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Welcome to this guide to the bestofthe Web for Fashion and Beauty.

In these pages you will ﬁnd a selectionofsome ofthe most useful websites for students,lecturers and researchersworking in Fashion and Beauty.The selection is by no means exhaustive,but it should give you a ﬂavour oftherange ofresources available on theInternet for education and research.

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Contents

Costume and Fashion

Accessories1Costume and clothing1Fashion design and designers2Fashion shows and fashion weeks3Fashion history4Fashion industry5Fashion magazines5Fashion photography6Footwear7Textiles for fashion8Trends and forecasting8

Health and Beauty

Beauty and holistic therapy9Beauty news and trends9Body Modiﬁcation10Cosmetic and beauty products10Cosmetic science11Hair and make-up12

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Accessories

British Glove Association (BGA)

http://www.gloveassociation.org/

The national trade association for the glove industry in the UK.The website provideshistorical and practical information,a guide to measuring gloves and a bibliography of publications.

British Hat Guild

http://www.britishhatguild.co.uk/

The aim ofthe British Hat Guild is to “promote andenhance the reputation and status ofthe British hatindustry”.Their website includes an educationaldatabase,plus news and careers information.

Hatsuk.com

http://www.hatsuk.com/

Run by Hat Magazine,this website contains informationon everything from millinery to hats.Includes the Hat Bible,a glossary,the Global HatDirectory,a fashion news feed and a forum.

Wrist Fashion

http://www.wristfashion.com/

Aweblog described as being for the “wristwatch afﬁcionado”.It is aimed at thewristwatch industry,but also publishes the latest news,trends and products from thewristwatchindustry.

Costume and clothing

Costume Designers Guild (CDG)

http://www.costumedesignersguild.com/

The CDG’s website provides information on the Guild’s history,constitution,andmembership details.Other features include a members’list,a gallery and details of the CDG awards.

Company Clothing

http://www.clothingatwork.co.uk/

Company Clothing Magazine provides articles for the corporate clothing industry,including news,jobs listings and a directory ofcompanies that offer corporate clothingand workwear within the UK.

Costume Page:Costuming Resources Online

http://www.costumepage.org/

This resource list contains over 2,000 links to costume-related resources.Subjectsinclude the StudyofCostume,Making & Wearing Costumes,Suppliers,and Accessories.

Costume and Fashion

http://www.britishhatguild.co.uk/