Fashion Prints - by Susana Ellis (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 502Genre: ArtSub-Genre: Textile & CostumeFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Susana Ellis AuthorAge Range: AdultAuthor: Susana EllisLanguage: English About the Book This book includes all 480 fashion prints from Ackermann's Repository during its 20 years of publication, 1809-1828. Book Synopsis Ackermann's Repository of Arts was an illustrated British periodical published from 1809-1828 by Rudolph Ackermann. The formal title of the journal was Repository of arts, literature, commerce, manufactures, fashions, and politics, and it did cover all of these fields. In its day, it had great influence on English taste in fashion, architecture, and literature. The magazine is best known for its fashion prints, two per issue, for twenty years. This book includes all 480 fashion prints.
Fashion 150 - by Arianna Piazza (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 536Genre: ArtSub-Genre: Fashion & AccessoriesFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Laurence KingAge Range: AdultAuthor: Arianna PiazzaLanguage: English About the Book Covering everyone from Azzedine Alaia to Yohji Yamamoto, and everything from Boho Chic to Space Age style, this is an indispensible and delightful guide to the creative world of fashion. This encyclopedic volume contains over 150 entries on designers and styles, with multiple images and a comprehensive text for each one. It is a reliable, up-to-date reference work as well as an inspirational showcase, with over 500 photographs and original illustrations. Whether you want to know about the most creative designers or the most successful brands, luxurious haute couture or innovative youth countercultures, this guide includes all of the designers, movements and style icons that have created the history of international fashion from the 1860s all the way to today. Book Synopsis Featuring over 500 photographs and original illustrations, this is the complete guide to the designers, brands, movements and style icons that have created the history of international fashion from the 1860s all the way to today. This encyclopedic volume, with over 150 entries, is both a reliable, up-to-date reference work and an inspirational look at the creativity and excitement of fashion. The many forces that influence fashion are included - from luxurious haute couture and bespoke tailoring to innovative youth countercultures and phenomenally successful mass-market brands. Each entry includes multiple images and a comprehensive text covering the historical, cultural, aesthetic and technical aspects of its subject. Material details are discussed throughout the book, as are the creative and multidisciplinary aspects of fashion. Covering everyone from Azzedine Alaïa to Yohji Yamamoto and everything from Boho Chic to Space Age Style, this is an indispensible and delightful guide to the sophisticated world of fashion. About the Author Arianna Piazza teaches the history of art, textiles and fashion at Afol Moda, Milano, with a specialty in the study of fabrics. She is the author of many articles and publications on fashion and beauty.
Latex Concrete Habitat - by Albert Knott and Ge Knott - Nez (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 132Genre: ArchitectureSub-Genre: GeneralFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Trafford PublishingAge Range: AdultAuthor: Albert Knott and Ge Knott - NezLanguage: English Book Synopsis In many war torn and poverty stricken regions, the indigenous architecture has been heavy mud and wattle roofs on thick mud walls. These structures, while cool in the summer, are of very low strength, are maintenance intensive, are time consuming to build, and are largely in massive disrepair. Replacing these mud structures with the light weight roofs of latex concrete produces a permanent architecture significantly more safe and strong, of very low maintenance, and of remarkably low cost, as the roofs can be built by available unskilled labor. The time required for reconstruction is considerably shorter than the time required to replace the older heavy construction, and the self-help characteristic of this new form of construction leads to more rapid recovery from disaster. This how-to-do-it manual teaches people how to build these new roofs.
100 Fashion Icons - (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 176Genre: PhotographySub-Genre: Subjects & ThemesFormat: PaperbackPublisher: National Portrait GalleryAge Range: AdultBook theme: Portraits & SelfiesLanguage: English Book Synopsis From Elsa Sciaperelli to Kate Moss, portraits of the most fashionable faces of the last 100 yearsThis richly illustrated gift book showcases 100 portraits of key fashion figures from the collection of the National Portrait Gallery, London. The portraits illustrate key styles from different eras, from the 1850s to the modern day, using images from varied mediums. The sitters include historic and contemporary fashion icons, fashion muses and influential designers, in addition to portraits by notable fashion photographers. With an illustrated introductory text on the role of fashion in the Gallery's collection and detailed captions for key works, 100 Fashion Icons highlights the close links between fashion and portraiture, explored through the lens of the extensive collection of portraits held in the National Portrait Gallery, London. Featured fashion icons include Kate Moss, Alexander McQueen, Edward Enninful, Vivienne Westwood, Twiggy, Grace Coddington, Cecil Beaton, Jane Birkin, Yves Saint Laurent, Mary Quant, Zandra Rhodes, Paul Smith, Elsa Schiaparelli, Isabella Blow, Alice Temperley, Anna Wintour and Naomi Campbell.
Tudor Fashion - by Eleri Lynn (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 208Genre: ArtSub-Genre: Textile & CostumeFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Yale University PressAge Range: AdultAuthor: Eleri LynnLanguage: English About the Book The captivating story of Tudor dress, its construction and symbolism, and the people who made and wore it Book Synopsis The captivating story of Tudor dress, its construction and symbolism, and the people who made and wore it The Tudor monarchs and their courtiers are some of the best-known figures in history. They continue, even today, to spark our curiosity and imagination. Their enduring popularity is no doubt partly due to the iconic portraits in which they are depicted in magnificent style, in farthingales and ruffs, furs and jewels, codpieces and cloaks, and vast expanses of velvet and silk. Far from being mere decoration, fashion was pivotal in the communication of status and power. It was used as a tool in securing and holding the tenuous Tudor throne and as a competitive weapon in the factions, intrigues and love-affairs of the court. This book presents new information about the fashions of the Tudor dynasty, offering fresh insight into their social and political milieu. Histories of Kings and Queens complement stories of unsung dressmakers, laundresses, and officials charged with maintaining and transporting the immense Tudor wardrobes from palace to palace. Evidence from rare surviving garments and textiles, original documents, fine and decorative art, and archaeological findings enhance our understanding of the Tudors and their courts. Handsomely illustrated, this sumptuous book contextualises Tudor dress within the buildings in which it was worn and fills in gaps in our knowledge of the period and its fascinating historical figures. Review Quotes "Lynn ably demonstrates the central importance of clothes: their meaning; manufacture; care; and legacy. Lavishly illustrated and engagingly written, it reveals the Tudors in a whole new light."--Tracy Borman, Historians Favourites 2017, BBC History "Along with the sumptuous photographs of fabrics, objects, and paintings, the book offers a great deal of information about the social meaning of dress as a form of 'competitive magnificence.'"--Douglas Bisson, Choice "The book does an excellent job of ensuring that visitors to Hampton Court and the other Royal Historic Palaces gain a strong sense of how seriously clothing was taken in the past and why it deserves to be studied with care today."--Evelyn Welch, Renaissance Quarterly Winner of the 2019 Historians of British Art Award, a single-authored book with a subject before 1600 category About the Author Eleri Lynn is a fashion historian and curator at Historic Royal Palaces.
Van Eyck in Detail Portable - by Maximiliaan P J Martens & Annick Born (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 256Genre: ArtSub-Genre: Individual ArtistsFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Ludion PublishersAge Range: AdultBook theme: MonographsAuthor: Maximiliaan P J Martens & Annick BornLanguage: English Book Synopsis - Compact, affordable introduction to some of the world's most popular artists, looking at their works in incredible detail - Filled with superbly reproduced full-page, close-up details, offering new views of some of the world's most popular paintings This fascinating book views the work of Flemish painter Jan van Eyck (c.1395-1441) under a magnifying glass. Van Eyck studied fauna and flora in their natural environment and under carefully chosen light conditions, and then achieved a breathtaking and convincing realism in his paintings. Each work is a collection of minuscule details rendered with superb clarity - or at least that is the viewer's first impression. As this book reveals, Van Eyck's exceptional talent was his understanding of how the human brain supplements visual perception. Here, full reproductions of his work as well as close-up details are organized by theme. The text includes a biographical note and information on the technique of oil painting on panel, and an explanation of how Van Eyck achieved his innovative results. This is an unprecedented look at the work of a popular master. About the Author Maximiliaan P. J. Martens is a professor of art history at Ghent University.
Slow Fashion - by Safia Minney (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 192Genre: ArtSub-Genre: Fashion & AccessoriesFormat: PaperbackPublisher: New InternationalistAge Range: AdultAuthor: Safia MinneyLanguage: English About the Book Explore how eco-fashion centers around sustainable design & businesses that put people, livelihoods and sustainability central to everything they do. Book Synopsis Slow Fashion offers creatives, entrepreneurs, and ethical consumers alike a glimpse into the innovative world of the eco-concept store movement, sustainable design, and business that puts people, livelihoods, and sustainability central to everything they do.Safia Minney argues that the future of brick and mortar retail is in the best in fair trade, sustainability, and organic products, together with vintage and second hand goods and local produce. Restorative economics, the well-being of our planet, and our bodies and minds can be inspired by this growing sector, one that is shaping big business.This book curates pioneering people and projects that will inspire you to be part of the change. International names include Livia Firth, Zandra Rhodes, and Lily Cole. American change-makers include Andrew Morgan, filmmaker (The True Cost, a ground-breaking documentary that asks us each to consider who pays the price for our clothing), and Dana Geffner (Fair World Project).With full color photography and elegant design, Slow Fashion profiles the people bringing the alternatives to the mainstream: designers, labels, and eco-concept stores across the world; fair trade producers; campaigns that are re-designing the fashion economy; and the fibers and fabrics which are making a difference.Safia Minney is founder and CEO of fair trade and sustainable fashion label People Tree. She has turned a lifelong interest in environment, trade, and social justice issues into an award-winning social business. She is widely regarded as a leader in the Fair Trade movement and has been awarded Outstanding Social Entrepreneur by the World Economic Forum. About the Author Safia Minney: Safia Minney is founder and CEO of Fair Trade and sustainable fashion label People Tree. Safia has turned a lifelong interest in environment, trade and social justice issues into an award winning social business. Safia is widely regarded as a leader in the Fair Trade movement and has been awarded outstanding social entrepreneur by the World Economic Forum and an MBE for her work in Fair Trade and the fashion industry.
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Everyday Fashions of the Fifties as Pictured in Sears Catalogs - (Dover Fashion and Costumes) by Joanne Olian (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 128Genre: ArtSub-Genre: Fashion & AccessoriesSeries Title: Dover Fashion and CostumesFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Dover PublicationsAge Range: AdultAuthor: Joanne OlianLanguage: English About the Book One-piece strapless bathing suits and dresses with plunging necklines for women; business suits with wide lapels for men; bluejeans and plaid shirts for girls; and much more. Over 300 black-and-white illustrations. Book Synopsis This scrupulously researched, meticulously rendered collection spotlights multiple generations of a family for each decade of the twentieth century. Apparel includes everything from ankle-length tennis outfits and men's formal wear of the 1910s to military outfits from both World Wars, high-fashion suits and dresses in the post WWI years, and wedding finery spanning several decades.These immediately useable illustrations have a host of applications for fashion and costume designers, fashion historians, and anyone looking for fashion images to use in art and craft projects. Informative notes on the costumes complete an outstanding collection documenting nearly 100 years of costume history. About the Author JoAnne Olian is a former curator of the costume collection at the Museum of the City of New York and the author of numerous books on the history of fashion.
