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Valentino: Themes and Variations
ISBN: 0847831728
Binding: Hardcover
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Author(s): Pamela Golbin
Publisher: Rizzoli
Number of Pages: 300
The name Valentino has been synonymous with high fashion for almost fifty years Based in Rome Valentino is only one of two couture houses recognized by the French government outside of Paris His exquisite designs are coveted and worn by young Hollywood and high society the world over On the occasion of his last couture collection presented in Paris in the spring of 2008 this landmark book celebrates forty-five years of Valentinos remarkable career Published in association with a prestigious exhibition at the Muse des Arts Decoratifss famed costume department in Paris this volume focuses on Valentinos haute couture creations highlighting the most important and iconic creations of his half-century in fashion through recurring themes in Valentinos workvariations on the ideas of volume line and texture as well as motifs such as geometry pleats and flowersthrough new photography sketches fabric samples and commentary on the dresses by Valentino himself In addition unprecedented photography by Franois Halard of Valentinos last fittings and backstage of his runway show reveals Valentinos private world for the first time "Valentino On Valentino" a chapter of first-person accounts of the designs of these iconic dresses along with Valentinos commentary on his fashion will make this publication unique in the study of Valentino as a cultural and artistic icon
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Patternmaking for Fashion Design (5th Edition)
ISBN: 0136069347
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 5
Author(s): Helen Joseph Armstrong
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Number of Pages: 832
Renowned for its comprehensive coverage exceptional illustrations and clear instructions "Patternmaking for Fashion Design" offers detailed yet easy-to-understand explanations of the essence of patternmaking Hinging on a recurring theme that all designs are based on one or more of the three major patternmaking and design principles-dart manipulation added fullness and contouring-it provides students with all the relevant information necessary to create design patterns with accuracy regardless of their complexity Some innovative new information in this book include: Updated with modern cutting-edge sketches and designs DVD included in the back of the book Ribbing added to the knit section of Chapter 27 More materials on children's wear and swim wear Knock offs Fitting corrections Advanced design projects A practical introduction to patternmaking Complete coverage of the three steps of design patterns: dart manipulation added fullness and contouring Chapter projects An essential reference for anyone involved in fashion design
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Lauren Conrad Style
ISBN: 006198969X
Binding: Paperback
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Author(s): Lauren Conrad
Publisher: HarperCollins
Number of Pages: 240
You've seen Lauren Conrad on TV and red carpets looking fabulous whether she's going casual for a day with friends or dressed for a night out Now Lauren reveals how you can adapt her classic understated style for yourself In this bestselling style guide Lauren offers tips on how to create your own unique look shares her favorite sources of inspiration and identifies the absolute must-haves for any fashionista's wardrobe Along the way she examines her fashion evolution from California-casual teen to camera-ready style icon and clothing designer From beauty advice and hair secrets to how to shop vintage or find the perfect T-shirt Lauren Conrad Style unlocks the mysteries of being effortlessly chic With Lauren's guidance you'll look and feel stylish every day
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How To Dress Like A French Woman: The Beginner's Guide To Dressing Classic, Chic,Sexy And Elegant Just Like The French
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Binding: Kindle Edition
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Author(s): CeCe Montagne
Publisher:
Number of Pages: 31
This expanded "2nd Edition" of HOW TO DRESS LIKE A FRENCH WOMEN takes the reader deeper into the unspoken rules of how and why French women are able to dress with such flawless good taste French women have held the coveted spot of being the most chic women in the world for decades After reading this book you will understand the process for creating your own flawless personal style You will learn where to begin and then how to refine your individual fashion look so that when you walk in a room all eyes will be drawn to you
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Origin and early history of the fashion plate (Contributions from the Museum of History and Technology)
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Binding: Paperback
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Author(s): J. L Nevinson
Publisher: Smithsonian Press
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Origin and Early History
Of the Fashion Plate
A fashion plate is a costume portrait indicating a suitable style of clothing that can be made or secured Fashion illustration began in the late 15th and early 16th centuries with portrait pictures that made a persons identity known not by his individual features but rather by his dress
This paper based on a lecture given in the fall of 1963 at the Metropolitan Museum New York traces the history of the fashion plate from its origins to its full development in the 19th century With the improvements in transportation and communication increased attention came to be paid to foreign fashions accessories and even to hairstyles As the reading public grew so fashion consciousness increased and magazines wholly or partly devoted to fashions flourished and were widely read in the middle social classes; this growth of fashion periodicals also is briefly described here
The Author: John L Nevinson retired was formerly with The Victoria and Albert Museum London He now devotes himself to full-time research on costumes and their history
Fashion may be defined as a general style of dress appropriate for a particular person to wear at a certain time of day on a special occasion or for a specific purpose
A fashion plate is a costume portrait that is to say a portrait not of an individual but one which shows the sort of clothes that are being worn or that are likely to be worn It is a generalized portrait indicating the style of clothes that a tailor dressmaker or store can make or supply or showing how different materials can be made up into clothes A fashion plate is related to the wear of its epoch and not to the history of dress except insofar as the dress of a historical personage may be imitated at a later date A fashion plate is reproduced mechanically the woodcuts and engravings of earlier dates being succeeded by lithographs and finally by the various photographic processes of our time
This definition of a fashion plate is broader than the one adopted by Mr Vyvyan Holland who has 68 written the only substantial book on the subject1 Mr Holland limited his study to hand-colored fashion plates of the period from 1770 to 1899 possibly because these are most in favor with collectors He omitted trade and advertisement plates believing them to be primarily concerned with the history of dress
