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Este libro es una reflexión a traves de un conjunto de escritos independientes que forman un todo sobre la libertad de la creación (Cliente, Encargo, Materiales, Presupuestos)

Este libro dirigido a todos los estilistas, ya sean aspirantes, estudiantes o profesionales en activo, propone dibujos de base bien proporcionados con el objetivo de ofrecer una imagen exacta y real de lo que sera la prenda terminada y permite representar esa compleja figura humana de los llamados figurin.

Editado por Nicolás Estraad, Broches explora la actualidad en joyería contemporánea a través de 441 piezas realizadas por algunos de los más reconocidos artistas joyeros de todo el mundo.

Knitwear Fashion Design aims to help fashion students to understand the basic design elements in knitwear and learn how illustrate them.Whether handmade or industrially- produced, deconstructive or avant-garde, knitwear has now become a staple collection piece every season and its resurgence as a key fashion item has rekindled a trend and a keen interest in this once very traditional craft. Developments in modern techniques, the revival of traditional craft skills and a new appreciation of couture craftsmanship have put knitwear back into the fashion spotlight.This practical book begins with a thorough exposition of basic yarns and threads, picot, mohairs, knots, together with a brief description about their structure and illustrations for each example. Together with a thorough presentation of a variety of patterns and complements ending with the most common knitwear types, it is documented by a range of suitable poses in movement based on contemporary apparel. Offering an extensive overview about yarn types, garment, accessories and finishes this book also teaches how to transform and renovate basic pieces. Various attractive designs are shown as well as the stitches needed to create and illustrate these garments such as cable, Aran, jacquards, ribs etc. Whether hand knitted or industrially produced the book is a glorious celebration of the new vogue in knitting, showcasing examples of knitted pieces from fashion great designers. Encouraging the reader to be innovative, this book is sure to be an inspiration for anyone working with or interested in knitted textiles and garment illustration.

La nostra anatomia si confonde sempre di piu con elementi naturali e tecnologici, e l'abito diventa un dispositivo tanto di metamorfosi, quanto di vera e propria evoluzione: uno scambio identitario che dimostra tutta l'audacia, la creativita e l'originalita del regno animale, di cui la moda non imita piu solo forme e colori, ma ridisegna i nostri corpi, definendo possibili nuove forme di vita.

Els barrets, a mes de ser objectes funcionals, tenen un gran valor estetic i simbolic. Aquest llibre es el primer editat a Espanya que s 'endinsa en el tema. Mostra la presencia dels barrets en l 'art del segle XX, centrant-se en Picasso i l' ambit catala, a partir de la col·leccio de la Fundacio Palau junt amb prestecs del Museu Picasso de Barcelona, la Col·leccio Banc Sabadell i diverses galeries i col·leccions particulars i presenta per primera vegada un conjunt de 250 barrets de dona i d' home del llarg del segle xx fins a l' actualitat de la Col·leccio Antoni de Montpalau.

The Sneaker Restoration Handbook is the first book of its kind, that demonstrates the standard method for restoring sneakers. Written in plain English with easy ,step by step instructions. It covers Cleaning , Painting , Scuffs , Decreasing , Reverse Oxidation . Also the book comes with 3 instructional videos. This book is a gem for any sneaker enthusiast looking to increase aftermarket profits and extend the life of a pair of sneakers. ,_,

Dior by Dior is a charming and modest autobiography presenting a fascinating and detailed insight into the workings of a great fashion house while revealing the private man behind the high profile establishment Christian Dior 1905 1957 rocketed to fame with his first collection in 1947 when the New Look took the world by storm This charming and modest autobiography gives a fascinating and detailed insight into the workings of a great fashion house while revealing the private man behind the high profile establishment Dior by Dior offers a unique portrait of classic Paris haute couture of the 1950s and offers a rare glimpse behind the scenes Dior details his childhood in Granville the family and friends closest to him his most difficult years and sudden success as well as his sources of inspiration and creative processes

An unforgettable journey through art history with Yves Saint Laurent as a guide January 1962 saw the launch of the very first collection by Yves Saint Laurent To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the founding of his couture house the Musee Yves Saint Laurent Paris is organizing a unique retrospective of the couturier s work that juxtaposes his creations with art works from the collections of four major Paris institutions the Musee d Orsay the Centre Pompidou the Musee d Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris and the Musee Picasso as well as presenting a behind the scenes glimpse into the secrets of couture at the Musee Yves Saint Laurent From the ancient world to pop art Yves Saint Laurent regularly took inspiration from art history as he combined colours carved out new forms and rethought the structure of garments in order to create his own masterpieces Here androgynous silhouettes and Proustian gowns stand alongside Manet s Le Dejeuner sur l herbe feather patterns respond to Jackson Pollock s drip paintings flowing silhouettes merge with a mural by Raoul Dufy Lucio Fontana s neon lights make metallic fabrics sparkle and the motifs on a coat echo The Dance by Henri Matisse Exploring the couturier s deliberate homages to the masters of art and his never endin

A chronicle of the pioneering and subversive brand Parachute and its influence on the evolution of fashion in the 1980s and beyond From its beginnings inspired by New Wave subculture to its position as an international fashion sensation the Parachute brand from Montreal was recognized for its visionary bold apparel and innovative concept stores Avant garde in attitude and design Parachute brought together high and low the establishment and the underground The clothing was defined by androgynous looks oversized silhouettes elevated essentials and graphic references to past and future from exaggerated trench coats to space samurai kimonos Together with a considered retail presence which combined an industrial aesthetic in the stores with exuberant photography campaigns the brand created a vision for street fashion that is keenly relevant today Walker explores the history of the brand through hundreds of images many never published including personal photography from the founders of the label alongside striking editorial and campaign imagery A go to label for stars like Madonna Peter Gabriel and David Bowie Parachute both encapsulated the exuberance of the 1980s and signaled the future in clothing and retail Uniquely designed with ephemera layered

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.