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So You Want to be a Model? - The Secret Life of Successful Models (Paperback): Clare Wilson So You Want to be a Model? - The Secret Life of Successful Models (Paperback)
Clare Wilson
R469 Discovery Miles 4 690 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Here it is! Your window into the formerly elusive world of modelling for anyone to enter and have a look around. 'So you want to be a model? (The Secret Life of Successful Models)' was born out of the countless questions Gingersnap founder Clare Wilson is asked about how to become a successful model. Clare takes you through every aspect of the model industry - from castings, how to be in front of a camera, the business side of the industry, and invaluable social media tips, to the many types of modelling. How do you go about getting that great agent? How do you get noticed at castings? How can you nail that modelling job of your dreams? Clare divulges fascinating stories of her modelling days, and her handy A-Z of modelling jargon is also included so you'll know the lingo from day one. For Clare, the joy in sharing her experience is allowing everyone and anyone a peek into the fascinating world of modelling. Be empowered and inspired... this is a world which should be open to all, so why not you?

The Orphans of Berlin - The BRAND NEW heartbreaking World War 2 historical novel by Jina Bacarr (Large print, Paperback, Large... The Orphans of Berlin - The BRAND NEW heartbreaking World War 2 historical novel by Jina Bacarr (Large print, Paperback, Large type / large print edition)
Jina Bacarr
R1,074 R959 Discovery Miles 9 590 Save R115 (11%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

'A moving novel of strength and resistance in the face of evil but also an inspiring journey of resilience after loss.' Erin Litteken, bestselling author of The Memory Keeper of Kyiv A heartbreaking World War 2 novel that tells the story of two women's fight for love, family and hope, as the world crumbles around them. Based on the true story of the Kindertransport rescue from Nazi-occupied Europe. Berlin, 1936. The Landau family are at the heart of their community, running a music shop in Berlin and just trying to survive. But their lives are unravelling as Hitler's power increases and the treatment of Jewish families deteriorates. Eldest daughter, Rachel, fears for her sisters' future and will do anything she can to keep them safe. Will she find hope in the darkness? Paris, 1936. As whispers of war travel over from Europe, American debutante Kay escapes her mother's grasp and travels as a reluctant spy from Paris to Berlin. But a chance meeting with the Landau family will change her life forever. Kay is determined to give Rachel and her sisters a fighting chance in a society where the youngest are paying the ultimate price, even if it means making dangerous enemies along the way... As the world marches toward war, these brave women will find strength in joining forces to save the ones they love. But they will need the support of one another more than they will ever realise in order to survive... A gripping and heart-wrenching historical novel about hope, tragedy and two women's limitless courage. Perfect for fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, The Nightingale and My Name is Eva. What readers are saying about The Orphans of Berlin: 'The Orphans of Berlin is a moving novel of strength and resistance in the face of evil but also an inspiring journey of resilience after loss. Delving into a lesser known angle of the Kindertransport rescue efforts, Jina Bacarr deftly combines history and compelling characters into a fast-paced, emotional WWII story that readers will love.' Erin Litteken, bestselling author of The Memory Keeper of Kyiv

The Fashion Business Reader (Paperback): Joseph H Hancock, Anne Peirson-Smith The Fashion Business Reader (Paperback)
Joseph H Hancock, Anne Peirson-Smith 1
R1,293 Discovery Miles 12 930 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The Fashion Business Reader is the first comprehensive anthology of classic and cutting-edge writings on the global fashion business, from production to consumption. Bringing together a rich interdisciplinary and international range of writings in one volume, this essential text encompasses creative, theoretical, and practical approaches from scholarship spanning business, the social sciences, arts, and humanities. As well as extracts from ground-breaking journal articles, book chapters, and other key writings, the reader includes several newly commissioned articles on contemporary themes and methodological approaches. Each section of the volume contains an introduction by an expert scholar plus a guide to further reading, and each individual extract is introduced so that readers can place important writings in context. This is an essential course text for students on a wide range of fashion and business courses and a one-stop authoritative reference for scholars and professionals.

