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"Textile Designs is a dazzling, informative fabric encyclopedia of archival beauty. It is a necessary tool for the fashion industry, schools, and libraries."
—Women's Wear Daily
"An iconography of textile motifs and a vocabulary of pattern. . . . Highly recommended." —Choice
Never before have printed textiles been celebrated in a book of this magnitude. Now in paperback, Textile Designs is the indispensable sourcebook for the colorful patterned materials that have been used in fashion and interiors for the past 200 years. Organized not chronologically or geographically but by motif—Floral, Geometric, Conversational, Ethnic, and Art Movements and Period Styles—this bible of textile design presents a stunning cross-section of the materials of everyday life: printed calicos and cottons, flowered cretonnes and chintzes, polka-dot silks and foulards. With its informative text and pattern names provided not only in English but also in French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Japanese, this is a must-have for everyone interested in color and pattern.
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It's Awsome!.......2007-08-02
I've already known this book, because of this I've bought it!
It's really great ideia to have one if you are a Fashion and Patern Design!
Source Book.......2007-04-26
This book is a fabulous resource for artists and designers. Unlike many textile books, it is not arranged by cloth, but by the patterns on the cloth. Every time I open this book, I find something new. There isn't much text, which is fine by me, just plenty of eye candy.
Textile Designs: Two Hundred Years of European and American Patterns Organized by Motif, Style, Color, Layout, and Period.......2007-01-11
This is another Xmas request from my daughter who is a graphic designer; she thinks this book is a valuable edition to her professional library as reference.
my favore.......2007-01-05
a great book.
if you are intersted in textile and even if your not this book is good for any designer . this book contain many patterns all over the historey and all over the world.
im highly recommend about this one.
Through the Eyes of a Historical Consultant and Designer.......2006-11-13
I find books of this nature to be invaluable - both in dating articles of extant clothing in my research and becoming more knowledgeable of fabrics in certain time periods, to make the right fabric choices for the reproduction clothing I design and produce. This book does not disappoint!
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"Clothes make the man."
Mark Twain never worked in today's fast-paced workplace, but his observation has never been keener: clothes do make the man. With The Suit, Nicholas Antongiavanni provides a masterly manual on what it takes to succeed: advice on how to dress with style, flair, and an eye toward gaining power. That's because "business casual" has proved itself a one-way ticket to a lifetime in the corporate dungeon. But if you apply the sartorial advice proffered in The Suit to your clothes, you will project elegance, bravado, and success.
Drawing inspiration from Machiavelli's The Prince, Antongiavanni has crafted an essential handbook for the ambitious man who recognizes that smart and stylish appearance is a lever to power. From neckties to footwear, belts to suspenders, lapels to handkerchiefs, The Suit leaves no garment or accessory untouched and will inject a dose of good taste into your closet. The debates over double-breasted vs. single, two-buttons vs. three, English vs. Italian, and many others are settled with wit by Antongiavanni's wealth of knowledge in the art of dress.
The Suit is much more than a simple how-to manual -- Antongiavanni packs these pages with insightful and sometimes stinging commentary on celebrities and the clothes they wear. Leading public figures from David Letterman to Donald Rumsfeld are picked apart at the seams. Antongiavanni uses powerful men in the public eye as entertaining examples of how to dress properly and what garish mistakes to avoid. Whether you are already a corporate Prince -- or if you are a Joe Cubicle aspiring to be something greater -- The Suit will teach you how to make your clothes work for you. No matter what your physical build or your status in the workplace, let Nicholas Antongiavanni be your fashion consultant.
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A funny, sophisticated and indispensable guide........2007-09-03
The Suit by Nicholas Antongiavanni is a parody of Machiavelli's The Prince. It not the type of parody which ridicules, but rather it is the type that uses the tone and design of a previous work as inspiration to create a new work of art. I've read this little book twice now, and I think it might take a college level course to unearth all the literary devices used by the author to imitate The Prince. I keep discovering more clever references each time I read The Suit, and it is amusing and astonishing to note the level of craftsmanship involved.
