Fashion & Jewelry

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There are two kernels of advice that immediately came to mind upon the completion of reading this book. Number one: Don’t judge a book by its cover. Number two: Always consider the source.

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Without question, the cast of characters reads like a who’s who of fashion over the past quarter of a century.

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Unlike its kissing cousin, LEVIS, the name Carhartt is not as ubiquitous, but as the title states it is a work in progress.

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What is immensely interesting about a book of this scope is who/what is included and then who/what is excluded.

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From the unassuming cover the reader cannot possibly imagine or be prepared for what is to come once they begin to read this inconceivably and jaw-droppingly magnificent book.

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Do not be fooled by the diminutive size of this book as it packs a wallop as big as any glorious coffee table tome.

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“When you see yourself as different, I see you as unique.”
—Alexi Lubomirski

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"The hardest working dog in fashion."
—from T magazine

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The conundrum with reviewing this book is simply that this reviewer is neither a teenager nor a female.

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Despite a rather “Tim Blanksian” pedantic and pretentious introduction by Colin McDowell, Military Style Invades Fashion  definitely possesses a wealth of information even if the topic has

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“If you can imagine it, you can achieve it.”
—William Arthur Ward

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Get Gorgeous proposes a mighty tall order—especially if the reader ascribes to the possibility of actually accomplishing this near impossible feat.

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Regardless of genre and subject matter Peter Gravelle is one of the great storytellers of our time.

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In the early ’80s, it was suggested to François Nars by Polly Mellen to move to the United States so that he could work with his idols Avedon, Penn, Weber—a who’s who of the fashion photography wor

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There seems to be no end to the attraction to and fascination with the designer Christian Dior as well as his maison, his oeuvre, and his clientele.

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The author of this book suffered an unspeakable horror unlike any of us might ever imagine or experience in our lifetimes.

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Here are some of the most misguided bits of advice and observations given in 50 Ways to Wear Denim:

A rolled up sleeve says let’s get down to business.

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Apparently there are never enough pages, not enough illustrations nor enough photographs that are devoted to the illustrious and legendary designer, Coco Chanel.

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If there was ever a book that could elicit excitement and anticipation just from its sheer size and presentation, Fendi Roma would be it.

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Most readers might think that Smart Textiles for Designers is about fabric, designers, and technology that when combined create fabrics that are sustainable and ecologically friendly.

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The author calls this book a comprehensive textbook, which is all well and good when utilized in a classroom, but it might be a bit iffy, at best, for a pleasurable or instructional read.

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An icon, by definition, is a widely known symbol and is supposed to possess instant recognition.

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After having read this amazing book, this reader suddenly became aware that there is a cult of denim aficionados, “denimheads” to be exact, as well as a culture of denim.

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“The chap is the modern English gentleman, and he’s out to conquer the world,” writes Gustav Temple.

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