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Author: Anne Chislett Publisher: Dramatists Play Service Inc ISBN: 9780887544804 Category : Drama Languages : en Pages : 120
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A teenager and an older man, a drag queen and her trick, a dominant leatherman and a drugged masochist - what do they have in common? They have desires, needs and a magical dressing gown which is passed from person to person and, through a series of eight interconnected scenes, evokes pointed questions about violence, sexuality and, ultimately, the human condition.
Author: Anne Chislett Publisher: Dramatists Play Service Inc ISBN: 9780887544804 Category : Drama Languages : en Pages : 120
Book Description
A teenager and an older man, a drag queen and her trick, a dominant leatherman and a drugged masochist - what do they have in common? They have desires, needs and a magical dressing gown which is passed from person to person and, through a series of eight interconnected scenes, evokes pointed questions about violence, sexuality and, ultimately, the human condition.
Author: Christine Boydell Publisher: Victoria & Albert Museum ISBN: Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 200
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Horrockses Fashion was one of the most respected ready-to-wear labels of the 1940s and '50s. This book tells the story of the iconic label, illustrating its role in the history of the British high street, while exploring the connections between couture and ready-to-wear fashions in the post-war decades.
Author: Jennifer Robson Publisher: HarperCollins ISBN: 006267496X Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 425
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One of the most anticipated reads from InStyle, HelloGiggles, Hypable, Bookbub, and Bookriot! One of Real Simple's Best Historical Fiction novels of the year! “The Gown is marvelous and moving, a vivid portrait of female self-reliance in a world racked by the cost of war.”--Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Alice Network From the internationally bestselling author of Somewhere in France comes an enthralling historical novel about one of the most famous wedding dresses of the twentieth century—Queen Elizabeth’s wedding gown—and the fascinating women who made it. “Millions will welcome this joyous event as a flash of color on the long road we have to travel.” —Sir Winston Churchill on the news of Princess Elizabeth’s forthcoming wedding London, 1947: Besieged by the harshest winter in living memory, burdened by onerous shortages and rationing, the people of postwar Britain are enduring lives of quiet desperation despite their nation’s recent victory. Among them are Ann Hughes and Miriam Dassin, embroiderers at the famed Mayfair fashion house of Norman Hartnell. Together they forge an unlikely friendship, but their nascent hopes for a brighter future are tested when they are chosen for a once-in-a-lifetime honor: taking part in the creation of Princess Elizabeth’s wedding gown. Toronto, 2016: More than half a century later, Heather Mackenzie seeks to unravel the mystery of a set of embroidered flowers, a legacy from her late grandmother. How did her beloved Nan, a woman who never spoke of her old life in Britain, come to possess the priceless embroideries that so closely resemble the motifs on the stunning gown worn by Queen Elizabeth II at her wedding almost seventy years before? And what was her Nan’s connection to the celebrated textile artist and holocaust survivor Miriam Dassin? With The Gown, Jennifer Robson takes us inside the workrooms where one of the most famous wedding gowns in history was created. Balancing behind-the-scenes details with a sweeping portrait of a society left reeling by the calamitous costs of victory, she introduces readers to three unforgettable heroines, their points of view alternating and intersecting throughout its pages, whose lives are woven together by the pain of survival, the bonds of friendship, and the redemptive power of love.
Author: Linda Przybyszewski Publisher: Basic Books ISBN: 0465080472 Category : Design Languages : en Pages : 402
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"A tribute to a time when style -- and maybe even life -- felt more straightforward, and however arbitrary, there were definitive answers." -- Sadie Stein, Paris Review As a glance down any street in America quickly reveals, American women have forgotten how to dress. We lack the fashion know-how we need to dress professionally and beautifully. In The Lost Art of Dress, historian and dressmaker Linda Przybyszewski reveals that this wasn't always true. In the first half of the twentieth century, a remarkable group of women -- the so-called Dress Doctors -- taught American women that knowledge, not money, was key to a beautiful wardrobe. They empowered women to design, make, and choose clothing for both the workplace and the home. Armed with the Dress Doctors' simple design principles -- harmony, proportion, balance, rhythm, emphasis -- modern American women from all classes learned to dress for all occasions in ways that made them confident, engaged members of society. A captivating and beautifully illustrated look at the world of the Dress Doctors, The Lost Art of Dress introduces a new audience to their timeless rules of fashion and beauty -- rules which, with a little help, we can certainly learn again.
Author: Sarah Peel Publisher: David and Charles ISBN: 1446374173 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 386
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Create your own bunny fashion icon. “If you’re into sewing super cute softies with big personalities, this book might just be up your alley . . . [a] gem.” —Studio iHanna In this charming book, you will learn how to sew your own felt rabbit along with her exquisite wardrobe including twenty garment and accessory sewing patterns. All the clothes are made using the finest fabrics including wool felt, lace and Liberty print cotton. Choose from a perfectly tailored wool coat, matching tweed skirt and bag, or pretty lace set. Not forgetting the accessories—there are bunny boots, pajamas and even tiny French knickers to create. The patterns are suitable for a range of abilities—the basic rabbit and simple items are suitable for beginners but the more tailored pieces are for more experienced sewers. The level of each pattern is identified and all the patterns are full size. Luna was designed to be passed down by generations as a very special heirloom toy. “[The] cutest of Heirloom Hares . . . The book is a little treasure; it’s beautifully photographed throughout and contains some sweet stories.” —Sew Sarah Smith
Author: Cassidy Percoco Publisher: Batsford Books ISBN: 1849943516 Category : Design Languages : en Pages : 319
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The distinctive style of the Regency period is a source of endless fascination for fashion academics and historians, living historians, re-enactors and costume designers for stage and screen. Author and fashion historian Cassidy Percoco has delved into little-known museum hoards to create a stunning collection of 26 garments, many with clear provenance tied to a specific location, which have never before been published and never – or very rarely – displayed. Most of the garments have an aspect in their construction that has not been previously documented, from a style of skirt trim to the method of gown closure. This practical guide begins with a general history of the early 19th-century women's dress. This is followed by 26 patterns of gowns, spencers, chemises, and corsets, each with an illustration of the finished piece and description of its construction. This must-have guide is an essential reference for anyone interested in the fashions or the history of the period, or for anyone wishing to recreate their own beautiful Regency clothing.
Author: Jason Yelowitz Publisher: iUniverse ISBN: 1462013597 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 166
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The role of instant millionaire is an elusive status often written and fantasized about but rarely achieved. In The Bathrobe Millionaire, author Jason Yelowitz tells his personal story of how he got rich overnight and realized his dream of swapping the corporate life for one of financial and emotional freedom. Peppered with humor, this memoir provides insights into the hazards and rewards of start-up businesses. Yelowitz shares his mistakes as an entrepreneur and the lessons learned, and he reveals his secret to financial success. He dispenses counterintuitive advice about what it takes to earn a lot of money and demonstrates these essential points: You shouldn't fall in love with your own business idea. Work and pay don't need to be derived from the same activity. It's best not to tell people about the business you're starting. Every start-up business should have a stop loss. It's better to start a business with less money rather than more. The concept of quit early, quit often makes sense. You should start a business alone, even if you need a partner. In The Bathrobe Millionaire, Yelowitz proves that the laws of business sometimes defy gravity.
Author: Richard Thompson Ford Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1501180088 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 464
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A law professor and cultural critic offers an eye-opening exploration of the laws of fashion throughout history, from the middle ages to the present day, examining the canons, mores and customs of clothing rules that we often take for granted
Author: Anne Chislett
Author: Anne Chislett
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