However, that is really not the principal reason to own this book. The Suit can save you money, time and face! Most men I know do not enjoy shopping for clothing, especially professional clothes, because the whole process is usually fraught with anxiety, and often results in time that feels wasted, wallets that feel much lighter, and closets full of mistakes that no one will ever wear.
Arm thyself with knowledge! This book can help guys wishing to update their wardrobe. It can help people preparing for important occasions, and I think it could also help women who wish to make presents of garments to men.
The Suit is thoroughly researched and seems to derive its sartorial sensibilities from 1930's Apparel Arts Magazines (which I am fortunate enough to have seen) and the current but timeless work of Savile Row and Neapolitan tailors. Many people might feel those influences are way too old fashioned, hidebound or impractical. Not so,says Antongiavanni. I must agree. Once a person knows the "rules" of good dress, it is remarkable how valid they are. Just look at pictures of the world's most successful modern men. Those men send out subtle visual cues with their clothes. The initiated will consciously notice, but the rest of the world's mortals at least sense something is special.
Read The Suit and you will also increase your enjoyment of old classic movies from the 1930's and 1940's. I only recently noticed how consistent the modes of dress are in those movies. Men wear suits in town, and they wear odd jackets in the country with brown shoes. They wear dinner jackets in the evening, at dinner, of course! By having appropriate clothes for every occasion, the classic movie stars looked great for all time, and who doesn't want to look great?
I am especially amused by the author's criticism of black suits for business and formal daytime occasions. In fact, there is a notorious internet thread which I believe involves this author strongly making points against any black lounge suit. This guy is right! I am a musician, and I perform at many wedding services. Black suits and Tuxedos (in the book you'll learn much more about that term) really do look pretty bad in the daylight out in the garden. In fact, although most of the male guests I see at wedding services are fairly comfortable financially, I've seen maybe only two all summer who adhered to the values explained in The Suit. Those men stood out head and shoulders above the rest. I don't know how those "well dressed" gentlemen acquired their ability to dress well, but now that skill is available to others who might read and understand The Suit.
This book reveals the secrets of "proper dressing" to those that are willing to study the concepts and learn the vocabulary. I might also recommend that readers not familiar with the jargon of men's clothes check out Style and the Man by Alan Flusser. That book, with all its photographs, can be a starting point for those wishing to understand The Suit.
Finally, I really wish The Suit was required reading for people in the men's clothing industry--especially retail clothing salesmen and people that call themselves tailors. I am amazed how much ignorant advice is out there. I bet many clothing salesmen might actually enjoy knowing the history and traditions of their business, rather than just feeling compelled to make something up in order to close a sale.
Read this book and you will be able to select your own ties! A person that makes use of the information in The Suit is far more likely to come up with winning combinations of clothes. Give yourself some time to take it all in and reap the rewards.
Flawed gem: very informative but not well written.......2007-08-12
If you want to learn specifically about men's formal clothing (suits, ties, shoes, etc), this book pack plenty of good info. Unfortunately, there are no pictures, so it is often hard to imagine what the author is describing. Therefore, this should not be your first or only book about men's style. Alan Flusser's books are better introductions to this field.
Given that I already knew quite a bit about this topic, I was impressed how much new and interesting things I discovered in this book. For example, one interesting "advanced reading" chapter was "On the Difference Between Formality and Dandification"
The main problems that prevent the book from getting a higher rating are: lack of illustrations, difficult-to-read Machiavelli-style language, expectation of prior knowledge, and somewhat poor organization (e.g. it could have been faster and easier to get to the point on many occasions). Note that the author is an active participant in online forums devoted to men's style (London Lounge, Ask Andy, Style Forum), so many of the glowing positive reviews are from other members of these forums.
Overall: recommended reading.
