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One of the BEST!!.......2004-06-29
I don't think that I can say anymore than whats alreasy been said about how ABSOLUTELY GREAT this book is.
It really is a great resource to own. It has everything from layout (which one is the best and which ones aren't), to resume, to interview information. It also encourages you to think out of the box a bit by showing you what everyone wlse os doing.
Once agian excellent resource for up-an-coming fashion designers/students and even those who have left and are returning to the fashion industry.
Excellent.......2003-08-11
A great book for more advanced Designers, show you different presentations of portfolio...Great but I wish that the pictures were in colors not in B&W.
~Did What I Needed It To Do~.......2003-03-11
I purchased this book to help me with my portfolio layout for acceptance to the Fashion Institute of Technology. Although I needed to follow FITs guidelines, I feel that I gained a lot of great knowledge and excellent ideas and inspiration by referencing this book before submitting my portfolio to FIT. I am proud to say that I was accepted and will now be referencing the book to put together my portfolio for interviews in the industry.
Take your designs to the next level.......2001-08-23
For someone who loves to sew and is looking on how to bring their designs to the next level, then this is the book for you. It chocked full of great tidbits and even provides several portfolio options for the novice beginner. For great inspiration, it features sketches from up and coming designers and the established guard before they were on the map. Great reference book for hard core design fashionistas!!
Excellent resource for creating professional presentations.......2000-09-10
This is an excellent book for anyone in the field of fashion or textile design who needs to make presentations to clients. Plenty of information on how to organize your thought processes as well as give your presentations impact. I would most certainly recommend this book to someone just starting out in the fashion industry. Even seasoned professionals could gain some new information on becoming more creative in their presentation of their product lines.
Book Description
Every aspect of fashion illustration is covered in this essential reference for the fashion student. It addresses not only the clothes, but deals with essentials that make the total look: faces and hairstyles, heads and hats, fashion details and a wide variety of materials.
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No use of colors.......2004-03-05
The book does not demonstrate how to use colors.
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Fashion illustration is an essential tool every would-be designer must master, and in this practical and enlightening book for artists of any ability, instructor Bethan Morris covers all aspects of the art form.
Beginning with “Inspiration,” the chapters in Fashion Illustrator are chock-full of vibrant illustrations and professional advice on subjects like sketching figures, understanding body proportion, and the different range of media available (drawing, collage, digital), presented along with useful case studies, practical exercises, even tips for putting together a professional-looking portfolio. Morris also includes profiles of influential fashion illustrators, who offer valuable insight into the industry.
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won`t teach you anything.......2006-10-13
This book tries to be about everything but it`s about nothing. Each part of the book is 5 pages long and only the part about illustrators is 50% of the book. Each illustrator answers same 8 questions and there is 1 of his drawing attached. Boring. For me waste of money.
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Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas's firm, OMA, and Italian fashion house Prada have a lot in common: They both existed for years before they became the pets of the American moneyed elite in the mid to late 1990s. They both eschew conventional notions of what's elegant or pleasing to the eye--Koolhaas's designs often look like post-industrial origami, and Prada's like uniforms for a really chic neo-Fascist army. Most of all, they're both poised for a transition from designerati darlings to global household words.
For all of these reasons, one supposes it's fitting that Miuccia Prada sought out Koolhaas and associates to design three new "epicenter" stores for the company--in New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco--and to create Prada's Web site. They've documented that collaboration in this hefty, molto stile paperback that illustrates how they've rethought the shopping experience in ways both high-flown (in NYC, a shoe section that converts to a theater for performances and other "non-shopping events"; an electronic customer-identification/service system that either promises or threatens to track shoppers and their "needs" more closely than the FBI's) and cleverly common-sensical (dressing rooms with simultaneous, digitally-produced front, back and side-views, phones for requesting another size, and walls you can shift from translucent--so you can model for your friends--to frosted, for privacy).
