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Converse: Chuck Taylor All Star - The Clash - Men's Hi Top Sneakers
1 recommendation
"Don't get me wrong. I adore my Nike sneaks. (Every single pair of them.) Couldn't run without them. But Converse has playfully transformed the blank canvas of simple sneakers, turning them into moving posters of artful self-expression. Using materials from bamboo to sequins to zippers; collaborating with visual artists, John Varvatos, PRODUCT (RED), Woolrich, the sports and entertainment indus..."
Target: Juniors Lace Tights - Rodarte for Target
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"Totally on-trend, thirteen-year-old style blogger Tavi is much more than a "Style Rookie." With her trademark eclecticism and embrace of all things new, cool and colorful, she made Rodarte tights the "it" item of fall 2009. Lucky us: we can now snag our very own pair at Target just in time for all that end-of-the-decade debauchery. Tavi. Remember that name."
Barnes and Noble: Read My Pins by Madeleine Albright
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"Style matters. And accessories speak, crossing boundaries that sometimes the most well-conceived speeches fail to reach. No one understands this better than Madeleine Albright, scholar, diplomat and author of "Read My Pins.""
Love, Loss, and What I Wore on Stage by Llene Beckerman
1 recommendation
"Ilene Beckerman's memoir "Love, loss and What I Wore" poignantly and humorously conveyed the memories attached to various pieces of clothing she owned. And, now, ever so cleverly, Nora and Delia Ephron have adapted this fashion-inspired tale for the stage. A rotating cast of characters, including Meg Ryan, Rosie O'Donnell, Rita Wilson and Kristin Chenoweth, will bring their own unique twist to t..."
1950's Vintage Mocha Flocked-Garden Floral Taffeta Bombshell Rhinestone Couture Party Dress by TimelessVixenVintage on Etsy
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"What an amazing dress demonstrating the feminine 50s silhouette! If I had a huge house, I'd buy a dress from each era and display them appropriately in some grand way!!! Someday ..."
Amazon: The Bathers (Center for Documentary Studies/Honickman First Book Prize in) by Jennette Williams
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"There are the ladies who lunch . . . and then there are the ladies that lounge. In settings reminiscent of Roman baths, the beauties inhabiting these pages define the concept of "chill". This splendid black and white documentary of fashion and leisure is sitting pretty atop my summer reading/browsing list."
DIANE von FURSTENBERG: Diane von Furstenberg - A Signature Life - Published by Simon & Schuster
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"The woman who created the woman-friendly wrap dress is not only a creative muse, she is a worldwide champion of women and girls. Her story will be equal parts inspiration and affirmation for women in general, and mothering women in particular."
Amazon - Isabel Toledo: Fashion from the Inside Out by Valerie Steele and Patricia Mears
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"The First Mom is a fitting sartorial muse for all contemporary women: mothers and daughters, friends and mentors alike. Lucky for us, on the occasion of Barack Obama's Presidential Inauguration, Michelle put the spotlight on a previously under-the-radar designer: Isabel Toledo. Celebrate any and all the women you admire with a trip to the Fashion Institute of Technology for Isabel Toledo's upcom..."
Victoria and Albert Museum: Hats - An Anthology by Stephen Jones - through 31 May 2009
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"The art of millinery is alive and well and on exhibition ! Stephen Jones has lovingly assembled a splendid array of hats, ranging from the styles of the 17th century to the present, organized around four themes: Inspiration, Creation, Salon and Clients. And the V&A Shop offers show memorabilia, including hats designed by both Philip Treacy and Stephen Jones; keepsake paper hats; and books memori..."
Coco avant Chanel: with Audrey Tatou - screenplay by Anne Fontaine, Camille Fontaine and Christopher Hampton
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"For much of her adult life, Coco Chanel carefully guarded the truth about her humble beginnings in the care of the nuns of the Aubazine convent in France. But, in my mind at least, she is all the more fascinating and triumphant for having literally sewn the seeds of her own later success. And I cannot wait to meet this young Coco, as played by the new face of Chanel No. 5: Audrey Tatou."
