Author | : James Laver |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 72 |
Release | : 1949 |
Genre | : Clothing and dress |
ISBN | : |
Author | : James Laver |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 72 |
Release | : 1949 |
Genre | : Clothing and dress |
ISBN | : |
Author | : DK |
Publisher | : Penguin |
Total Pages | : 482 |
Release | : 2012-10-01 |
Genre | : Design |
ISBN | : 1465407804 |
Tracing the evolution of fashion-from the early draped fabrics of ancient times to the catwalk couture of today, Fashion: The Definitive History of Costume and Style is a stunningly illustrated guide to more than three thousand years of shifting trends and innovative developments in the world of clothing. With a wealth of breathtaking spreads-from ancient Egyptian dress to Space Age Fashion and Grunge-and information on icons like Marie Antoinette, Clara Bow, Jacqueline Kennedy, and Alexander McQueen, Fashion will captivate anyone interested in style-whether it's the fashion-mad teen in Tokyo, the wannabe designer in college, or the fashionista intrigued by the violent origins of the stiletto and the birth of bling.
Author | : Douglas A. Russell |
Publisher | : Englewood Cliffs, N.J. : Prentice-Hall |
Total Pages | : 568 |
Release | : 1983 |
Genre | : Design |
ISBN | : |
Well organized survey of the history of dress in the Western world. Examines the development of styles in relation to the cultural contexts of the time.
Author | : Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.) |
Publisher | : Metropolitan Museum of Art |
Total Pages | : 257 |
Release | : 2010 |
Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | : 1588393623 |
Published in conjunction with an exhibition on view at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, May 5-Aug. 15, 2010, and at the Brooklyn Museum, May 7-Aug. 1, 2010.
Author | : Trisha Biggar |
Publisher | : Insight Editions |
Total Pages | : 232 |
Release | : 2005-10 |
Genre | : Design |
ISBN | : |
In this exquisite volume, the intricate and beautiful fashions that have appeared in all six "Star Wars(" films are on display--from military gear to royal gowns and the iconic garbs of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Darth Vader.
Author | : Pravina Shukla |
Publisher | : Indiana University Press |
Total Pages | : 336 |
Release | : 2016-04-06 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 0253015812 |
A revealing look at how and why we dress up for events from historical reenactments to Halloween, with an “engaging writing style and rich illustrations” (Choice). What does it mean to people around the world to put on costumes to celebrate their heritage, reenact historic events, assume a role on stage, or participate in Halloween or Carnival? Self-consciously set apart from everyday dress, costume marks the divide between ordinary and extraordinary settings and enables the wearer to project a different self or special identity. In this fascinating book, Pravina Shukla offers richly detailed case studies from the United States, Brazil, and Sweden to show how individuals use costumes for social communication and to express facets of their personalities. “Revelatory . . . a wide-ranging book bringing attention to clothing as part of festivals and folk heritage events, pop culture conventions and dramatic performances.” —Nuvo
Author | : Clinton Kelly |
Publisher | : Harmony |
Total Pages | : 258 |
Release | : 2005-09-13 |
Genre | : Self-Help |
ISBN | : 0307236714 |
The 8 million fans of TLC’s hottest show, What Not to Wear, know it as the place to go for real-life fashion advice. Now the show’s hosts, Clinton Kelly and Stacy London, offer spot-on fashion wisdom—with an attitude—in this fully illustrated, authoritative, and irreverent fashion guide to dressing your best for every occasion. Clinton and Stacy’s surefire method for boosting appearance rests on their belief that we can all win admiring glances by selecting clothes that play up our positives and create a balanced body shape. In Dress Your Best, Clinton and Stacy match a wide range of female and male body types with the perfect work, casual, and evening attire, showing you exactly how to make your best parts “work” for you. Dressing tips for 26 body types! Features 18 women and 8 men: bigger on top, bigger on bottom, a little extra in the middle, not curvy, extra curvy, small-framed, athletic, and more! Whether you’re searching for a way to accentuate your assets, puzzling over the right print pattern for your frame, or just looking for a solution to the dilemma “What do I need to wear to look fabulous?” you’ll find here the universal tips, dos and don’ts, seasonal alternatives, and must-haves that will deliver the answers. Dress Your Best is certain to become the standard by which all other fashion guides are measured.
Author | : DK |
Publisher | : Dorling Kindersley Ltd |
Total Pages | : 482 |
Release | : 2012-09-11 |
Genre | : Design |
ISBN | : 1409322416 |
3,000 years of fashion history in one stylish visual guide Fashion is the definitive guide to the evolution of costume and style. Tracing 3,000 years from the early draped fabrics of ancient times to today's catwalk sensations, this is your own personal fashion show through history. Breathtaking in its scope, Fashion is packed with over 1,500 costumes from around the globe and lavishly illustrated with a mix of original fashion plates, archive images and commissioned photography. Plus features on famous trend-setters, fashion icons and designers from Jackie Onassis to Alexander McQueen bring the world of fashion to life. Fashion is guaranteed to add style to your bookshelf; with its luxurious textured fabric jacket and spine, it's the season's must-have for anyone with a passion for fashion.
Author | : Joan Nunn |
Publisher | : Turtleback Books |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1999 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9780833562401 |
"One of the best surveys of costume in the western world...could easily become the design bible of any costume shop." -- Stage Directors Joan Nunn's detailed survey of costume in the western world over the past eight centuries not only gives the reader a visual impression of the clothes, but also outlines the changes in manufacturing techniques that have influenced and dictated how people dress.