Vain Glorious - A shameless guide for men who want to look their best (Paperback): Jeremy Langmead, Dr David Jack Vain Glorious - A shameless guide for men who want to look their best (Paperback)
Jeremy Langmead, Dr David Jack
R396 R359 Discovery Miles 3 590 Save R37 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

"My life is a constant battle between vanity and laziness. This book has brokered the perfect peace deal!" - Graham Norton Should I tint my eyebrows? How can I get a squarer jawline? Which style of trouser would make my legs look longer? Leading lifestyle columnist and magazine editor, Jeremy Langmead, has men constantly asking him for answers to these questions and more. In Vain Glorious, he teams up with Harley Street aesthetic doctor David Jack to lift the lid on all the anti-ageing and beauty secrets now available for men, from Botox to hair thickening treatments. Dr Jack provides the medical expertise, whilst Langmead test-drives the products and procedures on offer - sharing often hilarious snapshots of his own hit-and-miss journey of rejuvenation, as well as sartorial tricks and insider tips from his time editing Esquire and running the men's fashion website mrporter.com. Vain Glorious is an honest and practical guide to help men feel comfortable in their own skin.

Shopping, Seduction & Mr Selfridge (Paperback, Main - TV tie-in): Lindy Woodhead Shopping, Seduction & Mr Selfridge (Paperback, Main - TV tie-in)
Lindy Woodhead 1
R306 Discovery Miles 3 060 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

In 1909, the largest department store in London's West End, designed and built from scratch, opened in Oxford Street in a glorious burst of publicity. The mastermind behind the facade was American retail genius Harry Gordon Selfridge: maverick businessman, risk-taker, dandy and one of the greatest showmen the retail world has ever known. His talents were to create the seduction of shopping, and as his success and fame grew, so did his glittering lifestyle: mansions, yachts, gambling, racehorses - and mistresses. From the glamour of Edwardian England, through the turmoil of the Great War and the heady excesses of the 1920s and beyond, Selfridges Department Store was 'a theatre with the curtain going up at 9 o'clock each morning'. Mr Selfridge reveals the captivating story of the rise and fall of the man who revolutionised the way we shop. The third series of Mr Selfridge will air on ITV in January 2015. 'Lively and entertaining' Sunday Telegraph 'Will change your view of shopping forever' Vogue 'Harry Selfridge revolutionised the way we shop ... fascinating' Daily Mail

Swipe, Scan, Shop - Interactive Visual Merchandising (Paperback): Kate Schaefer Swipe, Scan, Shop - Interactive Visual Merchandising (Paperback)
Kate Schaefer
R903 Discovery Miles 9 030 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Successful fashion merchandising, branding and communication start with satisfyingly sensory and interactive shopping experiences. With Kate Schaefer's beautifully illustrated and practical book, learn how retailers create these experiences to connect with shoppers, enhance the retail experience, and achieve brand loyalty. With company highlights from brands such as Amazon Go, FIT:MATCH and Sephora, Swipe, Scan, Shop shows how fashion retailers are embracing the omnichannel retail experience, by using virtual and augmented reality, beacon technologies and facial recognition, among others. As shoppers become more dependent on digital devices as part of their shopping experience, visual merchandisers are adapting by incorporating mobile tech to tell a story, alert shoppers of product locations and inventory levels, and allow for the customization of products and sharing with friends. With a companion website that includes resources and links to further information and videos discussed in the book, this practical guide shows how to inform, entice, and engage customers by incorporating social technology throughout the shopping experience.

