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Icons of Style - Zendaya: The Story of a Fashion Icon

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Report copyright infringementby Kristen Bateman (Author)From her Disney days to red carpet glamour, Zendaya's meteoric rise has been littered with impeccable style. Certified fashion it-girl and global movie star Zendaya has become synonymous with inventive, fresh and unique style. From referencing 2000s Beyoncé looks to her immaculate blending of masculine and feminine elements, and from clever nods to the movies she's promoting to rare, archival vintage pieces, Zendaya always keeps us on ou...

How to Wear Everything: A No-Nonsense Guide to Dressing

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Report copyright infringementby Kay Barron (Author)At last--a fun, chic, no-nonsense guide to getting dressed. What we wear matters. It matters because looking and therefore feeling like yourself is essential. Clothes can make the difference between a good day and a bad day. Clothes have the power to make your mood ten times worse or one hundred times better. Clothes should give you confidence, and never make you doubt yourself. Whether you already have a go-to look or feel overwhelmed by ch...

Advertising Concept Book 3e: Think Now, Design Later

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Report copyright infringementby Pete Barry (Author)In creative advertising, no amount of glossy presentation will improve a bad idea. That's why this book is dedicated to the first and most important lesson: concept.Structured to provide both a complete course on advertising and a quick reference on specific industry topics, it covers every aspect of the business, from how to write copy and learn the creative process to how agencies work and the different strategies used for all types of medi...

Complete Guide to Woodworking: All the Essential Techniques and Skills You Need

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Report copyright infringementby Chris Tribe (Author)The ultimate guide to woodworking: a complete guide to essential tools and key techniques plus 5 inspiring projects. Want to get into woodworking but don't know where to start? Then this is the book for you. Designer-maker-teacher Chris Tribe walks you through the processes step-by-step, answering all your questions along the way. What tools do you need? How do you use them? What wood should you use and where can you get it from? And how...

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Report copyright infringementby Trent Aitken-Smith (Author)An essential A-Z guide to the secret language of tattoos. Discover the true meanings behind over 200 popular tattoos with this comprehensive book, illustrated with over 100 tattoo designs. From sailors' swallows and Mexican skulls to prisoners' barbed wire and intricate Maori patterns, tattoos have been used as a means of communication by cultures all over the world for thousands of years. Through meticulous research, The Tattoo Di...

Icons of Style - Diana: The Story of a Fashion Icon

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Report copyright infringementby Glenys Johnson (Author)A style icon, a trendsetter, a princess: Lady Diana epitomised 80s and 90s style. With a well-earned place in the fashion hall of fame, Diana's style choices have influenced decades of style. From her ultimate 80s wedding dress to her off-duty sporty looks, and from classic Sloane Ranger preppiness to killer glamour, as celebrity fan Rihanna has said, "Every look was right". Featuring over 100 stunning photographs of Diana's key looks, Ic...

Harry Styles: And the Clothes He Wears - Hardcover

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by Terry Newman (Author)A guide to the style of Harry Styles, a 21st-century fashion icon, with over 100 pictures of Harry and the pop-idols who have influenced his sartorial taste.Author BiographyTerry Newman worked in the fashion industry for more than 20 years, both as an editor at i-D, Attitude, and Self Service and as a contributing writer for newspapers including the Guardian, the Independent, the Times, and the Sunday Times. She has also written and presented fashion programs in the Un...

Chairs: 1,000 Masterpieces of Modern Design, 1800 to the Present Day - Hardcover

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by Charlotte Fiell (Author), Peter Fiell (Author)This updated edition features designs from 1800 up to present day, and features the biggest names in furniture design, art, architecture and craft.Author BiographyCharlotte & Peter Fiell are leading authorities on the history, theory and criticism of design. To date, they have published over 60 titles and around 5 million copies of their books have been sold worldwide in over 20 different languages. Their books include The Story of Design, ...