The Suit is a Poor Fit!.......2007-04-11
I have read all of the leading books on men's clothing and style over the years. This ranks at the bottom of the list. It was boring and not well written. I put it aside about a quarter of the way through. I am surprised by the other reviews. I felt like they must have been reading a different book! Save your money on this one. Buy any of Alan Flusser's books. They are all about great style and how to dress.
Edifies while it entertains.......2007-03-15
Reading the numerous reviews of this work was painfully interesting. It's ok not to like something or disagree vehemently with it, but I found it surprising how a little tome about 'how to dress well for best advantage', stiched together in a style seeped in irony and hyperbole, could engender such a vitriolic response from some of the reviewers. I fear that perhaps not a few sacred cows were tipped over in the night. (One of the reviewers evinced a need for literalness so perfervid that I fear he'll misunderstand my previous sentence. "No, sir, no cows in India (where they are sacred) were harmed by the author.")
Rules have motley origins. For clothing, they come from numerous sources, including, but not limited to: what respected people did in the past, what flatters particular body styles, the mathematics of proportion, the aesthetics of colors and patterns, what 'other' successful people wear, and--most importantly--how people in our immediate peer group dress. The latter appears to be the most powerful sartorial force in today's society. Aristocratic snobbery has been steadily replaced by democratic slobbery. If anything that demonstrates that entropy exists in the realm of style, and that style--to sustain itself--must adapt successfully to its environment while maintaining its slowly evolving form. Not everything that worked in the past will work in the future; but a few things will. These 'few things' constitute the core of permanent style.
One important lesson I learned from the book is that a healthy understanding of past traditions is required to understand why things are the way they are and sets the proper context for understanding how things 'might be and ought to be.'
To paraphrase Santayana: 'Those who cannot remember the past, are condemned to defeat it.'
fun to share.......2007-01-12
This book was enjoyed by several of the guys in my family over vacation. Those in the know especially enjoyed the subtleties of Machiavelli's The Prince showing through. Seemed to be a fun guy book on lots of levels...I even found my husband dusting off some suits and seeing how they matched up to his body type.
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Capture this popular and pretty look with the help of Christina Strutt, owner of the renowned design firm, Cabbages & Roses. She takes a tour of town and country homes to showcase, with beautiful photographs, hundreds of decorating ideas. Comfy living rooms feature patchwork cushions and oversized family sofas. The style is beautiful and timeless.
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Easygoing and Pretty Country Decorating!.......2006-02-24
This book evokes an easygoing Summer feeling, and inspires you to fill your home with sunlight, fresh flowers and "Shabby Chic" style flea market finds. I absolutely love, love, love, this book! If you love the "Shabbby Chic" style, then you'll truly enjoy this lovely book. Written by the owner of Cabbages & Roses, based in England.
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- Extremely beautiful, interesting book (and series).
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Plunge into Africa: North and East
We've searched far and wide, through Africa's deserts and jungles, cities and wildlife reserves, islands and mountains, to uncover the continent's most inspirational dwellings; our goal was to find the kind of interiors that defy description, and we think the results will definitely leave you speechless. Nestled within these pages you'll find lush modern homes mingling with mud huts, funky artists' studios, elegant lodges, minimalist houses, ornate traditional homes, townships and much more—all lovingly built and decorated with sensitivity, creativity, craftsmanship, individuality, and sensuality. Inside Africa captures the beauty and diversity of African living.
Beautifully bound with an African tribal motif cloth cover
Highlights include:
• Italian sisters Carla and Franka Sozzani's fairy-tale palace in the Medina of Marrakech
• shoe designer Christian Louboutin's modest-yet-elegant Cairo home
• a lodge in Tanzania whose interior columns are formed by the trees around which it was built
• multi-level terracotta Troglodyte dwellings in Tunisia
• opulent mosaics, breathtaking courtyards and rooftop lounges in Marrakech
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Extremely beautiful, interesting book (and series)........2007-06-04
This book and the companion North and East volume are extraordinarily beautiful and offer images of a rich array of African homes -- traditional, contemporary and intermingled. The photography is excellent and offers images of architecture, art, landscapes and lives. Highly recommended.
