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by Pamela Church Gibson
Language: English
Release Date: April 10, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: April 10, 2014
Nothing defines a person like their hairstyle – and what a century it has been for hair! Bangs, bobs, buns, beehives and bouffants have vied with pixie cuts, pin curls, perms and pageboys for ascendancy in an ever-changing parade of ladies' looks and trends, and amongst the men we've seen caesers,...
The Measure of a Man
The Story of a Father, a Son, and a Suit
Language: English
Release Date: September 27, 2011
FINALIST - Charles Taylor Prize for Literary Non-Fiction (2012)
FINALIST - Governor General's Literary Award - Non-Fiction (2012)
FINALIST - BC Book Prize's Hubert Evans Non-Fiction Prize (2012)
A son’s decision to alter his father’s last surviving suit for himself is the launching point for...
by Maira Kalman, Alex Kalman
Language: English
Release Date: December 4, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: December 4, 2018
Maira Kalman, the author of the bestsellers The Principles of Uncertainty and The Elements of Style, and Alex Kalman, the designer, curator, writer, and founder of Mmuseumm, combine their talents in this captivating family memoir, a creative blend of narrative and striking visuals that is a paean...
Dreaming of Chanel
Vintage Dresses, Timeless Stories
Language: English
Release Date: October 4, 2011
Inheriting a priceless vintage clothing collection sounds like every woman’s dream come true.
But when Charlotte Smith discovered that her American godmother, Doris Darnell, had made her custodian of more than three thousand pieces dating from 1790 to the 1990s, including originals by Chanel...
Compacts and Cosmetics
Beauty from Victorian Times to the Present Day
Language: English
Release Date: November 9, 2009
A delightfully illustrated history of makeup and the beauty business.
Cosmetics go all the way back to ancient times. In this book, an expert in vintage accessories tells the story of beauty products from the nineteenth century to the present, revealing how both makeup and the women who wear...
Golden Kicks
The Shoes that Changed Sport
Language: English
Release Date: September 22, 2016
Many iconic shoes, such as the adidas Stan Smith, Nike Air Jordan and Puma Suede are worn by millions as everyday footwear, but were originally born to bring victory on court, track and field. Golden Kicks reveals the stories behind some of the greatest shoes in sporting history, the roles they played...
A Gentleman Gets Dressed Up Revised and Expanded
What to Wear, When to Wear It, How to Wear It
Language: English
Release Date: January 2, 2012
A Gentleman Gets Dressed Up is not a book about style—it is a book about the rules—rules that will allow any man to feel more comfortable in the choices he makes about what he wears.
Let’s get one thing straight. Clothes do not make the man . . . but they do make a difference. And regardless...
AskMen.com Presents The Style Bible
The 11 Rules for Building a Complete and Timeless Wardrobe
Language: English
Release Date: October 13, 2009
The Style Bible is an indispensable handbook filled with fundamentals that every man can use to improve his dress sense and lifestyle. Divided into 11 rules, The Style Bible helps you build a versatile wardrobe; coordinate different colors, patterns, and accessories; learn which clothes flatter your...
Handbag Designer 101: Everything You Need to Know About Designing, Making, and Marketing Handbags
Everything You Need to Know About Designing, Making, and Marketing Handbags
Language: English
Release Date: September 4, 2011
Handbag Designer 101 is the bible for handbag designers or women who aspire to make their own bags. Included in the book are instructions for creating the fifteen essential bag styles—clutch, hobo, tote, and more—made simple with easy-to-follow how-to illustrations, suggested difficulty levels,...
What I Wore
Four Seasons, One Closet, Endless Recipes for Personal Style
Language: English
Release Date: July 5, 2011
A COOKBOOK FOR YOUR CLOSET
Personal style expert Jessica Quirk approaches getting dressed just as you would plan the perfect meal: With a smartly stocked pantry and a few gorgeous “spotlight ingredients,” inspiration comes easily.
In What I Wore, named after her enormously popular...
Batik, Traditional Textiles of Indonesia
From The Rudolf Smend & Donald Harper Collections
Language: English
Release Date: November 15, 2011
Batik occupies a special place in Indonesian culture. Each fabric has a rich story to tell—as a reflection of the nation's religious beliefs, sophisticated court cultures and cosmopolitan history.
The extraordinary textiles in this book are from the collections of Rudolf Smend and Donald...
Knockdown Knits
30 Projects from the Roller Derby Track
Language: English
Release Date: October 13, 2008
Knit neat items inspired by sassy roller derby girls with the thirty hip knitting patterns that you will find in Knockdown Knits: 30 Projects from the Roller Derby Track. Roller derby, with its cheeky players, fast-paced jams, heart-stopping pileups, and rowdy, raucous atmosphere, is just as hot as...
You Can Knit That
Foolproof Instructions for Fabulous Sweaters
Language: English
Release Date: September 6, 2016
When knitting superstar Amy Herzog gets complimented on her hand-knit sweaters, the compliments are often followed by “but I could never knit that.” Now, you can! You Can Knit That is a clear, simple reference book and pattern collection that gives knitters the sweater-making confidence they need....
Chain and Bead Jewelry Creative Connections
New Techniques for Wire-Wrapping and Bead-Setting
Language: English
Release Date: January 26, 2011
Far from its original utilitarian use—to create armor—the chain-mail technique has been adapted over time to create beautiful, unique jewelry. In Chain and Bead Jewelry Creative Connections**,** chain-mail expert Scott David Plumleeshows jewelry makers, beaders, and crafters at all skill levels...