The Dress: 100 Ideas That Changed Fashion Forever - Hardcover

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by Marnie Fogg (Author)Through 100 groundbreaking dresses, The Dress traces the past and present influences and reinterpretations in clothing design. From the Victorian crinoline to Vivienne Westwood's mini-crini of 1985, from Herve Leger's 1985 bandage dress to Christopher Kane's 2006 neon version, each landmark dress gives examples of how fashion ideas have been reborn and referenced throughout time by designers. By making connections between designers and across decades, the book allows th...

An Introduction to Whitework Embroidery with Colour: 10 Stunning Projects with Reusable Iron-On Transfers

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Report copyright infringementby Trish Burr (Author)Discover a colorful, contemporary approach to traditional whitework with best-selling embroidery expert Trish Burr. Fresh and uplifting, Trish Burr's use of color brings a joyful lease of life to her stunning whitework designs. Complete with a comprehensive guide to getting started, and arranged in order of difficulty, this inspiring book contains 10 complete, brand-new projects, each with clear step-by-step instructions, an iron-on transfer,...

Quilling Round the Year: Beautiful Quilled Creations for Every Season

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Report copyright infringementby Rachel Warrillow (Author)With 17 step-by-step projects, discover the art of paper quilling based around the four seasons. Quilling is the enjoyable art of curling strips of coloured paper and glueing them on-edge to create decorative designs. If you're new to the craft, these season-themed tutorials will teach you the basics and help you refine your skills. Inspired by nature, wildlife, weather and more, the designs and advice will help you become confident in ...

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Report copyright infringementby Gemini (Author)A beautifully concise guide to the history of Italian fashion house Fendi.Founded in a small boutique in Rome a century ago, the luxury goods company is now synonymous with elegance and experimentation, and known for its groundbreaking couture, perfume, handbags, shoes, jewellery and accessories. This unofficial and unauthorized pocket guide to Fendi describes these classics in exquisite detail.Recognized by its double F logo, designed by Karl La...

English Houses: Inspirational Interiors from City Apartments to Country Manor Houses

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Report copyright infringementby Ben Pentreath (Author)"Eight years have passed since the first edition of this book. It's wonderful to see it being reprinted again, not least, I think, because it proves the adage that while nothing dates as quickly as fashion, nothing stays in fashion longer than timeless design--which is really at the core of what I try to do." In this timeless and beautiful book, now reissued complete with a brand-new introduction, renowned architectural and interior design...

Audrey Hepburn: The Illustrated World of a Fashion Icon - Hardcover

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by Megan Hess (Author)Audrey Hepburn: The Illustrated World of a Fashion Icon is a stunning illustrated biography of legendary fashion icon and actress Audrey Hepburn from internationally renowned fashion illustrator Megan Hess. Discover the key moments of Hepburn's fascinating life and the iconic looks she pioneered. From Sabrina to Breakfast at Tiffany's, Audrey Hepburn is renowned for her acting skill and fashion style, but less well known is her life in Nazi-occupied Holland or her tirele...

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Report copyright infringementby Mary E. Davis (Author)Beautifully illustrated, the story of the incandescent French designer and entrepreneur, purveyor of all things lavish. Before Chanel, Dior, or Saint Laurent, there was Paul Poiret. Born in Paris in 1879, he was the most audacious couturier of the prewar era. While his outré styles were worn by some of the most famous celebrities in Europe and America, they were, in fact, the most fleeting facet of his work. Mary E. Davis explores how Poi...

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by Juliet Kinchin (Author), Paul Galloway (Text by (Art/Photo Books)), Andrew Gardner (Text by (Art/Photo Books))How motor vehicles reshaped the way people lived, worked and played in the 20th century, and their enduring influence on the built environmentDrawing on the wealth of automobile-related design, art and architecture in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art, Automania takes an in-depth look at an industrial object that changed the world. From its first appearance as a plaything ...

