Valerie Mendes (3 knihy)

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  Valerie Mendes Black in Fashion EN

  From the feather-light pleats of Fortuny early last century to the deconstructed 1980s creations of Comme des Garcons, black has inspired designers the world over to produce some of their most exotic and seminal work. Fashion enthusiasts will be seduced by the lure of great couture names and fascinated by the evolution of the black dress from the extravagance of the early twentieth century through ground-breaking,…

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  Valerie Mendes Fashion Since 1900 EN

  From Belle Epoque tea gowns through Dior’s 1947 ‘New Look’ to the impact of the Internet and fashion blogs, this comprehensive, international survey explores the significant developments in fashion, accessories, hairstyles and makeup, from 1900 to now. It focuses on key movements and innovations in style for both men and women, and explores these through the work of the most original and influential designers and…

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  Valerie Mendes Larkswood EN

  Larkswood House. The very name suggests birdsong, peace and elegance. It is home to the Hamilton children - Edward, Cynthia and Harriet - who enjoy the freedom and excitement of privilege. But in the glorious summer of 1896, with absent parents and a departed governess, disaster strikes the family, leaving it cruelly divided. More than forty years later, on the eve of the Second World War, Louisa Hamilton, newly…

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