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101 Things I Learned in Fashion School
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NZ$ 29.99 each
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Alfonso Cabrera
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The world of the fashionista is brought to vivid life with 101 introductory lessons on such topics as how a designer anticipates cultural trends and 'sees' the fashion consumer, the workings of the fashion calendar, the ways a designer collection is conceived, the manufacture of fabric, fashion illustration and more. Illustrated in the distinctly unique packaged style of the bestselling 101 THINGS I LEARNED IN ARCHITECTURE SCHOOL, this new book on fashion design will be a perfect book for any fashion school wannabe, a recent graduate, or even a seasoned professional.
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Bad Shoes and the Women Who Love Them
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NZ$ 29.99 each
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Leora Tanenbaum
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This book is a lighthearted wake-up call to women to make informed decisions when buying and wearing fashionable shoes. Arming the reader with essential facts, citing medical literature as well as leading podiatric surgeons and orthopedists, Tanenbaum covers the history of high heels, Chinese foot binding, the controversy over cosmetic surgery of the foot and what Freud had to say about women's shoes and sex.
Bags : An Illustrated History
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NZ$ 70.00 each
Hardback
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Caroline Cox
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Handbags have never been more important in fashion: the 'must-have' bag of the season is a much-lusted-after designer item that can make or break a fashion house. For women, the handbag is an intimate extension of the body, a kind of mobile home for all the items indispensable for daily life, and at the same time an indicator of her fashionability - be it Prada, Vuitton or Chanel. Here, Caroline Cox tells the intriguing story of the handbag, in fact a relatively recent phenomenon only in general use since the early twentieth century. She traces its development from its origins in the nineteenth century with reticules (essentially pockets with handles) and Louis Vuitton's revolutionary Noe bag for the female traveller, via Art Deco clutch bags moulded in Bakelite and the Hermes Kelly bag endorsed by Princess Grace in the 1950s, right up to the accessory of the moment, the Mulberry Roxanne. Lavishly illustrated throughout with rare and ...
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Black in Fashion
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NZ$ 45.00 each
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Author:
Roger Leong
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This unique title examines the manifold facets of black by reflecting on its symbolism, meaning and moods across history, charting the change from sombre Victorian era mourning outfits to the glamour and elegance of the 1950s, the subversive in the 1970s, and the bravura of contemporary avant-garde pieces.
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Classic and Modern Fabrics
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NZ$ 143.00 each
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Janet Wilson
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"Classic and Modern Fabrics" is the definitive reference guide to all the major types of fabric in circulation today. In clear and succinct language, the author describes over 600 examples, from classic tweeds to state-of-the-art nano fabrics. Ease of recognition is the books primary aim: each entry is written in an easy-to-follow format, including a definition, notes on structure, and a list of the fabrics principal applications and almost all examples are accompanied by a photograph and/or diagram designed to show defining characteristics at a glance. In addition, the text contains a wealth of detail covering patterns, history, and obsolete terms that the reader might still encounter. Combined with a comprehensive reference section, this unique work will prove itself invaluable to a whole range of users, from design students, teachers, designers and historians to manufacturers, buyers and merchandisers worldwide.
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Eco Chic
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NZ$ 33.00 each
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Author:
Matilda Lee
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The hottest trend on the catwalk is ethical clothing. Top fashion designers and spokesmodels including Katharine Hamnett, Stella McCartney and Bono's wife Ali Hewson are all voicing the benefits of eco chic. But what is this new fad, and what difference can it make to the world? "Eco Chic" gives you the full story on this fashion phenomenon, from which fabrics are harmful to the environment, to how you can create your own eco-friendly fashions through recycling and savvy shopping. You will discover how to spot and avoid garments produced in sweatshops and why supermarket 'fast clothes' make both you and the planet sick. This book will allow you to look great but also feel good about your impact on other people and the planet as a whole.
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Fabric Textures and Patterns
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NZ$ 85.00 each
Mixed-media pack
Author:
Elisabetta Drudi
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A collection of over 200 textile weaves and patterns, reproduced digitally and provided on the enclosed CD-ROM. Enables optimal visual reproduction in fashion drawings.
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Fashion
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NZ$ 75.00 each
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Author:
Jennifer Craik
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Fashion is everywhere. It is one of the main ways in which we present ourselves to others, signaling what we want to communicate about our sexuality, wealth, professionalism, subcultural and political allegiances, social status, even our mood.
It is also a global industry with huge economic, political and cultural impact on the lives of all of us who make, sell, wear or even just watch fashion.
Fashion: The Key Concepts
presents a clear introduction to the complex world of fashion. The aim throughout is to present a comprehensive but also accessible and provocative analysis. Readers will discover how the fashion industry is structured and how it thinks, the links between catwalk, celebrity branding, media promotion and mainstream retail, how clothes mean different things in different parts of the world, and how popular culture influences fashion and how fashion shapes global culture.Illustrated with a wealth of ...
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Fashion Designer's Handbook for Adobe Illustrator
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NZ$ 72.00 each
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Author:
Marianne Centner & Frances Vereker
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This book provides easy to understand, step-by-step instructions and diagrams showing how to use Adobe Illustrator to create flat drawings, working drawings and storyboards for the fashion industry. Hand drawings are no longer good enough for an industry which demands increased productivity, profitability and accuracy. Adobe Illustrator enables the user to create clear and detailed drawings that satisfy the industry 's needs. Adobe Illustrator has become the industry standard, taking over from other software packages.Although Adobe Illustrator is a powerful CAD program, it is difficult to grasp quickly. This book provides the building blocks which enable fashion students and designers to get started quickly while learning the more sophisticated facilities as they become more fluent. Here they are shown simply, concisely and in a highly practical way all that new users need to know to begin to create acceptable work.
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Injeanious
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NZ$ 39.99 each
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Author:
Lauren Greene
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Groovy psychedelic 1960s jeans, elaborately embossed 1970s jeans, expensive designer 1980s jeans, ripped grunge 1990s jeans - no matter what decade speaks to a teen, "Injeanious" has a way to capture that special denim look. Packed with dozens of simple, stupendous ideas for transforming a plain pair of jeans into a one-of-a-kind fashion statement, this book offers looks ranging from girly to glam, from rocker to right-on ...to boho. These easy techniques and easy-to-find supplies let every teen turn their jeans into a personal art statement. A bonus pocket-astrologer section pairs the signs of the zodiac with a DIY mini-design for back pockets.
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