Design-wise, the stores say "Koolhaas" as we know him so far--the facade of the San Francisco one, for example, is all perforated-looking metallic grids, and elsewhere there are shiny, swooping ceilings and walls, plus glass elevators that hover among glass floors like huge floating rooms. But most of what we see in this book is funky, moody photography of the sites' models, thickly populated by white figurines with the same unsmiling hauteur of Prada's sexy real-life runway models (not enough of which are featured here, by the way). The book's minimal text, though boldly designed, strikes a strange note somewhere between the usual half-cryptic semio-speak of Koolhaas's other books, and the oppressive language of corporate self-promotion ("Our ambition is to capture attention and then, once we have it, to hand it back to the customer."). But then, isn't that as it should be? With both Koolhaas and Prada, you often suspect that their recent stranglehold over American fashionistas and theory-queens alike is of great amusement to them. Between these pages, the joke once again might be on us, but who can't take a little joke when it's as stylishly presented as it is here?--Timothy Murphy
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With his inimitable style and unique view of architecture and design in the international urban milieu, Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas presents his theories and designs for Prada Stores in New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco in this new book, "Projects for Prada Part 1." Beginning with the idea that "Indefinite expansion represents a crisis...it spells the end of the brand as a creative enterprise," Koolhaas suggests as an alternative to this dreary result that "...expansion can also be used for a permanent redefinition of the brand...the epicenter store becomes a device that renews the brand by counteracting and destabilizing any received notion of what Prada is, does, or will become." From this introduction, Koolhaas proceeds to consider general ideas of brand, expansion, tourism, and workspace, before launching into the specifics of his plans and designs for the three locations, each of which are presented in distinct sections. The book concludes with the plans he developed for the use of technology in the stores; expanding the usual definitions of architecture and design to include information technology. This volume is chock full of images: photographs, drawings, graphs, charts, all of the visual information that Koolhaas has become known for through such books as "S,M,L,XL," and "Mutations." In "Projects for Prada Part 1," his working methods and thought processes for this unique design job are presented with remarkable depth.
Customer Reviews:
Poor Craftsmanship.......2005-10-08
The content and design of this thick book is great. Unfortunately the quality of the manufacture of this book in no way reflects the merchandise produced by PRADA. Prior to removing the book from the shrink-wrapped plastic it was obvious that a stain from the glue had soaked thru the cover. After reading the volume for about 30 minutes the cover completely seperated from pages. Utterly disappointing.
delirious koolhaas.......2004-09-28
It seems like Koolhaas can never get out of graphic design architecture. At one point he became interesting but is now becoming like fashion designers where trend and surface have more meaning. Perhaps, he should quit architecture and become a graphic or fashion designer. Delirious Koolhaas.
The Prada Boutique in Beverly Hills is quite nice. I recommend seeing his real buildings instead of buying books and if you have to buy his books, I recommend you first read "Delirious New York" and look at his competition entries for Park de la Villette and early works.
same old same old.......2003-11-22
enough with the picture books and a little more substance please. i enjoy koolhaas but he is making more money on books than his buildings. the prada store sucks and he is becoming a sellout. spend your money on something else or save it because all of his new books are garbage. just because you have a lot of pictures and images does not mean you should put it into one UNEDITED book.
What can Prada be?.......2002-05-11
The other review here is quite good and explains the book quite nicely, so I will try not to be redundant. But I really found this book brilliant from a retail sales standpoint. I once had a professor of music history ask the question, "what can music be?", and this book asks the similar question of "what can shopping be?" Much credit has to be given to Prada for their investment of time and money into projects that really stretch the boundaries of the luxury shopping experience (and thanks to Rem Koolhaas and OMA/AMO for their incredible designs). And to prove that all these concepts are not merely theorized ideas neatly bound in a book, you simply need walk into the Prada SoHo 'Epicenter' store to see what it's all about.
Planet Prada ?.......2001-10-19
Do you love Prada? Do you hate Prada? Does the sight of those mint green walls and that little metallic triangle bring you a rush of assurance? Or does it intimidate the hell out of you?
One thing you'll conclude by the time you wallow through "Projects For Prada Pt 1" brought to you by Oma/Amo's Rem Koolhaas and the Fondazione Prada Edizioni, is that Prada IT is certainly not resting on their laurels.
Speaking of laurels, if you have always suspected the Prada company as being somewhat imperial (in the very Roman sense of the expression) then "P for P 1" is going to do very little to dispel your paranoia. In fact it'll probably amplify it. Big time.
A mere six pages in and you're hit full frontal with the boldfaced word "Expansion" before being treated to a hilarious series of conceptual maps that poses the idea of Prada vs Population, Prada vs GDP, Prada vs National Debt before concluding with the totalitarian proposition of "Prada World".(What you wouldn't give to see the look on Patrizio Bertelli's face when he saw that in the proofs .)
From that ambitious point, as they say in the streets, It's on.
