History Books


Tony DuquetteTony Duquette
Best Price: $39.55
This is a wonderful book and with Amazon's amazingly inexpensive price, you really can't pass...
Making Vintage Bags: 20 Original Sewing Patterns for Vintage Bags and PursesMaking Vintage Bags: 20 Original Sewing Patterns for Vintage Bags and Purses
Best Price: $10.23
Though I have not been able yet to go thorugh this book completely , what I have read so far, I...
In Vogue: The Illustrated History of the World's Most Famous Fashion MagazineIn Vogue: The Illustrated History of the World's Most Famous Fashion Magazine
Best Price: $46.05
Great book ... a lot of text and outstanding pictures. Now laying in the on board a superfast...
DiorDior
Best Price: $144.49
Hundred bucks? No Problem. No regret! Great acquisition. Feast for the eye. I had hours...
Gothic & Lolita Bible Volume 2Gothic & Lolita Bible Volume 2
Best Price: $12.82
Am I the only one who thinks these mooks could stand to the talents of someone with a marketing...


Nicky Epstein's Signature Scarves: Dazzling Designs to KnitNicky Epstein's Signature Scarves: Dazzling Designs to Knit
Best Price: $19.77
I am a fan of Nicky Epstein - I have a lot of her books and enjoy them for their creativity,...
Self Portrait in a Velvet Dress: The Fashion of Frida KahloSelf Portrait in a Velvet Dress: The Fashion of Frida Kahlo
Best Price: $25.03
Magn?fica obra que muestra con fotograf?as y l?cidos textos las obsesiones de una de las...
The Golden Age of Couture: Paris and London 1947 - 1957The Golden Age of Couture: Paris and London 1947 - 1957
Best Price: $30.15
I purchased two of these books, one for my daughter who will be entering Fashion Design school...
Dangerous Liaisons: Fashion and Furniture in the Eighteenth Century (Metropolitan Museum of Art)Dangerous Liaisons: Fashion and Furniture in the Eighteenth Century (Metropolitan Museum of Art)
Best Price: $18.78
An incredible array of beautiful photography with amazing detail. Along with the exquisite...
Queen of Fashion: What Marie Antoinette Wore to the RevolutionQueen of Fashion: What Marie Antoinette Wore to the Revolution
Best Price: $20.65
I found this book to be a fantastic read! Out of the many, this is the book I chose to read...


Art Deco Textiles: The French DesignersArt Deco Textiles: The French Designers
Best Price: $21.78
I'm a textile and clothing designer and have a large collection of print reference books. Since...
Gothic & Lolita Bible Volume 1Gothic & Lolita Bible Volume 1
Best Price: $15.99
I just recieved my Gothic & Lolita mook through the mail today! I jumped and squealed like a...
American FashionAmerican Fashion
Best Price: $30.00
All the glamour. Great photography. Great shots. Rich. Beautiful colors. Stars! The whole...
Russian Textiles: Printed Cloth for the Bazaars of Central AsiaRussian Textiles: Printed Cloth for the Bazaars of Central Asia
Best Price: $24.95
I wish there was a 6 star rate! Love the quality (overall!) of the book! Amazong for...
Dressed: A Century of Hollywood Costume DesignDressed: A Century of Hollywood Costume Design
Best Price: $29.39
Outstanding reference! A must for movie and fashion lovers alike. Only qualm I had with it was...

Visual Merchandising: Windows and In-Store Displays for RetailVisual Merchandising: Windows and In-Store Displays for Retail
Best Price: $26.26
Then this one is for you! Teaches a descriptive, realistic view on a visual designer and the...
Childhood Treasures: Quilts by and for ChildrenChildhood Treasures: Quilts by and for Children
Best Price: $15.65
This delightful book leads the reader into the seldom-explored world of doll quilts. Better...
Tudor Tailor: reconstructing sixteenth- century dressTudor Tailor: reconstructing sixteenth- century dress
Best Price: $22.70
I didn't like the way this book was laid out, but there were some good tips for the Ren Faire...
Paris 1962: Yves Saint Laurent and Dior, Christian Dior, The Early CollectionsParis 1962: Yves Saint Laurent and Dior, Christian Dior, The Early Collections
Best Price: $46.08
Saint Laurent adds his creative vision to Parisian couture. The Parisian elegance glitters in...
Gee's Bend: The Architecture of the QuiltGee's Bend: The Architecture of the Quilt
Best Price: $29.92
This book is great, and the pictures are wonderful. I'm studying for an upcoming exhibition and...