The Orphans of Berlin - The BRAND NEW heartbreaking World War 2 historical novel by Jina Bacarr (Paperback): Jina Bacarr The Orphans of Berlin - The BRAND NEW heartbreaking World War 2 historical novel by Jina Bacarr (Paperback)
Jina Bacarr
R394 Discovery Miles 3 940 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

'A moving novel of strength and resistance in the face of evil but also an inspiring journey of resilience after loss.' Erin Litteken, bestselling author of The Memory Keeper of Kyiv A heartbreaking World War 2 novel that tells the story of two women's fight for love, family and hope, as the world crumbles around them. Based on the true story of the Kindertransport rescue from Nazi-occupied Europe. Berlin, 1936. The Landau family are at the heart of their community, running a music shop in Berlin and just trying to survive. But their lives are unravelling as Hitler's power increases and the treatment of Jewish families deteriorates. Eldest daughter, Rachel, fears for her sisters' future and will do anything she can to keep them safe. Will she find hope in the darkness? Paris, 1936. As whispers of war travel over from Europe, American debutante Kay escapes her mother's grasp and travels as a reluctant spy from Paris to Berlin. But a chance meeting with the Landau family will change her life forever. Kay is determined to give Rachel and her sisters a fighting chance in a society where the youngest are paying the ultimate price, even if it means making dangerous enemies along the way... As the world marches toward war, these brave women will find strength in joining forces to save the ones they love. But they will need the support of one another more than they will ever realise in order to survive... A gripping and heart-wrenching historical novel about hope, tragedy and two women's limitless courage. Perfect for fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, The Nightingale and My Name is Eva. What readers are saying about The Orphans of Berlin: 'The Orphans of Berlin is a moving novel of strength and resistance in the face of evil but also an inspiring journey of resilience after loss. Delving into a lesser known angle of the Kindertransport rescue efforts, Jina Bacarr deftly combines history and compelling characters into a fast-paced, emotional WWII story that readers will love.' Erin Litteken, bestselling author of The Memory Keeper of Kyiv

Time in Fashion - Industrial, Antilinear and Uchronic Temporalities (Paperback): Caroline Evans, Alessandra Vaccari Time in Fashion - Industrial, Antilinear and Uchronic Temporalities (Paperback)
Caroline Evans, Alessandra Vaccari
R950 Discovery Miles 9 500 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Few phenomena embody the notion of time as well as fashion. Fast-moving and rooted in the 'now', it's constantly creating its own past through the process of rapid style change. Uniquely poised between the past and the future, fashion's relationship with time is unorthodox. Rather than considering time in the conventional sense, this anthology explores three alternative ways to think about fashion and time: the first identifies the seasonal nature of fashion as an industry, and shows how this has impacted on workers and wearers alike. The second looks at fashion design as a ceaseless process of adaptation, reconstruction and recombination of motifs, in which nostalgia and revivals play their part. The third construes fashion's 'imaginary', with its capacity for fantasy and myth-making, as a form of alternate history that asks 'what if?' Within this framework, key classic texts are juxtaposed with lesser known ones, in an interdisciplinary approach that includes philosophy, history, literature, media and fashion design, ranging from the 18th century to the present. It will be of interest to anyone wishing to understand one of the most complex yet inescapable aspects of fashion, its relationship to time, and will be a critical resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students in the humanities and all those interested in fashion in all its creative, commercial and cultural aspects.

3D Printing Design - Additive Manufacturing and the Materials Revolution (Paperback): Francis Bitonti 3D Printing Design - Additive Manufacturing and the Materials Revolution (Paperback)
Francis Bitonti
R937 Discovery Miles 9 370 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

To work with the materials of tomorrow, design students across visual arts disciplines need to understand the cutting edge of today. Whether you're modelling in interiors, designing in fashion or constructing for interiors, in your work or as part of a final project, 3D Printing design is an encouraging guide to additive manufacturing within design disciplines. Francis Bitonti gives an insider's view from his design studio on how 3D printing is already shaking up the industry, and where it's likely to go next. Complete with interviews from designers, business owners and 3D-print experts throughout, Bitonti considers whether 3D body scans mean couture for all, how rapid prototyping can change your design method and if 3D printing materials can enhance medical design, amongst other areas of this emerging method of manufacture. This is inspirational reading for the designers of tomorrow.

