Costumes and Styles

Costumes and Styles
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Publisher : Dutton Adult
Total Pages : 168
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39076005640987
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (87 Downloads)

Synopsis Costumes and Styles by : Henny Harald Hansen

A pictorial and textual chronology of the evolution of fashion from ancient Egypt to the present day.

Fashion

Fashion
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 482
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ISBN-10 : 9781465407801
ISBN-13 : 1465407804
Rating : 4/5 (01 Downloads)

Synopsis Fashion by : DK

Tracing the evolution of fashion-from the early draped fabrics of ancient times to the catwalk couture of today, Fashion: The Definitive History of Costume and Style is a stunningly illustrated guide to more than three thousand years of shifting trends and innovative developments in the world of clothing. With a wealth of breathtaking spreads-from ancient Egyptian dress to Space Age Fashion and Grunge-and information on icons like Marie Antoinette, Clara Bow, Jacqueline Kennedy, and Alexander McQueen, Fashion will captivate anyone interested in style-whether it's the fashion-mad teen in Tokyo, the wannabe designer in college, or the fashionista intrigued by the violent origins of the stiletto and the birth of bling.

Fashions and Costumes from Godey's Lady's Book

Fashions and Costumes from Godey's Lady's Book
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Publisher : Courier Corporation
Total Pages : 105
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780486248417
ISBN-13 : 0486248410
Rating : 4/5 (17 Downloads)

Synopsis Fashions and Costumes from Godey's Lady's Book by : Stella Blum

Over 400 striking fashion designs from rare issues of Godey's Lady's Book (1837-1869) ? the most influential women's magazine of the period. Introduction and captions. 435 designs, 42 in full color.

Patterns for Theatrical Costumes

Patterns for Theatrical Costumes
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Publisher : Costume & Fashion Press
Total Pages : 364
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ISBN-10 : IND:30000038756270
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (70 Downloads)

Synopsis Patterns for Theatrical Costumes by : Katherine Strand Holkeboer

An amazing resource book filled with detailed costume patterns to trace, cut out and assemble. The patterns illustrated range from Ancient Egypt to 1915 and include trims and accessories. The basic pattern shapes allow the designer's creativity free range. Gowns tunics, headdresses, jackets, robes breeches - the patterns will produce an accurate silhouette for each time period, leaving the costumer free to explore variations of cut and surface embellishment within an historic framework. Holkeboar also gives step-by-step instructions for making corsets and hoop petticoats, hats, crowns, and even masks and wigs. The patterns are multiple-sized and easy to adapt and elaborate upon so they may be used opver and over again to create a completely different look each time beause you add the all-important details. The basics are here - just add inspiration!

Dressing a Galaxy

Dressing a Galaxy
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Publisher : Insight Editions
Total Pages : 232
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ISBN-10 : UCSC:32106018060563
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (63 Downloads)

Synopsis Dressing a Galaxy by : Trisha Biggar

In this exquisite volume, the intricate and beautiful fashions that have appeared in all six "Star Wars(" films are on display--from military gear to royal gowns and the iconic garbs of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Darth Vader.

Historic Costumes and How to Make Them

Historic Costumes and How to Make Them
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Publisher : Courier Corporation
Total Pages : 178
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ISBN-10 : 9780486449067
ISBN-13 : 0486449068
Rating : 4/5 (67 Downloads)

Synopsis Historic Costumes and How to Make Them by : Mary Fernald

Practical, informative guidebook shows how to create everything from short tunics worn by Saxon men in the fifth century to a lady's bustle dress of the late 1800s. 81 illustrations.

High Style

High Style
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Publisher : Metropolitan Museum of Art
Total Pages : 257
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ISBN-10 : 9781588393623
ISBN-13 : 1588393623
Rating : 4/5 (23 Downloads)

Synopsis High Style by : Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.)

Published in conjunction with an exhibition on view at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, May 5-Aug. 15, 2010, and at the Brooklyn Museum, May 7-Aug. 1, 2010.

Authentic Victorian Fashion Patterns

Authentic Victorian Fashion Patterns
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Publisher : Courier Corporation
Total Pages : 148
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ISBN-10 : 9780486132822
ISBN-13 : 048613282X
Rating : 4/5 (22 Downloads)

Synopsis Authentic Victorian Fashion Patterns by : Kristina Harris

Rich selection of dressmakers' patterns from popular, late-19th-century magazine The Voice of Fashion includes 50 garments for women, from day and evening dresses to tennis outfits and undergarments. 498 illustrations.

Historic English Costumes and How to Make Them

Historic English Costumes and How to Make Them
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Publisher : Courier Corporation
Total Pages : 434
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ISBN-10 : 9780486136356
ISBN-13 : 0486136353
Rating : 4/5 (56 Downloads)

Synopsis Historic English Costumes and How to Make Them by : Talbot Hughes

This well-researched guide traces the evolution of English fashion for men and women through hundreds of illustrations. More than a history of style, it's a dressmaker's delight, filled with scaled-down patterns for 67 authentic costumes.

Victorian Fashions and Costumes from Harper's Bazar, 1867-1898

Victorian Fashions and Costumes from Harper's Bazar, 1867-1898
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Publisher : Courier Corporation
Total Pages : 304
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780486132082
ISBN-13 : 0486132080
Rating : 4/5 (82 Downloads)

Synopsis Victorian Fashions and Costumes from Harper's Bazar, 1867-1898 by : Stella Blum

Day costumes, evening wear, sports clothes, shoes, hats, other accessories in over 1,000 detailed engravings. Very thorough identification of styles, materials, colors by editor. "An endlessly entertaining book." — Theatre Design and Technology.