Books like Refashioned by Sass Brown

Tim Gunn's Fashion Bible: A Comprehensive History of Western Fashion

Explores how iconic fashion pieces and designers shaped cultural identities and social change across history.

"Second-hand fashion has a history as old as the production of clothing itself, but until recently it was given little consideration. Used clothes represent the largest numbers of existing garments but until recently they were not perceived as serious fashion items. However, this has changed dramatically with the rise of vintage web sites, value clothing chains, and the fashion media's perpetuation of the idea that secondhand clothes can be recycled into avant-garde "cool". This book not only shows how important used clothing has become but also what role it plays in culture and history. The Japanese, for example, traditionally salvage sections of kimonos, while in India garments are inexhaustibly recycled. This cross-cultural and historical perspective fills a major gap by offering fresh insights into the innovative use of secondhand dress and age-old traditions of recycling fashion." http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0627/2005295111-d.html. The history, global trade and the current western revival of interest in used garments as a new form of fashion consciousness are the background to this book on the use of second-hand dress and age-old traditions of recycling fashion.

David Brown shares a lively collection of personal anecdotes from his long career in motion picture production, offering humorous insights on health myths, relationships, and the pitfalls of expert advice.

Eco fashion explores how a diverse array of apparel companies are redefining sustainability by creating high‑quality, stylish garments and accessories that balance environmental responsibility with appealing design.

Turn thrift‑shop finds into runway‑ready outfits daily with Marisa Lynch’s easy, affordable sewing hacks. No sewing machine required—just needles, thread, and a bit of creativity.

“In this book, readers learn about sourcing eco-friendly clothes, and how they can apply a range of “R”s, such as recycling, reusing, and reducing consumption, to an imaginative range of fashion projects. The book also looks at ways to clean and dry clothes with least impact on the environment.” –Back cover.