British Fashion Designers

by Hywel Davies

This is the first book to embrace the whole of the UK and its creative influence on international fashion. It is aimed at industry professionals, students, and anyone with an interest in fashion. Both inspirational and informative, it will also appeal as a coffee-table book, being visually inspiring and modern.

The UK is a creative and cultural melting pot for international designers to develop their creative identity. London Fashion Week is renowned for showing an edgier breed of fashion designer, and for celebrating cutting-edge couture that pushes the boundaries of convention.

This book focuses on the British designers since 2000 who have made their influence resonate designers such as Stella McCartney, Alexander McQueen, Hussein Chalayan, Vivienne Westwood, John Galliano, Julien Macdonald, Giles Deacon, Matthew Williamson, and Paul Smith. Each chapter is devoted to one designer and defines visually how Britishness informs their work, showing final collections, process work, and studio space. Text in the form of questionsand answers or running text illustrates each designer's British influence and distinct style.

Genres: Fashion, Nonfiction

208 pages, Hardcover

First published September 16, 2009

Reviews

[Jennie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great introduction to Brit designers that are landmarks; the late Mc Queen, Mc Cartney, and of course Vivienne Westwood. New players like Gareth Pugh and best designer name ever Cassette Playa show various sides of pop inspiration as well as street and art installation. Each designer is briefly described with added fashion photos with a brief interview tacked on. Sad to read of Mc Queen and his genius knowing he took his own life. Colourful, fun and light-hearted.