The Business of Fashion - Designing, Manufacturing, and Marketing - Bundle Book + Studio Access Card (Paperback, 6th edition):... The Business of Fashion - Designing, Manufacturing, and Marketing - Bundle Book + Studio Access Card (Paperback, 6th edition)
Leslie Davis. Burns, Kathy K. Mullet
R2,462 Discovery Miles 24 620 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

"No other book compares...This is the book students reference during their four years at university." - Tara Konya, Southern New Hampshire University, USA Learn how fashion lines are designed, manufactured, marketed, and distributed. The book covers the full supply chain - from textiles to fashion brand production - as well as supply chain management, and competitive strategies, so that you can be successful in your future career. Topics covered include sustainable design for a circular economy, 3-D printing, fashion entrepreneurship, disruptions in fashion calendars, supply chain transparency, impact of social media, growth and evolution of online retailing, expanded omnichannel strategies, and changes in international trade, among others. Case studies, a Career Glossary, and key terms help you connect concepts to practice. New to this Edition * Content addresses knowledge and skill guidelines in the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and Textile and Apparel Program Accreditation Commission (TAPAC) accreditation standards * Expanded discussions of sustainability, corporate social responsibility, and technology across the supply chains for fashion products * Updated and expanded industry examples and case studies, emphasizing fashion brand companies from around the world * A new Careers Glossary listing job titles and descriptions found throughout the fashion industry The Business of Fashion STUDIO Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips Review concepts with flashcards of essential vocabulary

The Lost Girl in Paris - A brand new gripping and heartbreaking WW2 historical novel (Large print, Paperback, Large type /... The Lost Girl in Paris - A brand new gripping and heartbreaking WW2 historical novel (Large print, Paperback, Large type / large print edition)
Jina Bacarr
R1,086 R970 Discovery Miles 9 700 Save R116 (11%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

'I will never forget what the Nazi did to me. Never' 1940, Nazi-occupied Paris. A powerful story of love, tragedy and incredible courage, about one woman whose life is ripped apart by war and risks everything to seek justice. Brand new from the bestselling author of The Resistance Girl. As Nazis patrol the streets of the French capital, Tiena is alone, desperate and on the run. After defending herself against the force of an officer, she must find a new identity in order to survive. An accidental meeting with members of the Resistance gives her a lifeline, as she is offered the chance to reinvent herself as perfumer Angeline De Cadieux. However Angeline will never forget what happened to her, and will do everything she can to seek revenge. But vengeance can be a dangerous game, and Angeline can only hide her true identity for so long before her past catches up with her, with some devastating consequences... Paris, 2003. When the opportunity arises for aspiring journalist Emma Keane to interview world renowned perfumer Madame De Cadieux about her life during World War Two, she is determined to take it. There are secrets from her own family history that she hopes Angeline may be able to help unlock. But nothing can prepare Emma for Angeline's story, and one thing is for certain - it will change her own life forever... An absolutely heartbreaking, unforgettable historical novel of war, sacrifice and survival. Perfect for fans of Suzanne Goldring, Ella Carey and Catherine Hokin.

The Lost Girl in Paris - A brand new gripping and heartbreaking WW2 historical novel (Paperback): Jina Bacarr The Lost Girl in Paris - A brand new gripping and heartbreaking WW2 historical novel (Paperback)
Jina Bacarr
R477 Discovery Miles 4 770 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

'I will never forget what the Nazi did to me. Never' 1940, Nazi-occupied Paris. A powerful story of love, tragedy and incredible courage, about one woman whose life is ripped apart by war and risks everything to seek justice. Brand new from the bestselling author of The Resistance Girl. As Nazis patrol the streets of the French capital, Tiena is alone, desperate and on the run. After defending herself against the force of an officer, she must find a new identity in order to survive. An accidental meeting with members of the Resistance gives her a lifeline, as she is offered the chance to reinvent herself as perfumer Angeline De Cadieux. However Angeline will never forget what happened to her, and will do everything she can to seek revenge. But vengeance can be a dangerous game, and Angeline can only hide her true identity for so long before her past catches up with her, with some devastating consequences... Paris, 2003. When the opportunity arises for aspiring journalist Emma Keane to interview world renowned perfumer Madame De Cadieux about her life during World War Two, she is determined to take it. There are secrets from her own family history that she hopes Angeline may be able to help unlock. But nothing can prepare Emma for Angeline's story, and one thing is for certain - it will change her own life forever... An absolutely heartbreaking, unforgettable historical novel of war, sacrifice and survival. Perfect for fans of Suzanne Goldring, Ella Carey and Catherine Hokin.

