To wear it or not to wear it, that is the question. But, maybe, not any more. This book aspires to be a sort of manual, a summary of classical male dress codes given a modern feel. It also acts as a reference point for launching brand new and innova…
When we think of Italian fashion, Gucci, Max Mara and the meteoric rise of Prada immediately spring to mind. But Italian fashion has a dark history that has not previously been explored. The Fascism of 1930s Italy dominated more than just politics -…
Nappy Hair State of Mind is an empowering and enlightening book told through Author Joan Walters' recollection of her life-long hair dilemma. Having grown up as a black island girl, Mrs. Walters knows all too well the issues that plague young black…
Our dress is our identity. In dress, we live, move and have our social being. This book shows how the dressed body is central to the construction of a recognizable identity and provides accessible accounts of the particular dress "ways" associated w…
A curated selection of sleeve and arm tattoos from legendary Argentinian publisher Arte Tattoo Books. Includes the work of 78 well-known tattoo artists from around the world, comprising over 300 pieces of art. A variety of techniques, styles and gen…
TATTOOS, TATTOOS, TATTOOS AND MORE TATTOOS... THIS BOOK IS A LARGE COLLECTION OF TRIBAL TATTOO DESIGNS
Although it is appealing to think that fashion turns away from conventions, is this really the case? Or are "pioneering" designs simply part of a cyclical revival of forgotten fashions? Looking at some of the most influential designers of the twenti…
"The Colorful World of Tattoo Models" is an intimate and, yes, colorful look at the some of the world's best tattoo models. Representing the US, the UK and various European countries, each model wears tattoos that range from the traditional to the a…
For the first time in book form, tattoo artist Spider Webb shares one of his crowning artistic achievements, presenting 100 examples of patriotic American Eagle tattoo flash in a dizzying variety of arrangements, with striking elements from both cla…
Why Should You Journal? Journaling or the act of writing things down is a tradition from the ancient world that is alive and thriving today. But how can writing down your thoughts and feelings help you to live a healthier and happy life? Simple. STR…
In this study Larissa Bonfante traces the development of Etruscan dress from the eighth to the fifth century B.C.E., using as evidence actual remnants of costumes, sculptures and other artistic representations, and literary passages dealing with the…
The friendly text and hundreds of color photographs of beads from around the world bring order to this awesome field of growing popular interest. This new book makes the identification of beads possible. Written to encourage collectors and clarify t…
Cesare Vecellio's guide to the dress and customs of the world first appeared in his native Venice in 1590, and was a publishing sensation. It brought together vivid descriptions and depictions of the costumes of the different countries of the world…
An art form unique in the world, tattoos are as varied in style and form as the living bodies they adorn. Under the Skin examines tattoos from three different angles, through the work of more than 37 artists. First the book explores cultural history…
Have you ever washed and conditioned your hair and thought to yourself, "Wow, this texture looks so pretty! I wish my hair would stay like this." Then your hair quickly dries into a coarse and kinky poof that you're now trying to work through and st…
In the 1970s, fashion became increasingly individualistic for both men and women. Off-the-peg clothes - chiefly in classic, easy-to-wear styles - were mixed with vintage fashions and with ethnic garments and accessories from around the world. The ye…
From its beginnings in the fifteenth century, intensified interest in fashion and the study of fashion over the last thirty years has led to a vast and varied literature on the subject. This collection of essays surveys and contextualizes the ways i…
This book contains everything you need to create fun costumes--perfect for dress up days at school or home There's a huge variety of fun faces and outfits to choose from: go for a wild animal, and transform into a prowling tiger; a magical Snow Quee…
"The human body is the most beautiful thing to us, both inside and out." --Nick & Brian WolfeInside the Magical World of Bodypainting From fine art to fashion and from advertising to competition, the world of bodypainting is vast and beautiful. With…
An intimate look at individuals who choose to be heavily tattooed. The seventy black and white photographs display both tattoos and the outstanding characters of men and women who wear them and artists who apply them. Many of the people were photogr…
