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Lookbook Printing UK: Elevate Your Brand with Style

Your lookbook is more than a document. It is a physical extension of your brand. At Ex Why Zed, we specialise in producing premium lookbooks for fashion designers, homeware labels and creative studios, with expert craftsmanship, elevated finishes and meticulous attention to detail.

9 Reasons to Print With Us

🎁 FREE Paper Samples
🌟 Friendly Advice from Actual Humans
⏱️ Stapled Lookbooks delivered in 3 days
🏎️ Perfect Bound Lookbooks in 5 days
Instant Pricing for up to 20 copies
🏆 Foiling, Embossing, Debossing, Spot UV
️️💻 FREE File Check
📂 We just need a PDF to print
📦 Storage, Fulfilment and Distribution
🚛 FREE UK Delivery

HIGH QUALITY TAILORED LOOKBOOKS!

Expert Lookbook Printing UK for Design-Driven Brands

We create bespoke print that reflects the craftsmanship, personality and energy behind your products. With expert guidance and state of the art technology, we help you turn each collection into beautifully produced lookbooks and promotional materials that elevate your brand.

From first concept to final print, we shape your ideas into pieces that feel intentional, stylish and unmistakably you.

We Want to Print for You

We don’t work only with household names! Our clients include many small-to-medium-sized businesses. Further down this page, you’ll see examples of lookbooks we’ve printed for clients of all sizes. However, many of the world's most respected brands trust us to print their lookbooks. You can join them!

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Your Lookbook, Your Way

Create a lookbook that reflects your brand with clarity and impact. Whether minimal and editorial or bold and fashion-driven, these print options help you craft a refined final piece that feels truly on brand.

Here are the print options that bring your creative vision to life:

Choose the Perfect Lookbook Size for Your Brand

Create a lookbook that aligns with your vision and showcases your collection with clarity and impact. We offer a variety of size and format choices, giving you complete flexibility when planning your printed lookbook.

You can choose from compact sizes ideal for mailers or bold formats designed to make a statement. Each size works beautifully with our curated paper stocks, whether you prefer a smooth silk finish for a sleek, editorial look or an uncoated paper for a more tactile, natural feel.

Available size options include:

  • A6 for pocket sized handouts
  • A5 for versatile, easy to distribute lookbooks
  • A4 for classic fashion and homeware presentations
  • A3 for high impact, full visual storytelling

For a creative twist, you can produce your lookbook as an A2 poster that folds down to A5. It is lightweight, cost effective for posting and provides sixteen A5 panels of content, making it a popular choice for dynamic fashion lookbooks.

To help manage budgets, our quotes include multiple quantity options so you can compare unit prices and choose the most efficient print run.

Once approved, our clear setup guides make artwork preparation simple, whether you are new to print or an experienced designer producing lookbooks for UK fashion brands and creative studios.

Ready to get started? Get a free print quote today.

LOOKBOOK OPTIONS

Premium Finishes and Binding Options

Refine your lookbook with premium print details that elevate the experience from the moment it is picked up. Fashion brands and creative studios choose Ex Why Zed because every finish, texture and binding choice is crafted to enhance the storytelling of your collection.

Whether you want a sleek, editorial look or a bold, tactile statement, our finishing options help you create a truly distinctive printed lookbook.

Premium Finishes That Add Impact

Highlight key elements, bring depth to imagery and create a richer sensory experience with high quality finishes such as:

  • Foiling for metallic accents and luxury detail
  • Embossing and debossing for tactile depth
  • Spot UV for selective gloss and contrast
  • Matte or gloss lamination to protect and enhance the cover
  • Silk, uncoated and recycled stocks for different textures and tones

These enhancements are especially popular in fashion lookbook printing, where material choices and surface finishes communicate brand identity as strongly as the photography itself.

Professional Binding Styles

Your binding choice influences the feel, function and presentation of your lookbook. Select from:

  • Perfect bound for a refined, bookshop quality finish
  • Wire stitched for sleek, flexible and cost effective lookbooks
  • Folded and concertina formats for creative, dynamic layouts
  • Custom sizes to match your design direction and content flow

These binding options work beautifully for brands looking for lookbook printing London or across the UK, allowing you to tailor the structure of your publication to the scale and tone of your collection.

Short Runs, High Quality

Whether you need a handful of copies for a press drop or a larger short run for a seasonal campaign, we specialise in producing small quantities with consistent colour, crisp detail and a premium feel. This makes our lookbook printing services ideal for emerging designers, creative studios and established brands who value precision without long minimum orders.

MAKE YOUR BRAND STAND OUT

Winning Lookbook Specifications for Fashion and Creative Brands

We have produced thousands of lookbooks for fashion labels, homeware brands and creative studios. Over time, certain specifications have consistently delivered the best balance of quality, cost efficiency and visual impact. These options give you a strong starting point when planning your next printed lookbook, and each one can be customised to fit your brand aesthetic.

Here are three proven choices that work exceptionally well for fashion lookbook printing UK and design driven campaigns.

1. Stapled A5 Lookbook

A clean and cost friendly format that keeps everything simple, compact and beautifully presented.

Specification
A5 wire stitched booklet
Twenty eight pages, self cover
Printed on 170 gsm uncoated stock
Full colour printing

Approximate cost
100 copies for around £1.64 each
Perfect for lookbook drops, seasonal edits and cheap lookbook printing that still feels premium.

2. Perfect Bound A5 Lookbook

A polished, editorial quality book with a tactile finish and a square spine for a refined look.

Specification
A5 perfect bound book
Four page cover on 300 gsm uncoated
Matte lamination on the cover
Forty inner pages on 170 gsm uncoated
Full colour printing

Approximate cost
250 copies for around £1.99 each
A popular choice for high end presentations and lookbook printing London clients who want a premium feel.

