Japanese Costume Design and Drawing Book

A collection of books that can be used as a reference when designing clothes and costumes, and drawing illustrations and manga.

Traditional Clothes from Around the World

Popular illustrator Fumi Futamori presents a collection of delicate ethnic costumes from around the world. The book features 47 types, selected with “cute” as the keyword, showcasing vibrant embroidery, abundant lace, and traditional patterns.

Illustrated Book of Ethnic Costumes of the World (Eshi-de-Irodoru-Sekaino-MINZOKUISHO-Zukan)

A pictorial book that showcases the unique ethnic costumes of various cultures around the world, illustrated by popular artists. It vividly presents 103 costumes in full color, each accompanied by a description.

Love Live! Sunshine!! Aqours Stage Costume Book 2

The book includes a total of 74 stage costumes actually worn by the cast during live performances.

Fairy tale and cute girl costume design catalog – 918 costume parts included by Oriko Sakura

You can use it immediately when you get lost in costume design! Contains 918 convenient and cute costume parts. Full of ideas to expand the range of costume design!

GENDAI SOSAKU WAFUKU (Contemporary creative kimono) – HANATSUKI ART WORKS

This book is a compilation of the “GENDAI SOSAKU WAFUKU (Contemporary creative kimono)” series by illustrator HANATSUKI, who is gaining popularity on SNS. She refines kimono into modern fashion.

Encyclopedia of How to Draw “Clothing” for Digital Illustration – 45 Secrets of Clothing to Dress Up Characters

Organizes and categorizes contemporary men’s and women’s clothing by tops, bottoms, and other parts, and summarizes the structure and characteristics of each garment, how to draw, tips for drawing variations, coordination tips, wrinkle know-how, and more. An illustrated practical book in encyclopedia format.

Kosode Hinagata Fashion Book

This book introduces the patterns and designs of kosode kimonos with dazzling illustrations by Rin Nadeshiko, based on the Matsuzakaya Collection’s kosode.