Fashion Photography - by Eugenie Shinkle (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 272Genre: ArtSub-Genre: Fashion & AccessoriesFormat: HardcoverPublisher: ApertureAge Range: AdultAuthor: Eugenie ShinkleLanguage: English About the Book Fashion photography captures our desires and fantasies about how we present ourselves to the world, while reflecting the changing values of our culture and society. Fashion Photography: The Story in 180 Pictures explores the profound influence that fashion photography has had on us over the past eight decades, presenting its evolution as a language, and a genre, while showcasing some of its most glamorous moments. Featuring work by every important fashion photographer of the past, alongside those shaping contemporary taste today. Book Synopsis Fashion photography captures our desires and fantasies about how we present ourselves to the world, while reflecting the changing values of our culture and society. Fashion Photography: The Story in 180 Pictures explores the profound influence that fashion photography has had on us over the past eight decades, presenting its evolution as a language, and a genre, while showcasing some of its most glamorous moments. Featuring work by every important fashion photographer of the past, alongside those shaping contemporary taste today--including Richard Avedon, Horst P. Horst, William Klein, Helmut Newton, Guy Bourdin, Steven Meisel, Corinne Day, and Juergen Teller, to name a few--fashion chronicler Eugénie Shinkle reveals illuminating moments in the story of fashion and photography, while sketching the bigger picture. She charts how fashion photography flourished with the rise of illustrated magazines, how influential art directors collaborated with photographers to shape epochs of style, and how generations of fashion photographers have built upon each other's ideas to expand this genre. An object of exquisite beauty in its own right, this book serves as an accessible primer to the story of fashion photography, for everyone engaged by this compelling subject. Review Quotes ""Fashion is a photograph. When we think of fashion we think of a photograph. It all comes together as a photograph."" - Peter Saville""Fashion is a photograph. When we think of fashion we think of a photograph. It all comes together as a photograph." - Peter Saville" About the Author Eugenie Shinkle is a photographer, writer, and Senior Lecturer in Photographic Theory and Criticism at the University of Westminster in London. She is a regular contributor to books and journals in the fields of photography and digital game studies, and has been exhibiting her photographic work internationally since 1992. "
Wild Elephants - by Samuel Wasser (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 240Genre: PhotographySub-Genre: Individual PhotographersFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Earth Aware EditionsAge Range: AdultBook theme: GeneralAuthor: Samuel WasserLanguage: English Book Synopsis In Wild Elephants, Art Wolfe seeks to capture on camera just what makes elephants so special and so worth saving. Legendary for their size and intelligence, elephants are one of the most charismatic of megafauna. That they are under siege from poachers is no secret, and the rapidity of their declining numbers is horrifying. However, amidst the steady stream of bad news, all is not lost. Ivory prices are declining, global education seems to be succeeding, and recent government crackdowns are beginning to stem the flow of illegal ivory. While Wild Elephants features photographs of both African and Asian species, the emphasis is on the African savanna or bush elephant. Samuel Wasser's informative text focuses on his current groundbreaking research on the impacts of the illegal trade in elephant ivory along with legal culling practices as a means of population control of this highly intelligent, tightly knit social species. Wild Elephants is a celebration of these wondrous gentle giants, of the renewed efforts countries are taking to protect their natural heritage, and of what we can do to empower local populations to safeguard the survival of a magnificent species. Review Quotes "This is a marriage of fine art and conservation photography at its finest." -- "Sierra Magazine" About the Author Throughout his career, Dr. Samuel Wasser has participated in conservation programs around the world and is acknowledged worldwide as a pioneer of noninvasive wildlife monitoring methods. He is the director of the Center for Conservation Biology and holds the endowed chair in Conservation Biology at the University of Washington. In 2018, the Animal Welfare Institute awarded Dr. Wasser the prestigious Schweitzer Medal for his groundbreaking work. Over the course of his forty-year career, award-winning photographer Art Wolfe has worked on every continent and in hundreds of locations. His stunning images interpret and record the world's fast-disappearing natural treasures and are a lasting inspiration to those who seek to preserve them all. Wolfe's photographs are recognized throughout the world for their mastery of color, composition, and perspective. His photographic mission is multifaceted--art, wildlife advocacy, and journalism all inform his work. He lives in Seattle. JEFFREY MOUSSAIEFF MASSON is the author of twenty-nine books, most of which are about the emotional lives of animals. His first book, When Elephants Weep, was an international bestseller, as was Dogs Never Lie About Love. He lives in Sydney, Australia with his wife Leila, a pediatrician.
The Fashion Book - (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 584Genre: ArtSub-Genre: Fashion & AccessoriesFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Phaidon PressAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book "Fully revised and updated for 2020, this new edition of Phaidon's ... The Fashion Book takes a fresh look at the fashion world and the people who created and inspired it. Spanning almost 200 years, the entire industry is represented: from designers to photographers, stylists, and retailers, as well as editors and creative directors"--Publisher marketing. Book Synopsis The iconic bestseller - showcasing more than 500 of fashion's greatest names by A- Z - now updated in a stunning new editionFully revised and updated for 2020, this new edition of Phaidon's iconic global bestseller The Fashion Book takes a fresh look at the fashion world and the people who created and inspired it. Spanning almost 200 years, the entire industry is represented: from designers to photographers, stylists, and retailers, as well as editors and creative directors. Marking significant changes on the fashion landscape, this revised edition features important new names who have fundamentally shaped the way we see fashion in recent years, including Virgil Abloh, Gosha, and Alessandro Michele, influential image-maker Petra Collins, model and contemporary icon Rihanna, and Leandra Medine, alongside fashion pioneers of the previous edition such as Coco Chanel, Issey Miyake, Kate Moss, Erdem, and Richard Avedon. This bestselling - and now updated - classic volume remains a comprehensive and definitive view of the fashion industry today. Review Quotes In Phaidon's updated edition of The Fashion Book, modern luminaries like Rihanna and Alessandro Michele join classics like Halston --Vanity FairConsider this a quick fix to boost your fashion knowledge - fashion 101 if you will... this is the updated and expanded version of the Phaidon fashion bible... with the UK fashion industry now worth £26bn a year, its good to know who's behind the clothes we wear. --The Sunday Times STYLE About the Author Conceieved and edited by Phaidon editors
Tokyo Fashion City - by Philomena Keet (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 144Genre: PhotographySub-Genre: Subjects & ThemesFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Tuttle PublishingAge Range: AdultBook theme: FashionAuthor: Philomena KeetLanguage: English Book Synopsis The fashionable, eccentric pedestrians of Tokyo are captured with hundreds of portrait photographs in this fun guide to Tokyo street fashion. Tokyo is considered one of the world's style capitals for its vibrant youth fashion culture. Part guidebook, part fashion photography album, Tokyo Fashion City takes a stroll through eight Tokyo neighborhoods, each with its own unique fashion characteristics, to see what streetwise young Tokyoites are wearing, where they're shopping, what they're eating and drinking, and where they're hanging out. Author Philomena Keet and photographer Yuri Manabe accompany the reader to a number of unique Tokyo neighborhoods, including: Harajuku where high fashion rubs shoulders with hip-hop styleShibuya, birthplace of the gal and stomping ground for Tokyo's most sophisticated fashionistasHipster hangout DaikanyamaThe goth and geek meccas of Shinjuku and Ikebukuro Bohemian Koenji and otaku neighborhood NakanoGinza's lunching ladies and dapper gentlemen The cosplay paradise of Akihabara The narrow lanes of East Tokyo, where everyday Japanese fashion gets a traditional touch Each chapter is packed with photographs of young fashionistas captured as they go about their daily lives, with info-rich captions, and insightful text giving the background to the trends and tribes featured. With the inclusion of area maps, and shop and cafe listings, Tokyo Fashion City is an indispensable resource for readers wishing to keep a finger on Tokyo's style pulse. About the Author Philomena Keet is a British anthropologist with a PhD in Tokyo Street Fashion from London University SOAS. She lives in Tokyo with her Japanese husband and two children. Yuri Manabe is a Tokyo-based photographer whose distinctive portraits have appeared in a variety of prestigious music and fashion magazines, including Marie-Claire and GQ. He and Keet are the writer/photographer team behind the popular Tokyo Look Book (Kodansha International, 2007), which was acclaimed for its presentation of groundbreaking street fashion (Elle magazine) and great captions (Vogue).
Draw It With Me - A Study of the Human Form - (Draw It with Me) by Brian C Hailes (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 208Genre: ArtSub-Genre: Subjects & ThemesSeries Title: Draw It with MeFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Epic Edge PublishingAge Range: AdultBook theme: Human FigureAuthor: Brian C HailesLanguage: English Book Synopsis Draw It With Me: A Study of the Human Form art book explores the use of Anatomy, Gesture, Line, Chiaroscuro, Color and Texture in contemporary as well as classical figurative art portrayals and life drawing studies achieved from the human male and female forms in various poses and angles. It offers many high quality full-page examples from master artists such as Auguste Rodin, Alexandre Cabanel, Kenyon Cox, William Merritt Chase, Edwin Howland Blashfield as well as the author, among others. This volume is focused on a serious study of what has worked for many figurative artists throughout recent history and why-to help inspire and educate the beginner and seasoned sketch artist and painter.Faithfully producing and analyzing hundreds of master works by many of the world's foremost figurative artists and art history icons-Hailes shows how these virtuosos tackled many of the basic problems such as line, chiaroscuro and form, mass, planes, position and movement, as well as basic anatomy. With thoughtful and analytical captions and simple diagrams, each lesson is clearly delineated and illustrated with a clean minimalistic design throughout. The brief commentary sheds light on the creative process of drawing the male and female form while offering deep insight into the unsurpassed achievements of many of the greats.With over 200 large fully-illustrated pages, many by award-winning artist and #1 Amazon Best-Selling author, Brian C Hailes himself, this book features the male and female figure in different styles, many poses and in varied mediums on mixed supports, with simple sketches and masterpieces alike. This inspiring and educational art reference book is geared to assist you in raising your own figure drawing skills to a higher level, and focusing your "artist's eye," all while helping you appreciate the magnificent, beautiful, powerful and divine creation that is human! Grab your pencil, charcoal, pen or stylus, and "Draw It With Me!"
Vogue: Fantasy & Fashion - (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 336Genre: ArtSub-Genre: Fashion & AccessoriesFormat: HardcoverPublisher: ABRAMSAge Range: AdultLanguage: English Book Synopsis A dream book of empowering and fantastical fashion narratives--from Brothers Grimm to futuristic scenarios--told in Vogue's inimitable style Lavishly illustrated, Vogue: Fantasy & Fashion celebrates the magazine's strong and deeply rooted tradition of storytelling through magical, narrative portfolios. Fashion's greatest power is its ability to make people dream; to create new worlds. Whether falling down a rabbit hole, conquering new, digital frontiers, or exploring the limits of surrealism, the heroines who feature in photographs by great talents like Annie Leibovitz, Steven Meisel, Irving Penn, and Steven Klein are writing their own tales, defining their own destinies. Featuring well-known images as well as unexpected gems from the archive, Vogue: Fantasy & Fashion documents fashion at its most magical and affirms its transformative power. About the Author Vogue, founded in 1892, defines the culture of fashion and always leads readers to what will happen next.
A Dictionary of Costume and Fashion - (Dover Fashion and Costumes) by Mary Brooks Picken (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 448Genre: ArtSub-Genre: Fashion & AccessoriesSeries Title: Dover Fashion and CostumesFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Dover PublicationsAge Range: AdultAuthor: Mary Brooks PickenLanguage: English About the Book Compendium defines over 10,000 words associated with wearing apparel and fashion. From bateau necklines to trilbys and vamps, words are grouped alphabetically according to dress parts, fabrics, and other style categories. Over 750 illustrations. Book Synopsis While most of us would have little difficulty in recognizing a buckle, hem, or seam, we might be considerably more challenged if asked to identify a godet, a trilby, or a vamp. With this handy book at your fingertips, however, you can quickly find the definition of over 10,000 words associated with wearing apparel and fashion.From bateau necklines, bobs, and bustles to plackets, havelocks, and bavolets, terms are assembled alphabetically or in groups according to dress parts, fabrics, elements of design, and other style categories. In addition, over 950 clearly detailed illustrations depict stitches, weaves, laces, garments, collars, shoes, jewelry, hair styles, and other sartorial features.This is the perfect reference for increasing fashion vocabularies, injecting a stimulating term or phrase in conversations about wearing apparel, or making articles written about clothing more understandable. Fashion writers, costume designers, manufacturers, buyers, sales people -- anyone interested in the history of fashion -- will welcome this thorough and comprehensive guidebook. "Unique in its field and containing material not easily accessible elsewhere, it definitely has a place in the general reference library for quick identification purposes and for anyone concerned with the fashion field." -- Booklist From the Back Cover While most of us would have little difficulty in recognizing a buckle, hem, or seam, we might be considerably more challenged if asked to identify a godet, a trilby, or a vamp. With this handy book at your fingertips, however, you can quickly find the definition of over 10,000 words associated with wearing apparel and fashion.From bateau necklines, bobs, and bustles to plackets, havelocks, and bavolets, terms are assembled alphabetically or in groups according to dress parts, fabrics, elements of design, and other style categories. In addition, over 950 clearly detailed illustrations depict stitches, weaves, laces, garments, collars, shoes, jewelry, hair styles, and other sartorial features.This is the perfect reference for increasing fashion vocabularies, injecting a stimulating term or phrase in conversations about wearing apparel, or making articles written about clothing more understandable. Fashion writers, costume designers, manufacturers, buyers, sales people--anyone interested in the history of fashion--will welcome this thorough and comprehensive guidebook. "Unique in its field and containing material not easily accessible elsewhere, it definitely has a place in the general reference library for quick identification purposes and for anyone concerned with the fashion field."--Booklist.Dover (1999) unabridged republication of The Fashion Dictionary, published by Funk & Wagnall's, New York, 1957.
