Fabrics in Fashion is an essential encyclopaedia for fashion students and designers, offering comprehensive knowledge on fabric history, terminology, and performance. This updated edition features detailed information on selecting textiles for desired effects, with insights into how top designers like Givenchy, Stella McCartney, and Ralph Lauren use fabrics to enhance their creative expression. With a technical and historical introduction to textile types, their industry role, and their aesthetic and social significance, textile expert Stefanella Sposito provides an indispensable guide. This fabric bible includes photos, historical context, and usage tips, making it essential for any serious fashion designer or dressmaker.
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