Costumes History Silhouettes

What People Wore When combines the studies of two classic nineteenth-century illustrators Auguste Racinet and Friedrich Hottenroth for the first time. Their works are presented first by chronology and then by subject, so that illustrators, historians, and students alike can choose to follow the path of fashion through the centuries, or study in detail the contrasting styles of individual clothing and accessories. Silhouettes reveal the shape of style through the ages, detailed cross-references d... [Read More]

Love shouldn't hurt... at least, that's what everyone tells me. But when I'm with Ash? Not only does it hurt... but I beg for more.Ash Livingston is Hollywood's bad boy A-list director. I'm Hollywood's hardest working unknown costume designer just starting out in the industry. A nobody... but I'm nobody with a big secret.Never in a million years did I think he'd be my boss.Never in a million years did I think I'd learn about the man beneath the persona.Never in a million years did I think I'd fa... [Read More]

A witty and stylish look into the mechanics employed by men and women to sculpt their figures for fashion This unique survey offers fascinating insights into the convoluted transformations employed by both men and women to accommodate the fickle dictates of fashion. With high design, wit, and style, Fashioning the Body tracks the evolution of these sartorial devices—from panniers, crinolines, and push-up bras to chains, zippers, and clasps—concealed beneath outer layers in order to project i... [Read More]

The Victorians adored fancy-dress parties: what better way to escape the rigidity of social conventions than to spend a festive evening disguised as Cleopatra, a Swiss milkmaid, or Alice in Wonderland? Well-to-do party-goers of the era consulted Fancy Dresses Described, an elaborate guide to hundreds of glorious costumes. The book was so popular that it was updated several times; this is the sixth and final edition, originally published in 1896. Time has transformed it into an important historic... [Read More]

Alec Baldwin stars as the legendary crimefighting superhero in The Shadow, “A spellbinding runaway entertainment ride” (NBC News). Donning his sweeping black cape and disguise, The Shadow takes on his most dangerous nemesis yet: the last descendant of the great Genghis Khan whose weapon of choice is an atomic bomb. With the fate of humanity hanging in the balance, they square off for a spectacular battle in a dazzling mixture of mind-blowing special effects, humor and a dose of the macabre t... [Read More]

Fascinated by fashion design and fashion history?  Love vintage clothes & costume?  Interested in Genealogy and how to time-date old family photos through fashion?  Want a beloved fashion coffee table book filled with gems of social history?  Need a stylish gift?Winner of FIVE AWARDS for Best Book ● 2017 rave video review by Jack Canfield of "Chicken Soup for the Soul" ●  Named to Kirkus Reviews' Best Books of 2013 ● 2016 Hollywood Book Festival Awards: History ● 2015 Beverly Hil... [Read More]

A bounty of hairstyles, from nostalgic to androgynous, that have transformed women throughout the past forty years, from the legendary Sam McKnight, one of fashion’s leading hairstylists. With photographs spanning Sam McKnight’s entire career, this book is a dramatic anthology of looks—from retro to androgynous, romantic to sexy, red to platinum—all from the master hairstylist's deft hand. Featured are some of the most iconic images in popular culture—Princess Diana’s short, slicked-... [Read More]

PLEASE check our detailed size information before your purchase. IF your size is special OR you have not selected the right size, please choose a custom size and send your Bust, Waist, Hip and Height to us after placed your order, we will FREE customize this dress for you. Material: Cotton blend Size Type: Regular Size Size: XS/S/M/L/XL/XXL Length: Floor-length Sleeve Type: Long Sleeve Material: Cotton and Lace Occasion: Casual/Special Occasion Country of Manufacture: China Size Chart(cm) XS Che... [Read More]

Rosie the Riveter was a song about a factory worker "making history, working for victory" and the image of a WWII-era factory worker has inspired generations of women ever since. Inspired by J. Howard Miller's poster of a ready-for-anything Rosie comes with a sticker sheet of greetings ("Happy Birthday!") and good wishes ("Happy Mother's Day!"), as well as inspiring quotes and image. Now you can send Rosie's "We Can Do It!" message to someone who has been your inspiration ' or someone who needs ... [Read More]