Retro Chic

Retro Chic

Author: Diana Eden

Publisher:

Published: 2002-10

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781893329157

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Favorite haunts of celebs and stylists, specific stores in the U.S. and Canada, and information on Internet thrift shopping are explored in this guide to fabulous vintage and designer retail shopping.


Making Handbags

Making Handbags

Author: Ellen Goldstein-Lynch

Publisher: Quarry Books

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9781564968494

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From vintage styles to trendy beaded bags, this handbook shows readers how they can create affordable, designer-quality handbags right in their homes, even if they've never sewn a stitch.


Retro

Retro

Author: Elizabeth E. Guffey

Publisher: Reaktion Books

Published: 2006-11-15

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 9781861892904

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Drawing upon a wealth of original research and entertaining anecdotal material, Guffey unearths the roots of the term “retro” and chronicles its evolving manifestations in culture and art throughout the last century.


Secondhand Chic

Secondhand Chic

Author: Christa Weil

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 1999-07

Total Pages: 340

ISBN-13: 0671027131

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Fun, funky, and fabulous, this book offers a personal buying guide for anyone who wants to look like a million for a fraction of the cost.


Geek Chic Crochet

Geek Chic Crochet

Author: Nicki Trench

Publisher: Ryland Peters & Small

Published: 2014-02-21

Total Pages: 344

ISBN-13: 1782490264

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Capture the spirit of the sixties and seventies with these 35 patterns for scarves, skirts, tank tops, turbans, and more. Do you have a passion for vintage fashion? If so, you're guaranteed to love the 35 patterns in Geek Chic Crochet . With a combination of cute, quirky and cosy items, you will find clothes suitable for any occasion, all inspired by retro designs. If you're meeting for coffee with friends, the tank top in orange and black is perfect teamed with jeans and flats. Heading out to see a band? Opt for the crocheted skirt and brogues. And for a winter walk, wrap up in the granny-squares scarf. For the summer months there's a cute crop top to wear to the beach and cool cover-ups to put on when the sun goes down. You'll also find accessories to complete an ensemble - the collar is perfect for giving a new lease of life to last year's favourite dress or adding detail to a coat. Finally, there are brightly coloured pillows for your bedroom and an oversized hoodie that's perfect to relax in the day after the night before. Making your own clothes is also fun and rewarding. Even if you have never crocheted before, you'll find easy patterns to stitch, plus an extensive techniques section explaining everything you need to know.Nicki Trench is one of the leading figures in the revival and promotion of home crafts. She is the founder of Laughing Hens , the UK's leading online yarn store, and Rooster Yarns . Some of her books include Cute & Easy Crocheted Baby Clothes , A Passion for Quilting and Super Scary Crochet . Visit her website at www.nickitrench.com and blog at nickitrench.blogspot.com.


Chic on a Shoestring

Chic on a Shoestring

Author: Mary Jane Baxter

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2012-05-01

Total Pages: 386

ISBN-13: 1101584998

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Chic on a Shoestring is your entrée into the world of high fashion that will inspire you to create your own covetable clothes and accessories. Learn to transform ornate trims and vintage buttons into spectacular brooches, craft a favorite silk scarf into a chic top, or rework flea market shoes into fashionable showstoppers. With more than 40 unique and stylish ideas—including quick and easy no-sew projects—Chic on a Shoestring will inspire first-time and experienced crafters alike.


Steampunk Chic

Steampunk Chic

Author: Jennifer O'Neil

Publisher: All American Crafts Publishing

Published: 2011-09-15

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781936708086

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Catch the wave of the popular Steampunk Style in crafting as well-known authors and designers, Jennifer and Kitty O'Neil present their own version of this fun and funky look in crafts and home decor with 15 new fanciful projects. They'll show how to create delightful vintage flare from recycled finds of all kinds.


Clothing and Fashion [4 volumes]

Clothing and Fashion [4 volumes]

Author: José Blanco F.

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2015-11-23

Total Pages: 2438

ISBN-13:

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This unique four-volume encyclopedia examines the historical significance of fashion trends, revealing the social and cultural connections of clothing from the precolonial times to the present day. This sweeping overview of fashion and apparel covers several centuries of American history as seen through the lens of the clothes we wear—from the Native American moccasin to Manolo Blahnik's contribution to stiletto heels. Through four detailed volumes, this work delves into what people wore in various periods in our country's past and why—from hand-crafted family garments in the 1600s, to the rough clothing of slaves, to the sophisticated textile designs of the 21st century. More than 100 fashion experts and clothing historians pay tribute to the most notable garments, accessories, and people comprising design and fashion. The four volumes contain more than 800 alphabetical entries, with each volume representing a different era. Content includes fascinating information such as that beginning in 1619 through 1654, every man in Virginia was required to plant a number of mulberry trees to support the silk industry in England; what is known about the clothing of enslaved African Americans; and that there were regulations placed on clothing design during World War II. The set also includes color inserts that better communicate the visual impact of clothing and fashion across eras.


Theatres of Memory

Theatres of Memory

Author: Raphael Samuel

Publisher: Verso

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 498

ISBN-13: 9781859840771

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This work offers an overview of how the past has been manipulated in art, politicized and sold to the consumer, yet takes issue with those who claim this interest in heritage is merely obsessive nostalgia. The author covers a multitude of topics, such as the Festival of Britain and conservation.


New York City

New York City

Author: Fodor's

Publisher: Fodors Travel Publications

Published: 2006-08-29

Total Pages: 578

ISBN-13: 1400016800

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Try New York City's best coal-oven pizza or indulge in steamed dumplings and dim sum. Ponder hundreds of masterpieces under one roof, give your regards to Broadway or sip cocktails inside one of Manhattan's most opulent rooms -Fodor's New York City 2007offers all these experiences and many more! From the Upper West Side to Battery Park, our local writers have explored the Big Apple, to find the best hotels, restaurants, attractions and activities to prepare you for a journey of stunning variety. Before you leave for the city that never sleeps, be sure to pack your Fodor's guide to make sure you don't miss a thing.