BRITISH FASHION DESIGNERS(HB)

The first book to embrace the whole of the UK and its creative influence oninternational fashion, this book is aimed at industry professionals,students and anyone with an interest in fashion. Both inspirational andinformative, it will also appeal as a coffee-table book, being visuallyinspiring and modern. The UK is a creative and cultural melting pot for internationaldesigners to develop their creative identity. London Fashion Week isrenowned for showing an edgier breed of fashion designer and forcelebrating cutting-edge couture that pushes the boundaries of convention. This book focuses on the British designers since 2000 who have madetheir influence resonate globally: designers such as Stella McCartney,Alexander McQueen, Hussein Chalayan, Vivienne Westwood, John Galliano,Julien Macdonald, Giles Deacon, Matthew Williamson and Paul Smith. Eachchapter is devoted to one designer and defines visually how Britishnessinforms their work, showing final collections, process work and studiospace. Text in the form of questions and answers or running textillustrates each designer's British influence and distinct style.