From Tailors with Love

From Tailors with Love

Author: Peter Brooker

Publisher: BearManor Media

Published: 2021-05-31

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 9781629337142

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A history of the James Bond wardrobe.


Fashioning James Bond

Fashioning James Bond

Author: Llewella Chapman

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2021-09-23

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 1350164658

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Fashioning James Bond is the first book to study the costumes and fashions of the James Bond movie franchise, from Sean Connery in 1962's Dr No to Daniel Craig in Spectre (2015). Llewella Chapman draws on original archival research, close analysis of the costumes and fashion brands featured in the Bond films, interviews with families of tailors and shirt-makers who assisted in creating the 'look' of James Bond, and considers marketing strategies for the films and tie-in merchandise that promoted the idea of an aspirational 'James Bond lifestyle'. Addressing each Bond film in turn, Chapman questions why costumes are an important tool for analysing and evaluating film, both in terms of the development of gender and identity in the James Bond film franchise in relation to character, and how it evokes the desire in audiences to become part of a specific lifestyle construct through the wearing of fashions as seen on screen. She researches the agency of the costume department, director, producer and actor in creating the look and characterisation of James Bond, the villains, the Bond girls and the henchmen who inhibit the world of 007. Alongside this, she analyses trends and their impact on the Bond films, how the different costume designers have individually and creatively approached costuming them, and how the costumes were designed and developed from novel to script and screen. In doing so, this book contributes to the emerging critical literature surrounding the combined areas of film, fashion, gender and James Bond.


Spin the Dawn

Spin the Dawn

Author: Elizabeth Lim

Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers

Published: 2019-07-09

Total Pages: 432

ISBN-13: 0525647015

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Project Runway meets Mulan in this sweeping fantasy about a teenage girl who poses as a boy to compete for the role of imperial tailor and embarks on an impossible journey to sew three magic dresses, from the sun, the moon, and the stars. And don’t miss Elizabeth Lim’s new novel, the instant New York Times bestseller, Six Crimson Cranes! “All the cutthroat competition of a runway fashion reality show and the thrilling exploits of an epic quest." —The Washington Post Maia Tamarin dreams of becoming the greatest tailor in the land, but as a girl, the best she can hope for is to marry well. When a royal messenger summons her ailing father, once a tailor of renown, to court, Maia makes the ultimate sacrifice and poses as a boy to take his place. She knows her life is forfeit if her secret is discovered, but she'll take that risk to achieve her dream and save her family from ruin. There's just one catch: Maia is one of twelve tailors in a cutthroat competition for the job. Backstabbing and lies run rampant as the tailors compete in challenges to prove their artistry and skill. Maia's task is further complicated when she draws the attention of the court magician, Edan, whose piercing eyes seem to see straight through her disguise. And nothing could have prepared her for the unthinkable final challenge: to sew three magic gowns for the emperor's reluctant bride-to-be, from the sun, the moon, and the stars. With this impossible task before her, she embarks on a journey to the far reaches of the kingdom, seeking the sun, the moon, and the stars, and finding more than she ever could have imagined. Steeped in Chinese culture, sizzling with forbidden romance, and shimmering with magic, this fantasy novel is not to be missed. "This is a white-knuckle read." —Tamora Pierce, #1 New York Times Bestselling author of Tempests and Slaughter


Classic Storybook Fables

Classic Storybook Fables

Author: Scott Gustafson

Publisher: Artisan Books

Published: 2017-09-05

Total Pages: 85

ISBN-13: 1579657044

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Children and adults alike will delight in reading aloud these enduring and enchantingly told stories, richly illustrated and fabulously reimagined by award-winning artist Scott Gustafson. Stories include “The Little Red Hen,” “The Princess and the Pea,” “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” “The Ugly Duckling,” and “Beauty and the Beast.”


Get Real about Love

Get Real about Love

Author: Renee Piane

Publisher:

Published: 2014-09-22

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 9780967896427

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It's Time to" Get Real about Love" Are you a busy, successful wonder-woman or super man who's ready to find the love of your life? If you are new to the dating game or reinventing your life, you are about to embark on a heart opening journey that will be sure to change your life forever. "Get Real about Love" is not only a powerful book that weaves in true love stories, rituals, secret keys and all the tools to prepare you for a sacred relationship, it's a wake-up call for millions of people who are just too busy to take time for love! This inside/out Love Design process is something that most of us never learned growing up. You will uncover and transform the beliefs that have been passed down through your love lineage and experiences from your past that might be the missing links that have blocked you from love...until now! Despite being known as a successful, wonder woman, and pioneer in the dating industry, Renee Piane didn't meet her amazing husband until she was in her 40s. It took a few shocking wake up calls to slow her down long enough to meet the love of her life. "Renee is on a passionate quest to share her personal journey that opened her heart to true love and to inspire millions of singles of all ages achieve their ultimate love vision." The choice of a life partner is one of the most important choices you will ever make. Renee's wild journey in the dating trenches will help you to open your heart to trust in love again! It's time for you to "Get Real about Love " and Create your New Love Story!


