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From Bette Davis to Beyoncé Maria Callas to Mariah Carey this gorgeously illustrated book takes a look at what it means to be a diva Originating from the Latin for deity or goddess the term diva has evolved to become a far more complex and loaded term Delving into public and private personas of performers from Jenny Lind to Sarah Bernhardt Nina Simone to Rihanna this book looks at what it means to be a diva and how this has been subverted and embraced over time Editor Kate Bailey opens the book with an essay on the transformation of the diva from 19th century opera and stage star to the 20th century silent screen siren Six thematic chapters focus on different aspects of diva dom Performing the Diva looks at how Hollywood icons Elizabeth Taylor and Bette Davis cultivated their personas through their approach to costume and attitude and how this has been taken up by performers such as Cher Elton John and Mariah Carey Voice for Change discusses the political activism of artists such as Billie Holiday and Miriam Makeba Status Power and Freedom explores the agency and brand acumen shown by artists including Dolly Parton and Beyonce Rebel Reinvention touches on the pursuit of radical new ways of performing via the work of Debbie Harry Madon

A Sculpture that Sings is a unique book about church bells bell ringing and the place of the tradition in the English landscape and its communities In 2017 the artist David Ward and the composer Orland Gough came together to work with a group of bell ringers in rural Dorset and later at St Paul s Cathedral in London

Fashion Patternmaking Technique for Kids clothes is the result of 15 years reprints and corrections based in an everyday teaching praxis which lead to careful studies and ongoing updates taking into account changing needs As in the other volumes of the series the author has written a method simple but at the same time detailed precise and easy to understand AUTHOR Antonio Donnanno began his career in his family s tailor shop and later after majoring in history and philosophy focused on the teaching of costume history and pattern making techniques In 1982 he founded the acknowledged Euromode School Italia in Bergamo which soon expanded with new branches on the international stage and where alongside his teaching duties Donnanno also serves as director Antonio Donnanno has written dozens of books about fashion and has his own consulting firm focusing on pattern making and business SELLING POINTS There is only one competitor on the market A detailed description which has been prooved and corrected in everydays s teaching praxis in Italy 17th edition in Italy

Suitable for students and professionals who create graphics or packaging for mass production this title features 400 photographs and technical illustrations that describe more than 35 manufacturing processes from the traditional and long established to cutting edge technologies

A 528 page monograph presenting for the first time twenty years of works by M M Paris one of the most emblematic and influential design practices and art partnerships of the twenty first century Michael Amzalag and Mathias Augustyniak originally established M M Paris as a graphic design studio in 1992

A sumptuous treasury of Dior scarves Plain and elaborate commonplace and precious fashionable and timeless masculine and feminine Dior s silk scarves form a unique visual repertoire and cover a gamut of palettes themes and styles The epitome of Parisian chic they express the poetic imagination of the creative directors who have shaped the destiny of the house from Christian Dior to Maria Grazia Chiuri Unveiling the history and artistry of Dior s scarves from the first designs to today this sumptuous book celebrates their incredible variety and beauty as never before At its heart is an atlas of over 400 scarves organized by theme and printed on a delicate paper that replicates the texture of the scarves themselves Dior s creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri who has overseen the creation of this volume contributes a foreword The atlas is supplemented by exclusive visual essays from renowned photographers Brigitte Niedermair and Pol Baril as well as texts by distinguished fashion historians Maria Luisa Frisa Claire Allen Johnstone Elda Danese and Emilie Hammen From vibrant opulence to graphic harmony every scarf conveys a mood and every one tells a story Those stories are now brought together in a book that will delight all aficionados of this symb

The first book of its kind a dazzling overview of the overlooked art of male jewelry an increasingly popular requisite of the welldressed contemporary man

Are digital interfaces controlling more than we realise Can designers take responsibility and should they From domestic appliances like Siri and Amazon Echo to large scale Facebook manipulation and Google search prediction digital interfaces are ubiquitous in everyday life and their influences affect how people live feel and behave As they grow in complexity and increase integration into our lives we need to address the social ethical political and aesthetic responsibilities of those designing and creating the computer systems all around us Through discussion with cutting edge designers and thinkers and with international examples the authors explain how we need an expanded aesthetic critical and ethical awareness on the part of designers willing to act with sensitivity and understanding towards the people they design for and with This critical take on the process and implications of interface design looks beyond the mechanics of making and into the techno political realm of deliberate and unintended consequences

Through ten detailed case studies on groundbreaking brands like Vivienne Westwood Vera Wang Levi s and The Gap Inc Fashion Brand Stories shows how fashion retailers and designers use storytelling to establish and maintain relationships with their customers These entertaining case studies explore the evolution of each brand as a cultural entity with its own carefully crafted personality Aided by interviews with industry professionals you ll learn how brands start out grow and encounter success or failure and how to apply those hard won lessons to your own thoughts on branding This beautifully illustrated third edition covers the changing role of social media celebrity endorsements quality over quantity and more ethical sourcing manufacturing and consumption Instructor s resources to accompany this edition are available at bloomsbury pub fashion brand stories 3e

Join Megan Hess as she takes readers through a world of fashion in colour An ode to the incredible use of colour throughout fashion history Fashion in Colour highlights how fashion designers have used colour to create iconic looks and shape fashion houses around the world Broken up into chapters by colour Blue Green Yellow Orange Pink Red Purple Brown and White each chapter covers iconic looks the houses that are synonymous with that colour think Hermes and orange or Valentino and red fashion facts and history and Megan s signature stunning illustrations A celebration of how colour shapes fashion this book is Megan Hess s most stunning to date with a rainbow of illustrations throughout and vibrant images that bring to life classic fashion favourites from around the world