Iaac Bits 10 - Learning Cities: Collective Intelligence in Urban Design - Paperback

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by Areti Markopoulou (Editor)The digital intelligence that is inevitably starting to penetrate every aspect of our previously analogue systems of living, working or social interacting calls for new models of designing our city and opens new territories of experimentation in the processes related to urban design.While the idea of intelligent machines that simulate "cognitive functions" such as "learning" or "problem solving" is not new, its extensive use, in recent years, in the urban design d...

Conservation Concerns in Fashion Collections: Caring for Problematic Twentieth-Century Textiles, Apparel, and Accessories - Paperback

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by Kelly L. Reddy-Best (Author), Margaret T. Ordoñez (Author)A manual and guide for preserving unique materials in fashion such as rayon, paper, and plastics Continuous innovation and experimentation with the materials used in constructing textiles, apparel, and accessories creates an ever-growing challenge for professional curators and collectors. Recognizing problematic fibers, dyes, finishes, and fabric and yarn constructions is crucial for maintaining objects' appearance, minimizing deter...

Mapping by Design: A Guide to Arcgis Maps for Adobe Creative Cloud - Paperback

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by Sarah Bell (Author)Create visual and geospatial stories that blend map science and map design. To make aesthetically pleasing, informative maps, mapmakers and graphic designers have historically used time-consuming tasks and workflows as part of the job. But what if you could get to the aesthetic design of your mapping projects much sooner with access to accurate, detailed map layers and powerful mapping tools that could enhance your story? Enter ArcGIS(R) Maps for Adobe(R) Creative Cloud(...

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Report copyright infringementby John Derian (Author)New York Times Bestseller Named one of the Best Gift Books of the Year by Entertainment Weekly, InStyle, House Beautiful, T: The New York Times Style Magazine, Better Homes & Gardens, Luxe Interiors + Design, People StyleWatch, Garden & Gun, The Los Angeles Times, The Chicago Tribune, New York Magazine, and more John Derian's home goods empire reaches far and wide--in addition to the four John Derian stores he owns in New York and ...

The Modern Guide to Antique Jewellery - Hardcover

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by Beth Bernstein (Author)This book takes the reader on a tour through time, covering how to identify the most popular gemstones, materials, styles and collectible antique pieces in the market today.Author BiographyBeth Bernstein?has over 20 years of experience in all facets of the jewelry industry. A jewelry historian, author and journalist, her books include If These Jewels Could Talk (ACC Artbooks, 2015), Jewelry's Shining Stars(Fine Points Publishing, 2013) andMy Charmed Life (Penguin, 20...

Great British Bake Off Colouring Book - Paperback

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by Tom Hovey (Author)The official colouring book from The Great British Bake Off and a must-have for amateur baking fans, cake lovers and Bake Off enthusiasts Colour your way through 90 beautiful illustrations by the official Bake Off illustrator, Tom Hovey, including all your favourite showstoppers and iconic bakes from the show. Immerse yourself in the world of Bake Off -away with the oven gloves, pick up those colouring pencils and unleash your artistic flair. On your marks, get set ...Ba...

Watercolor & Hand Lettering: Step-By-Step Techniques for Modern Illustrated Calligraphy - Paperback

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by Tanja Pöltl (Author)Learn how to combine watercolor illustrations with hand lettering to create beautiful art and gifts. Self-taught artist Tanje P ltl shares the tips, tricks and know-how she's learned on her creative journey so that you can fast-track your skills. Discover the materials you'll need in terms of paints, brushes, paper and pens, then get started with Tanja's exercises to learn the basic techniques of watercolour painting and hand lettering. 20 amazing step-by-step projects...

How to Build a Fashion Icon: Notes on Confidence from the World's Only Image Architect

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Report copyright infringementby Law Roach (Author)From Law Roach, award-winning celebrity stylist and the world's only image architect, comes a groundbreaking guide to becoming your ultimate, confident self. Law Roach is the mastermind behind looks that have broken the Internet time and again--from Zendaya at the Met Gala to Anya Taylor-Joy at the Golden Globes, from Lewis Hamilton's iconic streetwear to Céline Dion's style renaissance. Nobody knows better than Law how to turn an outfit int...

