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Offers a brief introduction to the life and career of fashion designer Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel, discussing how she changed the face of women's fashion.

A comprehensive visual chronicle of Christian Dior’s 1947‑1957 oeuvre, showcasing over 150 first‑time photographs of his iconic designs and the evolution of his signature style gestures, the ‘Diorisms’.

"Although it is appealing to think that fashion turns away from conventions, is this really the case? Or are "pioneering" designs simply part of a cyclical revival of forgotten fashions? Looking at some of the most influential designers of the twentieth century--from Yamamoto to Gaultier to Lagerfeld--Vinken considers the politics and philosophies that have been the driving force directing their sense of style. Vinken shows how fashion trends are informed by the past. Chanel, under the direction of Karl Lagerfeld, is viewed as the only fashion house to have remained fresh after one hundred years, yet is this success essentially proof of the self-referential qualities fashion has adopted? What inspired the fetish for labels at the end of the twentieth century? Answering these questions and many more, this thought-provoking book shows how beauty, gender, sexuality, commerce, and dandyism have persisted in defining the fashion system." http://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/hol053/2004020615.html.

Nancy J. Troy examines how French designer Paul Poiret bridged haute couture and mass production, revealing the intertwined links between fashion, art, theater, and the broader consumer market in early twentieth‑century Europe.

"A long-awaited and highly intimate visual history of Versace, the glamorous and globally renowned Italian fashion house. Versace, a name that epitomizes Italian opulence, bold sexiness, and a flair for the extravagant, holds its place firmly in the fashion world as a legendary and iconic luxury brand. Taking over the creative artistic direction of the family-run fashion house in 1997, the enigmatic and alluring Donatella Versace has since catapulted the brand into popular culture, cementing Versace as a go-to label for A-list celebrities. This richly illustrated tome chronicles Donatella's interpretation of Versace in the twenty-first century and her remarkable work as the curator and face of Versace. Versace includes exclusive contemporary and archival imagery from runway and backstage shots to intimate scenes at the Versace atelier, with accompanying original essays penned by fashion's most authoritative voices. Featuring arresting photography by Richard Avedon, Irving Penn, and Steven Meisel, among many others; images of Versace fashions modeled by the original "supers," such as Christy Turlington, Naomi Campbell, and Linda Evangelista; and red-carpet coverage of Hollywood's elite wearing dazzling Versace couture, this glittering volume delivers the magnetic vibrancy, supreme luxury, and glamour quotient that define Versace"--Publisher's description.

Chloe balances two demanding internships under the guidance of contrasting mentors, navigating the challenges of high fashion while building self‑confidence and honing her design skills.

An expanded, updated dictionary that charts the world of fashion and its designers over the past 150 years, providing concise, authoritative entries for historians, designers, and enthusiasts.