Author : Christina Brodie
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 30,84 MB
Release : 2009-05-15
Category : Design
ISBN : 0713688696
Make your own unique and stylish bags, from vintage silk evening purses to funky painted canvas shoppers for the market.
Author : Desire Smith
Publisher : Schiffer Pub Limited
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 12,5 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9780764323140
This comprehensive new book celebrates over 550 top quality handbags by leading and unknown designers the world over, dating from 1759 to 2004, with detailed information to describe their outstanding qualities. These carefully selected handbags are arranged by their primary materials and chronologically within each chapter, for easy reference and interesting comparisons. Here fine leather, fabric, metal, beaded, skin, and plastic handbags from all over Europe, England, Canada, The United States, and Asia appear in over 600 beautiful color photographs. Examples appear from the design houses of Adele Handbags, Asprey, Bergdorf Goodman, Bonnie Cashin for Coach, Cartier, Chanel, Coblentz, Collins of Texas, deLillo, Elizabeth Arden, Emilio Pucci, Fendi, Givenchy, Gucci, Halston, Hermes, I. Miller, Joret, Judith Lieber, Keiselstein-Cort, Llewellen, Mandalian, Mark Cross, Marvel, Nettie Rosenstein, Patricia of Miami, Pierre Cardin, Raoul Calabro, Rialto, Roger Van S., Ronay, Rosenfeld, sydney love, Tiffany, Tropic, Tyrolean, Virginia Merrill, Viva, Whiting & Davis Co., Wilardy Original, Zandra Rhodes, and many more. An extensive Glossary, informative Resources section, Bibliography, and Index make this book friendly while instructional, securing an important place in the libraries of fashion historians, vintage clothing buffs, antique dealers, and accessories collectors alike.
Author : Emily Blumenthal
Publisher : Voyageur Press
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 13,43 MB
Release : 2011-09-04
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1610597761
Handbag Designer 101 is the bible for handbag designers or women who aspire to make their own bags. Included in the book are instructions for creating the fifteen essential bag styles—clutch, hobo, tote, and more—made simple with easy-to-follow how-to illustrations, suggested difficulty levels, and color photography. Advice from famous bag designers and today’s hottest indie designers accompany each pattern.Also included is the inside scoop on turning your handbag hobby into a successful business. From designing, to making, to marketing, Handbag Designer 101 teaches you everything you need to know.
Author : Caroline Evans
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 21,66 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Handbags
ISBN : 9780300186185
An exploration of the role of the handbag in the history of culture, fashion, and material production
Author : Marie Enderlen-Debuisson
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 11,61 MB
Release : 2007-07-10
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780312370749
Bags are without a doubt the fashion acessory of the moment! Here are more than 20 colorful and attractive bags that complement the latest styles. Bags to suit every occasion from stylish bags with lots of useful interior pockets to hold all your belongings on the go, a chic feathered evening bag for a night on the town, a roomy and practical fold-up shopping tote complete with a matching carrying case perfect for travel, or an indispensable sports bag for your workout gear.With a wide range of fabric choices incuding everything from classic cottons, coated rainwear, and tablecloth fabrics to taffeta, fleece, and felt---the variety of materials is inspiring and limitless!Step-by-step directions, illustrations, and close-up photos guide your work. So get ready to create the perfect couture bag to complement your personal style!
Author : Adrienne Astrologo
Publisher : Schiffer Book
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,43 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9780764325083
An essential part of the well dressed woman is her handbag. Here over 300 exquisite color photographs of handbags from the world's top fashion designers are brought together to vie for the attention of collectors, designers, and fashion gurus. See details of construction, designer logos, impeccable stitching, luxurious leathers and fabricated materials as components of high quality and high value luxury handbags in today's marketplace. Louis Vuitton, Judith Lieber, Fendi, Gucci, Chanel, Hermes, Roberta Di Camerino, Farragamo, Celine, Bottega Veneta, and more are all represented by many examples. Many designs are classics today, having survived competitive runway battles for a generation. Other designs are original, fresh, and challenging the classics for shelf space in boutiques and closets around the world. Read about some of the designers and savor the special handbags they carefully created. The designs are fun, elegant, and inspiring.
Author : Dale Emborsky
Publisher : Leisure Arts
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 32,51 MB
Release : 2009-07
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1601405405
Here's a bag for every reason, with styles that keep you on the cutting edge of fashion--in crochet! Drew Emborsky's handbag designs give you six very cool ways to take it all with you. Plus, optional handle instructions are included for three of the bags! Emborsky, also known as The Crochet Dude, is famous for his wildly popular blog, magazine features, books, and television appearances. The designs in this book include Barrel Purse, Bucket-Style Tote, Purse, Swirl Handbag, Striped Purse, and Hobo Tote.
Author : Christian Dior
Publisher : Victoria & Albert Museum
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 19,23 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Beauty, Personal
ISBN : 9781851775552
Fashion.
Author : Sew News
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 34,31 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Sewing
ISBN : 9781604680249
Bags are hot, and this collection from Sew News can't be beat! Brimming with 25 beautiful projects, this book packs value like a beach tote packs towels. Now you can carry everything from laptops to wine to diapers in style! Beginners will love the clear instructions, and experts will appreciate the modern take on timeless techniques. See photos of some of the most popular bags ever to grace the pages of Sew News magazine Find complete step-by-step instructions and excellent illustrations from esteemed sewing experts Alter and embellish your bags to suit any occasion, season, or style
Author : Roselyn Gerson
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 28,15 MB
Release : 1994
Category : Handbags
ISBN : 9780891455998
This definitive source for history, values, patents, origins, composition, and manufacturers of these accessories includes over 300 gorgeous color photos in addition to hundreds of vintage ads.
