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The Corset and the Crinoline

Enriched edition. A Book of Modes and Costumes from Remote Periods to the Present Time

by William Barry Lord, Jillian Glover ...

In "The Corset and the Crinoline," William Barry Lord navigates the intricate interplay between fashion, femininity, and cultural identity in 19th-century society. This carefully researched work employs a blend of historical analysis and sociocultural commentary to illuminate how corsetry and crinoline shaped not only women's physical appearances but also their social roles and expectations. Lord ... Read more

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In "The Corset and the Crinoline," William Barry Lord navigates the intricate interplay between fashion, femininity, and cultural identity in 19th-century society. This carefully researched work employs a blend of historical analysis and sociocultural commentary to illuminate how corsetry and crinoline shaped not only women's physical appearances but also their social roles and expectations. Lord
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The Corset and the Crinoline

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"The Corset and the Crinoline" by William Barry Lord explores the intricate relationship between fashion and societal norms in the Victorian era. The book delves into the restrictive nature of women's clothing, particularly the corset and crinoline, which were emblematic of the period's ideals of femininity and beauty. Lord examines how these garments not only shaped women's bodies but also their ... Read more

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"The Corset and the Crinoline" by William Barry Lord explores the intricate relationship between fashion and societal norms in the Victorian era. The book delves into the restrictive nature of women's clothing, particularly the corset and crinoline, which were emblematic of the period's ideals of femininity and beauty. Lord examines how these garments not only shaped women's bodies but also their
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The Corset and the Crinoline

Enriched edition. A Book of Modes and Costumes from Remote Periods to the Present Time

by William Barry Lord, Lance Thomas ...

In "The Corset and the Crinoline," William Barry Lord delivers a meticulously researched examination of Victorian women's fashion, focusing on the intricate roles that undergarments played in shaping societal perceptions and the physical forms of women. Written in a didactic yet engaging prose style, the book weaves together historical anecdotes, cultural critiques, and social commentary, ... Read more

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In "The Corset and the Crinoline," William Barry Lord delivers a meticulously researched examination of Victorian women's fashion, focusing on the intricate roles that undergarments played in shaping societal perceptions and the physical forms of women. Written in a didactic yet engaging prose style, the book weaves together historical anecdotes, cultural critiques, and social commentary,
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The Corset and the Crinoline

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The subject which we have here treated is a sort of figurative battle-field, where fierce contests have for ages been from time to time waged; and, notwithstanding the determined assaults of the attacking hosts, the contention and its cause remain pretty much as they were at the commencement of the war. We in the matter remain strictly neutral, merely performing the part of the public's "own ... Read more

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The subject which we have here treated is a sort of figurative battle-field, where fierce contests have for ages been from time to time waged; and, notwithstanding the determined assaults of the attacking hosts, the contention and its cause remain pretty much as they were at the commencement of the war. We in the matter remain strictly neutral, merely performing the part of the public's "own
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How To Make Jewelry With Beads: An Easy & Complete Step By Step Guide

by Janet Evans ...

It's quite easy to make your own jewelry when you know how. After finishing this book not only will you be able to create unique and stunning jewelry designs with beads for yourself but for others as well. As you'll discover, to make jewelry with beads, you don't need any specialized skills or knowledge in metal work or power tools. If you really want to see your hobby flourish then learning the ... Read more

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It's quite easy to make your own jewelry when you know how. After finishing this book not only will you be able to create unique and stunning jewelry designs with beads for yourself but for others as well. As you'll discover, to make jewelry with beads, you don't need any specialized skills or knowledge in metal work or power tools. If you really want to see your hobby flourish then learning the
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Dior by Dior: The Autobiography of Christian Dior

The Autobiography of Christian Dior

by Christian Dior ...

Translated by Antonia Fraser ...

Series series V&A Fashion Perspectives
Christian Dior (1905-1957) rocketed to fame with his first collection in 1947 when the 'New Look' took the world by storm. Originally published in 1957, this charming and modest autobiography gives a fascinating and detailed insight into the workings of a great fashion house, while revealing the private man behind the high-profile establishment. This book is part of the V&A Fashion Perspectives ... Read more

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Christian Dior (1905-1957) rocketed to fame with his first collection in 1947 when the 'New Look' took the world by storm. Originally published in 1957, this charming and modest autobiography gives a fascinating and detailed insight into the workings of a great fashion house, while revealing the private man behind the high-profile establishment. This book is part of the V&A Fashion Perspectives
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Scottish National Dress and Tartan

by Stuart Reid ...

