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Series
Publisher
Thames & Hudson
Language
English
Description
"From the momentous invention of the needle some 40,000 years ago to the development of blue denim, this classic guide covers the landmarks of costume history, the forms and materials used through the ages, as well as the ways in which clothes have been used to protect, to express identity, and to attract or influence others." --Publisher.
Author
Publisher
Yellow Kite
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Former fashion editor and journalist, Erica Davies, has worked across some of the UK's biggest-selling newspapers, magazines and high street brands - and amassed thousands of followers online for her straight-talking, fun and relatable content, tips and tricks that empower women through fashion, interiors and style. In 2019 she was named by The Sunday Times as one of their top 100 online influencers. Grounded by her personal stories and career learnings,...
Author
Publisher
Rizzoli
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"A celebration of the fashion missteps of otherwise stylish individuals, from celebrities and fashion and media insiders to regular humans. In everyone's closet, there is one article of clothing that truly demonstrates a momentary lapse in fashion judgment. I Actually Wore This is the first book to celebrate these fashion blunders and lets us in on how and why they happened: the purple velour jumpsuit that was supposed to make you look dangerous,...
Author
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
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Description
"In Stylish Remakes, Violette Room--the Japanese clothing company renowned for their relaxed, everyday styles--shows you how to give new attitude to the stuff you have had in your closet for years. And it's so easy! With just a little time cutting and sewing you can create fun and funky new pieces from old flannel shirts, tees, sweats, bandanas and more. It's inexpensive (often practically free!) and fun to do. And it's completely up to you to create...
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
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Description
A law professor and cultural critic offers an eye-opening exploration of the laws of fashion throughout history, from the middle ages to the present day, examining the canons, mores and customs of clothing rules that we often take for granted.
52) The pocket stylist: behind-the-scenes expertise from a fashion pro on creating your own unique look
Author
Publisher
Gotham Books
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Creative Publishing International
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"In First Time Garment Fitting, sewing and design expert Sarah Veblen takes you by the hand and teaches you everything you need to know to adapt patterns so you can sew garments that fit just right. With detailed descriptions of essential tools and techniques, the easy step-by-step instructions will have you altering patterns and sewing tops, pants, and skirts that fit you to a T in no time. The projects introduce key skills you'll use again and again...
Author
Series
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
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Description
What you choose to wear becomes part of your identity, but it doesn't affect just you. Your clothing sends a message to the world, whether you want it to or not! And often we don't know what that message really is. Can Your Outfit Change the World? looks at how and where clothes are made, how the people who make the clothes are treated and how the companies who sell the clothes affect the health of our planet. Armed with information, you can follow...
Author
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Limited
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Shop better, buy less, and dress to tell the world this is me ! Anna Murphy, Fashion Director of The Times, shares her tricks for dressing to feel confident and comfortable, look modern and fabulous, and define your personal style - without always resorting to black. When you dress, you stake your place in the world to a voice, a path, a future. Choose who you want to be and how to dress well accordingly. As Mark Twain said, There is no power without...
Author
Publisher
Abrams Image
Pub. Date
©2021.
Language
English
Description
"Get ready to be the best-dressed in the room! Personal styling and life coaching come together in this action-filled guide to curating a closet that supports your goals and takes the stress out of getting dressed. Hollywood stylist-turned-entrepreneur Lauren Messiah helps you identify and clear the roadblocks that hold you back from putting the best (and best-dressed) version of yourself out into the world. Style Therapy is your thirty-day action...
Author
Publisher
Creative Pub. International
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
"This is a comprehensive how-to book about altering commercial patterns to customize the fit to one's own body before cutting out fabric and sewing the garment. Poor fit is the number one reason many sewers get discouraged with garment sewing. Author Sarah Veblen guides the reader through the steps of sewing a muslin test garment, fine-tuning the fit by pinning the garment to mold perfectly to the wearer's body, marking the adjustments, and then transferring...
Author
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Let this book show you the pleasure of repairing, reinforcing and making beloved items using sashiko embroidery! Sashiko for Making and Mending shows you how to use sashiko stitching to mend rips, repair things like fraying cuffs and create original accessories that look fabulous. With this book, you'll be able to embrace the visible mending movement-the practice of repairing high quality items you already own instead of replacing them with cheaper...
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