A comprehensive guide to the who's who in global fashion design, this directory profiles around 150 influential figures and companies that have shaped contemporary fashion and style from the early 20th century to present day. Written by a fashion expert with worldwide knowledge, the book offers engaging and informative text that details each designer's origins, ethos, and journey to success, accompanied by striking runway images showcasing their signature looks and pieces. Together, they provide a captivating overview of each designer's defining collections and labels.
The book would be better titled “The Fashion Designer Directory”. It serves as a useful tool for gaining a surface-level understanding of the key players in the luxury fashion industry, offering brief overviews of prominent designers and their careers.
For readers with a deeper knowledge of fashion design or those looking for more technical insights and details on the design process, it may fall short.
The above is not to say that the ‘directory’ part of the title is lost on me, and I understand it’s meant to offer a high-level reference, the book focuses primarily on designers’ careers rather than the technicalities of their craft. For those seeking a deeper understanding of fashion design, this may feel somewhat lacking.