Fashion

Galliano- Spectacular Fashion is the first detailed guide to the work of one of fashion's greatest talents. Though the designer's otherwise glittering career has been punctured by years out of the limelight, his catalogue of work remains astonishing. Written by internationally renowned fashion expert Kerry Taylor, this beautifully illustrated and meticulously researched book looks in depth at John Galliano's collections from his 1984 graduate show at Saint Martins to his triumphant renaissance at Maison Margiela in 2015.

A resplendent celebration of the spectacular fashion designs of Guo Pei, China's first and preeminent couturier Guo Pei: Couture Fantasy is a journey into the imaginative world of Guo Pei, China's first courtier and one of the world's most innovative fashion designers.

The exhibition Piinpi: Contemporary Indigenous Fashion brings together a selection of seventy designers, artists and makers to showcase the first major survey of Indigenous Australian fashion. Comprising in over one hundred objects including hand-made garments, accessories, fibre material and textile prints, the exhibition sheds light on a movement that is blossoming and set to become one of Australia's leading fashion phenomena.

"This publication, accompanies the NGV exhibition of the same name. It includes texts authored by curators at LACMA that explore the cycles of inspiration and existential themes that provided the foundation for the unique worlds that McQueen built with each of his collections. This NGV edition also features interviews by NGV curators with various individuals who worked with McQueen." -- Directors forewords, Tony Ellwood AM.

Africa in Fashion explores the kaleidoscope of craft cultures that have shaped African fashion for centuries and captures the intriguing stories of contemporary and avant-garde African brands. Part One looks at Africa's rich cultural heritage and place in the network of global fashion. The first chapter retells the history of African fashion, exploring Africa's textile traditions, artisanship and role as a global resource. The second chapter presents a New Africa and examines the promise and potential of Africa's markets, while challenging stereotypes and the concept of European hegemony particularly in the realm of luxury fashion. It also spotlights Africa's unique position as the global industry shifts towards a more sustainable future. Part Two ushers the reader into the spectacular world of African fashion today. It showcases a carefully curated set of the continent's most dynamic brands and, through interviews with prominent and inspiring designers, offers rare insight into their ethos and design practice. Covering unisex fashion, menswear, womenswear, accessories and jewelry the brands are each purposefully selected to contribute uniquely to the mosaic of Africa evolving creative landscape.