Why Paris Fashion Women

Author : Valerie Steele
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2017-09-21
Category : Design
ISBN : 9781474245494

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Paris Fashion by Valerie Steele Pdf

Paris has been the international capital of fashion for more than 300 years. Even before the rise of the haute couture, Parisians were notorious for their obsession with fashion, and foreigners eagerly followed their lead. From Charles Frederick Worth to Gabrielle "Coco†? Chanel, Christian Dior, and Yves Saint Laurent, fashion history is dominated by the names of Parisian couturiers. But Valerie Steele's Paris Fashion is much more than just a history of great designers. This fascinating book demonstrates that the success of Paris ultimately rests on the strength of its fashion culture – created by a host of fashion performers and spectators, including actresses, dandies, milliners, artists, and writers. First published in 1988 to great international acclaim, this pioneering book has now been completely revised and brought up to date, encompassing the rise of fashion's multiple world cities in the 21st century. Lavishly illustrated, deeply learned, and elegantly written, Valerie Steele's masterwork explores with brilliance and flair why Paris remains the capital of fashion.

Author : Aloïs Guinut
Publisher : Mitchell Beazley
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2020-08-06
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781784727185

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Why French Women Wear Vintage by Aloïs Guinut Pdf

"The sustainable fashion revolution has begun, and we must all be part of it." - Aloïs Guinut Stylish women everywhere are realizing the environmental damage of fast fashion and looking for new ways to dress that don't involve cramming their wardrobe with clothes that may never get worn. As Paris-based style-coach Aloïs Guinut explores in this invaluable book, French women have a lot to teach us about how to cherish the planet without sacrificing your style: - Know what works for you. - Buy less and buy better. - Mix vintage items with a few wisely chosen modern pieces. - Optimize your closet. - Look after what you have and make it last. - Seek out quality fabrics that don't poison the environment.

Author : Diane Ratican
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2015-11-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1944562109

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Why Paris Fashion Women? by Diane Ratican Pdf

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Author : Maude Bass-Krueger,Sophie Kurkdjian
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Design
ISBN : 0300247982

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French Fashion, Women & the First World War by Maude Bass-Krueger,Sophie Kurkdjian Pdf

"An unprecedented examination of the impact of fashion on society in France throughout the Great War. This fascinating exploration of French women's fashion during World War I is the first in-depth consideration of the role that fashion played in the upheaval of French society between 1914 and 1918. As the fashion industry-the second largest industry in the country-mobilized to help the war effort, Parisian couture houses introduced new styles, aggressively disseminated information through magazines, and strengthened their propaganda efforts overseas. Women of all social classes adapted their garments to the wartime lifestyle, and practicality was increasingly introduced in the form of pockets and "sportswear" textiles like jersey. While women were heralded for contributing to the war effort, the clothes they wore while doing so often provoked debates, particularly when their attire was seen as too masculine or militaristic. With focused studies of wartime garments such as skirt suits, nurse's uniforms, work overalls, and mourning clothes, this volume brings to life the passionate debates that roiled the French fashion industry and reveals the extent to which fashion was a hotly contested topic and a barometer for social tensions throughout this tumultuous era. Maude Bass-Krueger is postdoctoral fellow at the Center for the Arts in Society at Leiden University. Sophie Kurkdjian is a research fellow at l'Institut d'histoire du temps prâesent (IHTP-CNRS)"--

Author : Elizabeth L. Block
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2021-10-19
Category : Design
ISBN : 9780262365567

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Dressing Up by Elizabeth L. Block Pdf

How wealthy American women--as consumers and as influencers--helped shape French couture of the late nineteenth century; lavishly illustrated. French fashion of the late nineteenth century is known for its allure, its ineffable chic--think of John Singer Sargent's Madame X and her scandalously slipping strap. For Parisian couturiers and their American customers, it was also serious business. In Dressing Up, Elizabeth Block examines the couturiers' influential clientele--wealthy American women who bolstered the French fashion industry with a steady stream of orders from the United States. Countering the usual narrative of the designer as solo creative genius, Block shows that these women--as high-volume customers and as pre-Internet influencers--were active participants in the era's transnational fashion system. Block describes the arrival of nouveau riche Americans on the French fashion scene, joining European royalty, French socialites, and famous actresses on the client rosters of the best fashion houses--Charles Frederick Worth, Doucet, and Félix, among others. She considers the mutual dependence of couture and coiffure; the participation of couturiers in international expositions (with mixed financial results); the distinctive shopping practices of American women, which ranged from extensive transatlantic travel to quick trips downtown to the department store; the performance of conspicuous consumption at balls and soirées; the impact of American tariffs on the French fashion industry; and the emergence of smuggling, theft, and illicit copying of French fashions in the American market as the middle class emulated the preferences of the rich. Lavishly illustrated, with vibrant images of dresses, portraits, and fashion plates, Dressing Up reveals the power of American women in French couture. Winner of the Aileen Ribeiro Grant of the Association of Dress Historians; an Association for Art History grant; and a Pasold Research Fund grant.