How to Read a Dress: A Guide to Changing Fashion from the 16th to the 21st Century - Paperback

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by Lydia Edwards (Author)Fashion is ever-changing, and while some styles mark a dramatic departure from the past, many exhibit subtle differences from year to year that are not always easily identifiable. With overviews of each key period and detailed illustrations for each new style, How to Read a Dress is an appealing and accessible guide to women's fashion across five centuries. Each entry includes annotated color images of historical garments, outlining important features and highlighting...

Handmade Renaissance Faire Fashion: 20+ Patterns for Crafting Faire-Ready Capes, Cloaks and Crowns--The Authentic Way!

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Report copyright infringementby Maria Anton (Author), Alassie Guisado (Author)Enter a Magical Realm of Handcrafted Fantasy Costumes, Accessories, Bags and More! Whether you're attending a Renaissance faire, anime convention, LARP event or costume party, dressing up is half the fun. Now it's easier than ever to make your own unique, one-of-a-kind outfit. In this costumier's trove, Costurero Real creators Alassie and Mara have included a wealth of clothing and accessories you can easily make at...

Painting on China: What to Paint and how to Paint it; a Hand-book of Practical Instruction in Overglaze Painting for Amateurs in the Deco

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Report copyright infringementby James Carter Beard (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is impor...

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by Hilary Davidson (Author)Hilary Davidson delves into the clothing of one of the world's great authors, providing unique and intimate insight into her everyday life and material world What did Jane Austen wear? Acclaimed dress historian and Austen expert Hilary Davidson reveals, for the first time, the wardrobe of one of the world's most celebrated authors. Despite her acknowledged brilliance on the page, Jane Austen has all too often been accused of dowdiness in her appearance. Drawing on...

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Report copyright infringementby W. a. Dwiggins (Artist), Bruce Kennett (Text by (Art/Photo Books))"A book to spend a year with ... Dwiggins did more to promote, diversify, and integrate the graphic, typographic, and printing-arts disciplines than anyone of his generation." --Steven Heller, design historianOften credited with inventing the term "graphic design," W.A. Dwiggins was a quintessential maker--fabricating his own tools and experimenting with design in areas as wide-ranging as stamps,...

A Designed Life: Contemporary American Textiles, Wallpapers and Containers & Packaging, 1951-54 - Hardcover

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by Charles Gute (Artist), Margaret Re (Editor), Margaret Re (Preface by)The all-American spirit of midcentury modernism, in three US State Department-sponsored exhibitionsThis revelatory volume recovers and presents the history of three exhibitions organized by the US State Department's Traveling Exhibition Service almost 70 years ago: Contemporary American Textiles, curated by Florence Knoll, Contemporary American Wallpapers, curated by Tom Lee, and Containers & Packaging, curated by Wil...

Young Originals: Emily Wilkens and the Teen Sophisticate

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Report copyright infringementby Rebecca Jumper Matheson (Author)In the early 1940s, American designer Emily Wilkens went beyond her previous experience in children's wear to create costumes for two teenage characters in a Broadway play. Recognizing the growing importance of the teenager in American culture, she soon launched Emily Wilkens Young Originals, the first designer label specializing in upscale, fashionable clothing for teenage girls. Within the space of a few years, Wilkens skyrocke...

Style on the Street: From Tokyo and Beyond - Hardcover

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by Rei Shito (Author), Scott Schuman (Contribution by), Chitose Abe (Contribution by)A new guide to Tokyo street style, documenting looks from Japan and beyond, featuring endless inspiration, tips, and tricks to put together that killer look. A veteran of Fruits magazine, Rei Shito is a pioneer of the Harajuku street-style scene. Known for her unique ability to capture the unexpected, Rei's collection of street snaps offers a local girl's look into Tokyo's inimitable style--one that is honest...