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What is fascism? Is it revolutionary? Or is it reactionary? Can it be both? Fascism is notoriously hard to define How do we make sense of an ideology that appeals to streetfighters & intellectuals alike? That is overtly macho in style yet attracts many women? That calls for a return to tradition while maintaining a fascination with technology? & that preaches violence in the name of an ordered society? In the new edition of this Very Short Introduction Kevin Passmore brilliantly unravels the paradoxes of one of the most important phenomena in the modern world-tracing its origins in the intellectual political & social crises of the late nineteenth century the rise of fascism following World War I including fascist regimes in Italy & Germany & the fortunes of 'failed' fascist movements in Eastern Europe Spain & the Americas He also considers fascism in culture the new interest in transnational research & the progress of the far right since 2002 ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable ...

This lively survey of 150 years of fashion covers everything from Haute Couture to the High Street & developing fabric technology from silk to fleece From Coco Chanel to Armani & Alexander Mc Queen Breward explores fashion as a cultural phenomenon Breward examines the glamorous world of Vogue & advertising the relationship between fashion & film & fashion as a business & goes beyond the surface to consider our interaction with fashion How have our ideas about hygiene & comfort influenced the direction of style? How does our dress create our identity & status? Details of dandies flappers & punks are contained within a clear overview of the period which will make you look at your clothes in a different light ...

Donatella Versace & Jean-Paul Gaultier Yves Saint Laurent & Giorgio Armani Dolce & Gabbana & Gucci fashion is at once a familiar yet mysteriously elite world that we all experience whether we're buying a new pair of jeans reading Vogue or watching the latest episode of America's Next Top Model Lars Svendsen dives into this world in " Fashion A Philosophy" exploring the myths ideas & history that makes up haute couture the must-have trends over the centuries & the very concept of fashion itself " Fashion" opens with an exploration of all the possible meanings encompassed by the word fashion' as Svendsen probes its elusive place in art politics & history Ultimately however he focuses on the most notable type of fashion clothing With his trademark dry wit he deftly dismantles many of the axioms of the industry & its supporters For example he points out that some of the latest fashions shown on catwalks aren't actually fashionable' in any sense of the word arguing that they're more akin to modern art works & he argues against the increasingly popular idea that plastic surgery & body modification are part of a new wave of consumerism Svendsen draws upon the writings of thinkers from Adam Smith to Roland Barthes to analyse fashion as both a historical phenomenon & a philosophy of aesthetics Whether critiquing a relentless media culture that promotes perfect bodies or parsing the never-ending debate over the merits of conformity versus individual style Lars Svendsen offers an engaging & intriguing analysis of fashion & the motivations behind its constant pursuit for the new ...

Bridging theory & practice this accessible text provides an introduction to fashion from both cultural studies & fashion studies perspectives & addresses the growing interaction between the two fields Cultural studies relies on fashion to exemplify change as well as continuity examine identity & difference agency & structure & production & consumption Fashion meanwhile benefits from the interpretative lens of cultural studies; its key concepts contextual flexibility & attention to bridging 'high' & 'popular' culture contemporary & historical perspectives & diverse identity issues & methodologies Organised thematically the book uses a wide range of cross-cultural case studies to explore ethnicity class gender & nation through fashion & explains the ways in which these notions interact & overlap Drawing on intersectionality theory in feminist theory & cultural studies Fashion & Cultural Studies is essential reading for students & scholars ...

Doll was unfulfilled in her life as a coat checker of a trendy club But when she is fired from the job & auditions to become a “mannequin” for a reclusive designer the life of glamour she always imagined is opened before her She soon discovers that the house of Celestine is as dysfunctional as the clothing that define the classes of this dystopian world & she soon discovers that the genius of the designer is built upon a terrible lie that has influence down to the lowliest citizen This unique retelling of Beauty & the Beast was written in 1985 alongside Alan Moore’s comics redefining work on Watchmen Beautifully illustrated by Facundo Perico (Anna Mercury) & meticulously adapted by Antony Johnston (Yuggoth Cultures) this is another entry in the graphic novel masterworks library by Alan Moore ...

Written by best-selling author Elisabetta Drudi this title is an inspirational sourcebook on the techniques of drawing fashion details It reveals everything you need to know in order to create precise drawings of elements such as collars pleats flounces gathers drapes & necklines & it is illustrated with around 4000 original drawings Fashion Details offers a thorough topic-by-topic guide to help readers acquire & refine the skills necessary to produce realistic & detailed fashion plates that accurately reflect their vision as designers With its extensive comprehensible & practical material this book represents a priceless resource for designers illustrators artists students & anyone who enjoys fashion design ...

This practical step-by-step guide to haute couture embroidery covers everything from machine & hand stitching to tambour beading goldwork & monogramming Whether you are interested in adding monogrammed initials to your favourite bathrobe stitching a flower on your favourite jacket adding sparkling beads to a new dress or creating a goldwork embellishment Fashion Embroidery teaches you how to add a unique touch to your clothes In this beautifully illustrated book Jessica Pile the Production Director at Hand & Lock embroidery explores the intricate techniques used in fashion embroidery With h&-drawn designs catwalk photographs & step-by-step guides this book is perfect for beginners looking to personalise their own clothes as well as more experienced embroiderers who want to apply new techniques to different fabrics Beginning with an inspirational overview of the fashion industry Jessica looks at examples of embroideries & embellishments by a variety of couturiers including Christian Dior Louis Vuitton Hardy Amies & Burberry The book then demonstrates the basics of three main techniques
- goldwork tambour beading & embroidery stitches including silk shading satin & stem stitch In do-it-yourself projects Jessica first helpfully explains the basics of materials; she teaches you how to pick the right fabric what tools to use where to source materials what types of wire or beads to use & terminology Taking influences from existing couture designs she then shows you how to execute these learned techniques onto your own clothes This book is perfect for fashion students textile artists & those who want a more unique look to their clothes
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This handsome volume is published to accompany a major exhibition that chronicles fashion from the seventeenth century to the present Featuring three hundred iconic pieces it highlights key moments in fashion history & provides new insight into the designers patrons & ground-breaking techniques & materials It also explores how fashion has always been intertwined with both fine art & the decorative arts Many of the great couturiers were known for this artistic cross-pollination including such towering figures as Jeanne Lanvin Madeleine Vionnet Gabrielle Chanel Christian Dior & Yves Saint Laurent Re-created here are a number of fashion inflection points illustrating fashion s elective affinities with other disciplines Eighteenth-century wood panelling scenic wallpapers by Zuber & Paul Iribe s drawings for Paul Poiret among other examples provide perfect settings for fashion s stylistic metamorphoses culminating in the effervescence & eclecticism of today s global fashion scene ...

A design tutorial by Daniela Brambatti Versace's chief (design) illustrator the book is an idea of couturier Flavio Marconi who impressed by her drawing style & the precision with which she captures the flow of fabric over the body convinced her to put it into print Here Brambatti reveals her fresh & innovative style halfway between fashion sketching & illustration ...