Fashion Design Course: Principles, Practice, and Techniques: A Practical Guide for Aspiring Fashion Designers

• ISBN13: 9780764144233
• Condition: New
• Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Tracking provided on most orders. Buy with Confidence! Millions of books sold!

A widely-recognized fashion design teacher presents a series of step-by-step tutorials and exercises, and offers students extensive advice on how to prepare for a successful career in the glamorous fashion design industry. The book opens with an overview of the principles of fashion design, a survey of the industry's history and its key designers, and a description of today's markets and customers. The tutorials that follow instruct in designing sportswear, tailored garments for wear to business careers, denim/activewear, cocktail and evening wear, children's clothing, men's garments, and accessories. The author also advises on creating and presenting a fashion portfolio, and on "selling" oneself in a ! job interview. His several discussions with some of the industry's leading professionals give students valuable insights on how to create and develop one's own original collection. Fashion Design Course is a fine introduction for students, dressmakers, and all others aspiring to careers in this dynamic and rewarding industry. More than 450 how-to color illustrations.

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Chantelle Hedona Minimizer Underwire Bra, 34E, Black

• Ideal for fuller figures
• Ballet-style back keeps straps from slipping
• Adjustable back straps
• Hook-and-eye back closure: 3 columns, 2 rows
• European cup sizes. See size chart for U.S. conversion.

European cup sizes. See size chart for U.S. conversion., Pairs perfectly with Hanky Panky Signature Lace Thongs. Foam-lined cups prevent show through, Smooth polyester blend. Signature logo embroidery on side wing Chantelle, Style Number: 2575.Seamless, underewire cups are lightly lined, Smooth nylon blend. Logo charm on front, Back adjustable straps. Hook-and-eye closure: 3 columns, 2 rows Chantelle, Style Number: 2701.Ideal for fuller figures, Ballet-style back keeps straps from slipping. Adjustable back straps, Hook-and-eye back closure: 3 columns, 2 rows. European cup sizes. See size chart for U.S. conversion. Chantelle, Style Number: 2031.

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Nurse Mates Women's Dove Slip-on Clog Sneakers

• Shock-absorbing EVA unit bottom features durable, slip-resistant rubber inserts.
• Outer heel shell has a polyurethane core that delivers powerful, shock-absorbing protection.
• Stain-resistant leather upper offers durability and unparalleled softness.
• Leather upper, upper lining / sockliner, latex / EVA insole, EVA midsole, steel shank, EVA outsole.
• Heel Height: 1 1/2 inches. Care: Buff with a leather cleaner or polish. Wipe off with a dry cloth.

Nurse Mates Women's Dove Slip-Ons ?Çö powerful shock absorption and superior slip resistance with an ultra lightweight feel Find out for yourself why this slip-on is one of the all-time favorite styles from Nurse Mates! The lightweight, blown EVA unit outsole delivers powerful, shock-absorbing protection and features rubber inserts for superior slip resistance to help keep you steady on your feet. Ultra lightweight, fle! xible construction helps reduce foot fatigue. The stain-resistant, tumbled leather upper is made with elastic inserts for easy on / off, and has a smooth, professional appearance. The woven Nurse Mates Signature linings always feel soft on your foot. Click here to view a Nurse Mates Technology .

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Bali Women's Smooth It Out Cami With Bali Concealers Underwire,Nude,36B

• Concealing Petals Inside Cup For Modesty, Support And Shaping
• Long length allows cami to stay tucked in.
• Machine washable
• Imported

Firm control shapewear camisole, Shapes from tummy to hips. Smooth, stretch nylon, Concealer petals in cups prevent show-through. Full cups and underwire provide comfortable support Bali, Style Number: 8408.

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Playtex Secrets Women's Seamless Cottony Underwire Bra, White, 40C

• cup lining: 47% cotton, 47% polyester, 6% spandex; cup, back, center belt and outer strap: 46% nylon, 45% cotton, 9% spandex
• Cottony floral jacquard fabric with beautiful embroidery accents
• Seamless cups with cottony lining for next -to-skin softness
• Imported
• Hand wash, line dry

Cottony floral jacquard print with embroidered motif. Seamless cups with cottony lining for next to skin softness. Cushioned straps for shoulder comfort. Hidden Playtex Secrets shaping sling and comfort underwire for lift and support. Stay-Put straps that

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Maidenform Women's Maidenform Custom Lift Strapless Bra,Latte Lift,34A

• 80% Nylon, 20% Lycra Elastane
• Satin fabric that is soft to the touch and lies flat under clothes
• Comes with straps to wear it as a halter, criss cross or regular demi bra
• Inner power band is lined with silicone to stay put
• Indoneseia

Strapless, push-up underwire bra, Stretch nylon with satin finish. Demi cups provide comfortable support, Design varies by cup size for ideal lift and shape. Silicone-lined wings and boning for stay-up support Maidenform, Style Number: 9455.

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The Fashion File: Advice, Tips, and Inspiration from the Costume Designer of Mad Men

• ISBN13: 9780446572712
• Condition: New
• Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Tracking provided on most orders. Buy with Confidence! Millions of books sold!

From Joanie's Marilyn Monroe-esque pencil skirts to Betty's classic Grace Kelly cupcake dresses, the clothes worn by the characters of the phenomenal Mad Men have captivated fans everywhere. Now, women are trading in their khakis for couture and their pumas for pumps. Finally, it's hip to dress well again. Emmy-Award winning costume designer Janie Bryant offers readers a peek into the dressing room of Mad Men, revealing the design process behind the various characters' looks and showing every woman how to find her own leading lady style--whether it's vintage, modern, or bohemian.

Bryant's book will peek into the dressing room of Mad Men and reveal the design process behi! nd the various characters' looks. But it will also help women learn how fashion can help convey their personality. She will help them cultivate their style, including all the details that make a big difference.

Bryant offers advice to ensure that a woman's clothes convey her personality. She covers everything from where to find incredible vintage clothing and accessories to how to pair those authentic pieces with modern shoes and jeans. Readers will learn how to find their perfect bra size, use color to convey a mood, and invest in the ten essentials every woman should own. And just so the ladies don't leave their men behind, there's even a section on making them look a little more Don Draper-dashing.

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History of Men's Underwear and Swimwear

• 200 pages
• More than 200 illustrations
• 258 Endnotes
• Bibliography
• 6 X 9

Reg. list $24.95; SALE $19.99 limited time. An in-depth study of men's underwear and swimwear featuring a detailed, thoroughly illustrated chronology of the development and changing styles of these two "bare necessities" of masculine dress. Interwoven throughout the study is also an examination of how these most intimate forms of men's clothing not only reflected society but also how the evolution of styles inexorably influenced social change, especially notions of masculinity, modesty, and erotic exhibitionism. In addition, Daniel Delis Hill looks at more than 100 years of the mass marketing of men's underwear and swimwear, especially the progression of visual presentation and the written message in the era of mass production and mass communication. Cover to cover, the History of Men's U! nderwear and Swimwear is richly illustrated with over 200 period photos and artwork, many never published before. More than 200 illustrations -- 258 endnotes -- Bibliography -- 6X9

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