Circular Fashion - by Peggy Blum (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 160Genre: ArtSub-Genre: Fashion & AccessoriesFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Laurence KingAge Range: AdultAuthor: Peggy BlumLanguage: English Book Synopsis Creating sustainable fashion has never been more important. Circular Fashion provides an accessible, practical, and holistic approach to this key topic for anyone studying fashion. This introductory text to sustainability in fashion includes best practice case studies and profiles of key companies such as Patagonia, Veja, Christopher Raeburn, and Stella McCartney. It begins with an overview of the fashion business, tackling the issues of the linear production model of make, use, dispose, before introducing the idea of the circular supply chain. Circular Fashion is the must-have book for fashion students, creatives and anyone passionate about sustainability and fashion. About the Author Peggy Blum is Assistant Professor of Practice, Sustainability, Textiles and Apparel at the University of Texas, Austin. She has taught Fashion Management and Merchandising in various institutions and participated in a number of sustainability projects and conferences. Previously, she worked as a fashion trend forecaster.
1000 Dot-To-Dot: Animals - by Thomas Pavitte (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 48Genre: ArtSub-Genre: Popular CultureFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Thunder Bay PressAge Range: AdultAuthor: Thomas PavitteLanguage: English Book Synopsis As readers complete each section of dots in this fun activity book, beautiful animal portraits are revealed -- so intricate they're ready for display! The 20 puzzles in this book are much more sophisticated than the one-dimensional images created in childhood connect-the-dots books. Tonal shading and expressive line work build as each numbered section is finished. Dot-to-dot puzzles have also been proven to increase short-term cognitive acuity, hand-eye coordination, and concentration skills. Whether readers are filling time on a rainy day, using the puzzles for a party game, or learning the principles of drawing, 1000 Dot-to-Dot: Animals is fun for all ages. About the Author Thomas Pavitte, a graphic designer and experimental artist, uses simple techniques to create highly complex pieces. He set an unofficial record for the most complex dot-to-dot drawing with his 6,239-dot version of the Mona Lisa. He lives in Melbourne, Australia.
Face of Fashion - by Susan Bright (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 231Genre: PhotographySub-Genre: Subjects & ThemesFormat: HardcoverPublisher: ApertureAge Range: AdultBook theme: FashionAuthor: Susan BrightLanguage: English About the Book "First published by the National Portrait Gallery, London, 2007"--T.p. verso. Book Synopsis Any fashion photographer can make a flattering portrait, but the contemporary masters featured in "Face of Fashion" don't even try. This striking, gold-embossed, faux-leather-bound volume presents the intensely unconventional, often unnervingly intimate portraiture being made by some of today's most creative and original fashion photographers--including Corinne Day, Steven Klein, Paolo Roversi, Mario Sorrenti and the team of Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. Each photographer is represented by a range of portraits, including several commissioned especially for this book. Some of the portraits were produced for ads; others were commissioned for editorial features. Many of the subjects are celebrities, including Kate Moss, Madonna, Matthew Barney, Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie and Sting. Others are completely anonymous. Essays by Susan Bright and Vince Aletti illuminate the collaborative nature of this radically new approach to portraiture, as well as how it diverges from earlier work by masters like Cecil Beaton, Irving Penn, Richard Avedon and others. In addition, candid descriptions of the process by the photographers and subjects themselves provide rare insight into the potent mix of fame, fashion and photography on view here. Copublished with the National Portrait Gallery, London, to accompany the exhibition there.
1920s Fashions from B. Altman & Company - (Dover Fashion and Costumes) (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 128Genre: ArtSub-Genre: Textile & CostumeSeries Title: Dover Fashion and CostumesFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Dover PublicationsAge Range: AdultAuthor: Altman & CoLanguage: English About the Book Over 700 black-and-white illustrations, detailed descriptions, and prices for a vast array of upscale women's clothing and accessories -- dresses, bathing suits, cloche hats, shoes, much more. Attire for men and children, too. Book Synopsis Svelte flappers in smart frocks and chic hats personify the style of the jazz Age, and this outstanding resource features hundreds of such deliciously distinctive images. Featuring selections from hard-to-find fashion catalogs published by the well-known but now-defunct B. Altman & Company, this volume offers a sumptuously authentic record of the delectable fashions of the 1920s.Over 700 illustrations, detailed descriptions, and prices for a vast array of upscale women's clothing and accessories include knitted sportswear, sophisticated satin evening dresses, one-piece bathing suits of wool jersey with parasols and rubber bathing caps, cloche hats of straw, felt, and silk, and elegant shoes, ranging from sporty buckskin oxfords to satin slippers and pumps. A selection of dress and casual attire for children appears as well.Profusely illustrated and brimming with detailed information, this volume represents not only a first-rate record of the everyday fashions of the late 1920s but also an intriguing look at the mail-order advertising of the era. Fashion enthusiasts, historians, and all lovers of nostalgia will rejoice in the perennial appeal of these stylish images.
Peter Lindbergh. on Fashion Photography - (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 440Genre: PhotographySub-Genre: GeneralFormat: HardcoverPublisher: TaschenAge Range: AdultAuthor: Peter LindberghLanguage: English About the Book Follow Peter Lindbergh across four decades of pioneering fashion photography. Through countless collaborations with the most venerated names in fashion, the German photographer created new narratives with his humanist approach, which resulted in iconic shots at once introspective and appealing. This book features more than 300 images, many... Book Synopsis It was on a Malibu beach in 1988 that Peter Lindbergh shot the White Shirts series, images now known the world over. Simple yet seminal, the photographs introduced us to Linda Evangelista, Christy Turlington, Rachel Williams, Karen Alexander, Tatjana Patitz, and Estelle Lefébure. This marked the beginning of an era that redefined beauty, and Lindbergh would go on to alter the landscape of fashion photography for the decades that followed.This book gathers more than 300 images from forty years of Lindbergh's career. It traces the German photographer's cinematic inflections and humanist approach, which produced images at once seductive and introspective.In 1980 Rei Kawakubo asked Lindbergh to shoot a Commes des Garçons campaign, one of his earlier forays into commercial photography. Kawakubo gave him carte blanche. The following years brought forth collaborations with the most venerated names in fashion and resulted in a relationship of mutual reverence; Lindbergh's respect for some of the greatest designers of our time is palpable in his portraits. Among those photographed are Azzedine Alaïa, Giorgio Armani, Alber Elbaz, John Galliano, Jean Paul Gaultier, Karl Lagerfeld, Thierry Mugler, Yves Saint Laurent, Jil Sander, and Yohji Yamamoto.Widely considered a pioneer in his field, Lindbergh shirked the industry standards of beauty and instead celebrated the essence and individuality of his subjects. He was pivotal to the rise of models such as Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, Linda Evangelista, Cindy Crawford, Mariacarla Boscono, Lara Stone, Claudia Schiffer, Amber Valletta, Nadja Auermann, and Kristen McMenamy.Lindbergh's reach also extended across Hollywood and beyond: Cate Blanchett, Charlotte Rampling, Richard Gere, Isabelle Huppert, Nicole Kidman, Madonna, Brad Pitt, Catherine Deneuve, and Jeanne Moreau all appear in his works. From the picture chosen by Anna Wintour as the cover of her first Vogue issue to the legendary shot of Tina Turner on the Eiffel Tower, it is never the clothes, celebrity, or glamour that takes center stage in a Lindbergh photograph. Each picture conveys the humanity of its subject with a serene melancholy that is uniquely and unmistakably Lindbergh.From the outset of his career, Lindbergh was well-known in the contemporary art world, where his photographs were exhibited in galleries long before they appeared in magazines. This edition features an updated introduction adapted from an interview in 2016, allowing a glimpse behind Lindbergh's lens, where the photographer recounts his early collaborations, the tenuous relationship between commercial and fine art, and the power of storytelling. Review Quotes "Throughout the book's pages, the affection Lindbergh has always had for his subjects is constantly apparent. His photos have always favored personality over polish; and his ultimate concern was how his models and actresses themselves wish to be portrayed."-- "The New York Times"
Savannah Then and Now(r) - by Polly Cooper (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 144Genre: PhotographySub-Genre: Subjects & ThemesSeries Title: Then and Now(r)Format: HardcoverPublisher: Pavilion BooksAge Range: AdultAuthor: Polly CooperLanguage: English Book Synopsis Putting archive and contemporary photographs of the same landmark side-by-side, Savannah Then and Now (R) is a visual chronicle of the city's past The early settlers of Savannah built their houses around a geometric street plan on a bluff above the Savannah River. They were aided by the Yamacraw tribe and their aged chief, Tomochichi, who became firm friends with Savannah's founder, Englishman James Oglethorpe, and both their names are commemorated across the city. Oglethorpe's vision for open-space squares surrounded by the rhythmic placement of streetswould later earn Savannah the prestigious status of becoming a National Historic Landmark. Savannah boomed as the cotton trade expanded in the South, and by the mid-19th century the city was thriving as it exported cotton bales to Europe and acted as a staging post for travelers. During the Civil War, in 1864, Savannah was surrendered to General William T. Sherman following his March to the Sea, which began in Atlanta and ended in Savannah. Thankfully, General Sherman spared Savannah the torch, and the elegant Georgian residences were saved. However, it took a group of resolute Savannah ladies to preserve some of the best architecture in the city in the 1950s, as many historic buildings were scheduled for demolition. Their hard work and enterprise has helped preserve the city's architectural heritage. The book features images of some of the sites referenced in John Berendt's influential book Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil such as Mercer House, Armstrong House, Bonaventure Cemetery, and the Telfair Academy, along with architectural gems such as the Cotton Exchange, Davenport House, and the Green-Meldrim House-historic buildings that make Savannah a cherished city. About the Author Polly Wylly Cooper is a true Savannahian, born in 1940 in the Telfair Hospital for Women. Her books include: Sand Between Our Toes, Tybee Days, Isle of Hope - Images of America, A Visitors' Guide to Savannah, Savannah Guidebook, and Bluff Drive and the Isle of Hope Churches. She lives on the Isle of Hope.
