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 BatikBarbour | Basso & Brooke | Bruce OldfieldCarlo Volpi | Christopher Kane | Cluny LaceDashing Tweeds | David Koma | DiorForster Rohner | Furphy Simpson | GilesHand & Lock | Holly Fulton | House of HollandHussein Chalayan | John SmedleyJohnstons of Elgin | Jonathan SaundersKaren Nicol | Liberty | Linton TweedsMarimekko | Matthew WilliamsonNuno Corporation | Paul Smith | Peter JensenSonia Rykiel | Sophia KokosalakiSophie Hallette | Stephen Walters and Sons