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Great Ideas.......2007-06-18
I've had this book for years and have used the principles in it to make many sweatshirts into comfortable cardigans. They are wonderful for slipping on and off easily when you have arthritis and aren't as heavy as a regular jacket. By coordinating fabric you can make a cardigan that matches your pants and skirts. Using the ideas in this book there are many ways to adapt and make nice looking cover-ups for disabled people who have special dressing needs such as larger neckholes, etc.
Great!.......2003-11-12
This book gave tips on how to revise sweatshirts in ways that I should have thought of years ago but never did. Well worth the price-in fact, it was a steal! I would recommend this book to anyone who can sew.
Your service........2001-11-01
you sold a used book that you had already sold and was not available and I have no way to tell you. I wish I did. so this
is a review of your service not the book.
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* Studies the influence of branding within the fashion industry
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Foundations for the biz.......2007-05-12
Tungate writes in a style that's easy to follow, articulate, and knowledgeable. The book is broken down into 21 chapters that cover everything from street style to haute couture to counterfeits. It's a must read for anyone who is in the fashion business and wants to know just what it takes to make a brand. The branding style that Tungate covers are the biggest designers to date as well as those up an coming. It reads very smoothly and you walk away with an immense knowledge of all these different brands. Did you know that the first Nike shoe was created by pouring rubber into a waffle maker? Exactly. Neither did I.
popular account of branding in the fashion field.......2005-11-01
Most of the content has come up in the leading fashion and culture magazines and business media. And the topic of how marketers create consumer demand and the story of individual brands such as Nike and Gucci have been covered in other books. But Tungate brings all of these subjects, all of these themes, and all of these prominent fashion brands together for a picture of the system of which they are all a part. With his broader perspective, he also gives a global perspective not limited to the vibrant, shop-til-you-drop, U.S. market and its advanced ideology of consumerism where many of the "branding" ideas and techniques originated, but including also European and Asian markets. A media, marketing, and communication journalist, Tungate writes in a popular style with many references from popular culture and the well-known fashion marketplace.
Not professional enough !.......2005-10-28
The book is lacking in two big areas:
First, the book does not have enough photo and past advertising materials to let readers to really see how the brand owner transform and execute their concepts towards building the brand identity they inteded --> (impractical, and just talk.)
Second, fashion branding is even more conceptual than the classical FMCG branding, and really take a branding professional to handle it properly. If the author is only a journalist, he should at least include some works from branding professional to make the book more useful.
To be frank, the book is just a bit better than reading fashion magazine and this is only my opinion.
William Chan
Sales and Marketing Manager
Highly Recommended!.......2005-10-21
If you want to understand the true meaning of style, the fashion world can explain it. No other industry is as adept at transforming a commodity into an art form, and doing so repeatedly on a seasonal basis. Journalist Mark Tungate presents a terrific overview of many key aspects of this gritty yet ephemeral business. His wide-ranging book covers everything from fashion photography to haute couture, modeling agencies, accessories, second hand clothes and even the history of department stores. He goes into journalistic detail about established and avant-garde designers, photographers, ad agencies and trend consultants who work side by side to sell image to the public. This is a serious book, complete with the URL's of key Web sites, and profiles of the top designers who create brands. Tungate goes inside fashion firms that know how to sell dreams and illusions made of Italian fabrics and fine leather. We recommend this book to marketers - even those who are not fashion minded - who want to rejuvenate their creativity and pick up some new sources of inspiration and style.
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Back in 1993, editor-turned-designer Kate Spade made a splash in the fashion world by turning out a small collection of boxy, utilitarian handbags, each elegantly accented with her name stitched in discreet, lowercase letters. As a result, the simplicity and unabashed refinement of the Spade moniker on those Lilliputian labels has come to define the very foundation on which the designer has since built a fashion empire, one that now, in addition to handbags, includes shoes, clothing, and smart home things, all of which embody the Spade formula of timeless style--a seamless merging of cheerful colors, clean shapes, and well-chosen embellishments. Not bad for a Kansas City-born girl who used to comb vintage stores for fun. Having perfected and expertly marketed her own brand of personal style (one that has famously been counterfeited throughout the world), the designer has emerged with an equally elegant trio of books whose topics Spade has become a virtual authority: Style, Occasions, and Manners.
