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Technologies may change, but the need for clear and accurate communication never goes out of style. That is why for more than one hundred years The Chicago Manual of Style has remained the definitive guide for anyone who works with words.In the seven years since the previous edition debuted, we have seen an extraordinary evolution in the way we create and share knowledge. This seventeenth edition of The Chicago Manual of Style has been prepared with an eye toward how we find, create, and cite information that readers are as likely to access from their pockets as from a bookshelf. It offers updated guidelines on electronic workflows and publication formats, tools for PDF annotation and citation management, web accessibility standards, and effective use of metadata, abstracts, and keywords. It recognizes the needs of those who are self-publishing or following open access or Creative Commons publishing models. The citation chapters reflect the ever-expanding universe of electronic sourcesincluding social media posts and comments, private messages, and app contentand also offer updated guidelines on such issues as DOIs, time stamps, and e-book locators.

En el extremo este de Francia, cerca de las fronteras con Alemania y Suiza, se encuentra la histórica ciudad de Mulhouse, que fue uno de los principales centros de la industria textil del país a principios del siglo XIX. Hoy alberga el Musee de l'Impression sur Etoes, un museo dedicado integramente a la historia de la estampacion textil desde el siglo XVII hasta nuestros dias.Son pocos los diseñadores de moda serios que no han visitado este asombroso templo de los tejidos. Este extraordinario libro es su clave de boveda. Sus amplias paginas recogen magnificas imagenes de sus colecciones, que abarcan cuatro continentes. Un relato de una fascinante aventura artistica y tecnologica a lo largo y ancho del mundo, arranca en sus origenes en la India y llega hasta las creaciones mas contemporaneas.A lo largo de dos volumenes, descubrira nueve capitulos lujosamente ilustrados que dan vida a una gloriosa descripcion cronologica y tematica de la retrospectiva sin precedentes del museo sobre el arte de las telas estampadas. Y ese viaje comienza en la India, con el primer volumen dedicado a los origenes en el Lejano Oriente de los diseños que hicieron famosos estos grabados y a como llegaron a las fabricas de Europa. Tambien encontrara aqui historias e imagenes que abordan innovaciones artisticas como la toile de Jouy y el desarrollo de nuevas gamas cromaticas.En el segundo volumen, el lector se familiarizara con la increible inventiva de los fabricantes y sus diseñadores a lo largo de los siglos XIX y XX. Explore los llamativos motivos de cachemira y la intensa pasion por la naturaleza y las flores que surgieron bajo el Segundo Imperio, antes de que las vanguardias artisticas y la modernidad hicieran evolucionar profundamente el arte de los estampados textiles.Con casi 900 piezas reproducidas con la mayor calidad posible, viajara a traves del extraordinario tapiz de motivos y colores que hacen de este libro una fuente incomparable de inspiracion para todo tipo de amantes del arte textil.

This practical and attractive book makes available for the first time the basic knowledge and vocabulary needed to select and put on a kimono and obi. Whether for women or men, all kimono are cut and sewn essentially from a single pattern, but a number of variations must be considered, depending on the occasion. Guidelines are given to making these choices, and the way to dress in a kimono, from the preliminaries to tieing the bustle sash, is described in detail and fully illustrated. For women, there are formal kimono, obi and accessories, and the lightweight summer yukata; for men, the yukata and the ceremonial ensemble of kimono, haori coat and hakama skirt. Children''s kimono for festive events are also described. Kimono fashions have evolved over the centuries in response to varied influences. Today modern innovations are making the wearing of kimono at home and elsewhere an attractive alternative to Western garments. These are included here, along with a discussion of aesthetics, the history of the kimono, and the meaning that kimono culture can have for wearers and admirers throughout the world.