ASSOULINE: The Ultimate Collection - Barbie by Yona Zeldis McDonough
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"A keepsake book of 128 pages and 69 illustrations will only scratch the surface of the cultural and sartorial history of Barbie. Yet, the book itself, complete with linen box, is a work of art in and of itself. And the historical and mythological reflections of Yona McDonough breathes life into Barbie's inanimate form. Of course, we Barbie disciples have always known she was no mere doll."
V&A Shop: Fashion V Sport edited by Ligaya Salazar
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"An inside look at the state of sport fashion today, including its design, advertising, technology and appropriation. Filled with full-color images and the viewpoints of journalists, designers, athletes and cultural anthropologists, this is an intriguing read for anyone fascinated with both fashion and sport."
Fashion Now 2 (Fashion): Terry Jones: Books
3 recommendations
"For inspiration galore, Fashion Now 2 is the perfect Sunday flip-through."
TASCHEN Books: Fashion Now
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"For anyone yearning to know more about the underpinnings of the contemporary fashion world or simply curious about what the fuss is all about, this is the primer for you. This high on my own list of must-reads."
Tartan: Romancing the Plaid
2 recommendations
"Perhaps it's because I have Irish, English, Scottish and Welsh blood running through my veins, or that I love nothing better than wrapping myself in one of my warm tartan skirts on bone-chillingly cold days. I just love plaid (black watch being my favorite). This book delves a little deeper into the deep history of the fabric and its steadfast and worldwide popularity."
Diane von Furstenberg - Tupai Chiffon Wrap Dress
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"Perhaps I just don't know enough about the history of DVF, but this is the first time I have ever seen one of her dresses in a floaty fabric like chiffon. Saks recommends it for a stroll through Bryant Park . . . I recommend it for a stroll down a beach or boardwalk. Either way, you'll be noticed. :-D"
Chanel Luxury Slipcase
3 recommendations
"The gift of Chanel is something you can never go wrong with. This set of books is inspired by the classic Chanel bag. Each book profiles the three important components of the historic company of Chanel: fashion, jewelry and perfume. Price- $550"
The Complete Costume History - Auguste Racinet
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"I have been coveting this since I first saw it at The Strand. It really is a terrific book."
DECADES INC.
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"Decades, the eponymous Los Angeles vintage couture store, recently started a kicky online blog. I check it every day for a new, beautiful item. There's a reason this store is the #1 source for high-fashion vintage. Everything is absolutely fabulous and you can't go wrong. Extravagant prices, but absolutely divine."
A Year in Fashion - Pascal Morche - Books
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"A must for all fashionistas to add to the collection of wonderful, inspiring, and delightful fashion books, (I own quite a few). A coffee-table treasure too.Not to mention a great gift for all those who enjoy fashion."
shopbop: Women's Vintage Chanel Clip Earrings by WGACA
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"Be still my double-C engraved heart! Not just a pair of earrings, but substantive pieces of fashion history. You could wear them as earrings, convert them into pins, use them to glamorize a pair of flats, turn them into rings (and give one to an equally Coco crazy friend) or box-frame them as the glorious keepsakes they are . . ."
Arena Homme + : Edition 32 ‘Popaganda’
1 recommendation
"Celebrating the iconic stylist Ray Petri, Long live Buffalo"
When Royals Wore Ruffles: A Funny And Fashionable Alphabet
1 recommendation
"What a cute book! A great fashion history recap for all ages!"
The Metropolitan Museum of Art - Met Museum Store: History of Fashion Silk Square Scarf by Ruben Toledo
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"When only clothing will do but you know not what to choose, surprise her with Ruben Toledo's illustrated version of the "History of Fashion." Good gifting."
Icons of Fashion: The 20th Century (Edited by Gerda Buxbaum) 192 pgs
3 recommendations
"A colorful, informative encyclopedia of 20th-Century fashion."
Louis Vuitton: Art, Fashion and Architecture
1 recommendation
"a collection of collaborations that the LV house has had with artists, architects, designers, and photographers"
American Fashion by Charlie Scheips
1 recommendation
"A visual journey through fashion icons and history."
The Handbag: An Illustrated History
1 recommendation
"It's a HISTORY of HANDBAGS! For smart girls who love beautiful bags."