The packaging, as well as the neatly clipped advice found in Style, is as polished and sunny as the pert designer herself. Spade draws pearls of wisdom from fashion greats like Diana Vreeland and Coco Chanel, and also employs the inspiration of iconic films, books, artists, and design movements. The layout and typography, while vibrant, can be overwhelming at times and her suggestions a bit old-fashioned ("…if you have to wiggle into something, assume it won't flatter you."). But Style still stands out as a treasure in itself. From "forever" clothes like full skirts and jewel-neck sweaters to playing around with color combinations and cocktail rings, Spade has captured a place for herself in the modern fashion vernacular. And Style is a suitably chic way to celebrate her arrival. --Christene Barberich
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A few lucky women have been born with style -- think Diana Vreeland and Jacqueline Onassis -- but for most of us, style is something that comes with time and experience. Above all, style begins with a sense of who you are and your self-confidence. Style comes from opening yourself to the world around you -- to books and movies, art, music, travel, and especially to other people.
In this upbeat and engaging book, designer Kate Spade talks about the many people and experiences that have inspired her. For Kate, movies as varied as The Swimmer and The Red Balloon have influenced her vision of style, as have such places as Mexico (where she and her husband, Andy, vacation each year), Napa Valley, and her hometown of Kansas City.
In the pages of Style, you'll find a large section devoted to the colors Kate most loves and suggestions for combining them. Accessories, which are the backbone of her wardrobe, are given full treatment here, including shoes, handbags, hats, gloves, and jewelry; and a portfolio of Kate's personal favorites from her own closet is showcased. Style in the office, evening style, even ideas for style when you travel and when you play are all featured here. The last
section of Style focuses on maintaining your wardrobe, including tips on organizing your closet, caring for vintage clothes, and keeping your jewelry in good condition.
Style, with 230 watercolor illustrations, is a wonderfully personal and friendly book intended for readers of all ages and style temperaments. If there's one rule Kate espouses, it's that true style comes when you follow your own rules. Moreover, as the writers William Strunk, Jr., and E. B. White once wrote, "To achieve style, begin by affecting none."
Customer Reviews:
Beautifully done, lots of fun.......2007-10-10
This book is a quick read, but lots of fun. Great tips. Great quotes, and the illustrations add a lot. It is nice to look at, reference and read. If you are feeling that your current look needs a bit of updating, this can help.
Be Simple and True To Yourself.......2007-02-11
This book is a perfect gift for any woman who loves style, fashion, and beauty. kate spade has beautiful watercolor pallets with different color combinations that are sure to put a twist into any woman's closet. The message that she convays is being true to yourself because that is how your personality will come through what you are wearing. The other thing that is great about this book are the comments from her husband Andy who chimes in to give the male perspective, an important factor missing in most style guides.
A Real Keepsake.......2006-10-09
I am a costume designer, ex-fashion editor and for those of you who don't know, Kate has a degree in journalism. Kate Spade was also an editor for a fashion mag and sold half of her company to the Neiman-Saks corp for 34 million dollars just seven years after she launched. This book IS about Kates own inspiration and personal favorites on the subject of color and style. It is not meant to be a step by step guide as much as it is her tid bids of cultual and artistic info to inspire. Outside of the beautiful watercolor images my favorite is how she lists her favorite stylish movies and favorite fine artists. Kate is a true designer, an artist, not a silly talk show TLC show host with no previous training in fashion or style. Her book is creative and feminine. These books are keepsakes.
self indulgent fluff.......2006-03-13
the book should be titled "everyone should have my style". it's just filled with lists of things kate spade likes, in other words all things preppy. the only real style advice are the three or four tidbits that she borrows from real style icons such as d vreeland and c chanel... and you will aready know those... don't bother buying this book and contributing more money to her overpriced designer knock-off company.
