The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Fashion is an indispensable resource for fashion students, designers, and enthusiasts. Accessible and informative, this comprehensive volume is written in four languages, enabling readers to navigate different concepts and worlds of fashion across various countries, as well as to make sense of garment descriptions in other languages. It features over 2,000 entries and 1,500 technical illustrations, meticulously cataloguing the common terms in fashion design. Organized by garment type, from classic styles to contemporary innovations, it serves as both a practical tool and offers creative pointers. Each detailed entry covers elements such as necklines, pockets, and sleeves, with an extensive appendix for more detailed study. Ideal for both seasoned professionals and newcomers, this dictionary not only expands fashion vocabulary but also sparks ideas for new designs and reinterpretations of established styles. Its clear layout and precise, technical illustrations make complex concepts easy to understand, enhancing the readers knowledge of fashions intricate language and techniques. Whether refining your skills in fashion design or expanding your sartorial knowledge, this book is the ultimate reference guide for anyone passionate about fashion.

Irene Festa is a Fashion Designer and Trend Forecaster based in Milan. She teaches Trend Forecasting and Digital Design at Istituto Marangoni for AFAM validated courses, and she is the Programme Leader of the Fashion Design Second Year courses.