Style & Fashion Books | Schiffer Publishing

Over 400 photographs document the creations of the Eisenberg design house from the 1920s through the 1950s In the realm of costume jewelry, few names evoke the elegance, craftsmanship, and historical richness of Eisenberg. Founded...

An illustrated celebration of some of the world's most exclusive and creative watches Limited Edition Watches is a visual celebration of alternatively designed wrist and pocket watches, honoring innovative craftsmanship within the world of modern...

The story of early blue jean development in the West, rare pictures of 120-year-old jeans including Levi’s and lesser-known manufacturers. The ever-popular blue jean originated in the Old West frontier of San Francisco in the...

Kimono is a generic term for traditional Japanese clothing; it means “thing to wear.” This revised and expanded second edition provides an overview of various traditional garments, introduces types of designs found in twentieth century kimono that are...

The latest volume of this popular series allows anyone interested in fashion to glimpse its future: the emerging trends in European design. More than 340 photos capture the designs and insights of 70 of Europe's...

With more than 200 photographs and specifications for 32 watches, this book provides a comprehensive history of one of Germany's finest watchmakers and its timepieces. Since its founding in 1845, A. Lange and Sohne has...

Follow high-style couture trends over a 100-year period from 1800 to 1900, as illustrated in 374 color photographs of original, hand-colored fashion plates from the author's private collection. The 11 chapters (organized by decade) include...

Covering the basic principles and the creative techniques behind making effective design drawings—the central pillar of fashion design—this guide is perfect for students as well as for professionals working in all branches of the garment...

Explore fashion history with legs at center stage—from the dawn of civilization through current-day trends. This book examines society’s role in moving hemlines and in shaping “legcentric” traditions throughout history. What has changed or stayed...

An introductory guide and valuation of the world's most legendary wristwatches. This introductory guide and valuation of the world's most legendary wristwatches includes more than 200 photographs that trace the trends of man's favorite piece...

Now you can create fashionable and stylish do-it-yourself nail art designs in seasonal themes! With simple and easy-to-follow steps and tutorials for 24 holiday projects, designers at all levels can learn techniques to transform fingernails...

Reuse, recycle, and repurpose the clothing you love, creating new, one-of-a-kind garments. Every one of the twenty-one inspiring projects in this book can be sewn quickly, even by beginners. The descriptive photo instructions make it...