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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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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 November 1922, the combined efforts of Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon revealed to the world the 'wonderful things' buried in Tutankhamen's tomb, Egypt had already been a source for new trends in fashion for quite some time: in the early 19th century, for example, Napoleon's Egyptian campaign contributed to the popularization of Kashmir shawls, while the inauguration of the Suez Canal in 1869 stimulated 'Egyptianizing' trends in gowns, jewellery...
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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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A styling handbook for the ambitious wigsmith! Complement your cosplay with incredible wigs-custom-designed and created by you! Regan Cerato of Cowbutt Crunchies shows you how to make dozens of extravagant wigs for cosplayer needs, from dyed spikes to dragon scales to fiber flowers and so much more! Extravagant wigs can be intimidating, they can even stump the most seasoned of crafters but with the expert Cosplay guidance wig making can be accomplished...
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Your go-to handbook for costume handwear Making gloves is a notorious test of cosplay craft. Novices and experienced costume makers alike find them fiddly, time-consuming, and tricky to fit, but too often essential to complete a look. Handwear Handbook guides readers through all the techniques and tips to create all forms of hand and arm-wear, building up from basic cuffs and bracers to fully gusseted gloves, armor, and more! Covering every step...
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-Descubra la moda que se atrevió a ser diferente, que comprometió reputaciones y puso carreras en peligro. Esto es lo que sucede cuando se desafía la tradición.
-50 momentos imprescindibles que asombraron al mundo y cambiaron para siempre la moda convencional con una narración de las fascinantes historias que se esconden detrás de la creación, la acogida y el legado de cada una de las piezas seleccionadas.
-Desde las impresionantes chaquetas...
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¿QUIERES APRENDER A HACER MARAVILLOSOS BORDADOS CON FACILIDAD? El bordado es una técnica que te permite crear maravillosas obras de arte solo con hilo y aguja. Una vez que aprendes a bordar, puedes adornar todo tipo de tejidos, desde prendas de ropa, sábanas, cortinas, cojines… hasta crear una multitud de tipos de adornos como mejorar cuadros y fotos, crear retratos y elaborar figuras para decorar tu hogar. Aprender a bordar te permitirá personalizar...
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A visual catalog for jewelry, bead artists and crafters who will relish the opportunity to have so many ideas at their fingertips to inspire their own projectsThis book would be the second volume of Quarry's 1,000 series-an eye candy-laden follow-up to the very successful 1,000 Artist Trading Cards(Quarry, Spring 2007).A showcase of stunning jewelry bits and pieces, "bling" and embellishments, will feed the creative appetites of crafters and jewelry...
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• This is the first book that outlines the key principles of this emerging discipline
• Includes Q&As with CMF design experts
• Case studies of companies that successfully apply CMF design make this a thorough reference book
• Specialized source of information for both students as professionals
In this first book about the rather young discipline, the author consolidated its key principles, so that they can be consulted, referenced and...
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The son of restaurateurs, young Timothy Everest wanted nothing more than to be a racing driver. This was not to be, but little did he know that a job he took at age 17 – as a sales assistant at Hepworths in Milford Haven – would set the trajectory for success to come.
Boy Wanted on Savile Row is the remarkable story of Everest's meteoric rise in the British fashion industry. Starting in the 1980s and studying under Tommy Nutter, the rebel of...
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Smocking made simple! 20 stitch patterns to create next-level cosplay Learn the art of smocking from award-winning costume designer Maggie Hofmann! With step-by-step instructions for 20 American and English smocking techniques, cosplayers can incorporate 3D textures, historical accents, and special effects like fish scales in their designs. Pre-smocked fabric is expensive, but now you can make your own stylish panels for every event. Smocking Secrets...
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Learning how to knit has never been simpler! First Time Knitting guides you through the basics and beyond with step-by-step photo-illustrated instruction on every essential technique and nine simple projects using them.
Knitting is so much more than just a way to make something. With minimal investment of time and money, you'll soon discover that the process of knitting is relaxing and even therapeutic. The rhythmic and repetitive motion is very...
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A sweeping biography of one of the most influential and controversial legends of late twentieth-century fashion, an iconic designer whose colorful creations, including the "wrap dress," captured the modern feminist spirit.
The daughter of a Holocaust survivor and wife of an Austrian nobleman, Diane von Furstenberg burst onto New York's fashion scene in 1969, and within a few years became an international sensation with her colorful wrap dress in...
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¿Un bolso hecho por ti? Puedes realizarlos según tus deseos: clásico, moderno, deportivo, dinámico, práctico, elegante.
Primero puedes seguir las propuestas de la autora y después, combinando colores y materiales, puedes hacerlo a tu gusto.
Con este libro podrás confeccionar todas las bolsas que quieras: algunas son muy fáciles y otras un poco más complicadas.
Como verás, quizá tus amigas te pidan prestada tu bolsa preferida, ¡la que has...
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PEARL KNOTTINGDoesn't Need To Be Hard In this very detailed book, with thoroughly-explained instructions and pictures, you are taught a non-traditional Pearl Knotting technique which is very easy for anyone to learn and do. Does not use special tools. Goes slowly step-by-step. Presents a simple way to tie knots and position the knots to securely abut the bead. Anticipates both appeal and functionality. Shows clearly how to attach your clasp and finish...
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¿Te gustaría saber cómo la ropa que llevas puede cambiar tu vida? ¿Quieres aprender a usar la moda como una herramienta para mejorar tu imagen, tu autoestima, tu comunicación y tus relaciones? ¿Te interesa conocer los secretos psicológicos que se esconden detrás de las tendencias, las marcas, los colores y los estilos? Si has respondido que sí a alguna de estas preguntas, este libro te va a interesar. En las siguientes páginas descubrirás...
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Japanese Wonder Knitting offers the perfect foray into the techniques and application of Japanese-style knitting.
Japanese knitting dictionaries have quickly become the favorite go-to reference for experienced knitters all around the world, and Japanese Wonder Knitting takes this trend a step further, giving step-by-step lessons in executing classic stitches the Japanese way. Like its companion volume, Japanese Wonder Crochet, this book introduces...
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In this all-crochet addition to the One-Skein Wonders® series, Edie Eckman and Judith Durant offer 101 exciting crochet projects - including jewelry, scarves, bags, hats, dresses, and home decor items - that each use just one skein of yarn. With projects organized by yarn type and weight, you'll be crocheting lacy shrugs for the springtime and heavy-duty beanies for the snowy winter months. Whatever your experience level, you're sure to find a delightfully...
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