3. A2 Poster Folded to A5

A dynamic piece that opens out into a full size poster for striking visual impact.

Specification
A2 sheet folded to A5
Printed double sided in full colour
115 gsm silk stock
One horizontal fold and three concertina folds

Approximate cost
250 copies for around £1.63 each
Ideal for editorial campaigns, fashion drops and creative lookbook printing services that require movement and versatility.

Ways to Tailor Your Lookbook

You can customise any specification to reflect your design direction and brand identity.
➡️ Adjust the cover weight to 250 gsm for easier opening
➡️ Use the same stock throughout for a self cover look
➡️ Choose gloss lamination for a high shine aesthetic
➡️ Increase size to A5 or A4 for additional layout space
➡️ Upgrade inner pages to 170 gsm for a more impactful feel
➡️ Add Spot UV, foiling or embossing to elevate key design elements

If one of these examples feels right for your project, simply note the details and request a personalised quote. You can also email hello@exwhyzed.com if you prefer a more direct conversation.

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THE PROOF IS IN THE PUDDING

Print Projects Loved by Top Fashion and Creative Brands

FASHION LAUNCH LOOKBOOKS
Ex Why Zed x stellasport x adidas

The London design agency, Clubhouse Studios, were keen to print an authentic old school Zine to promote the new range of sportswear from Stella McCartney and Adidas. We sent out one of our much loved sample packs and the 100% Recycled Uncoated range was chosen for its lightweight, natural feel.

There were initial discussions about perfect binding the zines because of the number of pages but that would have not fitted with the overall aesthetic. The challenge was to retain the zine feel and appearance whilst accomodating the 40 pages. At this stage it was decided that perhaps 160gsm was too bulky so we eventually settled on 100gsm Uncoated for a really compact publication. The layout is fresh, loose and completely without boundaries. Each page is a treat for the reader’s eyes with a barrage of fashion photography, clashing colours and cut n paste typography.

The print spec is A4 Booklets with 40pp Self Cover onto 100gsm Uncoated 100% Recycled, Four colour print throughout. Trimmed, collated and wire stitched.

We can print a similar publication for your brand!

 

Why Print With Ex Why Zed?
A team of print experts, not an automated upload system
When you work with us, you get real people who understand design, colour, finishes and layout. We answer the phone, reply to emails quickly and guide you through every step with clarity.
Premium results powered by industry-leading technology
Our combination of digital (HP Indigo) and litho printing gives you exceptional colour accuracy, crisp photography and a high-end finish that matches the quality of your work.
Short runs with no compromise
Whether you need one lookbook or a few hundred, we deliver the same level of precision. Many printers cut corners on short runs. We don’t. Every copy is crafted with care.
Bespoke finishes that elevate your brand
Foiling, embossing, debossing, Spot UV, matte lamination, gloss lamination, recycled and textured stocks, everything you need to build a lookbook that truly reflects your brand.
Free file checks and free paper samples
We check every file before printing to avoid errors, colour issues or layout surprises. We also send paper samples so you can see and feel your options before committing.
Fast turnaround and free UK delivery
Stapled lookbooks in 3 days. Perfect bound in 5. Always delivered on time, tracked and with no added UK delivery costs.
Sustainable, responsible print
We use FSC-certified papers and eco-conscious inks, allowing you to create a premium lookbook with kinder production values.
Your go-to print supplier
We want to become a reliable cog in your supply mechanism. Send us your artwork, we’ll print it and deliver with no fuss allowing you to concentrate on running your business.

STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?

Your Questions On Lookbook Printing Services Answered
View all our FAQ's
Which is the best high quality book printing and binding service?

The best high quality service offers perfect binding, premium paper type, accurate print specifications and support from a customer service team that understands the fashion industry. Look for perfect bound lookbooks, strong colour accuracy and guidance on spine design, book block and paper weight.

What is the difference between a printed lookbook and a digital lookbook?

A printed lookbook uses tactile paper type, perfect binding and quality images to showcase a new collection, while an online lookbook like an animal print lookbook presents visual content digitally. Printed versions enhance browsing experience and impact potential customers through front cover design, white space and collection of photographs.

What’s the best resolution to print in?

For sharp fashion lookbook examples, use 300 dpi resolution for every print file. This ensures quality images with clear product descriptions, simple background control and enough content on single pages. High resolution protects important content, especially on the first page, inside front cover and back cover.

Should I save my file as a TIFF or JPEG?

TIFF is best for lookbook design because it preserves quality images, quiet area detail and bleed area accuracy. JPEG is an affordable option but may compress visual content. Use TIFF for front cover design, inside back cover artwork and the creation process of your custom lookbook.

How long does it take?

We will aim to deliver the finished stapled lookbooks in 3/4 working days and perfect bound in 5/6 after receiving your print-ready artwork.  If you are working to a crucial hand in deadline then we strongly advise leaving more time in case there are any artwork issues with your files or courier problems with delivery.

Additionally there can be a day or two of amends required to the artwork before it's print ready which we're more than happy to help with but you'll need to factor that in to timings.

 

How do I pay?

Once we have checked your artwork we will send over an invoice for you to pay by online bank transfer or credit card through Stripe.

Will my artwork look like it does on screen?

Unfortunately what is seen on an RGB, backlit screen is never going to be the same as it appears on paper in cmyk.  It's just impossible to achieve that and no printer could.  You will have to allow for some difference in the colours between the two mediums but having something tangible in your hands and seeing the images on paper gives the publication a charm that just sending out a pdf wont do.

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