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"Using previously unexplored sources, Black Designers in American Fashion addresses the erased histories of black fashion designers and their integral role in the American fashion industry"-- Provided by publisher.
"From Elizabeth Keckly's designs as a freewoman for Abraham Lincoln's wife to flamboyant clothing showcased by Patrick Kelly in Paris, Black designers have made major contributions to American fashion. However, many of their achievements have gone unrecognized. This book, inspired by the award-winning exhibition at the Museum at FIT, uncovers hidden histories of Black designers at a time when conversations about representation and racialized experiences in the fashion industry have reached all-time highs. In chapters from leading and up-and-coming authors and curators, Black Designers in American Fashion uses previously unexplored sources to show how Black designers helped build America's global fashion reputation. From enslaved 18th-century dressmakers to 20th-century "star" designers, via independent modistes and Seventh Avenue workers, the book traces the changing experiences of Black designers under conditions such as slavery, segregation, and the Civil Rights Movement. Black Designers in American Fashion shows that within these contexts Black designers maintained multifaceted practices which continue to influence American and global style today. Interweaving fashion design and American cultural history, this book fills critical gaps in the history of fashion and offers insights and context to students of fashion, design, and American and African American history and culture." -- Publisher's description

Spanning almost 200 years, the entire industry is represented in this book, from clothing and footwear designers, to photographers and stylists. This edition includes updates on existing entries as well as important new names who have fundamentally shaped the way we see fashion. New faces rub shoulders with the fashion pioneers of the original edition; such as Coco Chanel, Issey Miyake, Yves Saint Laurent, Kate Moss, and Helmut Newton. In keeping in the reference style of the first edition, this new edition reflects a comprehensive view of the fashion industry today.

This book allows students to apply what they are learning in the classroom to real-life situations in the global fashion industry. Adapted from the Bloomsbury Fashion Business Cases (BFBC) online resource, this text will aid instructors in providing high-quality examples from scholars around the world. A mix of introductory, intermediate, and advanced cases ensure that students of all levels can develop the business, communication, and problem-solving skills required of fashion industry professionals. Topics range from corporate social responsibility and sustainable fashion to transparent brand communication and cultural sensitivity.

"Fashion designers have been involved in movies since the early days of cinema. The result is some of the most eye-catching and influential costumes ever committed to film, from Ralph Lauren's trend-setting masculine style for Diane Keaton in Annie Hall to Audrey Hepburn's little black Givenchy dress for Breakfast at Tiffany's. 'Fashion in Film' celebrates the contributions of fashion designers to cinema with profiles of 50 designers, exploring key garments, what they mean in context of the narrative, and why they are so memorable. Illustrated with beautiful film stills and working sketches from designers, this book will appeal to lovers of both fashion history and cinema."

"A clearly written, fully illustrated text that covers the most up-to-date fashion terms."

To run a successful fashion label, you need to know about business as well as design. Packed with tips, case studies, and tasks to help you analyze yourself, your market, and your product, this book is for anyone wanting to start their own fashion business.

"Portraits of the most famous 'masters of the catwalk', in a fascinating journey among the mythical figures of haute couturee and prêt-à-porter, from their origins to the present day ... The books reviews all the major designers since the beginning of the 20th century"--Publisher's description.