The huge collection of swatches reproduced in this book ranges from the creations of historic fashion houses famous for their heritage textiles to examples by contemporary designers working at the cutting edge of technology. The book features step-by-step factory photoshoots of the processes involved in the production of fashion fabrics - digital and screen printing, discharge printing, knitwear, hand embroidery, hand weaving, jacquard weaving, lace - offering an invaluable insight into the world of fabric manufacturing today. A key resource for students, historians, designers and anybody interested in fashion. Includes samples by: Altuzarra | Ann Louise Roswald | Antik Batik Barbour | Basso & Brooke | Bruce Oldfield Carlo Volpi | Christopher Kane | Cluny Lace Dashing Tweeds | David Koma | Dior Forster Rohner | Furphy Simpson | Giles Hand & Lock | Holly Fulton | House of Holland Hussein Chalayan | John Smedley Johnstons of Elgin | Jonathan Saunders Karen Nicol | Liberty | Linton Tweeds Marimekko | Matthew Williamson Nuno Corporation | Paul Smith | Peter Jensen Sonia Rykiel | Sophia Kokosalaki Sophie Hallette | Stephen Walters and Sons

Author Biography

Marnie Fogg is a fashion expert whose experience of the fashion industry means that she is uniquely placed to access original material. She has wide experience of interviewing contemporary designers and is the best-selling author of, among other books, Fashion Design Directory and Fashion: The Whole Story, both published by Thames & Hudson.