The Art of Denim by Libby VanderPloeg (Illustrator)

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Category: Fashion

In The Art of Denim, learn how to style your jeans and pair patterns and textures like a pro. Go eco-friendly with reclaimed or reconstructed denim paired with a classic white t-shirt and a statement necklace. For a more stream-lined approach, make a splash with a denim jumpsuit. From boyfriend cut to c ulottes, jean skirts, high-waisted 80s numbers, dungarees, exposed pockets, cut-off shorts and Texas tuxedos, there's no wonder this hardworking fabric is such a wardrobe staple. Featuring profiles on iconic, effortlessly cool denim divas such as Zoe Kravitz, Debbie Harris and Cindy Crawford, there's inspiration for everyone. Beautifully illustrated by Libby VanderPloeg, this book makes the perfect gift for any fashionista who daydreams of the perfect pair of jeans. ...Show more

Shoes by Caroline Cox

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Category: Fashion

Shoes tells the complete story of shoe design from the prehistoric sandal through the 1940's wedge to the extreme architectural designs of Pierre Hardy for Balenciaga. Join fashion expert Caroline Cox as she traces the evolution of sixty iconic designs, placing each benchmark shoe in its social and cult ural context. ...Show more

Fifty Fashion Looks That Changed the 1950s by Design Museum

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This beautiful reference work showcases 50 iconic outfits from one of fashion's most influential and exciting decades. From the bombshell glamour of Marilyn Monroe in 'How to Marry a Millionaire' to the immergence of teenage style, via the sculptural forms of Christian Dior's New Look and Balenciaga's d ouble A-Line, it celebrates all of the important looks that revolutionised modern fashion. With Paula Reed's lively and informative text and a wealth of fabulous photography, it is vital reading for design students, collectors of vintage, and everyone who truly loves fashion. ...Show more

Red Lipstick: Power, Passion, and Impact by Rachel Felder

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Category: Fashion

A unique, full-color compendium that celebrates and explores the enduring power and allure of the world's most iconic lip shade, jam-packed with entertaining stories, anecdotes, little-known facts, quotes, and more than 100 gorgeous images culled from fine art, photography, and beauty and fashion editor ial and advertising."Pour yourself a drink, put on some lipstick, and pull yourself together." -- Elizabeth TaylorLipstick is the one makeup item most women can't live without--and the most iconic shade is red. Exuding power, sensuality, allure, and mystery, red lips have been a constant of fashion for more than 5,000 years, beginning with Mesopotamian women around 3500 B.C. Throughout the ages, red lipstick has been a signature look worn by royalty, celebrities, and real women across cultures and geography. In fact, nearly all women own a tube of red lipstick, whether it's the favorite shade they've been wearing devotedly for years, or as beauty boost they use for special occasions.Filled with a show-stopping selection of images and distinctively packaged--the size of a clutch, with a jacket printed with a matte, velvet, red finish--Red Lipstick is the only cultural history of this makeup essential available. Granted unprecedented access to experts and the archives of revered brands like Chanel and Elizabeth Arden, beauty writer Rachel Felder explores the origins and allure of red lipstick and illuminates its association with aristocracy, sex appeal, illicit sexuality, rebellion, power, glamour, fame, and beauty. She also spotlights the fascinating array of women who have worn it through the ages, including monarchs, suffragettes, flappers, working women in World War II, first ladies, political leaders, geishas, Hollywood sirens, rock and rollers, fashionistas, and more. Inside this enthralling book, you'll discover why red lipstick makes women more attractive to others (and the science behind it); tips on choosing the most perfect shade of crimson; and a wealth of anecdotes, quotations, select literary excerpts, and trivia, such as the shade Carolyn Bessette Kennedy wore on her wedding day. Red Lipstick is packed with a museum's worth of fine art, including both Man Ray's photograph "Red Badge of Courage" and infamous painting "Les Amoreaux;" lush, rarely seen vintage magazine advertisements from stalwart brands like Guerlain and Dior; illustrations by renowned fashion illustrators such as Ren Gruau, Daisy Villeneuve, and Bil Donovan; artists Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Edgar Degas, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Wayne Thiebaud, and Walt Kuhn; and images of famous red lipstick wearers including Cleopatra, Queen Elizabeth II, Coco Chanel, Grace Kelly, Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, Madonna, Diana Vreeland, Rihanna, Paloma Picasso, and many others. With its captivating, chic design, beautiful selection of visuals, and engaging, entertaining text, Red Lipstick is a classic, like the perfect red lip shade itself. ...Show more

Sharp Suits - A Celebration of Men's Tailoring by Eric Musgrave

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Category: Fashion

Clothes maketh the man--discover the fascinating history and evolution of the modern suit from the late 17th century to date. "A fascinating, richly illustrated history of suits." -- Esquire magazine "Few coffee-table books are so beautifully illustrated or as researched." -- GQ magazine For millions of men across the world the common denominator that identifies them is the suit. From eighteenth-century bespoke to the mass industrialization of the 20th-century, we see how the uniform of the ruling classes became the utilitarian outfit of the worker. A series of thematic chapters illustrates how the universal staple of a man's wardrobe can play many different roles and, chameleon-like, can mean different things in different situations. From the Duke of Windsor to The Thin White Duke, David Bowie, from James Brown to "The Godfather," movie stars, rock stars, heroes and villains, philanthropists, presidents, and gangsters have dressed to impress in a matching jacket and trousers, and have found that a suit will suit them very well. ...Show more