Come vestirsi per il primo appuntamento? E per un colloquio di lavoro? Qual e il look piu adatto a una vacanza sulla neve o per andare a un matrimonio? E per un party a casa di amici o un viaggio in aereo?Finalmente un libro che contiene i preziosissimi consigli di stile della piu famosa blogger di moda italiana, Chiara Ferragni, che con il suo theblondesalad.com e ormai diventata un''icona internazionale.Ecco allora tutti i segreti di Chiara in fatto di look e i suoi suggerimenti per essere sempre "effortlessly cool", chic ma senza sforzo.Perche la moda e sentirsi bene con quello che si indossa: vestiti e accessori devono essere uno strumento per esprimere la propria personalita e sentirsi capace di qualsiasi cosa.Splendide immagini tratte dal blog arricchiscono il libro, assolutamente imperdibile per chiunque voglia avere un look perfetto in ogni occasione.

Alwyn TurnerBiba brought the cutting-edge of couture to the masses. Brigitte Bardot, Yoko Ono and Princess Anne shopped there, whilst Sonny and Cher, Mick and Marianne, and David and Angie were regular visitors, but the store was never the exclusive preserve of the rich and famous: prices were kept deliberately low, and anyone who could tolerate the disdainful inefficiency of the staff was encouraged to soak up the glamour of a unique shopping experience. This lavishly illustrated and beautifully produced book is intended for those interested in the fashion and graphic design of the '60s and '70s, from a creative and historical standpoint, plus the huge number of people who remember Biba from the period with such affection.Alwyn W. Turner is a widely published writer on popular culture of the '60s and '70s. His work has featured in books such as The Rough Guide to Rock and in Mojo magazine and he is a contributor to the BBC Online website. His own websites Trash Fiction and Glitter Suits & Platform

It was all about the cult of pleasure and beauty Some lost their plumes others lost their lives Anouchka former model and Paris party girl

The definitive deluxe art book from costume design legend Ruth E Carter Ruth E Carter is a living legend of costume design For three decades she has shaped the story of the Black experience on screen from the 80s streetwear of Do the Right Thing to the royal regalia of Coming 2 America Her work on Marvel s Black Panther and Black Panther Wakanda Forever not only brought Afrofuturism to the mainstream but also made her the first Black winner of an Oscar in costume design and the first Black woman to win two Academy Awards in any category In 2021 she became the second ever costume designer to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame In this definitive book Carter shares her origins recalling a trip to the sporting goods store with Spike Lee to outfit the School Daze cast and a transformative moment stepping inside history on the set of Steven Spielberg s Amistad She recounts anecdotes from dressing the greats Eddie Murphy Samuel L Jackson Angela Bassett Halle Berry Chadwick Boseman and many more She describes the passion for history that inspired her period pieces from Malcolm X to What s Love Got to Do With It and her journey into Afrofuturism Carter s wisdom and stories are paired with deluxe visuals including sketches mood boards and fil

In the same format as Francoise Tellier-Loumagne's "The Art of Knitting" and "The Art of Embroidery" comes this inventive and creative overview of felt and feltmaking that, with the aid of more than 300 photographs, encourages readers to be inspired by the sky. The book includes basic techniques that can be used to create felted fabrics from scratch, such as needle-felting and tufting, along with imaginative ways with readymade felt. It is sure to appeal to all craftspeople, textile designers and students, and will be an invaluable source of inspiration for anyone involved in textile design.

A captivating visual exploration of fashion and modern style as seen through the eyes of artists across the globe Since the emergence of the seasonal fashion industry in the nineteenth century Western artists have been engaging with fashion s impact meaning and forms in their artwork In portraits the clothes that sitters wear are often revelatory about their wider context or identity But as time has passed sartorial details artists used to provide visual praise or condemnation of their subjects have lost their legibility Exploring the variety of ways in which artists have engaged with such possibilities over the last two hundred years this book examines the intricate relationship between the history of modern art and fashion revealing the many ways modern fashion has featured within art and the ways art has in fact become fashion Discover the relationship between the Pre Raphaelite Brotherhood and the creation of the London department store Liberty the free advertising Burberry received in paintings of the First World War and how London s Swinging Sixties scene led to the creation of some of the most important and powerful artworks of the twentieth century

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 culottes, 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.