Dress plays a crucial role in fairy tales, signaling the status, wealth, or vanity of particular characters, and symbolizing their transformation. While fairy tales often provide little information beyond what is necessary to a plot, clothing and accessories are often vividly described, enhancing the sense of wonder integral to the genre. Cinderella's glass slipper is perhaps the most famous example, but it is one of many enchanted or emblematic pieces of dress that populate these tales. This is the first book to examine the history, significance, and imagery of classic fairy tales through the lens of high fashion. A comprehensive introduction to the topic of fairy tales and dress is followed by a series of short essays on thirteen stories: Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, The Fairies, Sleeping Beauty, Beauty and the Beast, Snow White, Rapunzel, Furrypelts, The Little Mermaid, The Snow Queen, The Swan Maidens, Alice in Wonderland, and The Wizard of Oz. Generously illustrated, these stories are creatively and imaginatively linked to examples of clothing by Comme des Garçons, Dolce and Gabbana, Charles James, and Alexander McQueen, among many others.

This book is a journey through the fairy-tale wardrobe, explaining how the mercurial nature of fashion has shaped and transformed the Western fairy-tale tradition. Many of fairy tale’s most iconic images are items of dress: the glass slippers, the red capes, the gowns shining like the sun, and the red shoes. The material cultures from which these items have been conjured reveal the histories of patronage, political intrigue, class privilege, and sexual politics behind the most famous fairy tales. The book not only reveals the sartorial truths behind Cinderella’s lost slippers, but reveals the networks of female power woven into fairy tale itself.

Artist Petra Collins and actress Alexa Demie create nine erotic stories in a contemporary reimagining of a fairy tale book. Fairy Tales is an erotic folklore of short stories shot by Petra Collins starring Alexa Demie. The pair created the concept and text collaboratively. Alexa portrays nine characters that embody new stories they would have liked to see. As children, Petra and Alexa were both enamored with fairy tales, which provided an escape from their own painful realities. Each of the nine tales are set in unique spaces, ranging from suburban homes and parking lots to fantastical sets. Petra and Alexa’s chapters of elves, mermaids, sirens, water sprites, fallen angels, fairies, witches, and banshees blend their own stories with retold fairy tales. The photos combine elements of camp, prosthetics, and shibari in a surreal update to the imagery of the Brothers Grimm, Hans Christian Anderson, Charles Perrault, and others.

A magical mix of winged sprites and their animal friends flutter across the pages of this wondrously illustrated collection. Dressed in exquisite designs, 30 different fairies appear with cats, squirrels, birds, and more."

A dream book of empowering and fantastical fashion narratives—from Brothers Grimm to futuristic scenarios—told in Vogue’s inimitable style Lavishly illustrated, Vogue: Fantasy & Fashion celebrates the magazine’s strong and deeply rooted tradition of storytelling through magical, narrative portfolios. Fashion’s greatest power is its ability to make people dream; to create new worlds. Whether falling down a rabbit hole, conquering new, digital frontiers, or exploring the limits of surrealism, the heroines who feature in photographs by great talents like Annie Leibovitz, Steven Meisel, Irving Penn, and Steven Klein are writing their own tales, deï¬?ning their own destinies. Featuring well-known images as well as unexpected gems from the archive, Vogue: Fantasy & Fashion documents fashion at its most magical and affirms its transformative power.

Discover a collection of fairy tales unlike the ones you've read before . . . Once upon a time, in the middle of winter, a King sat at a window and sewed. As he sewed and gazed out onto the landscape, he pricked his finger with the needle, and three drops of blood fell onto the snow outside. People have been telling fairy tales to their children for hundreds of years. And for almost as long, people have been rewriting those fairy tales - to help their children imagine a world where they are the heroes. Karrie and Jon were reading their child these stories when they hit upon a dilemma, something previous versions of these stories were missing, and so they decided to make one vital change.. They haven't rewritten the stories in this book. They haven't reimagined endings, or reinvented characters. What they have done is switch all the genders. It might not sound like that much of a change, but you'll be dazzled by the world this swap creates - and amazed by the new characters you're about to discover.

About the Fashion Fairy Tale Memoir Series Each book in this inspired series by fashion writer Camilla Morton inventively reimagines one of our favorite “Once Upon a Time” stories, blending it with the real-life story of a famed fashion designer. Lushly illustrated by the designers themselves, these tales illuminate each iconic individual’s creative magic while celebrating his unique life and career. The result is an intriguing combination of whimsy and memoir. In this contemporary twist on the tale of the Elves and the Shoemaker, Manolo BlahnÍk’s delightful drawings evoke the past, envision the future, and, of course, evidence the indelible footprint he’s made on fashion history. His illustrations take us from the banana plantations of his childhood to his current reign at the top of high-fashion footwear design, while playfully hinting at all the adventures he’s had and friends he’s met along the way.

Encyclopedic in its coverage, this one-of-a-kind reference is ideal for students, scholars, and others who need reliable, up-to-date information on folk and fairy tales, past and present. Folktales and fairy tales have long played an important role in cultures around the world. They pass customs and lore from generation to generation, provide insights into the peoples who created them, and offer inspiration to creative artists working in media that now include television, film, manga, photography, and computer games. This second, expanded edition of an award-winning reference will help students and teachers as well as storytellers, writers, and creative artists delve into this enchanting world and keep pace with its past and its many new facets. Alphabetically organized and global in scope, the work is the only multivolume reference in English to offer encyclopedic coverage of this subject matter. The four-volume collection covers national, cultural, regional, and linguistic traditions from around the world as well as motifs, themes, characters, and tale types. Writers and illustrators are included as are filmmakers and composers—and, of course, the tales themselves. The expert entries within volumes 1 through 3 are based on the latest research and developments while the contents of volume 4 comprises tales and texts. While most books either present readers with tales from certain countries or cultures or with thematic entries, this encyclopedia stands alone in that it does both, making it a truly unique, one-stop resource.