In the Pink: Dorothy Draper--America's Most Fabulous DecoratorIn the Pink: Dorothy Draper--America's Most Fabulous Decorator
Best Price: $45.18
This is a wonderful book, full of excellent photographs and graphics, detailing the history and...
The Beautiful Fall: Fashion, Genius, and Glorious Excess in 1970s ParisThe Beautiful Fall: Fashion, Genius, and Glorious Excess in 1970s Paris
Best Price: $8.02
To those fashionistas who remember the early 70s and to those who don't, this book is...
Draping for Apparel DesignDraping for Apparel Design
Best Price: $74.80
it's required txet book for our college. it's readable and understandable easily. if you are...
Jacques Helleu and ChanelJacques Helleu and Chanel
Best Price: $54.95
Simple review: I enjoyed reading this book, even though it's mostly a visual book. Great...
Vintage L.A.: Eats, Boutiques, Decor, Landmarks, Markets & MoreVintage L.A.: Eats, Boutiques, Decor, Landmarks, Markets & More
Best Price: $19.00
I saw this in the bookstore yesterday and read the whole thing in one sitting. It's perfect for...

Let My People Go Surfing: The Education of a Reluctant BusinessmanLet My People Go Surfing: The Education of a Reluctant Businessman
Best Price: $4.75
Yvon Chouinard began his foray into business as a way to create a product for himself and his...
Yves Saint Laurent: StyleYves Saint Laurent: Style
Best Price: $31.50
In collaboration with Fondation Pierre Berg?–Yves Saint Laurent. Yves Saint...
Madeleine VionnetMadeleine Vionnet
Best Price: $56.85
Es lo mejor que he tenido , el libro de un dise?ador donde estan patrones, dise?os y fotos...que...
The House of Viktor and RolfThe House of Viktor and Rolf
Best Price: $37.77
Famed for their high-concept catwalk shows and extravagant collections, the radical Dutch design...
Extreme Beauty: The Body Transformed (Metropolitan Museum of Art Series)Extreme Beauty: The Body Transformed (Metropolitan Museum of Art Series)
Best Price: $18.68
This is a beautiful book illustrating the different ways cultures reform the body and for what...

The Worldwide History of DressThe Worldwide History of Dress
Best Price: $62.97
This is one of the most beautiful books I've had the pleasure of reading. If you are at all...
Poiret (Metropolitan Museum of Art Publications)Poiret (Metropolitan Museum of Art Publications)
Best Price: $40.85
An interesting and well done book but for my needs, the Vionnet book sets the standard that I...
Jewelry: From Antiquity to the Present (World of Art)Jewelry: From Antiquity to the Present (World of Art)
Best Price: $10.00
Jewelry: From Antiquity to the Present is a well written book with accompanying pictures to...
Patterns of Fashion: The Cut and Construction of Clothes for Men and Women C1560-1620Patterns of Fashion: The Cut and Construction of Clothes for Men and Women C1560-1620
Best Price: $25.81
Far and above the best reference for the cut and composition of Elizabethan clothing. I have...
J.J. Pizzuto's Fabric Science Swatch KitJ.J. Pizzuto's Fabric Science Swatch Kit
Best Price: $54.00
The shipping was very quick and the kit was complete and in good condition.

