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Creatively mend and customize your old clothes to revitalize your outfits and save the planet Bring new life to your old clothes and fabrics with this fun easy to follow guide to modern mending Across the globe we send tonnes of clothing to landfill each year In fact clothing consumption in the UK and US are one of the highest in the world But the good news is that mending is trending and it s never been easier to repair and reinvent your favourite clothes Inspired by the slow fashion movement that s taking the sewing world by storm Erin Lewis Fitzgerald has created a comprehensive guide to mending your own clothes in a way that combines creativity and sustainability In Modern Mending she demystifies mending and shares step by step instructions for a range of techniques including stitching darning patching needle felting and machine darning So next time you tear your favourite jeans or find a hole in your jumper think twice before throwing them away With Modern Mending you ll gain the skills and confidence needed to rebel against fast fashion now and for years to come

Even the book s cover sparkles with gold a brilliant visual cue at least for those of us of a certain age of what s in store A traipse through that time in our lives when the sparkly flash of pop cultural figures served as guides to millions of youngsters desperate to connect to a dim constellation we knew to be out there but couldn t see alone East Hampton Star What The Band Wore by Alice Harris is an unprecedented collection of photographs that illustrates four decades of pop rock soul disco funk punk reggae heavy metal and hip hop fashion Sparkling sequins safety pins and even suits from outer space are spotlighted in more than 80 images by acclaimed music photographers including Terry O Neill Henry Diltz Matthew Rolston Bob Gruen and Lynn Goldsmith Featuring exclusive comments from legendary artists What The Band Wore traces the evolution of stage wear from the 1960s through the 1990s from the self made counterculture style of Jefferson Airplane Janis Joplin and Sly & The Family Stone to the custom designs that Bob Mackie Bill Whitten Larry LeGaspi Vivienne Westwood and Issey Miyake created for the most renowned names in music Whether it s Elvis Presley or Janet Jackson posing in tight leather Freddie Mercury masquerading

Following the explosions of ingenuity and evolution of London style this illustrated reference is the perfect guide to embrace the enthralling mix of chic edgy and novel that is London fashion

he New York Times Bestseller ***'Lucy Adlington tells of the horrors of the Nazi occupation and the concentration camps from a fascinating and original angle. She introduces us to a little known aspect of the period, highlighting the role of clothes in the grimmest of societies imaginable and giving an insight into the women who stayed alive by stitching' - Alexandra Shulman, author of Clothes...and other things that matter'Compelling... Adlington tells the stories of the women with clarity and steely precision' - Jewish Chronicle

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