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"High tea and high fashion turn deadly in this latest installment of the New York Times bestselling series. Tea shop entrepreneur Theodosia Browning has been tapped to host a fancy Limón Tea in a genuine lemon orchard as a rousing kickoff to Charleston Fashion Week. But as fairy lights twinkle and the scent of lemon wafts among the tea tables, the deadly murder of a fashion designer puts the squeeze on things. As the lemon curd begins to sour, the...
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Discover the story of a gentleman's most distinguished accessory, the necktie, with the inimitable Stephen Fry as your guide.
In this utterly charming volume, Stephen Fry excavates his epic collection of neckties and shares the stories behind them. From the traditional "egg and bacon" colors of the Marylebone Cricket Club to the exuberant Dalmatian pattern of a 1980s Nicole Miller design, each tie tells a story. Interspersed amongst the collection...
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Devil wears Prada volume 2
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The sequel you've been waiting for: the follow-up to the sensational #1 bestseller The Devil Wears Prada. Almost a decade has passed since Andy Sachs quit the job "a million girls would die for" working for Miranda Priestly at Runway magazine-a dream that turned out to be a nightmare. Andy and Emily, her former nemesis and co-assistant, have since joined forces to start a high-end bridal magazine. The Plunge has quickly become required reading for...
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Contains 22 projects to sew and give away, each made using less than half a yard of fabric. The book contains gifts for all your family and friends: the projects range from pincushions, bags and paperweights to aprons for budding chefs, kneeling pads for gardeners and tool belts for DIY-enthusiasts. The projects are made in a range of prints and styles and use a range of techniques: either follow each project closely, or adapt the size and fabric...
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"Fashion Forward: The Evolution of Modern Dresses" invites readers into a mesmerizing journey through the history, artistry, and cultural significance of modern dresses. In this lavishly illustrated book, we delve deep into the evolution of dresses as more than just garments but as powerful expressions of identity, creativity, and societal change.The book begins by tracing the roots of modern dresses, exploring their origins in ancient civilizations...
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From the iconic fashion brand kate spade new york comes a highly anticipated book on style
Rules to style? There are none. For each of us, our style is our visual autobiography. A remix of all kinds of things we've seen, heard and felt. It's about self-knowledge instead of rules and restrictions. A self-portrait we create every day. It's different for everyone.
In this book we've swapped out rules for play. It's filled with lively conversations,...
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Would you like to learn the art of making shoes by hand? Do you want to learn at your own pace how some of the finest shoes are built?NOW YOU CAN!This manual serves as a quick guide for anyone desiring to become a professional footwear designer – without having served as an apprentice at a master's workshop. With this guidebook, you can become a designer despite not having attended a design school.Once you have acquired a copy, it walks you through...
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From the Audrey to the Paris, the Top Down, or the Easy Breezy, there are 50 scarf styles in this book for any occasion or mood. Jaunty illustrations break down each step so stylistas can wrap, loop, and get out the door looking perfectly polished. Teens, young professionals, and moms alike will love playing around with the looks, including unexpected belts, sarongs, and topknots.
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Influential designer Harris Reed explores the world of gender-defying fashion in this richly illustrated monograph.
In Fluid, revolutionary fashion designer Harris Reed introduces the world to a new era in fluid fashion. At the center of Reed's sartorial journey has always been his desire to change the way people express their identities through clothing. Fluidity's essence is adaptable, evolutionary, and dynamic, and Reed's work constantly disrupts...
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The first-ever book celebrating black models, filled with revealing essays, interviews, and stunning photographs.
To date, there has never been a book devoted exclusively to black models. Supreme Models fills that void, paying tribute to black models past and present: from the first to be featured in catalogs and on magazine covers, like Iman, Beverly Johnson, and Donyale Luna, to the supermodels who reigned in the nineties-Tyra Banks and Naomi...
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In this illustrated sewing guide, the celebrated designer shares twelve new patterns with loads of variations for stylish bags of all kinds.
With the patterns in Amy Butler's Style Stitches, you can create everything from chic clutches and delicate wristlets to pretty hobo bags and handy coin purses. Each project is designed with Butler's fresh, modern style and attention to detail. She also includes easy-to-follow instructions for altering dimensions,...
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Coco Chanel, Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly.... Each of these women had an influential take on the most classic wardrobe staple of all: the Little Black Dress. In this chic sewing book, patternmaker Dolin Bliss O'Shea pulls inspiration from famous LBDs throughout history-including Mary Quant's mod mini, a classic wrap dress worn by Liza Minelli, Princess Diana's smart A-line, and more, and offers patterns for reinterpreted versions that are perfectly...
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The latest installment in our popular Design Collective series features over 25 hat projects from contemporary designers all over the world, each hand-selected for their freshly sewn flair and skilled millinery work. Ladies and gents, boys and girls . . . what will you tip from the top of your head? A bonnet, a cap, a cloche, a tam? Projects include other adornments for your crown, such as headbands, fascinators, and scarves. From playful to practical,...
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Singer: The Complete Photo Guide to Sewing, 3rd Edition is the essential one-stop reference every sewer needs. Step-by-step instructions and hundreds of photos and diagrams make it easy to understand sewing fundamentals and more advanced techniques for fashion and home décor projects.
Discover the mysteries of your sewing machine! Learn ways to get the most out of your machine and attachments, the best tools to use, and how to sew with a variety...
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Expand your costume-making skills and go from beginner to confident maker! Picking up where Creative Cosplay left off, this new volume prepares costume enthusiasts to create out-of-this-world effects from head to toe! Cosplayers of all experience levels have much to gain from Amanda's expertise as a national cosplay competition winner and judge. Learn the basics of making an original costume pattern, using prosthetics and latex, and customizing...
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In today's rapidly changing world, becoming a model is very lucrative. Discover in thos book: -Who is a model? -10 things all models are expected to you The basic educational requirement -10 tips on becoming an Influential model -10 ways to make money as a Model - Many more....
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Fair Isle knitting, has a timeless appeal, and is, celebrated all over the world for its beautiful patterns and distinctive motifs. Using just two colors in each row, you can create a myriad of different patterns that are deceptively easy to achieve. In this definitive guide, expert knitting designer and bestselling author, Monica Russel, teaches you the essential skills of this traditional colorwork technique and provides all the inspiration you...
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They're often behind the scenes, letting their work take center stage. But now Nathan Williams, founder and creative director of Kinfolk magazine and author of “The Kinfolk Table”, “The Kinfolk Home”, and “The Kinfolk Entrepreneur”-with over 250,000 copies in print combined-brings more than 90 of the most iconic and influential creative directors into the spotlight.
In “The Eye”, we meet fashion designers like Claire Waight Keller...
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A stunning anthology of the work of visionary stylist Lori Goldstein, whose interpretations of fashion and beauty have produced some of the most groundbreaking and iconic images in fashion and popular culture.
Lori Goldstein: Style Is Instinct publishes for the first time in book form the work of one of the world's most highly regarded stylists. With a foreword by Steven Meisel, it features more than eighty astounding images that she created in...
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