Fashion Stylists - History, Meaning and Practice (Paperback): Ane Lynge-Jorlen Fashion Stylists - History, Meaning and Practice (Paperback)
Ane Lynge-Jorlen
R1,295 Discovery Miles 12 950 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Stylists have become increasingly influential in shaping fashion imagery. They have moved from the backstage, as unrecognised players, to the frontstage of fashion, becoming celebrated for their creative work as image makers for magazines, advertising and fashion designers. Yet little is known about the profession, its diverse incarnations and its aesthetic economy. Featuring contributions from leading experts and stylists, this collection is the first to explore the history, meaning and practice of fashion styling through interviews and historic and present-day case studies. Featuring in-depth contributions from prominent fashion scholars, chapters span historical periods, cultural contexts and theoretical frameworks, employing a range of methodologies in the international case studies upon which they’re based. Interspersed with interviews with innovative fashion stylists working today, and drawing on examples from advertising, the catwalk and magazines, this book explores the challenges faced by stylists in a fashion system increasingly shaped by commercial pressures and by growing numbers of collections and seasons. Fashion Stylists is an invaluable resource for students and professionals interested in image-making, the representation of style and fashion, entrepreneurship and the history of fashion professionals.

An Introduction to Fashion Retailing - From Managing to Merchandising (Paperback, 2nd edition): Dimitri Koumbis An Introduction to Fashion Retailing - From Managing to Merchandising (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Dimitri Koumbis
R741 Discovery Miles 7 410 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

If you’re taking your first steps into the fast-paced world of retail, then merchandiser, store designer, retailer and educator Dimitri Koumbis is the ideal guide. In An Introduction to Fashion Retailing, he’ll walk you through everything from the history of retail design, to the intricacies of consumer behavior, fast fashion and corporate social responsibility. You’ll also learn professional techniques through detailed case studies of international retailers, including LVMH, Estée Lauder and ASOS. This revised edition includes expanded coverage of omnichannel retail approaches, retail KPIs as well as an outline of future retail trends in brick and mortar, e-commerce and technology. There’s also a whole new chapter introducing visual merchandising, expanding on the importance of the store’s overall design and visual representation of products.

The Empire of Fashion - Dressing Modern Democracy (Paperback, New Ed): Gilles Lipovetsky The Empire of Fashion - Dressing Modern Democracy (Paperback, New Ed)
Gilles Lipovetsky; Translated by Catherine Porter; Foreword by Richard Sennett
R1,382 Discovery Miles 13 820 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In a book full of playful irony and striking insights, the controversial social philosopher Gilles Lipovetsky draws on the history of fashion to demonstrate that the modern cult of appearance and superficiality actually serves the common good. Focusing on clothing, bodily deportment, sex roles, sexual practices, and political rhetoric as forms of "fashion," Lipovetsky bounds across two thousand years of history, showing how the evolution of fashion from an upper-class privilege into a vehicle of popular expression closely follows the rise of democratic values. Whereas Tocqueville feared that mass culture would create passive citizens incapable of political reasoning, Lipovetsky argues that today's mass-produced fashion offers many choices, which in turn enable consumers to become complex individuals within a consolidated, democratically educated society.

Superficiality fosters tolerance among different groups within a society, claims Lipovetsky. To analyze fashion's role in smoothing over social conflict, he abandons class analysis in favor of an inquiry into the symbolism of everyday life and the creation of ephemeral desire. Lipovetsky examines the malaise experienced by people who, because they can fulfill so many desires, lose their sense of identity. His conclusions raise disturbing questions about personal joy and anguish in modern democracy.