Fashion Work - by Jeppe Ugelvig (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 192Genre: ArtSub-Genre: Fashion & AccessoriesFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Damiani LtdAge Range: AdultAuthor: Jeppe UgelvigLanguage: English Book Synopsis An exhilarating scrapbook of the 1990s fashion-art scene in New York and Paris, with Bernadette Corporation, Susan Cianciolo, BLESS and DISIn this unprecedented volume, the New York- and London-based critic and curator Jeppe Ugelvig recounts a little-explored history of art/fashion hybridity through the genre-defying practices of Bernadette Corporation, Susan Cianciolo, BLESS and DIS, exploring their experimental approaches to fashion production between the art and fashion worlds in a time of radical societal change. Through a rich selection of rare and previously unseen photographs and ephemera, the book depicts fashion work in all its exhilarating complexity, tracing it from the atelier of the garment-maker to the post-production editing suite of the fashion photographer. Ugelvig's comprehensive account connects a mythological 1990s generation of collaborative, DIY fashion producers in New York, Paris and Berlin to the digital and increasingly corporate systems of fashion of the 2010s, where aesthetic activities such as styling and creative directing have become ubiquitous. From the dystopian brand-hacking of Bernadette Corporation to the museum pop-up stores and early sneaker collaborations of BLESS, the book shows how artists not only manage to repeatedly subvert fashion's frenzied systems, but also to prototype new forms of aesthetic entrepreneurship. Jeppe Ugelvig (born 1993) is a critic and curator based in New York and London. His writing appears regularly in Frieze, i-D, ArtReview, AnOther, Flash Art International, PIN-UP, Spike and LEAP, among many others. He has staged exhibitions and projects in London, Berlin, Copenhagen, New York, Turin and Ramallah. Review Quotes [Fashion Work] traces the course of rapid change in an increasingly commercialised creative labour landscape, from the early 90s to the present day, hinting at the paths that these ongoing developments could take.--Mahoro Seward "i-D"But is it art, or fashion? In Fashion Work 1993-2018: 25 Years of Art in Fashion (Damiani), Danish-born curator and critic Jeppe Ugelvig offers a refreshing take: that this question should not be framed in terms of aesthetic categories, but, instead, by social and material systems of production--that is to say, by work. The volume traces twenty-five years of hybrid fashion forms--and labor--through an impressive array of archival material, including backstage photos, notebook sketches, show invitations, and more.--Emily Wells "Bookforum"Nostalgia doesn't look at history with a loupe but rather through rose-colored lenses [...] Fashion Work: 25 Years of Art in Fashion, certainly seasons our understanding of the subcultures that grew up around the genre-blending practices of Bless, Bernadette Corporation, DIS, and Run (Susan Cianciolo).--Laird Borelli-Persson "Vogue"The history of four brands (Bernadette Corporation, Susan Cianciolo's Run, DIS and Bless) that walked the line between fashion and art to explore alternative modes of distribution, design and representation. It is a compendium that allows for a more academic look at a chapter of fashion history we are now only just beginning to digest.--Editors "Cultured"Orbits the twenty-five-year chunk of myth where experimental entities like Bernadette Corporation, BLESS and DIS threw lines between art and fashion, roiling the increasingly corporate infrastructures that undergird both worlds with new models for creative and cultural assembly. Ugelvig's writing is confident, meticulous and playful. He submits the genre-defying brands who trafficked in transitory interventions to an academic rigor that, unlike so much of the art historical work done today, doesn't seal off the excitement of the era, but teases it out to make it newly accessible.-- "Cultured"Through the work of Bernadette Corporation, Susan Cianciolo, BLESS and DIS, [Ugelvig] traces the course of rapid change in an increasingly commercialised creative labour landscape, from the early 90s to the present day, hinting at the paths that these ongoing developments could take.--Mahoro Seward "i-D"Danish-born curator and critic Jeppe Ugelvig offers a refreshing take: that this question should not be framed in terms of aesthetic categories, but, instead, by social and material systems of production--that is to say, by work. The volume traces twenty-five years of hybrid fashion forms--and labor--through an impressive array of archival material, including backstage photos, notebook sketches, show invitations, and more.--Emily Wells "Bookforum"Fashion Work: 25 Years of Art in Fashion (Damiani), certainly seasons our understanding of the subcultures that grew up around the genre-blending practices...To Ugelvig, the distinction between the two fields--an endless topic of conversation--should not be focused on "aesthetic categories" but rather "systems of labor," i.e., how things are made.--Laird Borelli-Persson "Vogue"
Turn-Of-The-Century Fashion Patterns and Tailoring Techniques - (Dover Fashion and Costumes) by S S Gordon (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 190Genre: ArtSub-Genre: Fashion & AccessoriesSeries Title: Dover Fashion and CostumesFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Dover PublicationsAge Range: AdultAuthor: S S GordonLanguage: English About the Book Patterns, instructions for creating over 60 garments and parts of wearing apparel: leg-o-mutton sleeves, broad collars, military cape, knickerbockers, bloomers, opera cloak, riding breeches, and much more. Book Synopsis This classic 1901 guide to cutting ladies' tailor-made clothing provided professional dressmakers with a wealth of useful information. One of the reasons seamstresses found it valuable was the special attention paid to "small waists," "large front hips," and the "corpulent form."Included in this unabridged republication of that now-rare book are patterns and detailed instructions for measuring and cutting over 60 vintage garments and parts of wearing apparel, among them full leg-o-mutton sleeves, a bell or wing sleeve, broad collars, a military cape, a double-breasted vest, a skirt with a flounce, a raglan box coat, knickerbockers, bloomers, an opera cloak, riding breeches, an Eton jacket, and much more. Further enhanced with a new introduction by fashion authority Kristina Harris, this volume will prove indispensable to anyone attempting to re-create vintage clothing for costume parties and theatrical productions. This book will also be of great interest to students and enthusiasts of costume history.
Fashion Design - by Denis Antoine (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 224Genre: ArtSub-Genre: Textile & CostumeFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Laurence KingAge Range: AdultAuthor: Denis AntoineLanguage: English Book Synopsis This introduction to fashion is aimed at students of fashion design across the world. By following the design process, from historical and commercial industry context to final collection presentation, the book provides a clear guide for students as they discover what designing for fashion entails. Along the way they will explore a wide variety of hands-on, creative methodologies of design ideation, development and presentation. Supported by inspirational visual content - fashion photography, fashion illustration, sketchbook artwork, technical drawings and infographics - and case studies, the book offers a unique overview of the fashion industry. About the Author Denis Antoine is Professor of Fashion at Savannah College of Art and Design and co-author of the second edition of Cabrera's Classic Tailoring Techniques for Menswear, the authority on classic tailoring. He studied at London College of Fashion (BA Hons) and the Royal College of Art (MA RCA) and was the Winner of Best Menswear Collection and Best Collection of the Year at Graduate Fashion Week 2004.
Who Shot Rock & Roll - by Gail Buckland (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 319Genre: PhotographySub-Genre: Photoessays & DocumentariesFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Knopf Publishing GroupAge Range: AdultAuthor: Gail BucklandLanguage: English About the Book More than 200 spectacular photographs catch and define the energy, intoxication, rebellion, and magic of rock and roll. This work explores the photographs and the photographers who captured rock's message of freedom and personal reinvention. Book Synopsis More than two hundred spectacular photographs, sensual, luminous, frenzied, true, from 1955 to the present, that catch and define the energy, intoxication, rebellion, and magic of rock and roll; the first book to explore the photographs and the photographers who captured rock's message of freedom and personal reinvention--and to examine the effect of their pictures on the musicians, the fans, and the culture itself. The only music photographers whose names are well known are those who themselves have become celebrities. But many of the images that have shaped our consciousness and desire were made by photographers whose names are unfamiliar. Here are Elvis in 1956--not yet mythic but beautiful, tender, vulnerable, sexy, photographed by Alfred Wertheimer . . . Bob Dylan and his girlfriend on a snowy Greenwich Village street, by Don Hunstein . . . John Lennon in a sleeveless New York City T-shirt, by Bob Gruen . . . Jimi Hendrix, by Gered Mankowitz, a photograph that became a poster and was hung on the walls of millions of bedrooms and college dorms . . . For the first time, the work of these talented men and women is brought into the pantheon; we see the musicians they photographed and how the images gave rock and roll its visual identity. To bring together these images, Gail Buckland, acclaimed photographic editor, curator, and scholar, looked through the archives of one hundred photographers, selecting pictures not on the basis of the usual suspects, but on the power of the images themselves, often picking an image a photographer didn't even remember he or she had taken. Buckland writes about the photographers, their influences, their relationships with their subjects, how they took the images, how they saw what they saw and captured what they captured: the spirit and essence of rock. A revelation of an art form whose iconic images changed the world as we knew it. Review Quotes "I love this book, and not merely for the uniformly excellent and often unexpected photographs Ms. Buckland has chosen to illustrate this love letter to rock's finest photographers (and performers). I love it, too, for Ms. Buckland's witty, moving and sometimes acerbic prose. . . Whatever Gail Buckland writes, I want to read." --Dwight Garner, The New York Times. Selected as one of the best gift books of the year "Visually hypnotic...The care with which Buckland selects representative photographers and their most significant images is matched by her interpretive prowess." --Publishers' Weekly "A very appealing collection of photography. . . impressive." --Booklist About the Author Gail Buckland has written and collaborated on eleven books of photographic history, including Fox Talbot and the Invention of Photography, The Magic Image (with Cecil Beaton), and The American Century (by Harold Evans). She is former curator of the Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain, professor of the history of photography at the Cooper Union, and guest curator at many American museums. She lives in Warwick, New York, and New York City.
Mad about the House - by Kate Watson-Smyth (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 208Genre: ArchitectureSub-Genre: Interior DesignFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Pavilion BooksAge Range: AdultBook theme: GeneralAuthor: Kate Watson-SmythLanguage: English About the Book "Expanding her award-winning blog of the same name, Kate Watson-Smyth shares her wealth of experience in buying, selling, and decorating houses to demonstrate how to make the most of every inch of the space you have. Packed full of ideas for every home and every budget, Kate will take readers through their homes room by room, ensuring that it is utilized to its maximum potential. Part memoir and part practical advice, whatever your style is, this book will teach you everything you need to know to decorate your home with confidence and individuality. As well as her four design commandments, Kate reveals the rules of rug layout, explains how to buy a sofa, and shows you how to get the lighting right in every room. Her expert eye and practical approach will help make the most of small spaces, devise ingenious storage solutions and create the perfect zones for relaxation, entertainment, and work--sometimes all in the same space. This book is a must-have for anyone who's moving in or moving on."-- Book Synopsis The book of the UK's No.1 interiors blog, madaboutthehouse.com.Expanding on her award-winning blog, Kate Watson-Smyth shares a wealth of experience in home design to help you make the most of your space, be it a house, apartment or single room.Packed full of ideas and inspiration for every budget, work through your home room by room with Kate's expert and practical tips and tricks that ensure every corner reaches its maximum potential. As well as her top 10 design hacks, Kate reveals the rules of rug layout, explains how to buy a sofa, and shows you how to get the lighting right in every room. Learn how to decorate your home with style and confidence, select colours that work, make the most of small spaces and create the perfect zones for relaxation, entertaining and work - sometimes all in the same space.Whatever your style, Mad About The House is a must-have for anyone who is interested in interior design and who wants to make their house a home. Review Quotes 'A must-have book for anyone who wants make their house a home.' - Creativecolour.org '[Kate Watson-Smyth is] the ideal guide to getting it right in the troublesome world of interior decorating.' - The Simple Things 'Far from your typical coffee table book, Kate has created a book that you actually want to read cover to cover, absorbing all of the expert advice that she offers inside.' - Rose & Grey Blog 'This book should be on every homeowner's bedside table.' - Your Home 'There's something for every interiors enthusiast in Kate Watson-Smyth's new book.' - House Beautiful 'A must-read for anyone trying to figure out their house style.' - Independent.co.uk About the Author Kate Watson-Smyth is a journalist with over 15 years of experience writing about interiors for publications such as the Financial Times, the Independent and the Daily Mail. Her blog, madaboutthehouse.com, is the UK's number-one interiors blog, winning Vuelio number 1 UK Interiors Blog in 2015/16 and 2016/17, Amara Interior Blog Awards Best Design Inspiration in 2015, and Domino top 16 interiors blogs US/UK 2016. Kate's first book Shades of Grey was published in 2016 and translated into German, French and Italian. Kate lives and works in London and regularly hosts talks forecasting future trends for clients including ELLE Decoration, Anthropologie and MADE.com.
