Dressed In Dreams
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Dressed In Dreams
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Author : Tanisha C. Ford
language : en
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Release Date : 2019-06-25
Dressed In Dreams written by Tanisha C. Ford and has been published by St. Martin's Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-06-25 with Design categories.
One of Essence's "10 Books We're Dying To Toss Into Our Summer Totes" From sneakers to leather jackets, a bold, witty, and deeply personal dive into Black America's closet In this highly engaging book, fashionista and pop culture expert Tanisha C. Ford investigates Afros and dashikis, go-go boots and hotpants of the sixties, hip hop's baggy jeans and bamboo earrings, and the #BlackLivesMatter-inspired hoodies of today. The history of these garments is deeply intertwined with Ford’s story as a black girl coming of age in a Midwestern rust belt city. She experimented with the Jheri curl; discovered how wearing the wrong color tennis shoes at the roller rink during the drug and gang wars of the 1980s could get you beaten; and rocked oversized, brightly colored jeans and Timberlands at an elite boarding school where the white upper crust wore conservative wool shift dresses. Dressed in Dreams is a story of desire, access, conformity, and black innovation that explains things like the importance of knockoff culture; the role of “ghetto fabulous” full-length furs and colorful leather in the 1990s; how black girls make magic out of a dollar store t-shirt, rhinestones, and airbrushed paint; and black parents' emphasis on dressing nice. Ford talks about the pain of seeing black style appropriated by the mainstream fashion industry and fashion’s power, especially in middle America. In this richly evocative narrative, she shares her lifelong fashion revolution—from figuring out her own personal style to discovering what makes Midwestern fashion a real thing too.
Fashion Illustration Contemporary Haute Couture
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Author : Eris Tran
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-11-30
Fashion Illustration Contemporary Haute Couture written by Eris Tran and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-11-30 with Art categories.
* Showcases 100 color illustrations of stunning evening gowns by emerging illustrator Eris Tran. Focuses on detailed close-ups, with insightful descriptions of the dress in the illustrator's own wordsBorn in 1995 in Ho Chi Minh City, Eris Tran has led a dream life, one of his own choosing in haute couture fashion illustration. His reputation is international; his clients are among the elite in fashion design; and his drawings are bewitching yet disciplined. He perfectly captures the intricate detail of fabrics, be they delicate silks, bold brocades, or diaphanous sheers. At the same time, Tran combines humour with a touch of the avant-garde, and the effects are both magical and audacious. With more than 200,000 followers on Instagram (@eris_tran), and a favourite of such houses as Alexander McQueen, Dior, Armani, Marchesa, Givenchy, Versace, and many others, including many emerging designers from Asia, Eris Tran interprets haute couture in a style perfectly suited to the times. This, his first book, is a showcase of Tran's stunning work for some of the world's best designers over the past few years. Featuring over 200 colour illustrations and his own commentary throughout, Dressing in Dreams is a book no true connoisseur of high fashion should be without.
Adorned In Dreams
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Author : Elizabeth Wilson
language : en
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
Release Date : 2003
Adorned In Dreams written by Elizabeth Wilson and has been published by Rutgers University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Design categories.
When Adorned in Dreams was first published in 1985, Angela Carter described the book as "the best I have read on the subject, bar none." From haute couture to haberdashery, "deviant" dress to Dior, Elizabeth Wilson traces the social and cultural history of fashion and its complex relationship to modernity. She also discusses fashion's vociferous opponents, from the "dress reform" movement to certain strands of feminism. Wilson delights in the power of fashion to mark out identity or subvert it. This brand new edition of her book follows recent developments to bring the story of fashionable dress up to date, exploring the grunge look inspired by bands like Nirvana, the "boho chic" of the mid 90's, retro-dressing, and the meanings of dress from the veil to soccer player David Beckham's pink-varnished toenails.
Rose S Dress Of Dreams
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Author : Katherine Woodfine
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020
Rose S Dress Of Dreams written by Katherine Woodfine and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020 with Children's stories categories.
"Rose dreams of dresses! And in those dreams, she sews the most fabulous gowns for the ladies of the French Royal Court. But Rose's outfits are too...unusual. No one has ever seen ideas like hers before. Can an unexpected meeting offer Rose the chance to make her dreams come true? Inspired by the real-life story of Rose Bertin." --Page 4 of cover.
The Book Of Stolen Dreams
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Author : David Farr
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2023-05-02
The Book Of Stolen Dreams written by David Farr and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-05-02 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
Siblings Rachel, twelve, and Robert, fourteen, are passed a stolen book by their librarian father and must track down the missing final page while protecting the book from falling into the hands of the cruel ruler of Krasnia, President Charles Malstain.
