The abridged paperback edition of "The Sourcebook of Contemporary Fashion Design" showcases the most innovative work from established and emerging fashion designers around the world. Included in these pages are master couturiers and up-and-coming designers alike, showcasing their work in hundreds of full-color photographs and graphic illustrations. For easy reference, design illustrations, photographs, and biographical information are categorized according to style and purpose. "The Sourcebook of Contemporary Fashion Design" also includes a visual index for convenient reference and designers' contact information. This stunning paperback volume provides easy-to-access examples of every wardrobe piece imaginable - from T-shirts to evening dresses, shoes to handbags, hats to jewelry, this lushly illustrated, comprehensive fashion companion is an invaluable resource that consumers, designers, design students, fashion retailers, merchandisers, and stylists will turn to again and again.