Flip Fashion Designer - by Lucille Clerc (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 44Genre: ArtSub-Genre: Fashion & AccessoriesFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Laurence KingAge Range: AdultAuthor: Lucille ClercLanguage: English About the Book "Can't decide what to wear in the morning? Why not mix a punk hairdo with a period dress? The pages of this interactive book (split into four parts) will take you from fashion faux-pas to fabulous in one flip. From grunge and pirate to disco queen and street style, create over 100,000 of your own fashion fantasies (and nightmares) with this colorfully illustrated and carefully researched flipbook. With magazine-style captions for each outfit there are words to play with too."--Publisher's website. Book Synopsis Can't decide what to wear in the morning? Why not mix a punk hairdo with a period dress? The pages of this interactive book (split into four parts) will take you from fashion faux-pas to fabulous in one flip. From grunge and pirate to disco queen and street style, create over 100,000 of your own fashion fantasies (and nightmares) with this colorfully illustrated and carefully researched flipbook. With magazine-style captions for each outfit there are words to play with too. About the Author Lucille Clerc is a French, London-based graphic designer. She moved to London following completion of her degree in Paris to study an MA in Communication Design at Central Saint Martins. Since then she has been working in the creative industries for a diverse range of international clients, from cultural institutions to textile designers, musicians, and architects.
Lilly Fenichel - by Juri Koll (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 78Genre: ArtSub-Genre: GeneralFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Venice Institute of Contemporary ArtAge Range: AdultAuthor: Juri KollLanguage: English Book Synopsis An historical and critical study of the work of Lilly Fenichel (1927-2016), known as one of the most important painters of San Francisco's early Abstract Expressionist movement. She lived and worked in San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York City, and New Mexico throughout 7 decades as as an artist. Including images of 47 paintings, along with photographs of the artist throughout her life. Produced by the Lilly Fenichel Estate in association with the Venice Institute of Contemporary Art. Writing and contributions by Peter Frank, Susan Landauer, Frank Gehry, the Crocker Art Museum, Robert Duncan, Larry Bell, Thomas W. Leavitt, Charles Martin and others. This book is copyright @ Lilly Fenichel Estate.
The Guerrilla Girls' Bedside Companion to the History of Western Art - (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 96Genre: ArtSub-Genre: HistoryFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Penguin BooksAge Range: AdultBook theme: GeneralLanguage: English About the Book Taking readers back through the ages, the Guerrilla Girls demonstrate how males have dominated the art scene, and discouraged, belittled, or obscured the women's movement. This colorful reinterpretation of classic and modern art, as outrageous as it is visibly arresting, is a much-needed corrective to traditional art history, and an unabashed celebration of female artists. Illustrations. Book Synopsis [A] tart, funny, lurid little bomb of a book. It's all p.c., of course, but not at all predictable, and a lot of righteous information gets dispersed in record time. -- BUST Magazine We were Guerillas before we were Gorillas. From the beginning, the press wanted publicity photos. We needed a disguise. No one remembers, for sure, how we got our fur, but one story is that at an early meeting, an original Girl, a bad speller, wrote 'Gorilla' instead of 'Guerilla.' It was an enlightening mistake. It gave us our mask-ulinity. Ever wonder about the abundance of naked male statues in the Classical section of your favorite museum? Did you know medieval convents were hotbeds of female artistic expression? And how did those bad boy artists of the twentieth century make it even harder for a girl to get a break? Thanks to the Guerrilla Girls, those masked feminists whose mission it is to break the white male stronghold over the art world, art history--as we know it--is history. Taking you back through the ages, the Guerrilla Girls demonstrate how males (particularly white males) have dominated the art scene, and discouraged, belittled, or obscured women's involvement. Their skeptical and hilarious interpretations of popular theory are augmented by the newest research and the expertise of prominent feminist art historians. Believe-it-or-not quotations from some of the experts are sprinkled throughout, as are the Guerrilla Girls' signature masterpieces: reproductions of famous art works, slightly altered for historic accuracy and vindication. This colorful reinterpretation of classic and modern art, as outrageous as it is visually arresting, is a much-needed corrective to traditional art history, and an unabashed celebration of female artists. About the Author The Guerrilla Girls are a collective of female artists and art-world professionals. Their largest contingent is in New York City, but they have been sighted all over the United States, Europe, and wherever truth, justice, and the American way of discrimination still prevail.
Authentic Victorian Fashion Patterns - (Dover Fashion and Costumes) by Kristina Harris (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 144Genre: ArtSub-Genre: Fashion & AccessoriesSeries Title: Dover Fashion and CostumesFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Dover PublicationsAge Range: AdultAuthor: Kristina HarrisLanguage: English About the Book Rich selection of dressmakers' patterns from popular, late-19th-century magazine The Voice of Fashion includes 50 garments for women, from day and evening dresses to tennis outfits and undergarments. 498 illustrations. Book Synopsis Imported custom-made clothes were usually beyond the financial reach of the average middle-class American woman of a century ago; and store-bought garments were often of inferior quality. This left many women with the options of making their own clothes or hiring a seamstress.While a number of economy-minded women did sew simple housedresses, and clothing for their children, many took favorite fashion plates to a dressmaker who would often consult patterns in a magazine such as The Voice of Fashion. This book, compiled by costume authority Kristina Harris, painstakingly reprints a rich selection of scaled dressmakers' patterns of the 1890s, taken from rare issues of that popular, late-19th century dressmaker's journal. Featuring such fashion elements as leg-o'-mutton sleeves, high-collared necklines, long skirts, and pinched waistlines, the collection includes nearly 500 patterns and illustrations detailing 50 garments for women. Every wardrobe necessity for the Victorian lady is covered -- from nightgowns and wrappers for boudoir and breakfast, a riding habit and tennis outfit, to walking dresses for town and visiting, elegant dinner dresses, and elaborate evening gowns.An introduction and brief instruction for using the patterns are also included in a volume that will not only find practical use among costume designers and students of fashion history, but will also delight browsers, Victorian enthusiasts, and anyone intrigued by the evolution of clothing styles. 498 illustrations.
Fashion, New Edition - (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 480Genre: ArtSub-Genre: Fashion & AccessoriesFormat: HardcoverPublisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)Age Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book Learn all about fashion's trailblazers and trendsetters in this boldly illustrated, definitive guide that charts style from the late-19th century to the modern day. From the extravagance of Ancient Egypt, through the legendary houses of Chanel and Dior, to today's catwalk sensations, this gorgeous, carefully curated collection shows how fashion reflects people and places, and captures the times in which they lived. Book Synopsis Is fashion your passion? Unlock the language of clothes with this ultimate fashion show that traces people's dress over the past 3000 years. Fashion is a visual feast, packed with stunning illustrations of 1,500 costumes from around the globe. It celebrates famous trendsetters, designers, and fashion icons from Queen Henrietta Maria to Jackie Onassis and Jean Paul Gautier. Fashion endlessly reinvents itself, reflecting society's trends and innovations. Discover why different looks caught on, from the elaborate ruffs, wigs, and farthingales of the 17th century, to Dior's new look in 1947 and shoulder pads in the 1980s. Find out why for centuries people's dress was regulated by governments' sumptuary rules and how the invention of new textiles from velvet to lycra influenced clothing design. Whether you're part of the fashion industry, a student, or you just love clothes, Fashion is both a glorious visual treat and a treasured history. About the Author DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world leading illustrated reference publisher and a member of the Penguin Random House division of Bertelsmann. DK publishes highly visual, photographic non-fiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 100 countries and over 60 languages, with offices in the UK, India, US, Germany, China, Canada, Spain and Australia. DK's aim is to inspire, educate and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics, with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products. Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery and parenting. DK's extensive children's list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the best-selling LEGO(R) books. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series. https: //www.dk.com/
Kismet - by Tamara Albanna (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 66Genre: ArtSub-Genre: TechniquesFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Leaf Publishing HouseAge Range: AdultBook theme: PaintingAuthor: Tamara AlbannaLanguage: English About the Book Introducing KISMET. A collection of poetry and experimental paintings. Explore the vividness of Tamara's art along with the visceral movements of her words. Her art explores the dampness and allows for the mind to wander, letting you interpret the work as you please. Book Synopsis Introducing KISMET. A collection of poetry and experimental paintings. Explore the vividness of Tamara's art along with the visceral movements of her words. Her art explores the dampness and allows for the mind to wander, letting you interpret the work as you please.
Fashion Sketchbook - by Casey Lee (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 92Genre: ArtSub-Genre: BookFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Casey LeeAge Range: AdultAuthor: Casey LeeLanguage: English Book Synopsis This Fashion Sketchbook with drawn figure templates allows you to sketch your fashion designs right away without worrying about drawing models.- for aspiring fashion designers- make sketches of your own favorite outfits- try different outfit combinations - create a fashion wish list of future outfits- use colored pencils, crayons, or markers to finish your designs- large size 8,5x11 It's the perfect gift for someone who wants to be or is already a fashion designer.
Fashion Sketchbook Figure Template - by Go Be Kind Fashion Sketchbooks (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 122Genre: ArtSub-Genre: GeneralFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Go Be Kind Fashion SketchbooksAge Range: AdultAuthor: Go Be Kind Fashion SketchbooksLanguage: English Book Synopsis Want to create your Fashion Styles efficiently but worrying about drawing models?This Fashion Sketchbook with drawn lightly figure templates allows you to sketch your fashion designs right away without worrying about drawing models. Front View, Back View and Side view female figure model template pages included.Once you draw on top of the figure templates, the lightly drawn fashion croquis will fade into the background, and leaving your designs on top of the paper.With the figure templates, you don't need to be good at figure drawing, you can use the croquis as an outline and mark on your designs with details, and you'll get a great representation of your design.This Fashion Sketchbook is perfect for fashion designers and students to create their unique styles with the figures efficiently.There are many ways to use your sketchbooks: Creating your Fashion IllustrationEasily Capturing your InspirationPlanning and recording your daily OutfitsAs your Fashion DiaryDesigning & Planning GarmentsThis fashion sketchbook is perfect forFashion DesignerFashion IllustratorArtistFashion lover to plan and record their daily outfitStudents learning fashion drawingPeople who want to create their unique designPeople who love sewingNow is the best time to get your paperback copy and start to create your own fashion design
Fashion Portfolio - by Anna Kiper (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 224Genre: ArtSub-Genre: Fashion & AccessoriesFormat: PaperbackPublisher: BatsfordAge Range: AdultAuthor: Anna KiperLanguage: English About the Book From finding inspiration to creating the final collection, this is the complete guide to putting together an attention-grabbing fashion portfolio. It follows the entire design process, covering research, quick sketches, silhouettes, mood boards, garment details, textiles, fabric manipulation, and draping experimentation. In addition to samples from professional sketchbooks, established fashion and accessories designers offer their personal insights on the jobs highlights and challenges. Book Synopsis From finding inspiration to creating the final collection, this is the complete guide to putting together an attention-grabbing fashion portfolio. It follows the entire design process, covering research, quick sketches, silhouettes, mood boards, garment details, textiles, fabric manipulation, and draping experimentation. In addition to samples from professional sketchbooks, established fashion and accessories designers offer their personal insights on the jobs highlights and challenges. A beautiful and practical book that helps readers get inside the designers mind. About the Author Anna Kiper has been involved in the fashion industry for many years, as a fashion forecaster, designer, and more recently as a tutor. For the last 10 years she has taught fashion portfolio and concept development courses at Fashion Institute of Technology, Parsons School of Design, Parsons Paris, Pratt Institute, and Drexel University. Her first book Fashion Illustration: Inspiration and Technique (David & Charles) was a bestseller that was translated into 6 languages.
