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Classic Tailoring Techniques for Menswear

A Construction Guide - Bundle Book + Studio Access Card
By Denis Antoine and Roberto Cabrera
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Classic Tailoring Techniques for Menswear remains the definitive guide for bespoke and couture-level men’s tailoring, offering detailed, step-by-step instructions on custom hand tailoring production. The third edition enriches this tradition with new insights into traditional tailoring methods and emphasises the importance of handcrafted construction within sustainable fashion. Features such as learning objectives, trade tips, discussion questions, and an expanded glossary make it an essential resource for tailors at all stages.
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This book is ideal for both budding and professional tailors seeking to master classic menswear tailoring techniques as well as educators looking for comprehensive teaching resources. It suits readers interested in sustainable design within the tailoring craft.

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Now includes considerations on sustainability, pedagogical features to facilitate critical thinking, and online student and instructor ancillaries for online learning. This is a classic text on tailoring menswear.

Now includes considerations on sustainability, pedagogical features to facilitate critical thinking, and online student and instructor ancillaries for online learning. This is a classic text on tailoring menswear.

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Since its first publication, Classic Tailoring Techniques for Menswear has been the authoritative resource for custom hand tailoring production. Providing in-depth, step-by-step instructions for the processes required by bespoke and couture-level manufacturing, this book retains its value and relevance for young and established tailors alike.

Continuing this great tradition, the third edition introduces new discussions of traditional tailoring processes in the industry and highlights the value of hand-crafted construction in the context of environmentally-sustainable design.

New to this Edition:

  • Learning Objectives let you know what you'll learn in each chapter
  • New Tricks of the Trade feature offers helpful tips
  • End of chapter discussion questions help you test your knowledge of the chapter concepts
  • A new, extended Glossary and Key Terms throughout emphasize a renewed focus on essential vocabulary

STUDIO Features Include:

  • Download additional student exercises to practice newly learned skills
  • Review concepts with flashcards of essential vocabulary

Instructor Resources Include:

  • The Instructor's Guide provides suggestions for planning the course and using the text in the classroom
  • PowerPoint® presentations include images from the book and provide a framework for lecture and discussion

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781501372100

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Multiple-component retail product

Date Published: 13 January 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Fairchild Books

Edition: 3rd edition

Illustration: 760 colour illus

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 278.0mm

Weight: 1065g

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Arts & Culture Box Sets Denis Antoine Education & Reference Engineering, Technology & Agriculture Non-Fiction Roberto Cabrera

About the Author

Denis Antoine is a leading practitioner and educator in the field of men’s tailoring. Following degrees in menswear from the London College of Fashion and the Royal College of Art, he established his eponymous bespoke tailoring business. He currently teaches menswear design and construction at the Savannah College of Art and Design.

Roberto Cabrera taught at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City.

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