Fashioning Indie - Popular Fashion, Music and Gender (Paperback): Rachel Lifter Fashioning Indie - Popular Fashion, Music and Gender (Paperback)
Rachel Lifter
R1,306 Discovery Miles 13 060 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In 2005, British supermodel Kate Moss went to Glastonbury with her then-boyfriend, indie rocker Pete Doherty. Their unwashed appearance captured widespread attention, propelling the British indie music scene and its signature look-slender bodies clad in skinny jeans-to the center of popular fashion. Using this fashionable watershed as a launching point, Fashioning Indie narrates indie's evolution: from a 1980s British music subculture into a 21st-century international fashion phenomenon. It explores the lucrative transformation of indie style, first into high concept menswear and later into "festival fashion"-a womenswear phenomenon that remade what indie looked like and provided a launching point to reimagine who the ideal subject of indie could be. Fashioning Indie is essential reading for academic and popular audiences, offering an original account of what happens when a subculture is incorporated into the commercial fashion system. As the music and fashions of festivals face increasing scrutiny in debates about diversity and inclusion, and the transformations of indie style coincide with the global expansion of the second-hand retail sector, the book offers also essential insights into the broader culture of popular fashion in the 21st century and the values that inform it.

All My Nail Art Design Shit - Style Painting Projects Technicians Crafts and Hobbies Air Brush (Paperback): Holly Placate All My Nail Art Design Shit - Style Painting Projects Technicians Crafts and Hobbies Air Brush (Paperback)
Holly Placate
R484 R450 Discovery Miles 4 500 Save R34 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Mastering Fashion Marketing (Paperback): Tim Jackson, D. Shaw Mastering Fashion Marketing (Paperback)
Tim Jackson, D. Shaw
R479 Discovery Miles 4 790 Ships in 2 - 4 working days

This is the first book that combines contemporary marketing theory with analysis of operational marketing practice within the fashion industry. It contains the views of key practitioners and much original case study material from leading fashion organisations, providing unique insights into the reality of fashion marketing. Appropriate for undergraduate and postgraduate fashion, retailing and business degrees, it is also a valuable read for practitioners seeking knowledge and understanding of fashion marketing.

The Art of Fashion Draping - Bundle Book + Studio Instant Access (Other printed item, 5th edition): Connie Amaden-Crawford The Art of Fashion Draping - Bundle Book + Studio Instant Access (Other printed item, 5th edition)
Connie Amaden-Crawford
R2,956 Discovery Miles 29 560 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

"This is the most comprehensive teaching tool for learning and mastering draping techniques. The illustrations and the text for each drape are clear and explicit." Laura K. Kidd, Southern Illinois University, USA Learn to drape fabric on a dress form to create your own patterns. The step-by-step instructions are organized from basic to advanced projects using both imperial and metric measurements, so you don't have to convert measurements. The book includes a wide variety of fashion styles, from bodices to bias-cut gowns. Intermediate and advanced design variations include an off-shoulder sleeve design and a peplum design. More than 1,000 two-color line drawings show you each draping step. - Checklists to evaluate and analyze designs - Cross-referencing of techniques across chapters - Online STUDIO includes video tutorials explaining key draping skills and techniques - Lay-flat binding makes the book easy to use while draping garments

Beauty Journal - Daily Routine, Makeup, Hair Products, Skin Care, Facial, Inventory Tracker, Wish List, Keep Track & Review... Beauty Journal - Daily Routine, Makeup, Hair Products, Skin Care, Facial, Inventory Tracker, Wish List, Keep Track & Review Products, Gift, Notebook, Diary (Paperback)
Amy Newton
R571 Discovery Miles 5 710 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Time in Fashion - Industrial, Antilinear and Uchronic Temporalities (Hardcover): Caroline Evans, Alessandra Vaccari Time in Fashion - Industrial, Antilinear and Uchronic Temporalities (Hardcover)
Caroline Evans, Alessandra Vaccari
R3,333 Discovery Miles 33 330 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Few phenomena embody the notion of time as well as fashion. Fast-moving and rooted in the 'now', it's constantly creating its own past through the process of rapid style change. Uniquely poised between the past and the future, fashion's relationship with time is unorthodox. Rather than considering time in the conventional sense, this anthology explores three alternative ways to think about fashion and time: the first identifies the seasonal nature of fashion as an industry, and shows how this has impacted on workers and wearers alike. The second looks at fashion design as a ceaseless process of adaptation, reconstruction and recombination of motifs, in which nostalgia and revivals play their part. The third construes fashion's 'imaginary', with its capacity for fantasy and myth-making, as a form of alternate history that asks 'what if?' Within this framework, key classic texts are juxtaposed with lesser known ones, in an interdisciplinary approach that includes philosophy, history, literature, media and fashion design, ranging from the 18th century to the present. It will be of interest to anyone wishing to understand one of the most complex yet inescapable aspects of fashion, its relationship to time, and will be a critical resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students in the humanities and all those interested in fashion in all its creative, commercial and cultural aspects.

