Fashioning the Future

From spray-on dresses to self-assembling raincoats, Fashioning the Future is an inspirational guide to the contemporary science and technology shaping tomorrow's wardrobe. Ten chapters discuss new materials, manufacturing techniques and design methods, from electro-textiles and biotech to smart fibres and nanotech, accompanied by the work of top fashion image-makers Warren du Preez and Nick Thornton-Jones, who illustrate each chapter with a series of stunning fashion 'dreamscapes'. A valuable reference section explains technical terms and points to further specialist information. For anyone interested in the long-term future of fashion, design, innovation and lifestyle, this book is an essential read.