Author : Mireille Guiliano
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2007-12-26
Category : Food
ISBN : 9780307387998

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French Women Don't Get Fat by Mireille Guiliano Pdf

A gourmand's guide to the slim life shares the principles of French gastronomy, the art of enjoying all edibles in proportion, arguing that the secret of being thin and happy lies in the ability to appreciate and balance pleasures.

Author : Alois Guinut
Publisher : Mitchell Beazley
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1784729485

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Dress Like a Parisian by Alois Guinut Pdf

Discover how French women look so effortlessly good with this lively guide by a Parisian fashion insider. Bring a Parisian je ne sais quoi to your style, wherever you live. Dress Like a Parisian is a wise and witty guide to finding your personal style, taking inspiration from how real Parisian women dress. With personal stylist and fashion blogger Aloïs Guinut as your guide, you can explore which colours, shapes and styles work best for you, whatever the occasion. Aloïs reveals Parisian style secrets, rejects restrictive fashion rules and shares her favourite shops and brands, demonstrating how you can use fashion to enhance your personality rather than shaping your personality to fashion. In the words of the patron saint of Parisian women, Yves St. Laurent, 'fashions fade, style is eternal.' This book is illustrated with photography shot on the streets of Paris plus illustrations by acclaimed fashion illustrator, Judith van den Hoek, who has worked with Elle, Hermes, Vogue, Prada and Grazia.

Author : Augustin Challamel
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1882
Category : Clothing and dress
ISBN : NWU:35556025384298

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The History of Fashion in France by Augustin Challamel Pdf

Author : Marie-Anne Lecoeur
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2013-12-18
Category : Beauty, Personal
ISBN : 1494421658

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How To Be Chic And Elegant by Marie-Anne Lecoeur Pdf

Now out in Paperback! How To Be Chic and Elegant was first published as an ebook in November 2011. The Kindle version fast became a cult classic and has not been out of the top rankings in its categories since February 2012. Marie-Anne Lecoeur, The French Chic Expert and French author of "Pear Shape", "Plus Size" and "The Tidy Closet", gives you over 200 simple tips in this book that will propel you to sidewalk model in no time at all. Here are just a few of the subjects covered: The principles of French elegance, The secrets of achieving a French Woman's Style, Over 200 TIPS to attain that Chic Look, Which clothes to avoid at all costs. Many women are crying out for the secrets of effortless French Chic. Here, in one small book, you have those secrets and more besides.This book is direct and straightforward, with no waffle or padding. Apply the tips right away, and literally see results in the mirror immediately. Save money on impulse purchases and learn to sharpen your style eye. Follow this French Author's simple instructions and start hearing the compliments roll in! Adopt the timeless style of Chic French women today.

Author : Octave Uzanne,François Courboin
Publisher : London : W. Heinemann ; New York : C. Scribner's sons
Page : 598 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1898
Category : Clothing and dress
ISBN : PRNC:32101004829352

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Fashion in Paris by Octave Uzanne,François Courboin Pdf

Author : Mireille Guiliano
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2009-10-01
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781847378460

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Women, Work, and the Art of Savoir Faire by Mireille Guiliano Pdf

This is a book about life, how to make the most of it, how to find your balance when you are working long days and trying to be happy and fulfilled. Mireille Guiliano has written the kind of book she wishes she had been given when starting out in the business world and had at hand along the way.She draws on her own experiences at the forefront of women in business to offer lessons, stories, helpful hints - and even recipes! - that can make the working world a happier and more satisfying part of a well-balanced life. Mireille talks about style, communication skills, risk taking, leadership, etiquette, mentoring, personal relationships and much more, all from a perspective of three decades in business. This book is about helping women (and a few men, peut-etre) feel good about themselves, being challenged and engaged in our working lives, and always looking for pleasure in every single day.

