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From the primitive clothes of prehistoric times to the whimsical fashions of today, the history of costume is a vast and popular subject. Why did people of a certain period dress in a particular way? How did contemporary fashion reflect the current social scene? Why did it vary from country to country? These and countless other questions are answered in this comprehensive survey. A fascinating text explores an endless succession of styles and fashions, materials and accessories, while nearly 1,200 illustrations drawn from every conceivable source - engravings, paintings, manuscript illuminations, sculptures, tapestries, drawings and photographs - provide a vivid, almost cinematic accompaniment to the text.

Ante la loca carrera emprendida por las multinacionales de la belleza en busca de lociones, cremas y píldoras que prometen conservar la juventud, contrasta la actitud de quienes abogan por una cosmética basada en principios naturales. Incluso existe un informe avalado por prestigiosos cientificos que advierte la ausencia de pruebas concluyentes sobre el efecto que los liposomas y otras cremas revolucionarias a base de vitaminas puedan tener sobre nuestra piel, y termina por afirmar que los mejores cutis del mundo son los de los esquimales y los de las monjas de clausura. Femenino singular. La belleza a traves de la historia, muestra como este deseo por detener el reloj en todo lo tocante al aspecto personal no es algo nuevo y como desde epocas remotas hombres y mujeres de distintas culturas buscan con ahinco el elixir de la eterna juventud. Angela Bravo desvela los secretos y trucos que Salome, Cleopatra, la emperatriz Sissy, etc., utilizaban para conservar su belleza y nos enseña a preparar una serie de productos que, a lo largo de los siglos y en distintas culturas, han servido para cuidar el cutis, el cabello, las manos, etc.

This new volume introduces the patternmaking techniques used in the field for draping details high fashion trousers and skirts

De Azzedine Alaïa y Coco Chanel a Alexander McQueen e Yves Saint Laurent, disfrute el trabajo de todo un siglo de las grandes figuras de moda. Esta edición actualizada incluye fotografías de cientos

Creating a capsule collection a fashion collection based on one single design concept is a process that requires much thought and organization with different steps to be considered Firstly it is necessary to find a concept one single theme that structures the designs of that collection and from which the creations are developed The next step is to design a moodboard an inspirational collage formed by images text and samples of materials prior to the design of the collection which then leads to the initial sketches using the illustration technique of one s choosing Through these 16 tutorials the reader will learn the necessary elements that any process should have when designing a collection and how it should be presented in a portfolio The techniques used in the book range from watercolour to collage as well as digital tools This is a book from which aspiring fashion designers will be able to draw the inspiration and skills needed to launch their own collection

The most famous embroidery house in the world, Maison Lesage has collaborated with the greatest names in the history of fashion, from Madeleine Vionnet, Elsa Schiaparelli, Cristobal Balenciaga and Christian Dior to Yves Saint Laurent, Hubert de Givenchy and, of course, Chanel, which counts Lesage as one of its Metiers d'Art ateliers. Illustrated with specially commissioned photography of Maison Lesage's historic creations and illuminated with texts by Patrick Mauries, Maison Lesage is both a tribute to exceptional craftsmanship and a journey through 100 years of fashion at its most sumptuous and inventive.

Perfectly attuned to the rising interest and market for men's style, The Parisian Gentleman presents the leading men's style-makers, from hidden ateliers and little-known studios to internationally renowned names such as shirtmakers Charvet, shoe-makers Berluti and recently revived trunkmakers Moynat. The stories of each house, and the creatives and craftsmen behind them, bring alive the clothes, capture fading traditions, and celebrate an unceasing dedication to quality. Hugo Jacomet personally knows many of the leaders of these sought-after marques, many of which are difficult to access, so the portrait he paints of each maker derives from first-hand knowledge. Impeccable photography, much of which was shot exclusively for this publication, provides an exquisite complement to the words. An essential addition to the well-dressed man's private wardrobe and collection.

Libros esenciales de contenido denso, redactados por prestigiosos tratadistas del mundo de la moda, que nos introducen en la apasionante historia de sus grandes protagonistas con un lenguaje sencillo y riguroso. Asimismo, a traves de sus ilustraciones, en color, se muestran al lector los modelos mas representativos de cada creador, donde se conjugan la riqueza de las materias con la belleza de los diseños y el lujo o la sencillez de los acabados. Edicion de tapa dura.