A comprehensive sourcebook of over 500 patterns across six design styles a must have for anyone involved in textiles and the decorative arts Delicate florals bold stripes geometric prints and sumptuous brocades delve into the world of textile pattern design with this showcase of over 500 patterns Close up highly detailed images of both designer creations and everyday items from the 1800s to the 1990s perfectly capture the intricacies of each fabric while accompanying texts provide fascinating insights into the history and creative process of pattern design This beautiful and accessible book is a valuable resource for anyone in search of visual inspiration Table of Contents Floral abstract all over floral ditsy clusters stripes Jacobean nouveau influence poppies rendered roses silhouette single colour stylized varietal Victorian spring warp print Geometric black and white graphic broken line circle and square circular cubist deconstructed diamonds geometric floral grid mid century ornamental stripe radiating whiplash line Conversational abstract Americana animals automobiles birds cats and dogs clowns feathers figural folkloric fruit great pretenders hearts home sweet home hunt insects lace net marbleized mus

Ahead of the Curve is the first sewing book to empower curvy and plus size women to feel body confident by sewing a wardrobe that fits Don t change your body to fit your clothes change your clothes to fit your body Ahead of the Curve includes 5 basic garment patterns US sizes 12 32 UK sizes 16 36 EUR sizes 44 64 which includes a pair of trousers a t shirt a sleeveless top and two dress designs Jenny takes you through a series of Fit Clinics tutorials and case studies demystifying the fitting process showing you how to adjust these patterns to master the perfect fit for your body shape Once you have got to grips with this you can go on to customize your closet and create an unlimited array of fantastic clothes that celebrate your body If you re curvy or plus size trying to find clothes that fit and reflect your personal style can be incredibly difficult and frustrating Plus size women feel constantly excluded and like they can t express their personality through clothes This book finally changes that

In 150 Favorite Crochet Motifs from Tokyo s Kazekobo Studio

Hayden inspires us to colour outside the lines design beyond boundaries and create in every colour Naomi Campbell I cannot wait to purchase a copy Ariana Grande Hayden s talent weaves dreams into reality I ve been captivated with his art and talent for almost a decade Winnie Harlow I ve been a fan of Hayden s fabulous illustrations from the very beginning and with this book we get to unleash our creative freedom and immerse ourselves in Hayden s world of fashion Jourdan Dunn Hayden Williams s unique fashion illustrations have captured hearts across the fashion industry In this his first book discover dozens of original artworks to make your own Let your creativity run free and experiment with your own designs by dressing up Hayden s paper dolls or play with colour palettes and patterns by colouring in some of Hayden s most famous designs

Edited by Christine Checinska curator of African and Africa diaspora fashion at the V&A this book offers a unique exploration of how the cultural renaissance following independence evolved into today s dynamic African fashion revolution We face forward Kwame Nkrumah April 7 1960 From Amanda Gorman in kente cloth courtesy of Virgil Abloh for Louis Vuitton on the cover of US Vogue to Naomi Campbell s outings in Kenneth Ize African fashion exerts worldwide influence Africa Fashion explores how radical post independence social and political reordering sparked a cultural renaissance across the continent Designers such as Shade Thomas Fahm Chris Seydou Kofi Ansah and Nina Gessous drew on past traditions recovered and reinvented them and so laid the foundation for today s fashion revolution The authors then present the work of the new generation of creatives such as Nigerian fashion designer Lisa Folawiyo Somali visual artist Gouled Ahmed Ghanaian woven bag maker AAKS and Kenyan jeweler Ami Doshi Shah Their work shows that there is no one way to be African and no single African aesthetic The contemporary African fashion scene is as diverse and dynamic as the continent itself With contributions from experts on cloth fashion and cultural history as

Edward Bawden 1903 1989 was one of twentieth century Britain s most innovative graphic designers Book illustrator wallpaper textile and poster designer watercolourist mural painter teacher His designs still resonate strongly with young designers more than a quarter of a century after his death Bawden s influence on 20th century design is beyond measure Edward Bawden Design is the newest title in ACC s award winning Design series and an excellent introduction to the work of Edward Bawden This fascinating book illustrates every aspect of his creativity and is beautifully illustrated throughout Also available Edward Bawden and Eric Ravilious Design ISBN 9781851495009 Eric Ravilious ISBN 9781851498024

Highlighting the universal importance of the color white in culture

The shift towards digital modes of production has fundamentally changed both cartography and graphic design The omni present computer the interactive possibilities of digital media and the direct exchange of visual information through networks have blurred the distinction between designers and users of visual information Blind Maps and Blue Dots is the first work to explore the disappearing boundaries between producers and users of maps Using three mapmaking practices as examples the Blue Dot the location function in Google Maps the Strava Global Heatmap a world map showing the activities of a fitness app and the Situation in Syria maps a regularly updated map of the Syrian conflict made by an Amsterdam teenager renowned designer Joost Grootens shows the blurring of the binary distinction between producing and using ultimately offering a whole new approach to graphic design

Enchanting Embroidery invites you to create your own world using bright thread and imaginative stitching

This book is an essential and practical tool for designing and creating fashion accessories for men and women Intended for fashion students and professionals the book includes different pattern techniques for each type of accessory and explains the production processes for each piece