Author : Ines de la Fressange,Sophie Gachet
Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2011-04-05
Category : Design
ISBN : 9782080200730

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Parisian Chic by Ines de la Fressange,Sophie Gachet Pdf

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Celebrity model Inès de la Fressange shares the well-kept secrets of how Parisian women maintain effortless glamour and a timeless allure. Inès de la Fressange—France’s icon of chic—shares her personal tips for living with style and charm, gleaned from decades in the fashion industry. She offers specific pointers on how to dress like a Parisian, including how to mix affordable basics with high-fashion touches, and how to accessorize. Her step-by-step do’s and don’ts are accompanied by fashion photography, and the book is personalized with her charming drawings. Inès also shares how to bring Parisian chic into your home, and how to insert your signature style into any space—even the office. The ultrachic volume is wrapped with a three-quarter-height removable jacket and features offset aquarelle paper and a ribbon page marker. Complete with her favorite addresses for finding the ultimate fashion and decorating items, this is a must-have for any woman who wants to add a touch of Paris to her own style.

Author : Lou Taylor,Marie McLoughlin
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2020-01-09
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781350000285

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Paris Fashion and World War Two by Lou Taylor,Marie McLoughlin Pdf

In 1939, fashion became an economic and symbolic sphere of great importance in France. Invasive textile legislation, rationing and threats from German and American couturiers were pushing the design and trade of Parisian style to its limits. It is widely accepted that French fashion was severely curtailed as a result, isolated from former foreign clients and deposed of its crown as global queen of fashion. This pioneering book offers a different story. Arguing that Paris retained its hold on the international haute couture industry right throughout WWII, eminent dress historians and curators come together to show that, amid political, economic and cultural traumas, Paris fashion remained very much alive under the Nazi occupation – and on an international level. Bringing exciting perspectives to challenge a familiar story and introducing new overseas trade links out of occupied France, this book takes us from the salons of renowned couturiers such as Edward Molyneux and Robert Piguet, French Vogue and Le Jardin des Modes and luxury Lyon silk factories, to Rio de Janeiro, Denmark and Switzerland, and the great American department stores of New York. Also comparing extravagant Paris occupation styles to austerity fashions of the UK and USA, parallel industrial and design developments highlight the unresolvable tension between luxury fashion and the everyday realities of wartime life. Showing that Paris strove to maintain world dominance as leader of couture through fashion journalism, photography and exported fashion forecasting, Paris Fashion and World War Two makes a significant contribution to the cultural history of fashion.

Author : Valerie Steele
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2019-09-05
Category : Design
ISBN : 9781350102965

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Paris, Capital of Fashion by Valerie Steele Pdf

Paris, Capital of Fashion accompanies a major exhibition at The Museum at FIT, New York's only museum dedicated solely to the art of fashion. This lavishly-illustrated book is edited by MFIT's director and chief curator, Valerie Steele, also the author of the acclaimed Paris Fashion: A Cultural History. This new book opens with an important essay on how and why Paris became famous as the international “capital of fashion.” Steele traces how the mythic “aura” of Paris fashion was constructed over generations, as the splendour of the court at Versailles came to be echoed by the spectacle of the haute couture. Yet Paris has faced repeated challenges from other fashion capitals, especially London, Milan, and New York. Essays by Christopher Breward, David Gilbert, Grazia d'Annunzio, and Antonia Finnane place Paris within a broader global narrative, while Sophie Kurkdjian investigates the cultural value of the Parisian couture, and Agnès Rocomora explores the online imagery of the chic Parisienne. As The New Yorker recently put it, Paris is “the most glamorous and competitive of the world's fashion capitals.” No other city has been branded “Fashion” as Paris has. By opening the study of Paris fashion to new approaches, this book explains why Paris still retains its position as the world's undisputed fashion capital.

Author : Octave Uzanne
Publisher : London : J. C. Nimmo, 1886 (Edinburgh ; London : Ballantyne Press)
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1886
Category : Fashion
ISBN : OXFORD:591003924

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The Frenchwoman of the Century by Octave Uzanne Pdf