Tudor Roses

Tudor Roses

Author: Alice Starmore

Publisher: Courier Dover Publications

Published: 2017-02-15

Total Pages: 179

ISBN-13: 0486817180

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This volume of Tudor Roses presents new and reimagined garments based on the original Tudor Roses published in 1998. Alice Starmore looks to historical female figures of the Tudor Dynasty as inspiration for her stunning knitwear, and her modernization of traditional Fair Isle and Aran patterns has created a sensation in the knitting world. Through garment design, Starmore and her daughter Jade tell the stories of fourteen women connected with the Tudor dynasty. They weave a narrative around the known facts of their subjects' lives using photography, art, and the only medium through which the Tudor women could leave a lasting physical record in their world — needlework. Tudor Roses includes fourteen patterns for sweaters and other wearables that follow the chronological order of the Tudor dynasty. A different model portrays each of the Tudor women, from Elizabeth Woodville, grandmother of Henry VIII, through Mary, Queen of Scots. The stunning design and photography appeals to knitters seeking designs that offer an attractive balance of historic and modern elements.


Make, Sew and Mend

Make, Sew and Mend

Author: Bernadette Banner

Publisher: Page Street Publishing

Published: 2022-05-17

Total Pages: 505

ISBN-13: 1645674878

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New York Times Bestseller Learn the Historically Proven Stitches Every Seamster Needs with Beloved Historical Fashion YouTuber Bernadette Banner Whether you are just getting started with sustainable fashion and need to alter your new secondhand finds, or you want an introduction to sewing techniques for making your own clothes, Bernadette Banner’s signature voice will guide you through all the traditional stitches and techniques you need to extend the life of your favorite pieces and take fashion into your own hands! From tips and tricks on choosing your materials and preparing your fabric for sewing to more complex techniques like mending small holes, adding pockets to garments, making your own buttons and beyond—this book has everything you need. Complete with step-by-step photos and insight into what alterations each sewing technique is best suited for, Bernadette walks you through every step of your sewing journey. For added inspiration, this book also includes profiles on exciting voices in the historic sewing community and their perspectives on how taking fashion into their own hands has changed their lives for the better. Make, Sew and Mend is the perfect foundation for beginner sewers to start making their fashion their own.


The Modern Tailor Outfitter and Clothier -

The Modern Tailor Outfitter and Clothier -

Author: A. s. Bridgland

Publisher: Obscure Press

Published: 2010-05

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 1445505363

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Originally published in 1928 in three volumes. These deal with every aspect of the tailoring and clothing trade. Extremely well illustrated with photographs and many helpful diagrams and detailed instructions for the design and construction of various garments. The contents of Volume 3 include: Wearing of Insignia - Correct Dress for the Occasion - The Art of Dress - Outfits for the Tropics - Outfitting (5 chapters) - Garment Renovating - Woolens - Trimmings and Their troubles - Court Dress - Scottish Dress - Drafts of Mess Jackets - Military Mess Dress Regulations - Military Garments - Naval Uniforms - Clerical Garments - Motor Liveries - How to Make Trousers - Lounge Jackets - Waistcoats etc. Many of the earliest books on fashion and clothing, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.


How to Win Friends and Influence People

How to Win Friends and Influence People

Author:

Publisher: ببلومانيا للنشر والتوزيع

Published: 2024-02-17

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13:

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You can go after the job you want…and get it! You can take the job you have…and improve it! You can take any situation you’re in…and make it work for you! Since its release in 1936, How to Win Friends and Influence People has sold more than 30 million copies. Dale Carnegie’s first book is a timeless bestseller, packed with rock-solid advice that has carried thousands of now famous people up the ladder of success in their business and personal lives. As relevant as ever before, Dale Carnegie’s principles endure, and will help you achieve your maximum potential in the complex and competitive modern age. Learn the six ways to make people like you, the twelve ways to win people to your way of thinking, and the nine ways to change people without arousing resentment.