 11 rules, The Style Bible helps you build a versatile wardrobe; coordinate different colors, patterns, and accessories; learn which clothes flatter your body type; and navigate the worlds of shoes, jeans, and watches. You'll also learn how to dress...
The Little Dictionary of Fashion: A Guide to Dress Sense for Every Woman by Harry N. Abrams $19.95
“Much has been written about fashion, in all its aspects, but i do not think any couturier has ever before attempted to compile a dictionary on the subject.”—from the little dictionary of fashionChristian Dior reveals the secrets of style in this charming handbook that no woman should be without. An indispensable guide that covers everything from what to wear to a wedding and how to tie a...
Generation T: 108 Ways to Transform a T-Shirt by Workman Publishing Company $15.95
Make it yours. This inspirational guide with DIY attitude has everything you need to know about the world’s great T-shirt: how to cut it, sew it, deconstruct it, reconstruct it, and best of all, transform it. • Features more than 100 projects (plus 200 variations) for customized tees, tank tops, tube tops, T-skirts—even handbags, a patchwork blanket, iPod cozies, leg warmers, and more. •...
The Perfect Fit: The Classic Guide to Altering Patterns by Creative Publishing international $18.99
Good fit improves the comfort and appearance of any garment and is the reason many people sew their own clothes. However, it's common to worry about ruining a pattern when you cut it apart to make a fitting adjustment. The Perfect Fit makes pattern alterations easy with proven methods illustrated step-by-step. This complete guide includes analyzing a figure, measuring the body, customizing the...