Liberated Threads
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Author : Tanisha C. Ford
language : en
Publisher: UNC Press Books
Release Date : 2015-09-14
Liberated Threads written by Tanisha C. Ford and has been published by UNC Press Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-09-14 with Social Science categories.
From the civil rights and Black Power era of the 1960s through antiapartheid activism in the 1980s and beyond, black women have used their clothing, hair, and style not simply as a fashion statement but as a powerful tool of resistance. Whether using stiletto heels as weapons to protect against police attacks or incorporating African-themed designs into everyday wear, these fashion-forward women celebrated their identities and pushed for equality. In this thought-provoking book, Tanisha C. Ford explores how and why black women in places as far-flung as New York City, Atlanta, London, and Johannesburg incorporated style and beauty culture into their activism. Focusing on the emergence of the "soul style" movement—represented in clothing, jewelry, hairstyles, and more—Liberated Threads shows that black women's fashion choices became galvanizing symbols of gender and political liberation. Drawing from an eclectic archive, Ford offers a new way of studying how black style and Soul Power moved beyond national boundaries, sparking a global fashion phenomenon. Following celebrities, models, college students, and everyday women as they moved through fashion boutiques, beauty salons, and record stores, Ford narrates the fascinating intertwining histories of Black Freedom and fashion.
The Dress Shop Of Dreams
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Author : Menna van Praag
language : en
Publisher: Allison & Busby
Release Date : 2015-08-20
The Dress Shop Of Dreams written by Menna van Praag and has been published by Allison & Busby this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-08-20 with Fiction categories.
Since her parents' mysterious deaths many years ago, scientist Cora Sparks has spent her days in the safety of her university lab or at her grandmother Etta's dress shop. Tucked away on a winding Cambridge street, Etta's charming tiny store appears quite ordinary to passers-by, but the colourfully vibrant racks of beaded silks, delicate laces, and jewel-toned velvets hold bewitching secrets: With just a few stitches from Etta's needle, these gorgeous gowns have the power to free a woman's deepest desires.
Dream Street
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Author : Tricia Elam Walker
language : en
Publisher: Anne Schwartz Books
Release Date : 2021-11-16
Dream Street written by Tricia Elam Walker and has been published by Anne Schwartz Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-11-16 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
NAMED ONE OF THE BEST CHILDREN’S BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES • FIVE STARRED REVIEWS Visit a truly special street bursting with joy, hope, and dreams. Inspired by the neighborhood where they grew up as cousins, this gorgeous picture book from an award-winning illustrator and critically acclaimed author is the perfect gift or keepsake for every generation. Welcome to Dream Street--the best street in the world! Jump rope with Azaria--can you Double Dutch one leg at a time? Dream big with Ede and Tari, who wish to create a picture book together one day. Say hello with Mr. Sidney, a retired mail carrier who greets everyone with the words, "Don't wait to have a great day. Create one!" On Dream Street, love between generations rules, everyone is special, and the warmth of the neighborhood shines. A magical story from the critically acclaimed author of Nana Akua Goes to School and a Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Award winning illustrator. Illuminating this vivid cast of characters are vibrant, joyful illustrations that make this neighborhood--based on the Roxbury neighborhood in Boston where the author and illustrator grew up together as cousins--truly sing. This book is a perfect way for parents to share with their children the importance of community.
100 Years Of Menswear
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Author : Cally Blackman
language : en
Publisher: Laurence King Publishing
Release Date : 2012-10-03
100 Years Of Menswear written by Cally Blackman and has been published by Laurence King Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-10-03 with Design categories.
A rich, comprehensive collection of images covering the revolution in menswear over the last 100 years with text by fashion historian Cally Blackman. A unique collection, 100 Years of Menswear will prove indispensable for all fashion students, historians of dress, and lovers of men's clothes.
Dressed
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Author : Shahidha Bari
language : en
Publisher: Arrow
Release Date : 2022
Dressed written by Shahidha Bari and has been published by Arrow this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022 with Crafts & Hobbies categories.
For readers of Women in Clothes, a philosophical guide to fashion. We all get dressed. But how often do we pause to think about the place of our clothes in our world? What unconscious thoughts do we express when we dress every day? Can a philosophy of living be wrapped up in a winter coat? Can we see clothes not as objects, but as ideas? Dressed is the thinking person's book about clothes, exploring these questions by ranging freely from suits to suitcases, from Marx's coat to Madame X's gown. Through literature and art, film and philosophy, philosopher Shahidha Bari unveils the surprising and subconscious ways what we wear communicates with us, about us, and for us. Dressed is about the hidden power of clothes in our culture and our daily lives, addressing the deepest questions of who we are, how we frame ourselves, and how we choose to face the world.