Beauty Therapist To Entrepreneur - The essential guide to accelerating your career success in the beauty industry (Paperback):... Beauty Therapist To Entrepreneur - The essential guide to accelerating your career success in the beauty industry (Paperback)
Linda Hill
R498 Discovery Miles 4 980 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Managed Hand - Race, Gender, and the Body in Beauty Service Work (Paperback): Miliann Kang The Managed Hand - Race, Gender, and the Body in Beauty Service Work (Paperback)
Miliann Kang
R869 R798 Discovery Miles 7 980 Save R71 (8%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Two women, virtual strangers, sit hand-in-hand across a narrow table, both intent on the same thing - achieving the perfect manicure. Encounters like this occur thousands of times across the United States in nail salons increasingly owned and operated by Asian immigrants. This study looks closely for the first time at these intimate encounters, focusing on New York City, where such nail salons have become ubiquitous. Drawing from rich and compelling interviews, Miliann Kang takes us inside the nail industry, asking such questions as: Why have nail salons become so popular? Why do so many Asian women, and Korean women in particular, provide these services? Kang discovers multiple motivations for the manicure - from the pampering of white middle class women to the artistic self-expression of working class African American women to the mass consumption of body-related services. Contrary to notions of beauty service establishments as spaces for building community among women, "The Managed Hand" finds that while tentative and fragile solidarities can emerge across the manicure table, they generally give way to even more powerful divisions of race, class, and immigration.

The Color Revolution (Hardcover, New): Regina Lee Blaszczyk The Color Revolution (Hardcover, New)
Regina Lee Blaszczyk
R1,206 R1,145 Discovery Miles 11 450 Save R61 (5%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

A history of color and commerce from haute couture to automobile showrooms to interior design. When the fashion industry declares that lime green is the new black, or instructs us to "think pink!," it is not the result of a backroom deal forged by a secretive cabal of fashion journalists, designers, manufacturers, and the editor of Vogue. It is the latest development of a color revolution that has been unfolding for more than a century. In this book, the award-winning historian Regina Lee Blaszczyk traces the relationship of color and commerce, from haute couture to automobile showrooms to interior design, describing the often unrecognized role of the color profession in consumer culture. Blaszczyk examines the evolution of the color profession from 1850 to 1970, telling the stories of innovators who managed the color cornucopia that modern artificial dyes and pigments made possible. These "color stylists," "color forecasters," and "color engineers" helped corporations understand the art of illusion and the psychology of color. Blaszczyk describes the strategic burst of color that took place in the 1920s, when General Motors introduced a bright blue sedan to compete with Ford's all-black Model T and when housewares became available in a range of brilliant hues. She explains the process of color forecasting-not a conspiracy to manipulate hapless consumers but a careful reading of cultural trends and consumer taste. And she shows how color information flowed from the fashion houses of Paris to textile mills in New Jersey. Today professional colorists are part of design management teams at such global corporations as Hilton, Disney, and Toyota. The Color Revolution tells the history of how colorists help industry capture the hearts and dollars of consumers.

How I Nailed it! (Paperback): Leighton Denny How I Nailed it! (Paperback)
Leighton Denny
R233 Discovery Miles 2 330 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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