The main functions of fashionable dress are to draw attention to the wearer to define his social position and to show who he is and what he is doing Modesty protection against the weather and appeal to the opposite sex are so far as fashion is concerned subsidiary functions Interest in fashionable dress goes back at least to the 16th century as is evidenced by a popular dialogue written by Alessandro Piccolomini a relative of Pope Pius II who subsequently became coadjutor Archbishop of Siena2 Piccolomini wrote under the pseudonym Lo Stordito and it is not clear to what extent the dialogue was sponsored by the Academy of the Intronati an aristocratic literary and social society of which he was a member He stated that the requirements of fashionable dress were that it be sumptuous in material tasteful in style and borne gracefully by the wearer Unfortunately for the costume historian the dialogue is not illustrated
It has been assumed too readily perhaps that the fashion plate dates from the late 18th century but it is not difficult to demonstrate that it existed in all its essentials at earlier periods even though its history may not be continuous The beginning of the illustration of fashions is found in portraits the earliest of which either sculptured or painted developed from images of kings and important personages
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The Little Black Book of Style
ISBN: 0061237213
Binding: Paperback
Edition: Reprint
Author(s): Nina Garcia
Publisher: It Books
Number of Pages: 160
Every time you dress you assert your identity With style you tell the world your story In that way style affords you opportunities to think about your appearance as a quality of your creative character The Little Black Book of Style helps you to explore your own fashion voicethe piece of you that joyously revels in the glamorous experience of creating your best self From cultivating good taste to guarding against definite fashion faux pas Nina Garcia offers readers the ultimate guide to follow when it comes to dressing their best Including advice on how best to wear an outfit and when occasion wear is appropriate tips on combining color and texture and the inspiration to achieve your own signature look this book will show you how to experiment storyboard archive and play Timeless and universal this book reminds us that eternal style is internal style and that women everywhere have what it takes to discover themselves through the colorful palette that is fashion
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The Big Fashionista: No More Guessing What To Wear
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Binding: Kindle Edition
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Author(s): Mary Schneider
Publisher:
Number of Pages: 134
In "The Big Fashionista: No More Guessing What To Wear" Mary Schneider a professional image consultant shares with readers some basic yet essential secrets to looking great at any size and getting ready for that special date or occasion Dont hide in oversized clothes that make you look as if youre tenting and dont be tricked into wearing too-small things that resemble an over-stuffed sausage Great fit flattering cut and beautiful color can be yours no matter what your size
"That date the one youve been looking forward to since he asked for your number the date is in less than a week Youve tried the Cabbage Soup diet and now you feel like a round-cheeked Cabbage Patch doll not the slim sexy goddess you were hoping for South Beach left you high and dry Atkins was a cholesterol-filled disaster and all Weight Watchers watched were the same pounds you trimmed off bouncing right back on the rebound
The large-bottom line Youve tried to lose those stubborn ten pounds but like a bad penny they keep turning up spoiling your confidence stealing your sense of being a sexy modern woman and leaving you wishing youd never heard the word date let alone given that special someone your number"
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Japanese Fashion Designers: The Work and Influence of Issey Miyake, Yohji Yamamoto and Rei Kawakubo
ISBN: 1847883109
Binding: Paperback
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Author(s): Bonnie English
Publisher: Berg Publishers
Number of Pages: 192
Over the past 40 years Japanese designers have led the way in aligning fashion with art ideology and integrity as well as addressing identity and social politics through dress They have demonstrated that both creative and commercial enterprise is possible in today's international fashion industry and have refused to compromise their ideals remaining autonomous and independent in their design business affairs and distribution methods The inspirational Miyake Yamamoto and Kawakubo have gained worldwide respect and admiration and have influenced a generation of designers and artists alikeBased on twelve years of research this book provides a richly detailed and uniquely comprehensive view of the work of these three key designers It outlines their major contributions and the subsequent impact that their work has had upon the next generation of Japanese designers including Watanabe Takizawa and Takahashi (Undercover) leading Japanese textile designers and European fashion designers including Margiela and the Belgians Viktor & Rolf and Chalayan
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Tim Gunn: A Guide to Quality, Taste and Style (Tim Gunn's Guide to Style)
ISBN: 0810992841
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: First Edition
Author(s): Tim Gunn, Kate Moloney
Publisher: Abrams Image
Number of Pages: 240
There seems to be no one more qualified or equipped to ponder or even dare I say dictate 'quality taste and style' than Tim" -Sarah Jessica Parker actorproducer
Television has introduced the world to a new fashion authority: Tim Gunn As Bravo's style mentor and Chair of the Fashion Design Department at Parsons The New School for Design Tim delivers advice in a frank witty and authoritative manner that delights audiences
Now readers can benefit from Tim's considerable fashion wisdom in Tim Gunn: A Guide to Quality Taste & Style He discusses every aspect of creating and maintaining your personal style: how to dress for various occasions how to shop (from designer to chain to vintage stores) how to pick a fashion mentor how to improve your posture find the perfect fit and more He'll challenge every reader-whether a seasoned fashionista or a style neophyte-to "make it work"
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Inspired Style: Top Image Experts reveal strategies to always look and be your best
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Binding: Kindle Edition
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Author(s): Cheryl Obermiller, Oreet Mizrahi, Julie Maeder, Pat Gray, Cynthia Lee Miller, Sally Templeton, Lisa Ann Martin, Chris Fulkerson, Dominique Vaughan-Russell, Debbie Wright, Carrie Leum, Sandy Moore, Milena Joy, Barbara Layne, And More
Publisher: PowerDynamics Publishing
Number of Pages: 279
Inspired Style is the key ingredient to helping you understand and define your personal style which is so much more than clothes and fashion Several chapters will lead you on a journey of self-discovery of who you are and what makes you such a unique person Then use the rest of this book to quickly rev up your style thanks to the twenty-one top experts who have come together to give you the most innovative image strategies they know
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