Neutra - by Barbara Lamprecht (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 96Genre: ArchitectureSub-Genre: Individual Architects & FirmsFormat: HardcoverPublisher: TaschenAge Range: AdultBook theme: MonographsAuthor: Barbara LamprechtLanguage: English About the Book Explore a unique blend of structure and surroundings in this essential architectural introduction to Richard Neutra, pioneer of a particularly holistic brand of modernism which incorporated the ragged lines of a landscape as much as the sleek surfaces and pared down geometries of 20th-century cool. Book Synopsis In the architecture of Richard Neutra (1892-1970), inside and outside find their perfect modernist harmony. As the Californian sun glints off sleek building surfaces, vast glass panel walls allow panoramic views over mountains, gardens, palm trees, and pools.Neutra moved to the United States from his native Vienna in 1923 and settled in Los Angeles. He displayed his affinity with architectural settings early on with the Lovell House, set on a landscaped hill with views of the Pacific Ocean and Santa Monica Mountains. Later projects such as the Kaufmann House and Nesbitt House would continue this blend of art, landscape, and living comfort, with Neutra's clients often receiving detailed questionnaires to define their precise needs.This richly illustrated architect introduction presents the defining projects of Neutra's career. As crisp structures nestle amid natural wonders, we celebrate a particularly holistic brand of modernism which incorporated the ragged lines and changing colors of nature as much as the pared down geometries of the International Style.About the seriesBorn back in 1985, the Basic Art Series has evolved into the best-selling art book collection ever published. Each book in TASCHEN's Basic Architecture series features: an introduction to the life and work of the architectthe major works in chronological orderinformation about the clients, architectural preconditions as well as construction problems and resolutionsa list of all the selected works and a map indicating the locations of the best and most famous buildingsapproximately 120 illustrations (photographs, sketches, drafts, and plans)
Fashion Drawing - by Carolyn Scrace (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 64Genre: ArtSub-Genre: TechniquesFormat: PaperbackPublisher: ScriboAge Range: AdultBook theme: DrawingAuthor: Carolyn ScraceLanguage: English About the Book What influences the best fashion illustrators? What materials do they enjoy working with? This inspirational beginner's guide features 15 leading fashion illustrators who explain their entire process, step by step, using beautiful and diverse examples from their own sketchbooks. Learn how to get correct proportions; turn sketches into completed drawings; illustrate men's, women's, and children's clothing; create a mood board, follow a brief, and produce the finished illustration; and more. Book Synopsis An inspirational guide for the budding fashion artist--with advice from 15 pros! What influences the best fashion illustrators? When did they begin drawing? What materials do they enjoy working with? Fashion Drawing offers beginners step-by-step instruction on how to draw and construct figures and outfits in a variety of styles. Fifteen leading fashion illustrators explain their process from start to finish, using beautiful and diverse examples from their own sketchbooks. You'll learn how to get the correct proportions; turn sketches into completed drawings; illustrate men's, women's, and children's clothing for different occasions; and explore how to create a mood board, follow a brief, and produce the finished illustration. About the Author Carolyn Scrace is an illustrator and writer. She studied illustration at Brighton College of Art in England and her career has taken her into the worlds of advertising, animation, and publishing. She specializes in children's picture books and art guides.
Elegance: The Beauty of French Fashion - (Megan Hess: The Masters of Fashion) by Megan Hess (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 192Genre: ArtSub-Genre: Fashion & AccessoriesSeries Title: Megan Hess: The Masters of FashionFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Hardie Grant BooksAge Range: AdultAuthor: Megan HessLanguage: English Book Synopsis Join internationally renowned fashion illustrator Megan Hess as she explores the timeless beauty and glamour of ten of France's best-loved designers in a stylish celebration of one of the world's favorite fashion destinations. From the courts of Versailles to the cobbled streets of Paris, French fashion has always been the epitome of elegance. Whether it's Dior's New Look, Yves Saint Laurent's Le Smoking jacket or Chanel's little black dress, the masters of French fashion understand that clothing is more than a craft: it's an art form. Megan Hess's love for French style sparked her career in fashion illustration. In these pages, she unspools the threads of ten legendary designers - Chanel, Dior, Saint Laurent, Lanvin, Givenchy, Chloé, Balmain, Louis Vuitton, Hermès and Celine - to discover the origins of haute couture, prêt-à-porter and everything chic. Accompanied by Megan's exquisite illustrations of current and archival collections, Elegance: The Beauty of French Fashion tells the story of how France's iconic fashion houses have influenced the very fabric of design. About the Author Megan Hess was destined to draw. An initial career in graphic design evolved into art direction for some of the world's leading design agencies. In 2008, Hess illustrated the New York Times number-one selling book Sex and the City, written by Candace Bushnell. She has since illustrated for Dior Couture, created iconic illustrations for Cartier and Louis Vuitton in Paris, dreamed up animations for Prada and Fendi in Milan, illustrated the windows of Bergdorf Goodman in New York, and created a capsule collection of bags for Harrods of London. Hess's signature style can also be found on her bespoke, limited-edition prints and homewares sold around the globe. Her renowned clients include Chanel, Dior, Fendi, Tiffany & Co., Saint Laurent, Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Harrods, Cartier, Balmain, Louis Vuitton and Prada. Hess is the author of seven bestselling books and the Global Artist in Residence for the Oetker Masterpiece Hotel Collection. When she's not in her studio working, you'll find her in Paris dreaming about French couture . Visit Megan at meganhess.com
Fashionable 50s - by Lightburst Media (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 86Genre: ArtSub-Genre: Color TheoryFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Lightburst MediaAge Range: AdultAuthor: Lightburst MediaLanguage: English Book Synopsis Relax, Unwind and De-Stress With These 35 1950s Fashion Illustrations. ***See a teaser video with coloring pages from Fashionable 50s on Youtube at https: //youtu.be/2YtqSvFr9n8 Fashionable 50s: The 1950s Coloring Book features 35 beautiful illustrations for you to color and enjoy. These detailed illustrations will teleport you back to a time when sock hops, drive ins, and typewriters reigned. Grab your favorite coloring medium and relax as you color each page into your own personal masterpiece. Pick a page that jumps out to you and let the fun begin! LightBurst Media is committed to bringing you fun and unique adult coloring books for you to relax and enjoy! We are quickly becoming an Amazon favorite adult coloring book brand and hope you enjoy our coloring books! What you can expect from Fashionable 50s FUN hand-drawn detailed pages, no computer generated or stock images here! 50s Fads and Fashions Images printed single sided Detailed stress relieving designs perfect for both Adults, Teens and Older Kids A great gift for people that were born in the 50s or love the decade!
Mandala Libro da colorare per adulti - by Simona Cherry (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 64Genre: ArtSub-Genre: TechniquesFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Simona CherryAge Range: AdultBook theme: DrawingAuthor: Simona CherryLanguage: Italian About the Book Sei un grande fan dei mandala da colorare? Book Synopsis Sei un grande fan dei mandala da colorare?Il nostro libro da colorare Mandala è perfetto per te! Le bellissime immagini in questo libro da colorare vi forniranno ore di relax e creatività. Il nostro libro da colorare di mandala presenta: Formato 8,5 x 11, disegni di qualità professionale64 pagineI libri da colorare Mandala sono un regalo meraviglioso per chiunque. I nostri libri da colorare sono spesso uno degli articoli più regalati.
Fashion Evolution - by Paula Reed (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 528Genre: ArtSub-Genre: Fashion & AccessoriesFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Conran OctopusAge Range: AdultAuthor: Paula ReedLanguage: English About the Book From the Chanel suit to the Wonderbra, via Jackie Kennedy, Ziggy Stardust and Alexander McQueen, respected fashion journalist and editor Paula Reed explores each of the styles and visionaries that have defined the way we dress. Spanning fifty years - from the 1950s to the 1990s - and accompanied by striking photographs throughout, Fashion Evolution is the definitive story of the style moments that changed the world. Book Synopsis Trace the evolution of fashion through the 250 looks that defined it. From the Chanel suit to the Wonderbra, via Jackie Kennedy, Ziggy Stardust and Alexander McQueen, respected fashion journalist and editor Paula Reed explores each of the styles and visionaries that have defined the way we dress. Spanning fifty years - from the 1950s to the 1990s - and accompanied by striking photographs throughout, Fashion Evolution is the definitive story of the style moments that changed the world. About the Author Paula Reed is a former Style Director of Grazia and a former fashion/style director at several magazines and newspapers, including The Sunday Times and InStyle. Her writing has appeared in the Financial Times, Elle and The Times. The Design Museum is the world's leading museum devoted to contemporary design in every form, from architecture and fashion to graphics, product and industrial design.
Fashion Sketchbook Figure Template - by Go Be Kind Fashion Sketchbooks (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 122Genre: ArtSub-Genre: GeneralFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Go Be Kind Fashion SketchbooksAge Range: AdultAuthor: Go Be Kind Fashion SketchbooksLanguage: English Book Synopsis Want to create your Fashion Styles efficiently but worrying about drawing models?This Fashion Sketchbook with drawn lightly figure templates allows you to sketch your fashion designs right away without worrying about drawing models. Front View, Back View and Side view female figure model template pages included.Once you draw on top of the figure templates, the lightly drawn fashion croquis will fade into the background, and leaving your designs on top of the paper.With the figure templates, you don't need to be good at figure drawing, you can use the croquis as an outline and mark on your designs with details, and you'll get a great representation of your design.This Fashion Sketchbook is perfect for fashion designers and students to create their unique styles with the figures efficiently.There are many ways to use your sketchbooks: Creating your Fashion IllustrationEasily Capturing your InspirationPlanning and recording your daily OutfitsAs your Fashion DiaryDesigning & Planning GarmentsThis fashion sketchbook is perfect forFashion DesignerFashion IllustratorArtistFashion lover to plan and record their daily outfitStudents learning fashion drawingPeople who want to create their unique designPeople who love sewingNow is the best time to get your paperback copy and start to create your own fashion design
Back in Fashion - by Giorgio Riello (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 289Genre: ArtSub-Genre: Fashion & AccessoriesFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Yale University PressAge Range: AdultAuthor: Giorgio RielloLanguage: English About the Book This engaging volume tells the history of Western fashion, exploring how and why it has influenced people's attitudes, actions, and beliefs since the Middle Ages. Back in Fashion focuses on themes specific to particular periods - such as the significance of medieval sumptuary laws that limited expenditure on clothing; the use of black in early modern Europe; the role of sports on clothing in contemporary times; and the rise of luxury in the new millennium. Author Giorgio Riello investigates how fashion has shaped and continues to characterize Western societies, impacting the lives of millions of people and their relationship to the economy and politics. Book Synopsis An engaging survey from the Middle Ages to the present, presenting fashion as a complex process that reflects economic, social, and political changes This engaging volume tells the history of Western fashion, exploring how and why it has influenced people's attitudes, actions, and beliefs since the Middle Ages. Back in Fashion focuses on themes specific to particular periods--such as the significance of medieval sumptuary laws that limited expenditure on clothing; the use of black in early modern Europe; the role of sports on clothing in contemporary times; and the rise of luxury in the new millennium. Author Giorgio Riello investigates how fashion has shaped and continues to characterize Western societies, impacting the lives of millions of people and their relationship to the economy and politics. Making a masterful case for why fashion history demands academic consideration on par with other more traditional histories, Riello presents fashion as a complex and constantly evolving force that not only reflects but drives cultural transformation. About the Author Giorgio Riello is chair of early modern global history at the European University Institute in Florence and professor of global history and culture at the University of Warwick, UK.
Oskar Schlemmer, L'aszl'o Moholy-Nagy & Farkas Moln'ar: The Theater of the Bauhaus - (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 90Genre: ArtSub-Genre: HistoryFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Lars Muller PublishersAge Range: AdultBook theme: Modern (late 19th Century to 1945)Author: Oskar SchlemmerLanguage: English Book Synopsis Now reissued in Lars Müller's Bauhausbücher facsimile series, The Theater of the Bauhaus is one of the great documents of modernist multimedia artThe Bauhaus revolution left no discipline untouched, and the new conceptions of theater and stage design developed by Oskar Schlemmer, László Moholy-Nagy and their students were especially transformative, unprecedented and influential. Published as the fourth Bauhaus publication in 1925, The Theater of the Bauhaus was the ultimate statement on Bauhaus theater. Addressing everything from stage design to costume, spatial dynamics and choreography to the human body, and abundantly illustrated with documentation of performances and diagrams, the book presents an energetic vision of a total art. Bauhaus theater was essentially shaped by Schlemmer, who had taken over the stage department in 1923. Moholy-Nagy, who was appointed to the Bauhaus the same year, took an interest in abstract kinetic and light phenomena, which he examines in his essay Theatre, Circus, Variété. Farkas Molnár focused on stage architecture, which he discusses in detail here.