The section titled "Tourism" treats you to what is in essence an exploded view of the brand's flagship store in Milan, the Prada workspace (showroom, buyer's space, prototypes. )
You then segue into an elegant distillation of Koolhaas's idea of where the Prada brand could legitimately evolve, from what the brand's idea of luxury is (or is that " will be"), to the indispensable visual elements that all the stores should carry.
After all the preamble you finally get to the nitty gritty of what Koolhaas plans for each Prada store slated to be opened in New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco.
And that means the already infamous shoe theater in NY, the underground shop windows of LA and most architectually daunting of all, the eight story Prada tower in SF complete with a mind boggling swiss-cheese facade.
And Rem's not done with you yet.. The perverse video outakes of the behind the scene meetings , a terribly abstract series on the proposed materials for the shops his flowcharts on where Koolhaas intends to take the Prada web-site and terrifying details like RFID tags for the purposes of inventory control,point of sales efficency and theft control (Damn!) .
The idea of a high-tech Prada loyalty card is brand perfect , as are the futuristic dressing rooms , kiosks and in-store display panels.
Of course Koolhass wouldn't be Koolhaas without the naughty and unlikely gestures (Prada vomit?), the out-there propositions for ad campaigns or that sustained idee fixe of the "Prada army" . But that facetiousness is totally within the Koolhaas program. After all this is the man who gleefully designed the ...Hermitage Guggenheim AND Guggenheim Las Vegas museums.
Whether meant ironically or in scary earnest the book does lay bare the brutality and the complexity of both Koolhaas' and Prada's ambition. Somebody who knows these things once told us that Prada Sport does not seek to compete with other designer lines, but rather, has its sights set on Nike . And reading P for P Pt 1 has completely persuaded this reader that sentiments such as these are characteristic of Prada culture.
The Prada store as the Disney-world for millionaire semioticians the world over, intellectual perversity as the ultimate luxury proposition, Rem Koolhaas for sale to the culture -at large. These questions and more will riddle you as you go deeper into....PRADAWORLD
But whatever side issue that will swarm in the wake of this book, one things for sure. It sure is rife with some killer one-liners.(E.G "Luxury is Rough." Amen to that!)
Every designer should have it by the bedside just to help them get that competitive spirit cracking . The world's most famous architect as the driest stand up comedian ever. Who would have thought.
Customer Reviews:
Fashion Artist (Fashion Design Series).......2007-09-26
I just started learning drawing fashion by following books. Fashion Artist is one of the books I use. I really liked it. It gives detailed instruction and I can see that I will be able to draw cool fashion figures in a few months.
Fashion Artist.......2007-09-25
Given to my granddaughter...perhaps to spark an interest in fashion design. She was pleased...as was I. It seemed to be fairly comprehensive yet easy to understand as I skimmed it before giving it as a gift.
Amazing Bang for the Buck.......2007-07-05
For years, I've sketched fashion/outfits, automobiles, and architecture simply as a hobby. Because of schedule conflicts, proper classes to develop skills have never been possible. Naturally, I began looking for a "text book" that would help me to improve my proportion and shading skills as I've had the most difficulty with "human subjects".
After numerous purchases of everything from how-to books to actual text books, I can confidently say that Fashion Artist by Sandra Burke is exactly what I needed it to be. With clear examples, step by step instructions and lists of required materials, this book takes what can seem to be an overwhelming situation (figuring out proper limb placement and size plus contouring) and breaks it down into engaging, easy to retain information.
As someone who appreciates all styles of illustration, I also enjoyed the variety of artwork used to showcase the amazing potential offered to a budding artist.
Some of the "problem areas" that this book covers are hands and feet, facial features, and fabric rendering.
Whether you're a fashion illustrator looking for a refresher, an artist wanting to expand, or simply someone who enjoys all things fashion, this book fits the bill. I highly recommend this book.
Excellent book especially for fashion students!.......2007-05-04
The fashion drawing techniques and illustrations in this book are excellent, plus it gets you up to speed quickly by focusing on key points. It is well laid out and can be followed step by step or dipped into wherever you feel you need some help with particular aspects of your fashion drawing or designing. The illustration styles are varied and inspiring - it covers fashion templates, flats and presentations for womenswear, menswear, childrenswear and even costume design!
The chapters on figure drawing techniques have some excellent advice and examples of poses, and those tricky things like faces, hands and feet. The chapters on layouts, presentions, mood & design boards, and getting a design portfolio together concentrate on the main points with examples of artwork from designers and illustrators in the fashion industry.
It is an excellent resource for those studying fashion or want to enter the fashion industry.
