Description
Discover the art of dressmaking with 'How to Make a Dress,' an inspiring guide by acclaimed designer Jenny Packham. This beautifully illustrated paperback explores the intricate process of creating exquisite dresses that captivate hearts and turn heads. From the spark of creative inspiration to the final stitches, Packham shares her journey through design, showcasing her unique approach to style and fashion. You'll dive into the realm of sketching, pattern-making, and fabric selection as you learn about the emotional connection we have to clothing and how it shapes our identities. Ideal for aspiring designers and fashion enthusiasts, this book invites you to reflect on timeless questions: What defines the perfect dress? How do we express ourselves through our wardrobe choices? Delve into interviews with celebrities and insights on couture that elevate your understanding of haute couture. With 320 pages of profound insights and lavish visuals, 'How to Make a Dress' is an essential addition to every fashion aficionado's library. Perfect for those seeking to enhance their sewing skills or simply to appreciate the artistry of gown creation.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529103038
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2022
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 320
Description:
'From inspiration to sketch, pattern to fabric, the making of a dress has been the structure that has held me, and my passion to dress others is the momentum of my life.'
Jenny Packham is one of Britain's leading designers and most in-demand couturiers, known for her exquisite dresses made for brides, celebrities and even royalty. In How to Make a Dress, she explores her creative journey in a brilliant meditation on life and style.
Beginning with the search for creative inspiration and taking us into her studio then onto the red carpet and beyond, she asks the questions that have preoccupied us for centuries- What makes the perfect dress? What do our clothes mean to us? And why do we dress the way we do?
Whether she is on the trail of Marilyn Monroe in LA, designing a bespoke piece for the red carpet or sketching for a new collection, Jenny documents her pursuit of the eternal truths of style. Decades in the making, How to Make a Dress is an unforgettable book for anyone who has ever loved a piece of clothing.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529103038
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2022
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 320
Description:
'From inspiration to sketch, pattern to fabric, the making of a dress has been the structure that has held me, and my passion to dress others is the momentum of my life.'
Jenny Packham is one of Britain's leading designers and most in-demand couturiers, known for her exquisite dresses made for brides, celebrities and even royalty. In How to Make a Dress, she explores her creative journey in a brilliant meditation on life and style.
Beginning with the search for creative inspiration and taking us into her studio then onto the red carpet and beyond, she asks the questions that have preoccupied us for centuries- What makes the perfect dress? What do our clothes mean to us? And why do we dress the way we do?
Whether she is on the trail of Marilyn Monroe in LA, designing a bespoke piece for the red carpet or sketching for a new collection, Jenny documents her pursuit of the eternal truths of style. Decades in the making, How to Make a Dress is an unforgettable book for anyone who has ever loved a piece of clothing.