Fetishism in Fashion - by Lidewij Edelkoort (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 208Genre: ArtSub-Genre: Fashion & AccessoriesFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Frame PublishersAge Range: AdultAuthor: Lidewij EdelkoortLanguage: English About the Book Internationally renowned trend forecaster Lidewij Edelkoort delves into the fetishistic world of fashion to reveal our bold and instinctive future. Book Synopsis Internationally renowned trend forecaster Lidewij Edelkoort delves into the fetishistic world of contemporary fashion to reveal a daring and instinctive future for style and culture.As Edelkoort explains, the book explores various themes, from our fundamental need to cover ourselves to the eccentric extremes to which our desires can take us on the quest for beauty.Fetishism in Fashion investigates topics including the evolution of taste from birth to adulthood, the elevation of shoes through ever-higher heels, the psychology of branding, the effects of infantilism, the power of the color black, the fetishizing of objects, and the interaction of architecture, fashion, and the body. The avant garde art performances of Leigh Bowery are highlighted in honor of his continually growing influence on contemporary culture.Talent will be sourced from around the globe, focusing on innovative and original content that illustrates a dramatic shift in aesthetics. Bolder, crazier, and more outlandish styles are on the fashion horizon, making this book a key reference in a new era of experimentation and intense creativity.With visually rich photography and essays by established authors discussing art, clothing, design, textiles, food, and beauty, this in-depth publication will unveil the intimate ties that bind us. About the Author Lidewij Edelkoort (1950) is one of the world's most renowned trend forecasters.From her creation of innovative trend books and audiovisuals since the 1980s to lifestyle analysis and research conducted for the world's leading brands today, Lidewij has pioneered trend forecasting as a profession.She announces the concepts, colors and materials which will be in fashion two or more years in advance because as she claims, "there is no creation without advance knowledge, and without design, a product cannot exist." In this way, she and her closely-knit teams orient her clients, creative professionals, in interpreting the evolution of society and the signals of consumer tastes to come, without forgetting economic reality.Lidewij has received recognition for her work in inspiring and fostering creative talent. In 1995, Aid to Artisans honoured her with a Lifetime Achievement Award for her continual support of craft and design. From 1999 to 2008 Lidewij was chairwoman of the Design Academy Eindhoven. Spending a week out of every month at the Academy, she was instrumental in re-creating and developing the curriculum and mentoring the student body. In 2003, TIME magazine named her one of the world's 25 most influential people in fashion. In 2004, she was awarded the Netherlands' Grand Seigneur prize for her work in fashion and textile. More recently in February 2008, Lidewij was awarded the Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Ministry of Culture and Communication.
Victorian and Edwardian Fashions from "la Mode Illustr'ee" - (Dover Fashion and Costumes) by Joanne Olian (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 256Genre: ArtSub-Genre: Fashion & AccessoriesSeries Title: Dover Fashion and CostumesFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Dover PublicationsAge Range: AdultAuthor: Joanne OlianLanguage: English About the Book Over 1,000 illustrations document elegant ladies' fashions from 1860 to 1914: evening gowns, wedding ensembles, bathing costumes, cycling outfits, and much more. Accompanied by hundreds of stylish accessories. Book Synopsis Over 1,000 illustrations, meticulously reproduced from rare issues of renowned fashion magazine, present a striking array of women's fashions from 1860 to 1914: elegant evening and dinner gowns, stylish daywear, wedding ensembles, bathing costumes, mourning clothes, cycling outfits and much more; plus detailed renderings of shoes, hats, parasols, and other accessories.
Slow Fashion - by Safia Minney (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 192Genre: ArtSub-Genre: Fashion & AccessoriesFormat: HardcoverPublisher: New InternationalistAge Range: AdultAuthor: Safia MinneyLanguage: English About the Book Explore how eco-fashion centers around sustainable design & businesses that put people, livelihoods and sustainability central to everything they do. Book Synopsis Slow Fashion offers creatives, entrepreneurs, and ethical consumers alike a glimpse into the innovative world of the eco-concept store movement, sustainable design, and business that puts people, livelihoods and sustainability central to everything they do.Safia Minney argues that the future of brick and mortar retail is in the best in fair trade, sustainable, and organic products, together with vintage, second hand, and local produce. Restorative economics, the well-being of our planet, and our bodies and minds can be inspired by this growing sector, one that is shaping big business.This book curates pioneering people and projects that will inspire you to be part of the change. International names include Livia Firth, Zandra Rhodes, and Lily Cole. American change-makers include Andrew Morgan, film-maker (The True Cost, a ground-breaking documentary that asks us each to consider who pays the price for our clothing), and Dana Geffner (Fair World Project).With full color photography and elegant design, Slow Fashion profiles the people bringing the alternatives to the mainstream: designers, labels, and eco-concept stores across the world; fair trade producers; campaigns that are re-designing the fashion economy and the fibers and fabrics which are making a difference.Safia Minney is founder and CEO of fair trade and sustainable fashion label People Tree. She has turned a lifelong interest in environment, trade, and social justice issues into an award-winning social business. She is widely regarded as a leader in the Fair Trade movement and has been awarded Outstanding Social Entrepreneur by the World Economic Forum. About the Author Safia Minney: Safia Minney is founder and CEO of Fair Trade and sustainable fashion label People Tree. Safia has turned a lifelong interest in environment, trade and social justice issues into an award winning social business. Safia is widely regarded as a leader in the Fair Trade movement and has been awarded outstanding social entrepreneur by the World Economic Forum and an MBE for her work in Fair Trade and the fashion industry.
The Miralles Projection - by Javier Fern'andez Contreras (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 220Genre: ArchitectureSub-Genre: Design, Drafting, Drawing & PresentationFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Applied Research & DesignAge Range: AdultAuthor: Javier Fernández ContrerasLanguage: English Book Synopsis It is impossible to dissociate the evolution of Enric Miralles' architecture from the development of his own system of representation. Founded on an initial position inherited from his training at the Barcelona School of Architecture and his practice at the office of Viaplana-Piñón, where he acquired a liking for precision in drawing and a graphic style based exclusively on lines of the same thickness, Miralles soon developed a method defined by a customised use of orthographic projections, connected to a fragmented conception of the architectural plan and space itself. The Miralles Projection explains both the origin and evolution of Miralles' system of representation, from his time as an architecture student and collaborator at Viaplana-Piñón to the latest projects he designed with Benedetta Tagliabue, including the important period with Carme Pinós. With a curated selection of previously unpublished drawings, it demonstrates on a fundamental level how the evolution of his architecture ran parallel to that of representation, thus illustrating their indissolubility and mutual interdependence.
Edwardian Fashions - by Kristina Seleshanko (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 144Genre: ArtSub-Genre: Fashion & AccessoriesFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Dover PublicationsAge Range: AdultAuthor: Kristina SeleshankoLanguage: English About the Book From spring hats and fancy aprons to French evening gowns and bridal attire, these authentic magazine illustrations offer a glimpse of American values at the turn of the 20th century. Book Synopsis Although Edwardian-era clothing remains popular among fashion enthusiasts, there are very few books focusing on styles of the early 1900s. This compilation bridges that gap with dozens of authentic images from the period, selected from 1906 editions of Harper's Bazar. Since its first publication in 1867, the magazine has reflected contemporary styles and trends, and these illustrations -- from spring hats and fancy aprons to French evening gowns and bridal attire -- offer an intriguing reflection of American values at the turn of the twentieth century.The four-part collection begins with everyday fashions, including sweeping gowns for home, travel, and outdoors. A section of seasonal fashions features spring and summer ensembles, followed by an assortment of styles for weddings, the theater, and other special occasions. The final section, For the Young and Old, includes simple gowns for both ends of the age spectrum as well as graduation gowns. Costumers, fashion designers, and anyone interested in the history of style and couture will welcome this choice assembly of genuine Edwardian fashions.www.doverpublications.com About the Author Kristina (Harris) Seleshanko is the author of several Dover books on fashion, style, costume, and design, including Authentic Victorian Fashion Patterns and 49 Authentic Turn-of-the-Century Fashion Patterns. She has also written scores of articles for publications such as Woman's Day, Victorian Decorating and Lifestyle, and Sew News.
Fashion Sketchbook Figure Template - by Go Be Kind Fashion Sketchbooks (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 122Genre: ArtSub-Genre: GeneralFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Go Be Kind Fashion SketchbooksAge Range: AdultAuthor: Go Be Kind Fashion SketchbooksLanguage: English Book Synopsis Want to create your Fashion Styles efficiently but worrying about drawing models?This Fashion Sketchbook with drawn lightly figure templates allows you to sketch your fashion designs right away without worrying about drawing models. Front View, Back View and Side view female figure model template pages included.Once you draw on top of the figure templates, the lightly drawn fashion croquis will fade into the background, and leaving your designs on top of the paper.With the figure templates, you don't need to be good at figure drawing, you can use the croquis as an outline and mark on your designs with details, and you'll get a great representation of your design.This Fashion Sketchbook is perfect for fashion designers and students to create their unique styles with the figures efficiently.There are many ways to use your sketchbooks: Creating your Fashion IllustrationEasily Capturing your InspirationPlanning and recording your daily OutfitsAs your Fashion DiaryDesigning & Planning GarmentsThis fashion sketchbook is perfect forFashion DesignerFashion IllustratorArtistFashion lover to plan and record their daily outfitStudents learning fashion drawingPeople who want to create their unique designPeople who love sewingNow is the best time to get your paperback copy and start to create your own fashion design
Fashion Illustration - by Anna Kiper (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 144Genre: ArtSub-Genre: TechniquesFormat: PaperbackPublisher: David & CharlesAge Range: AdultBook theme: DrawingAuthor: Anna KiperLanguage: English About the Book "First published in the U.K. in 2011"--T.p. verso. Book Synopsis Drawing is vitally important for the fashion industry. Fashion Illustration represents a designer's point of view and Anna Kiper's aim is to contribute to the revival of this unique art form. Every illustration lesson in the book presents a story with exciting design details and ideas to inspire designers to rediscover the art of hand drawing as a tool for creating vibrant and original work. 'A hand drawing creates a direct connection to the artist, expressing the individual style, energy and creativity' - from Anna Kiper's introduction. Written for both newcomers and improvers, Fashion Illustration will help you to: achieve movement and attitude in figure drawing by following a few simple steps; develop striking and energetic page compositions; explore effortless ways to illustrate print, textures and embellishments; discover an exciting variety of media and techniques to enrich your individual drawing style. This beautifully illustrated and inspirational book is written by Anna Kiper, one of the world's leading fashion designers and illustrators. Contents: Introduction, The Fashion Figure, The Figure in Detail, Faces, Arms & Hands, Legs & Feet, Dressing the Fashion figure, Fashion Dictionary, Fashion Flats, Accessories, Page Composition with Impact, Illustrating Men, Illustrating Children, Fabric Rendering Techniques, Exploring Media, Model Drawing, Inspiration, Mood, Design. About the Author Anna Kiper has been a technical designers, forecaster, illustrator, couture designer and professor of fashion. She has worked at both Calvin Klein and Mondi, and now designs for Maggie Norris Couture. She also carries a full teaching schedule at Parson's and FIT in New York, where she lives.
