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The Fashion File: Advice, Tips and Inspiration from the Costume Designer of Mad Men by Janie Bryant

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I know there's a lot of Mad Men fans out there, so The Fashion File: Advice, Tips and Inspiration from the Costume Designer of Mad Men by Janie Bryant will almost certainly find a ready-made audience.

Janie Bryant created all of the looks seen on cult show Mad Men, with this book offering a peak inside the dressing room, revealing how the looks of various characters are developed, as well as tips on where to find quality vintage clothing and accessories, plus ideas on pairing authentic pieces with modern clothing and accessories. Not just for women (although that's the backbone of it), there's also a section on giving men a touch of the Don Draper. Probably more Mad Men-inspired than focusing purely on the TV show, but if the show if your latest obsession, probably worth checking out.

It's got a shelf date of 14th October 2010, with Amazon doing pre-orders for the 192-page hardback book right now – the price is £14.44.

Find out more about the book at the Amazon website

Categories / Books, Men's Fashion

Reviewed: The Ivy Look by Graham Marsh and JP Gaul

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If you have an interest in classic men's fashion of the mid-50s to the mid-60s, you might want to check out The Ivy Look by Graham Marsh and JP Gaul.

Pitched as 'an illustrated pocket guide', it's part heritage and part style guide for the ivy league look, dominant some 50 years back but still with a timeless appeal in the modern era for many.

The book is out now, but you can read a full review over at our His Knibs site.

The Ivy Look by Graham Marsh and JP Gaul reviewed

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Boutique London A History: King’s Road to Carnaby Street by Richard Lester

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The recent King of Carnaby Street was impressive enough, but a new book on the 60s fashion scene promises to be even more impressive – Boutique London A History: King’s Road to Carnaby Street by Richard Lester and published by ACC Editions. Read more

Categories / Books, Design and Interiors

Pattern by Orla Kiely

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We're massive fans of Orla Kiely here, be it her women's fashion, her bags, her homeware or her newly launched perfume . Her new book Pattern is yet another way to get a piece of her retro style. 

The book is a chunky 304 pages, exploring the Orla Kiely trademark use of pattern in design. Double page spreads are devoted to some of her most famous patterns such as the instantly recognisable stem design. These are shown alongside shots of her own home and studio, perfect for a touch of interiors inspiration. 

The perfect book to put on your Orla Kiely Rowan coffee table but a lot more affordable – the title retails at £25 or is currently selling for £16.46 on Amazon. 

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Categories / Books, Men's Fashion

1960s Take Ivy book by Teruyoshi Hayashida reissued by Powerhouse

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An interesting book from 40+ years ago is getting a reissue very soon – Take Ivy by Teruyoshi Hayashida.

Originally released in Japan in 1965 (and sought after since by collectors of the style), the book is a unique collection of photos of Ivy League students and as such, a superb reference guide to the Ivy look in its prime over the 142 pages within.

Back then, it kicked off an Ivy obsession in Japan and as the look is very much back in 2010, it might well do brisk business this year too. You can pick up Take Ivy from 14th October, with Amazon doing discounted pre-orders of the hardback book for at £11.69.

Find out more at the Amazon website

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Or Glory 21st Century Rockers book by Horst A. Friedrichs

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Not content with capturing the modern-day mod scene with his book I'm One (21st Century Mods), Horst A. Friedrichs has jumped the fence to snap 'the other side' with Or Glory 21st Century Rockers, a new hardback book.

Released next week via Prestel Publishing (but available to pre-order now), the book looks to follow a similar path to the 'Mods' book, snapping those who take inspiration from the original rocker scene in the modern era – tattoos, leather jackets, slicked-back hair, BSA, Triumph, Norton and Royal Enfield motorcycles, not to mention inspiration from the likes of Elvis, James Dean, and Marlon Brando.

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