Download or read book Chronicle of Western Fashion written by John Peacock and published by . This book was released on 1991-03-15 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A survey of 'Western costume from ancient Egypt to 1980. Presented chronologically, the 8 to 10 illustrations per page are lavishly colored and use color schemes appropriate to each period. All illustrations are labeled with country of origin and wearer's societal status. Every century is followed up by concise captions corresponding to the illustrations.'" Booklist.
Download or read book The Fashion Chronicles written by Amber Butchart and published by Mitchell Beazley. This book was released on 2018-09-06 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From BBC television and radio presenter Amber Butchart, The Fashion Chronicles is an exploration of 100 of the most fascinating style stories ever told. From Eve's fig leaf to Hilary Clinton's pantsuit, the way we choose to clothe our bodies can carry layer upon layer of meaning. Across cultures and throughout history people have used clothing to signify power and status, to adorn and beautify, even to prop up or dismantle regimes. Here, explore the best-dressed figures in history, from Cleopatra to Beyoncé, Joan of Arc to RuPaul. Some have influenced the fashion of today, while some have used their clothing to change the world. But all have a sartorial story to tell. Entries include: Tutankhamun Boudicca Eleanor of Acquitane Genghis Khan King Philip II of Spain King Louis XIV of France Catherine the Great Marie Antoinette Karl Marx Amelia Earhart Josephine Baker Frida Kahlo Malcolm X Marsha Hunt Beyoncé Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie ...and many more
Download or read book Chronicles of a Fashion Buyer written by Mercedes Gonzalez and published by Schiffer Fashion Press. This book was released on 2018 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fashion is a business of smoke and mirrors, notorious for crushing the souls of most that dare to be part of the industry. Go on a global expedition with New York City-based fashion buyer, strategist, and consultant, Mercedes Gonzalez, as she learns that there is no glamor in fashion and that only cut throat corporate espionage prevails. From politicking with blood diamond dealers and Russian kingpins to living in indigenous villages, she has relied on her street smarts and fear of her uncle in order to outwit the industry tyrants at their own game. The underdog becomes the overlord (at-large). You'll want to grab a notebook for all the business (and life) tips this read has to offer. Advance warning, this book will convince you to become a proponent of child labor, an advocate of GMO, and a cynic of organic cotton.
Download or read book Fashion Design Referenced written by Alicia Kennedy and published by Rockport Publishers. This book was released on 2013-02-01 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fashion Design, Referenced is a comprehensive guide through the art and industry of fashion design, richly illustrated with over 1,000 photographs and drawings. Within the framework of four central categories, Fashion Design, Referenced examines the many interwoven elements that form the tapestry of fashion. “Fundamentals” provides an overview of the essential structure of the fashion profession (its organization, specializations, and centers) and looks at shifts in style over time and in ever-faster cycles going forward. “Principles” introduces the steps in creating a collection, from design to production, and explores directions suggested by sustainability and technology. “Dissemination” charts the many avenues by which fashion reaches its audience, whether on the catwalk or in the store, in print or online, in the museum or on the street. “Practice” gathers and appraises the work of the most influential and innovative fashion designers of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. From its first question—What is fashion design?—to its last—What does the future hold?—Fashion Design, Referenced chronicles the scope of ideas, inspirations, and expressions that define fashion culture. Visit the Fashion Design, Referenced Facebook page and become a fan at http://www.facebook.com/FashionDesignReferenced!
Download or read book The Fashion Sketchpad written by Tamar Daniel and published by Chronicle Books Llc. This book was released on 2011 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Runway figure outlines disappear when scanned or copied!"-- Wrapper.
Download or read book Art Fashion written by E.P. Cutler and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2015-10-13 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A volume of magnificent proportions, Art + Fashion is as exciting and elegant as the creative partnerships it celebrates. Spanning numerous eras, men and women's fashion, and a wide range of art mediums, these 25 collaborative projects reveal the astonishing work that results when luminaries from the art world (such as Pollock, Haring, and Hirst) come together with icons of the fashion world (including Saint Laurent, Westwood, McQueen). From 20th-century legends such as Elsa Schiaparelli and her famous lobster dress painted by Salvador Dalí to 21st-century trailblazers such as Cindy Sherman and her self-portraits in vintage Chanel, these electric and provocative pairings—represented in lavish visuals and thoughtful essays reflecting on the history of each project—brim with the energy and possibility of powerful forces uniting.
