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The premier fashion designer of the 1920s, Erte once designed a costume for Mata Hari and was still designing clothes and costumes more than 60 years later. The 218 illustrations collected here, originally rendered by Erte himself for HARPER'S BAZAAR magazine, reveal why his fashion design has not only returned to popular favor but is being seen in museums and galleries alo

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Introduction by Luca Dotti and Foreword by Giambattista ValliA gorgeous sophisticated celebration of Audrey Hepburns lifelong connection to the City of Light featuring all the places in Paris she loved most illustrated with vivid photographs and featuring neverbeforepublished stories about her films family friendships photoshoots and fashions One of the worlds most iconic actresses and one of the worlds most iconic cities together in one extraordinary volume There has always been a special connection between Audrey Hepburn and Paris InAudrey Hepburn in Paris Meghan Friedlander curator of the fan site Rare Audrey Hepburn and Audreys son Luca Dotti offer a unique look at the legendary actresss life and love affair with the City of Light The influence of Paris on Audrey is visible in everything from her films to her fashion choices to the friendships she cherished Through rare or neverbeforepublished photographs quotes and anecdotes this intimate book offers an intriguing portrait of the star in all her many facetsfrom the roles she played in films to her roles as devoted mother doting pet owner avid gardener and devoted humanitarian all played out against the backdrop of this special place that was ever present in her memoriesAudrey Hepburn in Parisgives us a behin

Inspired by the natural world sprawling subcultures and the occasional obscure horror film Brain Dead is exactly the opposite of what its title suggests Alive smart and keeping their cult fan base guessing In 2014 Kyle Ng and Ed Davis founded Brain Dead in sunny LA Quickly they grew to include a global team of talented artists and designers that captivated the attention of fans worldwide A stakeholder in the underground LA scene Brain Dead has collaborated with names like Magic The Gathering the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Marvel and NTS Radio brands including Reebok Converse A P C the North Face Asics Dickies Kiko Kostadinov and Oakley This book chronicles the formation and development of the brand as it has evolved to work with an exciting roster of artists musicians filmmakers and designers Brilliantly designed with an edge of classic underground zine culture this volume is teeming with all of Brain Dead s magical creations An essential read for anyone looking for a window into a more inspired world

From the creator of the award winning Mimi G Style Inc comes the ultimate collection of basic patterns that can be sewn modified and styled to yield more than 100 unique looks and craft your own personal wardrobe Make It Yours with Mimi G is all about creating a fully functional wardrobe to love Starting with six base patterns Mimi G then hacks each pattern to create 26 new designs that will be styled both together and separately for a total of more than 100 looks But this book isn t just about hacking patterns to give you a complete wardrobe it s also about showing you how to style each garment and make your DIY wardrobe work for you Fashion and style are an integral part of making your own clothing and this book offers a complete guide to making the perfect wardrobe for every individual Mimi G s own understanding of fit her size inclusive patterns and ability to make what most would call basic patterns into unforgettable looks give this book incredible appeal Focused on the modern maker wanting to create a sustainable wardrobe with sewing style and design options Mimi G s book is unlike any other offering sewists of all skill levels detailed step by step illustrated instructions and pattern sheets to explore their creativity Includes Color Ph

A visual celebration of the evolution of style and fashion in San Francisco from 1906 to today featuring some of the world s most beloved designers such as Cristóbal Balenciaga Coco Chanel Christian Dior Alexander McQueen Yves Saint Laurent and many more The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco FAMSF are home to one of the most significant collections of 20th and 21st century women s fashion in the United States and this book shares a particular segment of that collection San Francisco style from 1906 to today showcasing approximately 100 garments featured in a major exhibition San Francisco Style starts in 1906 when the devastating earthquake forced people to rebuild their lives from the ground up The city s desire to redefine itself and assert an international status in the wake of disaster manifested in the dress codes of its prominent women The early collections in this book reflect San Francisco s bohemian tendencies and its long standing practice of using fashion as a form of personal expression Complied by curators Jill D Alessandro and Laura L Camerlengo San Francisco Style features designs by some of fashion s most notable names and pays homage to the role of film and the counterculture in San Francisco dress codes a perfect gift book for bo

Exploding Fashion examines the impact of innovative pattern cutting in several key examples of 20th century fashion design With over 200 illustrations it explodes designs by 6 game changing fashion designers from the world s leading fashion houses and reverse engineers them in order to understand how they work Written by a curator and professor at Central Saint Martins London s premier college of art and design this is the first comprehensive exploration of how a traditional design process can enter into a dialogue with new concepts illuminating haute couture and pret a porter methods for a visually driven digital age

The sari has remained an essential part of culture tradition and fashion in South Asia and India through many centuries This book examines the variety of meanings which it carries as a symbol of Indian femininity and tradition as well as a means of creative fashion expression for modern India

A loud and proud gift style interiors guide crammed full of 70s maximalist inspiration that epitomizes the freewheeling more is more energy of the era For many people with an interest in 70s décor and design it can be overwhelming to know where to look what to buy what colors to use and how to style their home without it looking like a junk shop or a pastiche That s where 70s House comes in with advice tips and tricks to creating a thoroughly 70s space or even just a few featured items this vibrant book is crammed full of 70s interiors and bright retro imagery Clear and attractive photos illustrate how this can translate to readers own interior projects The book is split into three sections 70s influences what shaped the era How to bring the 70s to your interior design and At home with 70s House Manchester Part living manual part interiors guide 70s House will bring not just the colors and kitsch to the modern day but also the freedom rebellious spirit joy and pure fun epitomised by the era because the 70s is so much more than just the decade that taste forgot

A beautifully illustrated celebration of the life and work of provocative fashion pioneer Alexander McQueen Alexander McQueen s creative vision stunned and shocked the fashion world for over 15 years with his avant garde theatricality leading many to call him the enfant terrible of British fashion He created fashion moments which have not faded from memory like David Bowie s Union Jack coat from 1996 Sarah Jessica Parker s tartan Met Gala dress from 2006 and Lady Gaga s alien armadillo shoes in the Bad Romance video clip in 2009 But before he was Alexander McQueen he was Lee Alexander McQueen the boy from London who dreamed of becoming a fashion designer He worked his way up from making suits on Savile Row to starting his own fashion label and becoming one of the youngest designers ever to win an award for British Womenswear Designer of the Year This book is a celebration of the life brand and 36 ground breaking collections created by Lee

This exciting new Japanese stitch dictionary is from popular designer Yoko Hatta the founder and driving force behind the Kazekobo Studio Though this is her first book in English her work already has an extensive following in Western countries more than 1 000 of her designs can be seen on Ravelry com

Japanese knitting dictionaries have quickly become a favourite reference among experienced Western knitters and Japanese Wonder Knitting takes those wonderful resources one step further giving step by step lessons in executing classic stitches the Japanese way Like its companion volume Japanese Wonder Crochet