Fashion A to Z: An Illustrated Dictionary

Aimed at fashion and textile students, Fashion A to Z fills a gap in the market for an affordable, accessible and up-to-date guide to fashion terminology.
Bringing together all key words commonly used in colleges and in industry, this fashion reference book is beautifully illustrated with diagrams and drawings of fashion details and costumes that bring the subject to life. The book contains more than 2,000 entries, arranged alphabetically.

Illustrated by renowned fashion illustrator and designer Zakee Shariff, this unique fashion dictionary is quirky and fun, and provides invaluable definitions of all the words a fashion and textile student needs to know.


Alex Newman is a writer and designer. He researched, wrote, and co-edited 'DPM: Disruptive Pattern Material' for Maharishi, and has produced design work for Stüssy, Quiksilver and Polydor Records.

Zakee Shariff is an artist and designer. She launched her own fashion collection in 1996, with a strong emphasis on printed textiles inspired by her artwork, and has illustrated for clients such as Atlantic Records, Channel Four, Top Shop and Nokia.