World Textiles: A Concise History (World of Art)World Textiles: A Concise History (World of Art)
Best Price: $4.34
The shipping was super fast, the book was in pristine condition, but best of all, the info in...
Shoes: A Celebration of Pumps, Sandals, Slippers & MoreShoes: A Celebration of Pumps, Sandals, Slippers & More
Best Price: $5.74
I bought this as a gift for someone else but had to wait and give it to her after I read it. I...
FruitsFruits
Best Price: $11.98
I got this book after seeing the live exhibition of the same name in Sydney years ago and I just...
Shoes: What Every Woman Should KnowShoes: What Every Woman Should Know
Best Price: $2.00
It is said that a woman cannot have enough shoes or handbags. I heartily agree. This is a...
Fabric ScienceFabric Science
Best Price: $60.00

Jewels: A Secret HistoryJewels: A Secret History
Best Price: $8.82
I picked this book up in a museum shop because I love jewelry and have always wondered about...
Patterns of Fashion 2: Englishwomen's Dresses and Their Construction C.1860-1940 (Patterns of Fashion 2)Patterns of Fashion 2: Englishwomen's Dresses and Their Construction C.1860-1940 (Patterns of Fashion 2)
Best Price: $25.05
Janet Arnold is the premiere clothing historian of our day. The patterns in her books are based...
60s Fashion: Vintage Fashion and Beauty Ads (Taschen Icon Series)60s Fashion: Vintage Fashion and Beauty Ads (Taschen Icon Series)
Best Price: $5.85
I love this book! It's a great review of the culture of the 60's from the early portion of the...
Tiffany Colored GemsTiffany Colored Gems
Best Price: $24.95
As always, John Loring does a smash-up job with his new book on the colored gems of Tiffany....
Miriam Haskell Jewelry (Schiffer Book for Collectors)Miriam Haskell Jewelry (Schiffer Book for Collectors)
Best Price: $33.00
Let me first say that I have a ton of vintage jewelry in my personal collection and I also sell...

Rings: Jewelry of Power, Love, and LoyaltyRings: Jewelry of Power, Love, and Loyalty
Best Price: $31.50
This book has a lot of pictures and gives a brief history of the rings. I can look through this...
Handbags: The Power of the PurseHandbags: The Power of the Purse
Best Price: $1.29
Handbags is a light-weight (as in no information on what makes a great handbag great) lots of...
Madame Gres: Sphinx of FashionMadame Gres: Sphinx of Fashion
Best Price: $31.30
Stunning! Well-written story of Madame Alix Gres in four chapters: 1 life and career, 2 the...
Rug Hooking In Maine: 1838-1940Rug Hooking In Maine: 1838-1940
Best Price: $26.37
As Peladeau shows, the field of Maine hooked rugs is surprisingly complex. It's certainly more...
Rug Hooking In Maine: 1838-1940Rug Hooking In Maine: 1838-1940
Best Price: $26.37
As Peladeau shows, the field of Maine hooked rugs is surprisingly complex. It's certainly more...

The Beautiful Fall: Lagerfeld, Saint Laurent, and Glorious Excess in 1970s ParisThe Beautiful Fall: Lagerfeld, Saint Laurent, and Glorious Excess in 1970s Paris
Best Price: $24.94
I Bought this book in January... (with another 2 books) AND SINCE THIS DAY AMAZON SAY TO ME...
Art Deco FashionArt Deco Fashion
Best Price: $8.99
I don't like most of the clothes in stores these day so I make my own. I found this book...
Print, Pattern & ColourPrint, Pattern & Colour
Best Price: $14.47
Excellent overview of various print methods as well as visual stimulus to create your own designs.
Quilt National 2007: The Best of Contemporary Quilts (Quilt National)Quilt National 2007: The Best of Contemporary Quilts (Quilt National)
Best Price: $14.37
I purchased this for a quilt friend, having received one as a gift from a prior year's showing. ...
From Image to StitchFrom Image to Stitch
Best Price: $18.45
One of the world’s leading textile artists introduces hobbyists and professionals...

Gucci by GucciGucci by Gucci
Best Price: $75.00
This book is incredible! Your personal library is vacant if you are a high-end fashion lover and...
Christian Lacroix on FashionChristian Lacroix on Fashion
Best Price: $39.00
I saw the Christian Lacroix exhibit in Paris last month. I spent much longer than I had planned...
Costume Close Up: Clothing Construction and Pattern, 1750-1790Costume Close Up: Clothing Construction and Pattern, 1750-1790
Best Price: $15.95
If only Linda Baumgarten would write more books like this! This is one of my favorite...
KyrgyzstanKyrgyzstan
Best Price: $34.95
BEAUTIFUL, UNUSUAL, FASCINATING The album is an unusual combination of photography and...
 
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