Whimsical and Fun.......2006-01-02
I bought Kate Spade's book on Style because I was in the mood. I find it to be charming and light- nothing to get serious over. The water color illustrations are pretty and reminds me of sunny days and daydreams. While I know what I like, it's nice to get fresh ideas from a true designer. She talks about color combinations and collecting items you enjoy. I think she means for fashion to be whimsical and fun- nothing to take too seriously! Some of these reviewers are completley missing the mark! I do not think Kate Spade is thinking about become a famous writer!
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"The authors had been told by 'authorities' that finding really fine quilts in what had been a rough frontier area was quite unlikely. But page after page of visually stunning quilts prove with a vengeance that experts can be wrong…. Highly recommended." --Library Journal "More than anything else, the book provides a fascinating record of women's efforts to create beauty even when every hour and cent had to be spent merely to survive. It is also a tribute to families who have recognized and treasured those efforts through the generations." --Angleton Times The patchwork or pieced quilt is one of the few truly indigenous American art forms, and in the Lone Star State it has long been cherished. But most early Texas quilters were not aware that they were shaping an artistic heritage for the future. They quilted for simpler, personal reasons: to keep their families warm during bitter winters in poorly heated dugouts, to add a bit of color and cheer to drab cabins on the plains, to pass lonely hours far away from distant family and friends, to welcome a firstborn child, or to plan for the arrival of long-awaited guests. Some women quilted for their own gratification: the pleasure of piecing cloth that met neatly and evenly, the satisfaction of quilting tiny, precise stitches that held the cloth and enhanced the design, the contentment of binding and finishing a quilt that represented a piece of the quilter's life and heart. In quilting, Texas women (and the occasional man) took part in an artistic heritage that reflected the needs of life in a new land. In Lone Stars: A Legacy of Texas Quilts, 1836-1936, over sixty of the finest quilts made in Texas or brought to Texas during that period are beautifully documented in full color and glowing text. Selected from more than 3,500 quilts analyzed during an intensive two-year search in twenty-seven cities and towns across Texas, these treasures reflect the highest order of design and technique. Because they are prized family heirlooms or from private collections, virtually none of these quilts has ever before come to public attention. Unknown until now, they are masterpieces of quilt art and significant historical records. The photographs show the full quilts, details, and, in some cases, their makers. The text describes the characteristics of each quilt--physical description, sizes, fabrics, colors, pattern name, quality of workmanship, artistic merit, and overall design concept. Placing the quilt in perspective, Lone Stars also relates the family history and provenance of the piece˜stories told about the quilt and its maker or owners--and looks at quilting in Texas and its relation to the tradition of quilting as practiced in other regions. A useful as well as lovely volume, Lone Stars adds immeasurably to our knowledge of Texas' rich cultural and artistic heritage.
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Great quilts, great stories.......2001-07-31
What fun the authors must have had in writing this book! As they did in Volume I (1836-1936) Ms Bresenhan and Ms. Puentes give us quality color pictures of Texas quilts, pictures of the quilters and stories about the quilts and the makers. After seeing the quilts and reading the stories you feel as if you know these Texas women who expressed their artistic creativity through the medium of quilt-making.
Included in volume II (1936-1986) are quilts by Pamela Studsill, a two time recipient of the National Endowment for the Arts Visual Arts Fellowship. Also featured is the "Pele" quilt by fiber artist Beth Kennedy. And of course there are also some very traditional quilts from the 30's and 40's and delightful innovative work from the 70's and 80's.
Delightful book.......2001-07-31
I cannot believe someone hasn't reviewed this book yet. It is wonderfully charming with beautiful, large color pictures of 63 quilts made in Texas between the years of 1836 and 1936. Accompanying each quilt is also a picture of the quiltmaker and a page about her life and quilt.
