We're giving away FABULOUS! prizes! Enter to win a copy of the FABULOUS! catalogue or a set of FABULOUS! notecards and paper dolls by leaving a comment on this blog post. In your comment, tell us about your favorite fashion-related book. Two winners will be selected at random from all entrants. Entries must be posted by Friday, October 28, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. PST. On Monday, October 31, 2011, we will announce the winners on our blog. Best of luck!
Update: Some readers have reported trouble leaving comments. If you are unable to post your comment, email it directly to rharris@fidmmuseum.org and I'll post it on your behalf. Thanks for entering!
Since you haven't specified, I'm going to keep my fingers crossed that this competition is open to overseas readers. My favourite fashion book is probably "Viking Clothing" by Thor Ewing, since I'm a Viking re-enactor...
Posted by: Jenny Wren | October 24, 2011 at 11:12 AM
Hi Jenny,
Yes, the contest is open to overseas readers! Glad you entered.
Posted by: Rachel Harris | October 24, 2011 at 11:20 AM
I really, really need this book for my collection of fashion and costume books.
Posted by: Agnes Gawne | October 24, 2011 at 11:25 AM
Valerie Steele's "Paris Fashion"! It is an utter treat for Francophiles and fashionistas alike.
Posted by: Evangeline Holland | October 24, 2011 at 11:26 AM
I would be thrilled to win any one of these three fashionable items!
To answer your question my latest favorite fashion book is "Lanvin"(Dean Merceron) which I received for my birthday this summer~it makes my heart race a bit faster when I look at such beauty:)
Posted by: Christine A. | October 24, 2011 at 11:37 AM
From Denise Farinsky:
My favorite fashion book is a tie between "Savage Beauty: Alexander McQueen" and "The Collection of the Kyoto Costume Institute: Fashion--A History from the 18th to the 20th Century.
Posted by: Rachel Harris | October 24, 2011 at 11:54 AM
I'd love to win the catalogue most, but any of the prizes would be a thrill. My favorite fashion book ever is "Decades of Beauty"
Posted by: melina bee | October 24, 2011 at 12:01 PM
Hello, Great blog, great site! And MY personal fave book is itself a glamorous object: "Hollywood Costume" by Dale McConathy and none other than DIANA VREELAND herself.
Posted by: Glendon McKinney | October 24, 2011 at 12:57 PM
My daughter attended FIDM and I would love to give this to her for a Christmas present.
Posted by: Joyce W. | October 24, 2011 at 01:21 PM
It would be wonderful to win the Note Cards (for me) or the Paper Dolls for my grand-daughter. We love going to FIDM exhibits.
Posted by: Becky Gockel | October 24, 2011 at 01:32 PM
My favorite fashion book is by far the "Fashion" of the Kyoto Costume Institute. It was my first book on historical costume, and despite collecting more and more over the years, I still refer back to the KCI book for inspiration. Just the massive range of historical costume included, and the fabulous all-color photos really make it a go-to book for me. It's hard to pick just one, though :-)
Posted by: Lauren R | October 24, 2011 at 01:44 PM
I love this type of book & Blog! I used to collect old perfume bottles. :)
Posted by: Sharon S. | October 24, 2011 at 01:54 PM
I would love a copy to help my fashion and museums studies... I cant separate my loves! FIDM Began my love affair...
Posted by: Natalie pearce | October 24, 2011 at 02:06 PM
My favorite fashion book is the one I have in my hands at any given time.
Posted by: Betty Brees | October 24, 2011 at 02:32 PM
It looks like a lovely book! It is hard to pick a favourite. My most recent purchases were the fashion in detail series and they are lovely to look at. I think my favourite is still The complete Costume History. It is huge, and shipping to Australia cost more than the book but it was well worth it.
Posted by: Carey Hannaford | October 24, 2011 at 03:26 PM
Looks like a cool book, I would love to win it! I love all fashion-related books!
Posted by: Melissa | October 24, 2011 at 03:32 PM
I think my favorite fashion-related book has to be 9 Heads. Very easy to understand, has LOADS of references and information. As an artist I can say it greatly helped improved my drawing skills!
Posted by: Alina | October 24, 2011 at 05:49 PM
I'd love to get a copy of this book free! I haven't had the money to order a copy yet, what with the holidays coming up. Right now my favorite book in my collection is the Kyoto Costume Institute's Fashion book because of all its yummy pictures!
Posted by: Aurora Celeste | October 24, 2011 at 07:10 PM
Love fashion books, particularly historical fashion!
Posted by: Melanie494 | October 24, 2011 at 07:37 PM
My favorite Fashion related-book, My Favourite Dress by Gity Monset, Samantha Erin Safer, and Robert de Niet
Posted by: Cammilyn | October 24, 2011 at 07:39 PM
My favorite fashion book is definitely Janet Arnold's "Patterns of Fashion 2", a.k.a. the one that covers 1860-1940. :D
Posted by: Katrina Andrews | October 24, 2011 at 07:40 PM
Hands down, the KCI Fashion book! I use it as inspiration constantly! They do a lovely job of styling the costumes too.
Posted by: Maggie | October 24, 2011 at 09:22 PM
My favorite fashion book is "Adrian: Silver Screen to Custom Label." He's my favorite movie costume designer so I can't resist anything that gives me the chance to admire his work.
Posted by: Angela | October 24, 2011 at 10:03 PM
Glad to hear the give-away is open to those of us overseas. Thanks for the chance to win a Fabulous prize!
Posted by: Vireya | October 24, 2011 at 11:38 PM
Whoops! Sorry, got so carried away I forgot to mention a favourite fashion-related book. For my last birthday I was given "Edith Head" by Jay Jorgensen, which is my current favourite.
Posted by: Vireya | October 24, 2011 at 11:42 PM