Lead Poisoning: The Pencil Art of Geof Darrow - (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 128Genre: ArtSub-Genre: Popular CultureFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Dark Horse BooksAge Range: AdultAuthor: Geof DarrowLanguage: English About the Book "Featuring the pencils behind well-known covers and never-before-seen drawings, Lead Poisoning reveals Geof Darrow's perfectionism at its best, showing how clean the initial drawings can be, as well as the bizarre alterations that appear to happen on the fly"-- Book Synopsis Geof Darrow's slick, precise inks and stunning detail have amazed comics fans for decades, from his early work with Moebius; to Hardboiled, his first collaboration with Frank Miller; to the overwhelming excess of his current series, Shaolin Cowboy. Now Darrow provides incredible insight into his process by sharing the pencil drawings behind his meticulous inks in a huge hardcover collection. Featuring the pencils behind well-known covers and never-before-seen drawings alike, Lead Poisoning is a behind-the-scenes look that reveals perfectionism at its best, showing how clean and perfect the initial drawings can be, as well as the bizarre alterations that appear to happen on the fly. About the Author Geof darrow is an ex-altar boy, garden mechanic, and writer/artist of Shaolin Cowboy, Hard Boiled, and Big Guy and Rusty the Boy Robot.
The Glass of Fashion - by Cecil Beaton (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 400Genre: ArtSub-Genre: Fashion & AccessoriesFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Rizzoli International PublicationsAge Range: AdultAuthor: Cecil BeatonLanguage: English About the Book "Originally published in the United States of America by Doubleday & Company, Inc."--Title page verso. Book Synopsis This book presents the iconic photographer's expert and witty reminiscences of the personalities who inspired fashion's golden eras, and left an indelible mark on his own sense of taste and style. The camera will never be invented that could capture or encompass all that he actually sees, Truman Capote once said of Cecil Beaton. Though known for his portraits, Beaton was as incisive a writer as he was a photographer. First published in 1954, The Glass of Fashion is a classic--an invaluable primer on the history and highlights of fashion from a man who was a chronicler of taste, and an intimate compendium of the people who inspired his legendary eye. Across eighteen chapters, complemented by more than 150 of his own line drawings, Beaton writes with great wit about the influence of luminaries such as Chanel, Balenciaga, and Dior, as well as relatively unknown muses like his Aunt Jessie, who gave him his first glimpse of the grown-up world of fashion. It is both a treasury and a treasure. About the Author Sir Cecil Beaton (1904-1980) was a photographer in the 1920s for Vanity Fair and Vogue. As a portraitist, he photographed the stars of fashion, society, and the art worlds, and was considered the unofficial court photographer of the British royal family. He was also an Oscar-winning stage and costume designer. Hugo Vickers is Beaton's official biographer and literary executor. He has lectured about him all over the world and assisted with the many exhibitions devoted to Beaton.
Posing Beauty - by Deborah Willis (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 243Genre: PhotographySub-Genre: Collections, Catalogs, ExhibitionsFormat: HardcoverPublisher: W. W. Norton & CompanyAge Range: AdultBook theme: GeneralAuthor: Deborah WillisLanguage: English About the Book Long overlooked in American culture, African-American beauty finally get its due in this landmark work. Featuring the works of more than 100 photographers, Willis's book challenges assumptions about what it means to be beautiful. Book Synopsis As a student in the 1970s, Deborah Willis came to the realization that images of black beauty, female and male, simply did not exist in the larger culture. Determined to redress this imbalance, Willis examined everything from vintage ladies' journals to black newspapers, and started what would become a lifelong quest. With more than two hundred arresting images, many previously unpublished, Posing Beauty recovers a world many never knew existed. Historical subjects such as Billie Holiday and Josephine Baker illuminate the past; Angela Davis and Muhammad Ali take us to the civil rights era; Denzel Washington, Lil' Kim, and Michelle Obama celebrate the present. Featuring the works of more than one hundred photographers, including Carl van Vechten, Eve Arnold, Lee Friedlander, and Carrie Mae Weems, Willis's book not only celebrates the lives of the famous but also captures the barber shop, the bodybuilding contest, and prom night. Posing Beauty challenges our most fundamental assumptions about what it means to be "beautiful." Review Quotes Drawing on 10 years of research and photos from archives, galleries, photographers, friends, and family, Willis reflects the broad spectrum of images of beauty over more than a century. She examines how beauty is defined, exploited, manipulated, and marketed.... An aesthetic look at black beauty by the author of Reflections in Black: A History of Black Photographers, 1840 to the Present. --Vanessa Bush"The book is a treasure, a triumph and a singular achievement that invites fresh and enduring insights with each viewing. --Jennifer Baszile"
Abstract Acrylics - by Waltraud Nawratil (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 112Genre: ArtSub-Genre: TechniquesFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Search PressAge Range: AdultBook theme: Acrylic PaintingAuthor: Waltraud NawratilLanguage: English About the Book "Discover exciting new mixed-media techniques for painting abstracts in acrylics! Bestselling artist Waltraud Nawratil expresses her love of the natural world through her vibrant abstract art. Her unique approach combines acrylics with other media and methods such as photo transfer, spray painting, knife techniques and watercolour, and results in interpretations of nature that are both visually exciting and technically innovative."--Page [4] of cover. Book Synopsis Learn how to combine acrylics with mixed-media techniques to create 27 expressive, abstract paintings inspired by nature. Austrian artist Waltraud Nawratil shows you how to combine a love for nature with a passion for expressive abstract painting. The reader will learn how to use acrylics, watercolours or airbrushing, as well as natural materials such as sand, bark and leaves, to create captivating pictures full of colour and vitality. There is a wealth of stunning abstract pieces by Waltraud which will provide inspiration for more experienced painters as well as the beginner. The book covers the variations through the seasons, teaching the reader to see the natural world with creativity and a fresh new perspective. About the Author Waltraud has always been inspired by the natural world, choosing subjects from her surroundings with vibrant and attractive colours. She began her artistic career with watercolours before moving on to experiment with other techniques and media. Waltraud has worked as a freelance painter since 1995 and today she offers painting courses combining watercolour and acrylic painting techniques. She encourages her students to attempt variations on ordinary subjects in order to gradually develop their own style. Waltraud works from her own studio near where she lives in Schönering, Upper Austria. Some of her pieces are available via the artists' platform International Graphics.http: //www.waltraud-nawratil.at
Fashion in Underwear - (Dover Books on Fashion) by Elizabeth Ewing (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 160Genre: ArtSub-Genre: Fashion & AccessoriesSeries Title: Dover Books on FashionFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Dover PublicationsAge Range: AdultAuthor: Elizabeth EwingLanguage: English About the Book This revealing, profusely illustrated survey ranges from the ancient world through modern times, tracing the development of hoops, petticoats, corsets, brassieres, and other garments, and examining the ways in which these items reflect social influences. Book Synopsis This revealing book documents the design and manufacture of intimate apparel from the ancient world through the twentieth century. From as far back as 3000 B.C., it traces the development of what women wore beneath their outer clothing, including hoops, stays, petticoats, corsets, brassieres, and other foundation garments.Fashion historian Elizabeth Ewing examines in detail the ways in which underwear reflects social influences, from women's emancipation and the introduction of new materials and methods of manufacture to the sexual motivation that underlies all fashion trends. Generously illustrated with Jean Webber's delicate line drawings, this excellent reference features a full bibliography and index. In addition to its value to professional historians and designers, it provides fascinating reading for all fashion lovers.
Fashion Sketchbook Figure Template - by Go Be Kind Fashion Sketchbooks (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 122Genre: ArtSub-Genre: GeneralFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Go Be Kind Fashion SketchbooksAge Range: AdultAuthor: Go Be Kind Fashion SketchbooksLanguage: English Book Synopsis Want to create your Fashion Styles efficiently but worrying about drawing models?This Fashion Sketchbook with drawn lightly figure templates allows you to sketch your fashion designs right away without worrying about drawing models. Front View, Back View and Side view female figure model template pages included.Once you draw on top of the figure templates, the lightly drawn fashion croquis will fade into the background, and leaving your designs on top of the paper.With the figure templates, you don't need to be good at figure drawing, you can use the croquis as an outline and mark on your designs with details, and you'll get a great representation of your design.This Fashion Sketchbook is perfect for fashion designers and students to create their unique styles with the figures efficiently.There are many ways to use your sketchbooks: Creating your Fashion IllustrationEasily Capturing your InspirationPlanning and recording your daily OutfitsAs your Fashion DiaryDesigning & Planning GarmentsThis fashion sketchbook is perfect forFashion DesignerFashion IllustratorArtistFashion lover to plan and record their daily outfitStudents learning fashion drawingPeople who want to create their unique designPeople who love sewingNow is the best time to get your paperback copy and start to create your own fashion design
Fashion Sketchbook Figure Template - by Go Be Kind Fashion Sketchbooks (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 122Genre: ArtSub-Genre: GeneralFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Go Be Kind Fashion SketchbooksAge Range: AdultAuthor: Go Be Kind Fashion SketchbooksLanguage: English Book Synopsis Want to create your Fashion Styles efficiently but worrying about drawing models?This Fashion Sketchbook with drawn lightly figure templates allows you to sketch your fashion designs right away without worrying about drawing models. Front View, Back View and Side view female figure model template pages included.Once you draw on top of the figure templates, the lightly drawn fashion croquis will fade into the background, and leaving your designs on top of the paper.With the figure templates, you don't need to be good at figure drawing, you can use the croquis as an outline and mark on your designs with details, and you'll get a great representation of your design.This Fashion Sketchbook is perfect for fashion designers and students to create their unique styles with the figures efficiently.There are many ways to use your sketchbooks: Creating your Fashion IllustrationEasily Capturing your InspirationPlanning and recording your daily OutfitsAs your Fashion DiaryDesigning & Planning GarmentsThis fashion sketchbook is perfect forFashion DesignerFashion IllustratorArtistFashion lover to plan and record their daily outfitStudents learning fashion drawingPeople who want to create their unique designPeople who love sewingNow is the best time to get your paperback copy and start to create your own fashion design
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Tom Waits by Matt Mahurin - (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 240Genre: ArtSub-Genre: Individual ArtistsFormat: HardcoverPublisher: ABRAMSAge Range: AdultBook theme: MonographsAuthor: Matt MahurinLanguage: English About the Book "A collection of portraits of musician Tom Waits, the result of a 30-year collaboration with photographer and illustrator Matt Mahurin This book is a testament to the unique collaboration, going back three decades, between the photographer and illustrator Matt Mahurin and the musician Tom Waits. Having shot magazine portraits, album covers, and music videos of Waits, Mahurin was inspired to resurrect 100 dormant film negatives as a jumping off point to explore his own surreal, poetic, and occasionally dark vision. The images vary from traditional portraits to ones that capture Waits in concert--but the majority are imagined scenes in which Waits is more muse than musician. In addition to the diverse images, the book includes a foreword by Waits, an essay by Mahurin on their longtime collaboration, and 20 original paintings, drawings, photographs, and digital images inspired by Waits's song titles."--Publisher's website. Book Synopsis A collection of wildly inventive portraits of musician Tom Waits, the result of a 30-year collaboration with photographer and illustrator Matt Mahurin This visually arresting book is a testament to the unique collaboration, going back three decades, between the photographer and illustrator Matt Mahurin and the musician Tom Waits. Having shot magazine portraits, album covers, and music videos of Waits, Mahurin was inspired to resurrect 100 dormant film negatives as a jumping off point to explore his own surreal, poetic, and occasionally dark vision. The images vary from traditional portraits to ones that capture Waits in concert--but the majority are richly imagined scenes in which Waits is more muse than musician. In addition to the diverse images, the book includes a foreword by Waits, an essay by Mahurin on their longtime collaboration, and 20 original paintings, drawings, photographs, and digital images inspired by Waits's song titles. Review Quotes "At once mysterious and revealing, photographer Matt Mahurin's Tom Waits is an evocative visual tribute to one of rock's visionary eccentrics."-- "Rolling Stone" About the Author Matt Mahurin's work has appeared in Time, Newsweek, Mother Jones, Rolling Stone, Esquire, and the New York Times. He has directed music videos for Waits, U2, Metallica, Sting, David Byrne, Lou Reed, and Joni Mitchell. He lives in California. Tom Waits is an American singer-songwriter, musician, composer, and actor. He has won multiple Grammy Awards and was nominated for an Academy Award for the original score for One from the Heart. In 2016, he received the PEN Literary Award for Song Lyrics.