In this lush compendium illustrated with full-color images, the author of The Burlesque Handbook chronicles the history of one of the world's most beloved fashion patterns--leopard print--celebrating its beauty and place in couture, and the women wh…
Reflecting the trends of wartime, with an emphasis on the ever-changing roles of women in society, this book illustrates the movement towards more masculine styles and patriotic fashions and colors, while still representing the tailored and restrict…
The clothes and accessories we wear and see every day are far more than just topics for the fashion literati: they provide rich clues to our personal identity and popular culture. This collection of 28 incisive essays by noted critic and 'fashion an…
This invaluable pictorial history of fashion--a classic in its field--takes readers on a grand tour of the world, starting in ancient Egypt, ca. 2200 B.C., and culminating in Paris in the late 19th century. More than 1,900 items of clothing are show…
Sure, it might all seem so shallow. What does it really matter how you dress -- it's what's on the inside that's really important, right? I can't argue with that. But if you don't dress in a way that shows what you've got on the inside, in a way tha…
In my 5th book of the series "It Stars With A Canvas", I selected 'live' artist Davina Mendoza to be featured. With her intricate designs that work well on every medium, the use of the human body as a 'living' canvas, is a sight to behold. Davina us…
Labeled illustrations introduce various familiar articles of clothing and their names in English and Spanish.
Color Your Life is a book that will make you understand your own colors and how to use them to look great and spend less. It tells of a simplified system that everyone can easily use to pick out colors to enhance their own coloring. When you know yo…
This wordless picture book takes the reader on a journey from the beginning of time and across the millennia to show us the various garbs adopted by man since that time.A pair of wide trousers or skinny jeans, flip-flops or platform soles, a bowler…
"A magnificent volume! It offers brand new perspectives on body politics and identity or subjectivity formation in the post-colonial world." -Dorothy Ko, Barnard CollegeWhile there is widespread interest in dress and hygiene as vehicles of cultural,…
In the current surge of interest in the history and culture of the American Indian it has become obvious that detailed information about many aspects of Indian life is all but inaccessible to any but the most diligent researchers. In the matter of I…
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A study of the evolution of American women's clothing, ""When the Girls Came Out to Play"" traces the history of modern sportswear as a universal style that broke down traditional gender roles. Patricia Warner shows how this profound cultural shift,…
Have you ever stood in front of a full closet and proclaimed, without irony, 'I have nothing to wear'? Have you wondered if women who always manage to look chic are simply born with great taste? "The New Secrets of Style: The Complete Guide to Dress…
The clothes we wear every day keep us comfortable, protect us from the elements, and express our unique style--but could fashion also be fatal? As it turns out, history is full of fashions that have harmed or even killed people. From silhouette-cinc…
Bustles. Tight-laced Corsets. Caged crinolines that encased the hapless wearer in hoops of steel. Why would anyone want to wear such things? Yet, you can be certain that no lady of the Victorian upper class would choose to leave home without them--a…
Bridging theory and practice, this accessible text provides an introduction to fashion from both cultural studies and fashion studies perspectives, and addresses the growing interaction between the two fields. Cultural studies relies on fashion to e…
An exploration of what it means to be fabulous-and why eccentric style, fashion, and creativity are more political than ever Prince once told us not to hate him 'cause he's fabulous. But what does it mean to be fabulous? Is fabulous style only about…
Travel with a pair of friendly fish as they learn about what parts of our bodies we share with others. Children will learn what the boundaries of appropriate touching are in a very non-threatening way. Former School Counselor Julie Federico begins t…
It has long been said that clothes make the man (or woman), but is it still true? If so, how has the information clothes convey changed over the years? Using a wide range of historical and contemporary materials, the author demonstrates how the soci…
* An essential reference for students, curators and scholars of fashion, cultural studies, and the expanding range of disciplines that see fashion as imbued with meaning far beyond the material. * Over 300 in-depth entries covering designers, articl…
