How to Make a Dress

Name: How to Make a Dress
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781529103038
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Adventures in the art of style

By Jenny Packham

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Summary

How to Make a Dress by Jenny Packham is an autobiographical exploration of the internationally acclaimed designer's journey through the world of fashion. It intertwines personal anecdotes with the creative process of dressmaking, offering insights into her inspirations, challenges, and experiences that shaped her career. The book reflects on her life and the artistry behind her exquisite gown designs, providing a captivating glimpse into the fashion industry.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book may appeal to you if you have a keen interest in fashion design and the creative process behind crafting exquisite clothing. With personal anecdotes and insights from a renowned designer, it offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of haute couture and the journey of turning inspiration into reality.

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The stunning memoir from internationally acclaimed designer Jenny Packham, go-to couturier for icons from the Duchess of Cambridge to Dita Von Teese, on the secrets of great style and life behind the catwalk.

'From inspiration to sketch, pattern to fabric, the making of a dress has been the structure that has held me, and my passion to dress others is the momentum of my life.'

Jenny Packham is one of Britain's leading designers and most in-demand couturiers, known for her exquisite dresses made for brides, celebrities and even royalty. In How to Make a Dress, she explores her creative journey in a brilliant meditation on life and style.

Beginning with the search for creative inspiration and taking us into her studio then onto the red carpet and beyond, she asks the questions that have preoccupied us for centuries—What makes the perfect dress? What do our clothes mean to us? And why do we dress the way we do?

Whether she is on the trail of Marilyn Monroe in LA, designing a bespoke piece for the red carpet or sketching for a new collection, Jenny documents her pursuit of the eternal truths of style. Decades in the making, How to Make a Dress is an unforgettable book for anyone who has ever loved a piece of clothing.

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The book by Jenny Packham receives praise for being captivating and fascinating, offering inspirational insights into fashion's role in everyday life and the significance of personal history through clothes. Reviewers commend it for providing an intimate look into Packham's creative journey from her childhood to dressing celebrities, characterised by honesty and vivid storytelling. The work combines enchanting photographs with engaging stories, featuring personal anecdotes and professional insights delivered in a lyrical style.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529103038

Publisher: Ebury Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 March 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Ebury Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 221g

Pages: 272

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Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Jenny Packham Non-Fiction Penguin Books

About the Author

Jenny Packham graduated from Saint Martin's School of Art and launched her eponymous fashion label in 1988. Now with stores across the world, she is famed for her beautiful bridal gowns as well as her bespoke dresses for public figures including the Duchess of Cambridge, Adele and Dita Von Teese. She is based in London, and How to Make a Dress is her first book.