Mode & samhälle

'Everything you could ever want for any age of woman. This book will change your life.' Davina McCall Trinny has one goal to give everyone the tools they need to feel their best. FEARLESS is a collection of everything Trinny has learnt t...

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Waris Dirie (the name means desert flower) lives a double life - by day she is a famous model and UN spokeswoman on women's rights in Africa, at night she dreams of her native Somalia. Waris, one of 12 children, was born into a traditional fa...

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This new edition of a classic work offers a concise introduction to the sociology of fashion, and demystifies the workings of the fashion system. From the origins of fashion studies and the difference between clothing and fashion, through to an ex...

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Travel around the globe with Vogues most exotic fashion, travel, and lifestyle stories Have fashion, will travel. Thats the vision behind Vogue on Location, a journey in itself through the many spectacular voyages that the magazine took over the y...

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In a fast-moving global industry, how can anyone know what the next trend will be? Fashion Trends: Analysis and Forecasting offers a clear pathway into the theory and practice of forecasting fashion, using professional case studies to demonstrate ...

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Create fabulous flapper fashions in less time than it takes to learn the Charleston with this easy-to-follow classic. Author Mary Brooks Picken perfected her ten-step method of creating seventeen different dress styles while serving as Director of...

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'There isn't a more comprehensive source to Twenties fashion that I can think of ... An absolute must for anyone interested in Twenties fashion or art deco' Style High Club 'A source of all the styles, colours, shapes, and silh...

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När etnologerna under första halvan av 1900-talet kartlade Sveriges allmogekultur sökte de den riktigt uråldriga kulturen. Denna kunde finnas i områden som varit isolerade vilket lett till att kulturen där stått stilla. Områdena kom att kallas rel...

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The way we dress can show or hide who we are; make us fit in, make us stand out, or make our own community. Yet lesbian fashion has been strangely overlooked. What secrets can it reveal about the lives and status of queer women through the ages? T...

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Fashion is ever-changing, and while some styles mark a dramatic departure from the past, many exhibit subtle differences from year to year that are not always easily identifiable. With overviews of each key period and detailed illustrations for ea...

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Megan Hess: The Bag is an illustrated love story about the most timeless and useful of accessories, from internationally renowned fashion illustrator Megan Hess. A piece of fashion is so much more than an object. To the designer who creates it, th...

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Book five in the sensational Magnolia Parks Universe series! How many loves do you actually get in a lifetime? Everyone knows by now that Magnolia Parks and BJ Ballentine are in the stars, but is that enough? Magnolia and BJ are reeling from a dev...

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From insidious murder weapons to blaze-igniting crinolines, clothing has been the cause of death, disease and madness throughout history, by accident and design. Clothing is designed to protect, shield and comfort us, yet lurking amongst seemingly...

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Irish Aran knitting is a living tradition with a worldwide reach. Arans communicate warmth, comfort and a sense of home, which people the world over continue to respond to, even though the connection to our rocky outcroppings in the Atlantic Ocean...

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From the turbulence of the 1930s emerged the Golden Age of Glamour. Framed by two world-changing events the economic crash of 1929 and the outbreak of the Second World War the 1930s saw new looks emerge and thrive, despite economic and social unce...

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Cristobal Balenciaga (1895-1972) remains one of the most revered and enigmatic of fashion designers. Here, breathtaking illustrations reveal why he is renowned for exceptional tailoring, sculptural shapes, deft manipulation of textiles, and a dram...

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Four stunning pocket-sized fashion books in one box set. Includes Little Book of Chanel, Little Book of Dior, Little Book of Gucci and Little Book of Prada telling the stories of four iconic fashion houses. With images of the four houses' mos...

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"A true collectors item" Tim Chan, Rolling Stone "Filled to the brim with everything from Harry's colour palettes to his inspiration, this pick combines high-fashion with all the quirkiness we love about HS and it's just p...

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From the ashes of the Second World War came forward-thinking fashions, the likes of which had never been seen before. The early Forties were defined by thriftiness and practicality, a make-do-and-mend attitude in a time of war. However, the latter...

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She has amassed a fortune, defined and defied fashion mores and proved wrong those who predicted her downfall. Her image is everywhere: compelling and enigmatic. But though she has become one of the most recognized women in the world, she remains ...

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Learning how to think through fashion is both exciting and challenging, being dependent on one's ability to critically engage with an array of theories and concepts. This is the first book designed to accompany readers through the process of ...

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Kimono Design: An Introduction to Textiles and Patterns uses hundreds of photographs and a wealth of information on colors, fabrics and embellishments to paint a portrait of Japanese culture, art and thought. Lavish classical patterns, sweeping sc...

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"Intressant och tankeväckande bok." Yukiko Duke Vintern 1885 förklarade en grupp stockholmskor krig mot korsetten – plagget som fick symbolisera det modeslaveri som de menade hindrade kvinnor från att engagera sig i...

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A royal princess. A dress lost for decades. A love story waiting to be uncovered... 'Perfect for fans of The Crown, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, and The Royal Librarian... Immerses readers into the captivating world of Diana's dressmakers, f...

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Fashion is everywhere. It is one of the main ways in which we present ourselves to others, signaling what we want to communicate about our sexuality, wealth, professionalism, subcultural and political allegiances, social status, even our mood. It ...

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'If Gossip Girl and Made in Chelsea had a baby, it would be this book.' 'How many loves do you get in a lifetime?'She is a beautiful, affluent, self-involved and mildly neurotic London socialite. He is Britain's most photographed bad-boy who broke...

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'Haute couture is like an orchestra, whose conductor is Balenciaga. We other couturiers are the musicians and we follow the direction he gives' - Christian Dior The godfather of conceptual design, a master of shape, a true fashion game c...

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Does bra-shopping drive you crazy?Do you wear old, worn out bras because replacing them seems like too much work? Confused by all the rules around bra sizing and fit?You're not alone. Buying a bra can be stressful, even if you've done it a thousan...

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In 1881, a writer in the Saturday Review called tattooing 'an art without a history.' 'No-one' , it went on, 'has made it the business of his life to study the development of tattooing. '

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Over 1,500 detailed, copyright-free cuts from vintage publications depict Victorian footwear and millinery, beaded handbags from the early 20th century, stylish high-heeled evening shoes from the 1920s, and much more.

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