The Art Of The Black Dress
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The Art Of The Black Dress
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Author : Hardie Grant
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-07
The Art Of The Black Dress written by Hardie Grant and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-07 with Crafts & Hobbies categories.
The LBD - or 'little black dress' - debuted over 70 years ago by legend Coco Chanel and is still a perennial fashion staple. As most women know, it's impossible to have a 'nothing to wear' crisis with this trusty item in your wardrobe. The Art of the Black Dress celebrates this essential wardrobe item, offering ideas on how to maximize the wears of your best-loved piece, and cataloging the most iconic black dresses throughout history. Dress it up with heels and jewelry, or dress it down with your favorite sneakers: the possibilities are endless. From sexy to timeless, bodycon to maxi and more, this book offers ideas on how to transform your dress from office-worthy to special occasion with a few simple accessory tweaks. As well as this, hear the stories behind some of the most iconic black dresses in history, from Audrey Hepburn's Givenchy number in Breakfast at Tiffany's, to Princess Diana's 1996 'revenge dress' and Elizabeth Hurley's game-changing Versace safety-pin piece, you will see why every woman should have one in their arsenal. Featuring stunning illustrations throughout by Libby VanderPloeg, this is the perfect read for anyone who loves fashion, and appreciates the power of the black dress.
Little Black Dress
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Author : André Leon Talley
language : en
Publisher: Rizzoli Publications
Release Date : 2013-04-02
Little Black Dress written by André Leon Talley and has been published by Rizzoli Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-04-02 with Design categories.
A selectively curated overview of the little black dress in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, organized by Vogue contributing editor and fashion force André Leon Talley and published on the occasion of an exhibition at the SCAD Museum of Art (Savannah College of Art and Design), André Leon Talley Gallery. Featuring an impeccably selected group of about sixty dresses from many of the most eminent fashion houses, the book is a celebratory tribute to the iconic little black dress and its deeply resonant cultural and social significance in the modern era. Defined by the simplest parameters—color and shape—yet voluminous in possibility, the little black dress is personalized by the designer who imagined it and the woman who wears it. In one silhouette it can capture a woman's allure, and in one evening worn provide her with a reservoir of memories. It can sum up in one wardrobe reconnaissance the way you wore the way you were. A little black dress in any other color could dent a reputation; in black it can only elevate one. Whether made from the most superior fabrics, or designed in cutting-edge neoprene, the little black dress maintains its status as the game-changer, the free spirit and pleasure-seeker (Audrey Hepburn in Givenchy in Breakfast at Tiffany's), the career-launcher (Elizabeth Hurley in Versace), the going-for-broke risk-taker (Virginie Gautreau as Madame X), inevitably revealing truths about the women who have chosen to wear one. Three original essays offer personal histories in praise of the little black dress. An introduction by André Leon Talley and a foreword by Paula Wallace complete this exquisite volume. Together with a stunning collection of images, this book presents a singularly elegant portfolio.
The Black Dress
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Author : Valerie Steele
language : en
Publisher: Harper Collins
Release Date : 2007-10-23
The Black Dress written by Valerie Steele and has been published by Harper Collins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-10-23 with Design categories.
If you could have only one dress, wouldn't you make it a black one? Glamorous or modest, seductive or practical, chic and versatile, elegant, powerful, modern, and never out of style, the black dress has been the foundation of a woman's wardrobe for centuries. The allure of the black dress has captured the imagination of generations of couturiers and artists and served as the signature of society's most enviably dressed women. The Black Dress is a lush visual celebration of this fashion classic. With an essay and images selected by Dr. Valerie Steele, Director and Chief Curator of the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City, this volume features page after uniquely designed page of some of the most compelling dresses in the history of fashion. The diverse imagery includes fine art, runway shots and design sketches, stills from classic films and vintage fashion plates, and, above all, gorgeous evocations of the black dress from the world's greatest designers, illustrators, and photographers. These include paintings by Peter Paul Rubens, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Edouard Manet, and John Signer Sargent; illustrations by Georges Barbier and Ruben Toledo; and iconic images of movie goddesses such as Audrey Hepburn and Rita Hayworth. The world's foremost fashion designers, from Coco Chanel to Christian Dior, Yohji Yamamoto to Boudicca, are featured in full color throughout, their designs accompanied by quotes on black from writers, artists and fashion personalities. Extended captions at the back of the book provide details one ach dress and its place in fashion history.
The Little Black Dress
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Author : Amy Holman Edelman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1998
The Little Black Dress written by Amy Holman Edelman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Fashion categories.
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Famous Frocks The Little Black Dress
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Author : Dolin Bliss O'Shea
language : en
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Release Date : 2014-08-12
Famous Frocks The Little Black Dress written by Dolin Bliss O'Shea and has been published by Chronicle Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-08-12 with Crafts & Hobbies categories.