The stories of the women are as interesting as their quilts. One story tells of a woman alone with her baby, hearing the Indians circling her log cabin. She spins all night to listen to the whistle of her spinning wheel so as not to be afraid. What wonderful foremothers we had, who left us a legacy of their courage and industry as well as their beautiful handiwork.
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It's hard to imagine a more comfortable, all-purpose garment than the sweatshirt, but the item is hardly a positive fashion statement--until now. More Sweatshirts with Style shows a multitude of ways to morph the lowly exercise-wear into attractive, colorful, and still very comfortable clothing. By altering or replacing collars and cuffs; adding yokes, pockets, hem extensions, and sleeve trims; embellishing with applique, embroidery, buttons, zippers, and trims; or even completely changing the pullover style into a cardigan design, the humble sweatshirt becomes a unique and stylish wearable. Each of the 45 ideas is clearly explained in step-by-step instructions and line-art diagrams, and illustrated with a color photo of the finished product. Whether you have a drawer full of plain sweats begging for some help, or you generally avoid them altogether because they seemed too ordinary or shapeless for your wardrobe, you'll find many fun ways to transform both your sweatshirts and your attitude towards them. --Amy Handy
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So disappointed!.......2007-05-30
Mary Mulari has delighted me in the past, so I trusted this purchase. What a disappointment! The designs are out-of-date and very uninteresting. I wouldn't make any of them. This is just not up to Mulari's other work.
Best Gift I ever received!!.......1998-12-26
The book has the best creative ideas for way to improve your sweatshirts. Great and easy gifts to make for any reason. THIS BOOK EXCEEDS MY EXPECTATIONS. It is a must for anyone who sew.
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a good book.......2001-11-12
It is a good book, but not great as his another one: Rock and Royalty, Versace/Avedon. If you are a fan of Versace, then it's worth to buy one.
A big MAGNIFICENT book full of real hunks and stallions!.......2000-05-26
If you're a female (or well, at least a gay), better brace yourself and get ready for a glossy, eye-filling page after page of the finest young men ever born and bred in the whole world! Those sexy studs are very artfully depicted here in a stylish vein by a very creative fashion designer like Gianni Versace and most of them are quite scantily-clad and some of them even completely naked. A very bold and unconventional piece of art that you can find on any coffee table! Too bad this handsome album is just plain too expensive for me to merely pluck right off a bookstore shelf!
Not Just The Men--The Photographic Inter-Melding.......1999-12-14
Okay, the males are stylish and handsome both--possessed of muscles, adorned with Versace's jubilant, expressionistic attire. But there's more expressionism in the photos themselves. I know of no other book where visual images (here, photos) are not just presented 1-2-3 in static procession, but where portions are repeated--echoed later on--blended with following photos--in a creative interweaving which can only be "art" in the definition of "dynamic combination of symmetry or order, and asymmetry or tension." A beach scene appears, then is blended with another scene later. And interblended with the written text, too. Rare is this twin-starring of word and image, plus this permutation-and-combination of images. Only in comics do word and image so vitally interact. So check out this book for its design-artistry, as well as its aesthetic dudes.....
What caught my attention...................1999-05-24
was supermodel Marcus Schenkenberg on the cover. That's why I brought it home! But when I opened it up, I was thrilled to see that every photo was marvelous and artful. Kudos and love to the late Versace, who created this brilliant piece of art.
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- The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream (Random House Large Print (Paper))
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- The Cartoon History of the Universe III: From the Rise of Arabia to the Renaissance
- The Complete Greek Tragedies: Sophocles II: Ajax, The Women of Trachis, Electra & Philoctetes
- The Complete Guide to Creative Landscapes : Designing, Building, and Decorating Your Outdoor Home (Black & Decker Home Improvement Library)
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- The Dream of the Poem: Hebrew Poetry from Muslim and Christian Spain, 950-1492 (Lockert Library of Poetry in Translation) (Lockert Library of Poetry in ... (Lockert Library of Poetry in Translation)
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