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This is the first comprehensive account of Jewish clothing, both profane and sacred, from its origins through to the present day. Focusing on tensions over gender, ethnic identity and assimilation, each chapter discusses the meaning and symbolism of a specific era or type of Jewish dress, whether traditional or contemporary.

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Accessory Design is an introduction to the history of accessories throughout the centuries, which provides students with both context and inspiration for their designs.

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Corsets, and the corseted body, have been fetishized, mythologized, romanticized. This Victorian icon has inspired debate that is unrivalled by any other article of clothing. This book examines the role of corsetry in the minds and lives of Victorian women.

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Corsets, and the corseted body, have been fetishized, mythologized, romanticized. This Victorian icon has inspired debate that is unrivalled by any other article of clothing. This book examines the role of corsetry in the minds and lives of Victorian women.

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A look at the iconic 1970s fashion chain and the influence the designs of the 70s have on today's fashion.

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An illustrated exploration of Byzantine culture, its past history and its relevance to design today, looking at the style and influence of woven silk textiles.

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Provides a comprehensive account of modern Chinese fashion since 1978. This book offers an analysis of the development of the Chinese fashion industry as well as an analysis of the relationship between dress, gender, identity and consumption in contemporary China. It is suitable for students of fashion and textiles.

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Provides a comprehensive account of modern Chinese fashion since 1978. This book offers an analysis of the development of the Chinese fashion industry as well as an analysis of the relationship between dress, gender, identity and consumption in contemporary China. It is suitable for students of fashion and textiles.

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(Paperback)

Outlines the tradition and mysticism associated with them and the role they still play in the 'theatre' of church, and shows how colour and ornament are used in the symbolism of the Christian faith.

At the beginning of the Victorian period, most of England's population lived in the countryside; by its end, the balance had tipped towards living in urban and suburban spaces.

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Color and Design addresses how we understand and experience colour, and through specific examples explores how colour is used and offers such enormous potential to communicate.

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"Entertainingly written with examples from popular culture, Communicating Fashion draws together theories from communication, media and fashion studies to explain how we all use clothing to express ourselves and how the media shapes our understanding of fashion and style"--

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"Entertainingly written with examples from popular culture, Communicating Fashion draws together theories from communication, media and fashion studies to explain how we all use clothing to express ourselves and how the media shapes our understanding of fashion and style"--

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Contains twenty lessons in Gerber's AccuMark technology, focused on computerized patternmaking, digitizing, grading, and marker-making. This title teaches students how to use the software to make first patterns from basic slopers and make modifications and alterations on existing production patterns.

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"Through an exploration of the history of male facial hair in England, Alun Withey underscores its complex meanings, medical implications and socio-cultural significance from the mid-17th to the early 20th century. Withey charts the gradual shift in concepts of facial hair, and shaving - away from 'formal' medicine and practice - towards new concepts of hygiene and personal grooming"--

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Cotton has literally changed the world. This book explores the fascinating history and present day practices associated with cotton.

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