“[A] stylishly presented collection of sewing patterns for 10 LBDs; O’Shea also shows how each pattern can be adapted to another look.” —Publishers Weekly Coco Chanel, Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly . . . Each of these women had an influential take on the most classic wardrobe staple of all: the Little Black Dress. In this chic sewing book, patternmaker Dolin Bliss O’Shea pulls inspiration from famous LBDs throughout history—including Mary Quant’s mod mini, a classic wrap dress worn by Liza Minnelli, Princess Diana’s smart A-line, and more—and offers patterns for reinterpreted versions that are perfectly stylish. Including ten full dress patterns with sewing variations to make twenty garments in all, a primer on sewing techniques, vintage photographs of style icons, and full-color shots of the finished pieces, this book has everything fashionistas need to bring timeless style right into their closets. “Features famous little black dresses over the decades. Learn how to sew up Audrey Hepburn’s Sabrina Dress or Kate Moss’ sexy lace dress of the millennium . . . The patterns in this book can take you through the work week to weekend cocktail parties!” —Coquette
Little Black Dress
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Author : Shannon Meyer
language : en
Publisher: Missouri Historical Society Press
Release Date : 2016
Little Black Dress written by Shannon Meyer and has been published by Missouri Historical Society Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with Design categories.
What's the most important garment in a womans closet? More often than not, the answer is the little black dress. For decades, fashion magazines have touted the LBD as the perfect solution to almost every fashion crisis. Dressed up or down, with flats or heels, statement jewelry or a subdued jacket, the little black dress can be worn anywhere, for any occasion. Where did the little black dress come from? And how did black become the color of choice for every occasion? In Little Black Dress, Shannon Meyer answers these questions by offering a visual history of the black dress, illustrating its transformation from a traditional mourning garment to the fashion staple it is today. Richly illustrated with seventy full-color photos of dresses and accessories spanning 150 years, and including information about the designer, original owner, and historical context for each, readers will find Little Black Dress a stylish guide to this wardrobe essential. Designed to accompany an exhibit by the same name at the Missouri History Museum, the book will impress historians and fashionistas alike.
The Black Dress
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Author : Deborah Moggach
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2021-07-22
The Black Dress written by Deborah Moggach and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-07-22 with Fiction categories.
Pru is on her own. But then, so are plenty of other people. And while the loneliness can be overwhelming, surely she'll find a party somewhere? 'She really is the Nora Ephron of North London' Clare Chambers, author of Small Pleasures Pru's husband has walked out, leaving her alone to contemplate her future. She's missing not so much him, but the life they once had - nestling up like spoons in the cutlery drawer as they sleep. Now there's just a dip on one side of the bed and no-one to fill it. In a daze, Pru goes off to a friend's funeral. Usual old hymns, words of praise and a eulogy but...it doesn't sound like the friend Pru knew. She's gone to the wrong service. Everyone was very welcoming, it was more excitement than she's had for ages. So she buys a little black dress in a charity shop and thinks, now I'm all set, why not go to another? I mean, people don't want to make a scene at a funeral, do they? No-one will challenge her - and what harm can it do? 'I love clever books that make me laugh. Deborah Moggach, queen of social comedy, is on top form. Superb' Cathy Rentzenbrink, author of The Last Act of Love and Everyone is Still Alive 'Full of warmth and humour, as well as blistering truths' Daily Mirror
Black Dress
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Author : Alex Katz
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015
Black Dress written by Alex Katz and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with Dresses categories.
Black Style
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Author : Carol Tulloch
language : en
Publisher: Victoria & Albert Museum
Release Date : 2004-09-08
Black Style written by Carol Tulloch and has been published by Victoria & Albert Museum this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-09-08 with Art categories.
'Black Style' looks at the huge variety to be seen in black dress, hair and accessories, whether in West Africa, Jamaica, or reinvented on the streets of the United States and Great Britain.
Black In Fashion
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Author : Valerie D. Mendes
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1999
Black In Fashion written by Valerie D. Mendes and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Art categories.
Black in Fashion by Valerie Mendes provides the answer and is the perfect reading companion for anyone who values their special party dress. It is a pure celebration of this ever-present fashion phenomenon, and the perfect gift that every woman would love to own. From the feather-light pleats of Fortuny early last century to the deconstructed creations of Comme des Gar ons - black has inspired designers all over the world. If you are a fashion connoisseur you will be seduced by the lure of couture names and fascinated by this evolutionary account. Valerie's lively commentary explodes a number of myths and puts key developments into context. It is complimented by absolutely stunning, specially commissioned, photographs and stylish page layouts. Dress it up, dress it down, the little black dress is one fashion essential that will never go away.