Wearable Art Accessories & Jewelry, 1900-2000


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Stunning vintage and contemporary wearable art accessories are presented in 575 color photographs including close-up shots detailing the intricacy of handwork involved. An exquisite assemblage of hats, handbags, scarves, shoes, and jewelry present this compelling topic at its best. A glossary, bibliography, and value guide are included.




Wearable Art, 1900-2000


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From one-of-a-kind hand-made accessories to commercially-made apparel, wearable art has become important for vintage and contemporary fashion. Showcasing over 500 color photographs, an extensive illustrated glossary, bibliography, and value guide, this is the first book to cover both vintage and new wearable art creations, presenting a compelling topic at its best. It will delight all with interests in fashion and art, the unusual and the beautiful.




The World of Wearable Art


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Beads in Fashion 1900-2000


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Beads have been a fascinating method for embellishing fashion since ancient cultures sought personal adornment. The twentieth century has seen some of the most innovative, colourful, and wonderful uses for beading as an enhancement in apparel, and, recently, beads have come into fashion as never before. Both vintage and recent costume are desirable as much, if not more, for their beading as for the overall design. This lavishly illustrated book includes chapters on the history, techniques, preservation, and collecting of beads in the world of fashion. With 534 beautiful colour photos, a detailed text, captions, value guide, index, and bibliography, it is the first to cover both vintage and recent costume and accessories in one volume. With clothing by designers, ranging from Fortuny and Mackie to unknowns, this volume will delight anyone in the field of fashion.




Wearable Art


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Truly Wearable Art-2


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Modernist Jewelry 1930-1960


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The work of 175 of the most important American modernist artist jewelers appears in over 540 color and 35 black and white photos. Their story and jewelry is arranged chronologically and linked to four pivotal mid-cantury exhibitions. They comprise the modernist movement of wearable art directly and through their influence to the next generations.




WEARABLE ART


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The Fiberarts Book of Wearable Art


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The definitive collection of the top 40 American artists in the field today. Among the featured names: Stevie Kane and Mike Sells, Tim Harding, Carter Smith, and Karren K. Brito. "An overview of current trends in the field [with]...profiles of prominent fiber artists, with generous samples of their work...a good choice."--"Library Journal." "Lavishly photographed ...I defy any devotee of great textiles and powerful design not to find something in these pages they'd be thrilled to wear."--"Threads." "Inspirational ...[is] jam-packed with ideas, tips, and techniques for creating your own one-of-a-kind garments and fantastic fabrics....Get a copy and start the creative juices flowing."--"Vogue Patterns."




Wearable Art


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