Download or read book Hunks Heroes written by Jim Moore and published by Rizzoli Publications. This book was released on 2019-09-03 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A celebration of men's style and how it's evolved--from the ever stylish GQ creative director at large--Jim Moore. GQ is revered globally as the ultimate style guide for modern men, and Hunks and Heroes is an epic journey into the world of men's style as told and edited by Jim Moore. He began his career at GQ as an intern in 1979 and has since played a pivotal role in reshaping men's fashion during his nearly forty-year tenure at the magazine. From discovering new designers, distilling the latest men's trends, and extolling fashion advice and critiques in his popular online video series GQ Rules, to Channing Tatum wearing a "JIM F&%#ING MOORE" T-shirt, Moore's influence and impact on men's style is unequivocal. In these pages, Moore takes us through forty years of men's fashion: featuring the most iconic GQ fashion looks, the magazine's unforgettable covers and editorial shoots, essential styling tips like how to dress up denim or style a khaki suit, insights on developing your own personal style, and stories showcasing Moore's knack at reworking the look of everyday men the magazine literally pulled off the street. This volume features 250 of Moore's iconic men's fashion photographs produced with internationally renowned image makers like Peggy Sirota, Craig McDean, and Inez & Vinoodh, and includes seminal GQ images of cultural icons such as celebrities, athletes, and politicians. This is the must-have style bible for all readers interested in men's fashion, style, culture, and celebrity.
Download or read book The Keatyn Chronicles written by Jillian Dodd and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-11-15 with total page 666 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From USA Today bestselling author Jillian Dodd comes the first two books in the addictive Keatyn Chronicles series. Discover a breathless fairy-tale romance with swoon-worthy characters, suspense, and a glittering celebrity world. Fans of Gossip Girl, Pretty Little Liars, and reality TV will devour this pulse-pounding, sexy teen drama set against the backdrop of Hollywood and an East Coast boarding school. Keatyn has everything she ever dreamed. Her life is following the script she wrote for the perfect high school experience. She's popular, goes to the best parties, dates the hottest guy, and sits at the most-coveted lunch table. She's just not sure she wants it anymore. Because, really, things aren't all that perfect. Her best friend is threatening to tell everyone her perfect relationship is a scam. Her perfect boyfriend gets drunk at every party they go to. It's exhausting always trying to look and act perfect. And, deep down, she isn't sure if she has any true friends. To add to the drama, her movie star mom has a creepy stalker. A hot, older man flirts with her and tells her they should make a movie together. And she's crushing on an adorable surfer. Dating him would mean committing social suicide. So she writes a new script. One where all the pieces of her life will come together in perfect harmony. But little does she know, there's someone who will do anything to make sure that doesn't happen.
Download or read book Fashion Illustration by Fashion Designers written by Laird Borrelli and published by . This book was released on 2008-03-05 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A "collection of original sketches and illustrations by 60 of the world's most celebrated fashion designers"--Jacket.
Download or read book The Chronicle of Western Costume written by John Peacock and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The definitive guide to the history of western costume."—AntiquesInfo
Download or read book Chronicles of Fashion written by Elizabeth Stone and published by . This book was released on 1846 with total page 518 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Chronicles of Fashion written by Elizabeth Stone and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of fashion and cultural practices from the time of Elizabeth to the early part of the nineteenth century. It covers a wide range of topics including manners, amusements, banquets, and costumes, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of fashion and culture. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Chronicles Of Fashion From The Of Elizabeth To The Early Part Of The Nineteenth Century In Manners Amusements Banquets Costume Volume Ii written by Mrs Stone and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-22 with total page 486 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chronicles Of Fashion From The Of Elizabeth To The Early Part Of The Nineteenth Century, In Manners, Amusements, Banquets, Costume (Volume Ii) has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as the same form as it was originally first published. Hence any marks or annotations seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature.
Download or read book Chronicles of Fashion written by Elizabeth Stone and published by . This book was released on 1846 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Chronicles of Fashion written by Elizabeth Stone and published by London : R. Bentley. This book was released on 1845 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Chronicles of Fashion written by Elizabeth Stone and published by Palala Press. This book was released on 2018-03 with total page 490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Unzipped written by Darlene Parris Young and published by . This book was released on 2020-06-17 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This incredible account of a fascinating, exciting, nearly 50-year career as a NYC fashion fit model, working with such luminaries as Chanel and Ralph Lauren, is counterbalanced by personal trauma at the hands of men. Dismissed by the police and The Church, Darlene is left to find recovery, peace and a renewed life.