Series Book 724 - Shire Library
Tartan is an enormously popular pattern in modern fashion.Beginning as Highland dress, it was originally peculiar to certain areas of Scotland, but is now generally accepted as its national costume: what was once ordinary working clothing of a distinctive local style has been formalised into a ceremonial dress, with tartans once woven according to the fancy of those who wore them becoming fixed ... Read more

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Tartan is an enormously popular pattern in modern fashion.Beginning as Highland dress, it was originally peculiar to certain areas of Scotland, but is now generally accepted as its national costume: what was once ordinary working clothing of a distinctive local style has been formalised into a ceremonial dress, with tartans once woven according to the fancy of those who wore them becoming fixed
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Fifty Fashion Looks that Changed the World (1960s)

Design Museum Fifty

by Paula Reed, DESIGN MUSEUM ENTERPRISE LTD ...

Series series Design Museum Fifty
The Design Museum and fashion guru Paula Reed present Fifty Fashion Looks that Changed the 1960s. The most exciting, influential and definitive looks of one of the most significant decades in fashion!The Design Museum's mission is to celebrate, enterain and inform. It is the world's leading museum devoted to contemporary design in every form from furniture to fashion, and carchitecture to graphics ... Read more

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The Design Museum and fashion guru Paula Reed present Fifty Fashion Looks that Changed the 1960s. The most exciting, influential and definitive looks of one of the most significant decades in fashion!The Design Museum's mission is to celebrate, enterain and inform. It is the world's leading museum devoted to contemporary design in every form from furniture to fashion, and carchitecture to graphics
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King of Fashion: The Autobiography of Paul Poiret

The Autobiography of Paul Poiret

by Paul Poiret ...

Series series V&A Fashion Perspectives
Paul Poiret’s autobiography tells the extraordinary story of ... Read more

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Paul Poiret’s autobiography tells the extraordinary story of
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Clerical Vestments

Ceremonial Dress of the Church

by Sarah Bailey ...

Series Book 727 - Shire Library
The churches of Britain contain a remarkable heritage of exquisitely embroidered vestments, and cathedrals in particular hold some of the most beautiful textiles ever produced in Europe. The history of these priestly garments and how their use developed in Britain and Europe is fascinating. This book outlines the tradition and mysticism associated with them and the role they still play in the ... Read more

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The churches of Britain contain a remarkable heritage of exquisitely embroidered vestments, and cathedrals in particular hold some of the most beautiful textiles ever produced in Europe. The history of these priestly garments and how their use developed in Britain and Europe is fascinating. This book outlines the tradition and mysticism associated with them and the role they still play in the
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Craft of Use

Post-Growth Fashion

by Kate Fletcher ...

This book explores the ‘craft of use’, the cultivated, ordinary and ingenious ideas and practices that promote satisfying and resourceful use of garments, presenting them as an alternative, dynamic, experiential frame with which to articulate and foster sustainability in the fashion sector.Here Kate Fletcher provides a broad imagining of sustainability in fashion that gives attention to tending ... Read more

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This book explores the ‘craft of use’, the cultivated, ordinary and ingenious ideas and practices that promote satisfying and resourceful use of garments, presenting them as an alternative, dynamic, experiential frame with which to articulate and foster sustainability in the fashion sector.Here Kate Fletcher provides a broad imagining of sustainability in fashion that gives attention to tending
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The Modern Embroidery Movement

by Cynthia Fowler ...

WINNER OF A CHOICE OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC TITLE AWARD 2018In the early twentieth century, Marguerite Zorach and Georgiana Brown Harbeson were at the forefront of the modern embroidery movement in the United States. In the first scholarly examination of their work and influence, Cynthia Fowler explores the arguments presented by these pioneering women and their collaborators for embroidery to be ... Read more

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WINNER OF A CHOICE OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC TITLE AWARD 2018In the early twentieth century, Marguerite Zorach and Georgiana Brown Harbeson were at the forefront of the modern embroidery movement in the United States. In the first scholarly examination of their work and influence, Cynthia Fowler explores the arguments presented by these pioneering women and their collaborators for embroidery to be
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