People can relate to and be inspired by Barbie's trip to Paris Fashion Week. The story perfectly captures the spirit of determination, friendship, and going after your goals. Barbie, who is known all over the world as more than just a doll but also as a symbol of style and creativity, takes on the role of an ambitious and driven fashion designer. Her story begins in her city, where she makes clothes that show off her unique style and creativity. But Barbie wants more than just praise from her peers. One of the most important fashion events, Paris Fashion Week, is where she wants to show off her projects. Barbie sets out for Paris, the fashion capital of the world, determined to achieve her goals. As soon as she gets there, she finds that there are many things that are getting in the way of her success. She has to deal with the complicated fashion industry, where experienced designers are her competitors and people who work in the industry don't trust her. Barbie keeps going even though things get hard because she has an unwavering will and loves fashion. During her journey, Barbie meets many people who become important partners and friends. These new friendships are very important to her growth because they help her work together and get through tough situations. In general, they are great models of resilience and teamwork, which proves that success is more of a group effort than an individual one. As the story goes on, Barbie's skills and hard work are recognized, and she gets the chance to show off her designs on the Paris Fashion Week stage. At this point, her dreams have come true, which shows how determined she is. People praise Barbie's designs for being bold and one-of-a-kind, and the event is a stunning show of creativity and invention. Barbie's trip to Paris Fashion Week is more than just a story about achieving professional success. It inspires people to be brave and determined as they pursue their goals. Her story shows how important it is to believe in yourself, how strong friendships can be, and what can happen when you keep going. Barbie's success at Paris Fashion Week inspires other people to follow their dreams without fear and to keep going until they reach their goals, as long as they put in the working hard. Chapter 1: Barbie's Big Dream Barbie is a very stylish doll who has a very big dream. This is what the story Barbie's Big Dream is about. Barbie likes making clothes. In her tiny workshop, she spends hours making her friends beautiful clothes. She adds a lot of shine, sparkling buttons, and bright fabrics to each piece of clothing. This is what Barbie wants to do. Her goal is to become a famous fashion designer whose clothes and items people all over the world want to buy. One sunny morning, Barbie was sewing in her workplace when she got a letter that would change her whole life. It was an invite to Paris Fashion Week! Paris Fashion Week is a huge event where the most famous fashion designers in the world show off their newest designs. Barbie's dream came true! She was so happy she almost couldn't stand it. She danced all around her room, happy as could be. She knew this was her chance. She started right away to get dressed. It was her dream to make gowns that would amaze everyone. She worked day and night to add the last little details to each outfit. Pink and soft fabrics were used by Barbie. She made sure that every stitch was put in exactly the right place. When she thought about the dresses that would be walking down the Parisian runway, she worked even harder. After a few days, Barbie's friends showed up to help her. They not only helped her choose the materials and brought her drinks, but they also wore the gowns so Barbie could see how they would look. Barbie finished her dress collection with the help of her friends. Each one was a beautiful, creative work of art that was full of life. It was finally time for Barbie to go to Paris. She packed her beautiful clothes with care and started her trip. When she first went to Paris, she was amazed by how beautiful it was. She didn't have much time to see the sights because she had to get ready for the fashion show. It was both scary and exciting for Barbie on the day of the fashion show. Behind the scenes, she watched models walk down the runway wearing her clothes. Her drawings were loved by everyone! A group of people cheered. Barbie had tears of happiness in her eyes. Her dream of becoming a famous fashion designer was coming true right in front of her eyes. Barbie's Big Dream teaches us that we can reach our biggest goals if we keep at it, work hard, and have friends who back us. It shows us that you can reach for the stars even if you start small and apply yourself with hard work. Kids all over the world can learn from Barbie's story that anything is possible with a little courage and that no dream is too big. Chapter 2: On the Way to Paris In the story "Paris Bound," our friend Barbie goes on an exciting trip to Paris, a beautiful city known all over the world for its high fashion. Imagine streets full of the sexiest clothes you've ever seen, and the Eiffel Tower just above them. Barbie is going because she was invited to Paris Fashion Week, a big event where fashion designers show off their newest collections. Before she leaves for Paris, Barbie packs her bag full of clothes, fabric, and her favorite sewing tool. She likes to make gowns and might need to make something new there. She says goodbye to her home country with mixed feelings of excitement and fear about the journey ahead. Barbie thinks Paris is just as lovely as she thought it would be. It looks like the buildings are straight out of a book, and there are trendy stores all over the place. Here, Barbie meets Leo, a designer whose ideas are as bold and exciting as fireworks, and Bella, a tailor with the cutest smile and the fastest fingers for sewing. These two amazing people become close friends with Barbie. Both Bella and Leo have big dreams and love fashion, just like Barbie. They get together as a team and start to explore Paris. They go to cute bars to drink hot chocolate and draw designs on napkins, and then they go to big fashion shows to see the most beautiful dresses and suits on display. If you give Bella some fabric, she can make a beautiful dress in no time. And Leo's designs are so creative that they make you say "wow!" Their trip to Paris is fun. They go to well-known places like the sparkling Eiffel Tower and the pretty banks of the Seine, where artists and lovers walk and paint. In this scene, Barbie, Bella, and Leo talk about their goals and share advice on how to make clothes that are both stylish and unique.