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Fashion : the definitive history of costume and style / by Brown, Susan.; DK Publishing, Inc.; Smithsonian Institution.;
"From simple to sophisticated, elegant to excessive, what we wear says who we are. "Fashion" is the ultimate visual guide to everything ever worn. From the extravagance of Ancient Egypt, through the legendary fashion houses of Chanel and Dior, to the latest cutting-edge labels, this gorgeous collection of costume and dress shows how fashion reflects people and places, and captures the times in which they lived."--p.[4] of cover.
Subjects: Fashion; Clothing and dress;
© c2012., DK Publishing,
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Fashion : design course / by Faerm, Steven.;
Introduction -- Design foundations -- Developing your design process -- Assignments -- The professional world.An introduction to fashion design offers practical exercises and interviews with industry professionals to help readers create their own collections and discover their unique design vision.
Subjects: Fashion design.; Fashion.; Fashion design.; Fashion design; Fashion.;
© 2010., Barron's,
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The Berg companion to fashion / by Steele, Valerie.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."An essential reference for students, curators and scholars of fashion, cultural studies, and the expanding range of disciplines that see fashion as imbued with meaning far beyond the material. Over 300 in-depth entries covering designers, articles of clothing, key concepts and styles. This handy volume is a one-stop reference for anyone interested in fashion - its meaning, history and theory. From Avedon to Codpiece, Dandyism to the G-String, Japanese Fashion to Subcultures, Trickle down to Zoot Suit"--Publisher's description.
Subjects: Fashion.;
© 2010., Berg,
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Fashion drawing / by Hopkins, John.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. [176]).Introduction -- How to get the most out of this book -- Drawing to communicate your ideas : A brief history ; Art supplies for drawing ; The fashion sketch ; Working drawings ; Sketchbooks ; Interviews : Elmaz Hüseyin ; Lovisa Burfitt -- The fashion figure : Understanding fashion proportions ; Drawing from life ; Creating poses ; Fashion heads, faces and hair ; Arms hands, legs and feet ; Drawing men ; Interview : Howard Tangye -- Technical drawings : Understanding garments ; Drawing fashion flats ; Drawing technical specifications ; Vector graphics and bitmaps ; Interview : Tomek Sowacki -- Colouring and rendering : Colour for fashion ; Fabric rendering ; Collage and mixed media ; Digital colouring and rendering ; Interview : Petra Börner -- Presentation formats : Fashion illustration ; Presentation boards ; Digital presentations ; Interviews : Cecilia Carlstedt ; Luis Tinoco ; Sandra Suy -- Fashion portfolios : What is a fashion portfolio? ; Digital portfolios ; Interview : Stephanie Finnan -- Conclusion -- Templates -- Working with ethics.
Subjects: Fashion drawing;
© c2010., AVA Pub. ; distributed in the USA & Canada by Ingram Publisher Services,
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Fashion talks : undressing the power of style / by Tarrant, Shira,1963-editor of compilation.; Jolles, Marjorie,editor of compilation.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Fashion Talks is a vibrant look at the politics of everyday style. Shira Tarrant and Marjorie Jolles bring together essays that cover topics such as lifestyle Lolitas, Hollywood baby bumps, haute couture hijab, gender fluidity, steampunk, and stripper shoes, and engage readers with accessible and thoughtful analyses of real-world issues. This collection explores whether style can shift the limiting boundaries of race, class, gender, and sexuality, while avoiding the traps with which it attempts to rein us in. Fashion Talks will appeal to cultural critics, industry insiders, mainstream readers, and academic experts who are curious about the role fashion plays in the struggles over identity, power, and the status quo"--P. [4] of cover.
Subjects: Women's clothing; Clothing and dress; Fashion; Feminism;
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20th century fashion / by Mendes, Valerie D.; De La Haye, Amy.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 274-281) and index.
Subjects: Fashion; Fashion; Fashion; Mode.;
© 1999., Thames & Hudson,
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Fashion and age : dress, the body and later life / by Twigg, Julia,author.;
A fascinating account of the relationship between dress and age and an investigation into the changing ways in which the fashion industry interacts with older generations. The book is driven by the desire to extend the remit of the study of fashion to encompass clothing as part of everyday bodily life.Includes bibliographical references (pages 155-169) and index.Introduction -- Clothing, fashion and the body -- Ageing, embodiment and culture -- The voices of older women -- Dress and the narration of life -- Magazines, the media and Mrs. Exeter -- The high street responds : designing for the older market -- Conclusion.
Subjects: Older women; Women's clothing.; Women;
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An old-fashioned girl / [electronic resource]. by Alcott, Louisa May.;
First serialized in a magazine, this classic tale of a country-raised girl whose whole world is turned upside down when she is sent to live with her sophisticated, wealthy relatives is brimming with the charms that have made Alcott's work, including the novel Little Women, so abidingly popular. A must-read for fans of classic children's literature, young and old alike.Requires OverDrive Read (file size: N/A KB) or Adobe Digital Editions (file size: 1457 KB) or Adobe Digital Editions (file size: 381 KB) or Amazon Kindle (file size: N/A KB) or Adobe Digital Editions (file size: 1455 KB) or Adobe Digital Editions (file size: 377 KB).
Subjects: Electronic books.; Juvenile Fiction.; Classic Literature.;
© 2012., Duke Classics,
On-line resources: https://link.overdrive.com/?websiteID=130119&titleID=786358 -- Click to access digital title in OverDrive.;
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Visual research methods in fashion / by Gaimster, Julia.;
"The ability to analyse and interpret visual information is essential in fashion. However, students tend to struggle with the concept of visual research as well as with application of that research. Visual Research Methods in Fashion provides students with techniques, tools and inspiration to master their visual research skills and make the research that they undertake more effective. Illustrated with real life examples from practitioners in the industry, academics and students, it focuses on the global nature of the industry and the need to develop ideas relevant to the market"--Strategies for information seeking -- Sources of inspiration -- Colour theory and practice -- Textiles and trimmings -- Trends and forecasting -- Concept development, drawing and creativity -- Traditional research tools and techniques -- Web- and technology-based research tools -- Visual research for presentation.Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Fashion; Fashion design; Visual communication;
© 2011., Berg,
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Encyclopedia of clothing and fashion [electronic resource] / by Steele, Valerie.; Gale Group.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.v. 1. Academic dress to eyeglasses -- v. 2. Fads to nylon -- v. 3. Occult dress to Zoran, index.A three-volume survey of clothing, costume and fashion, presented through 640 essays, arranged alphabetically. Coverage includes the origins of clothing and body adornment, the development of fabrics and technologies, and the social meanings of dress, as well as representative costumes from a wide range of historical eras. For students and researchers at the high-school level or higher.Description based on print version record.
Subjects: Clothing and dress;
© c2005., Charles Scribner's Sons,
On-line resources: https://libproxy.kirtland.edu/login?url=https://link.gale.com/apps/pub/9780684314518/GVRL?u=lom_kirtlandcc -- Available online. Click here to access.;
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