Terrific book.......2007-03-26
I bought this book for a teenager intent on becoming a fashion designer when she finishes school. The content, drawings, etc. are perfect for her. They not only teach her about the fashion industry, but also teach her how to draw and how to design. A must have for the would be fashion designer whatever the age.
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- Great Images; But Name-Dropping, Child-like Writing
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Great Images; But Name-Dropping, Child-like Writing.......2002-04-27
I think I will probably have to pick up this book again and re-read it in a few years--after I've had a chance to more fully research the era on which it's written. Despite its wonderful photos, it doesn't seem to be exactly suitable for someone who isn't already versed in the details of the decades it describes.
I'm not quite sure for exactly *what* audience Horsham intended his book. Regardless that it initially appears to be a general overview, or primer, on the styles predominent in the twenties and thirties, Horsham writes like a name-dropper at a party--with frequent allusion to designers, art movements, political events, and various other artworks and objects. He *very* seldom, however, provides his readers with any additional information on them, rendering his references useless to anyone less well versed in the details of the two decades covered in the book.
My other great problem with Horsham is the fact that he writes on what appears to be a college freshman composition level. The book reads more like a beefed-up outline instead of a more organic, flowing text. Each chapter starts out with a thesis, upon which he expands (and frequently leaves to introduce several tangents--apparently at random) and eventually concludes with a *very* obvious transitional sentence introducing the reader to the next chapter. Except for his tangental excursions, this is a technically acceptable, if irritatingly obvious and un-artistic, writing style.
It is not without *some* sort of redeeming quality, however, which it finds in its fantastic illustrations. The book is positively loaded with images--drawings, paintings, photographis, posters, etc.--from the era, covering everything from graphic design to painting to architecture to travel to fashion to household items. If for no other reason, it's worth investigation for this alone.
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- Very informative, beautifully illustrated
- Somewhat interesting
- Intelligent prose on history undergarments...
- I'm Not the Market for This Book
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Beneath It All: 100 Years of French Elegance
Farid Chenoune
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In this eye-opening celebration, gorgeous photgraphs from the world of la seduction francaise, including movies, advertisements, fashion shoots, and revealing images of the most renowned beauties and cultural icons of the century-Bridget Bardot, Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, Madonna, and more- illustrate the fascinating story of French lingerie.
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Very informative, beautifully illustrated.......2004-10-09
I think some of the other reviewers missed the point of this book. It's not a "what to wear" guide; it's not an in-depth historical treatise, and it's not soft-core porn. Actually, this book is a really good overview of lingerie and how it's tied in with social trends and ideals of women's bodies over the years. If the photos are titillating, it's because lingerie itself has an erotic side to it, and it's often photographed in a way that enhances that aspect, which is appealing both to men (who see it) and women (who wear it). The photos are beautiful and sexy and add to the appeal of the book - and I'm a heterosexual female. But the text is what's really interesting. I found myself unable to put it down, and it's caused me to think about undergarments in a whole new way.
Somewhat interesting.......2000-12-12
Like most women, I enjoy dressing seductively and sexy for my partner. From garter belts, to satin gowns, to thongs and one piece little see throughs, they're all beautiful. The book has nice illustrations and talks about lingerie from the early days to now, but the book does not cover all the basics. The book, in my opinion is worth reading if you want to know the basics on lingerie, nothing else. As a part-time model, I have found that lingerie does not fit all women, even if they have flawless bodies. This book does nothing to suggest what would look better on tall women, skinny women or women with large/small breasts. I did like the book, but I felt like it was very basic and missing alot of useful information.
Intelligent prose on history undergarments..........2000-05-09
I'm not sure what others consider titillating material, but this book certainly is not out for the quick, cheap thrill (and that's a good thing). The text describes the changing fashions over the years, and the improvements in materials which allowed those changes in many cases. The pictures range from gritty, authentic b/w "early pioneer style" to 1960's variety to the obligatory Victoria's Secret model shots. There is no shame in appreciating the few photographs which one might consider slightly arousing, and the text is an interesting read. My girlfriend very much enjoyed receiving this book as a surprise gift, which we then read together.
I'm Not the Market for This Book.......1999-12-07
As a heterosexual female costumer, I'm always looking for a solid book on underclothing that is not primarily designed to titillate a male audience. Sadly, this isn't it.
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Skin and Bones: Parallel Practices in Fashion and Architecture / Essays by Brooke Hodge and Patricia Mears
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