Decades of Fashion by Harriet Worsley

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Category: Fashion

Decades of Fashion documents the styles of the twentieth century in extraordinary photographs - a fascinating insight into 100 years of fashion history. - The great forerunners of fashion and the classics - Icons of style like Grace Kelly, Jackie Onassis, and Twiggy - The top designers, from Coco Chanel to Alexander McQueen - Includes both haute couture and pret-a-porter - The most important fashion developments of the twentieth century in brilliant images from the Getty Images collection The glamour of the 30s and the extremes of the 80s, from the corsets of the belle epoque to the caftans of the 70s, this book presents an impressive array of images depicting the world of fashion in the twentieth century. Chanel's jersey suits, Dior's "new look", Mary Quant miniskirts or Alaias stretch bodysuits: they have all had an impact on everyday dress, as well. In addition to the great designers, prominent role models like Marlene Dietrich or Madonna have initiated new trends. Even political events have repercussions for fashion, and this book places many fashion fads in their historical context. Decades of Fashion has captured the realm of fashion in hundreds of photographs that show not only designer creations on the catwalk, but also everyday style. Brilliant pictures encompassing every area of life and a wide range of situations tell the fascinating history of fashion. ...Show more

Fifty Dresses That Changed the World by The Design Museum

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Category: Fashion | Reading Level: good-very good

Everything around us is designed and the word 'design' has become part of our everyday experience. But how much do we know about it? "Fifty Dresses That Changed the World" imparts that knowledge listing the top 50 dresses that have made a substantial impact in the world of British design today. From the 1915 Delphos Pleated dress to Hussein Chalayan's 2007 LED dress, each entry offers a short appraisal to explore what has made their iconic status and the designers that give them a special place in design history. ...Show more

The Fashion Book (Mini) by Alice Mackrell

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Category: Fashion

The perfect A‐Z guide to the creators of today’s fashion world, now in a travel‐sized format.

642 Fashion Things to Draw by Chronicle Books

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Category: Fashion | Series: Things to

This sketchbook is full of prompts for doodling and sketching fashion in every sense of the word, from the classic (a brass button) to the trendy (a peplum blouse), iconic (a Twiggy dress), and just plain fun (an itsy-bitsy polka-dot bikini)!

Lady GaGa: Extreme Style by Lizzy Goodman

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Category: Fashion | Reading Level: very good

She's had four number one hits in the UK in the past fourteen months. She took home two Grammy awards in 2010. She's sold out shows in the UK, North America, Australia, Europe, and Japan. She's a global phenomenon, and one of the most powerful female artists in the world. But just like every girl in the world, she loves to dress up! From glitter skeleton corsets and white pleather go--go boots to bubble dresses and chain mail hoods, Lady Gaga exploded on the international fashion scene almost as quickly as she burst onto the music scene. In this lavishly illustrated style guide, Lizzy Goodman, a music and fashion writer for Rolling Stone, Elle and New York Magazine, explores the fashion chameleon that is Gaga. Loaded with 120 brilliant colour and black and white images, you'll see the many faces of Lady Gaga and the impact of her style on art and fashion. With chapters covering everything from her dabble in the burlesque and bondage chic to her penchant for architectural and origami-inspired outfits, Gaga has never shied away from exposing herself. And since fashion is never just about the clothes, there are gorgeously illustrated chapters that cover her hair and nail art, make--up, shoes, accessories and tattoos-all of which play an essential role in the Haus of Gaga. So who is the girl fishing in 8--inch heels? Who is the singer in the blood-drenched bodysuit? Who is the woman behind the sunglasses? Now is your chance to find out. ...Show more

Paul Smith: A to Z by Paul Smith

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Category: Fashion

Paul Smith has created one of the world's most successful fashion brands. In this richly illustrated book, including many never before published personal photographs, excerpts from interviews with Paul Smith recount his history and explain his approach to design. This talented creator finds inspiration everywhere and this alphabetical manual highlights the eclectic sources of inspiration behind his unforgettable designs. For instance; B is for Bowie, Smith explains how David Bowie's look and music influenced his design. Telling how he first went to see Bowie in concert in 1967, the year he met his wife, Smith shares his personal connection to the musician and links certain elements in his design s that are irreverent, innovative and androgynous to Bowie. The book reveals the unique way in which Paul Smith sees the world, suggesting how he has continually been able to anticipate and re-imagine the trends of popular culture, since opening his first boutique in 1970. ...Show more

The Pursuit of Style: Advice and Musings from America's Top Fashion Designers by Council of Fashion Designers of America

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Category: Fashion

Life, Love, and the Pursuit of Style culls the best pieces of advice and wisdom from the Council of Fashion Designers of America's 400 designers. From tips and tricks for breaking into a fashion career, to must-have items, to favourite inspirational words, this book provides an inside glimpse into the f ashion world's most creative minds and offers readers an endless amount of inspiration. Includes contributions from influential designers such as Diane von Furstenberg, Alexander Wang, Michael Kors, Tory Burch, Donna Karan and Ralph Lauren among many others. ...Show more