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This gorgeous work takes a sentimental journey through 100 years of
fashion accessories that have added individuality to each "new
look." Hundreds of hats, shoes, gloves, scarves, jewelry, handbags,
and more are presented in a decade-by-decade progression of fashion
styles. The 478 glorious color photographs, original drawings, and
extensive text bring the century to life-for "what" people wore
reflects the tenor of the times that tells us "why!" This book is
nostalgic, informative and a feast for the eyes. Collectors of
vintage clothing will covet the information and outstandingly
beautiful illustrations.
Movie stars first wore them, then retail pieces were made for sale
to the public, and now collectors avidly search for the special
jewelry of Joseff. Jewelry of the Stars takes you on a journey
through and beyond the career of Joseff of Hollywood, whose
extraordinary design talents contributed to over ninety-percent of
the jewelry supplied for the movies during Hollywood's golden years
of the 1930s, '40s and beyond. The jewelry includes the unique
Joseff retail line that was sold through jewelry departments of
fine stores and is widely coveted by jewelry collectors worldwide
today. Jewelry of the Stars willl be treasured by movie buffs and
jewelry lovers alike. It is a nostalgic glimpse of the movies that
adds another dimension to the fascinating progression of jewelry
design.
During the past one hundred years, thousands of trademarked
fragrances have competed in the marketplace. Here are over 1000
examples, most of which have not appeared in previous books on the
subject. From cork-stoppered, flora-scented toilette water that
Victorian ladies daubed on their wrists on airless summer days to
current fragrances that provide yet another avenue for
individuality in the ambiance of today's modern woman, here are
commercial fragrance bottles for the most avid aficionado. Spanning
early examples and every decade of the 20th century, Commercial
Fragrance Bottles covers a representative assortment-from the rare
to the whimsical. Once it is published, Commercial Fragrance
Bottles will become one of the standard books in the large,
enthusiastic field of perfume bottle collecting.
The art of costume jewelry is explored in hundreds of color photos
and personal glimpses of the elite core of artists responsible for
them. The costume jewelry industry in the United States is
celebrated, included the expertise in design and manufacturing of
such masters as Chanel, Dior, Joseff, Haskell, Boucher, Lane,
Trifari, and many more. This newly revised edition features 14 new
photos and pricing information for today's market.
This magnificent new book explores the history of the perfume
bottle, from dusty fragments found in Mesopotamian ruins, through
the Middle Ages and the Victorian era, to the most resplendent
examples of modern glassmaking. It even includes a Lalique bottle
not yet released to the public! Other major bottle designers and
manufacturers are discussed-Stiegel, De Vilbliss, Baccarat, and
Saint Gobain Desjonquere, to name a few-along with perfumers who
were instrumental in the growth of the industry in this century,
from Crown and Caron to Elizabeth Arden. In over 400 full-color
photographs, this beautiful book shows the perfume containers
(including miniatures, solids, advertising fans, and the gigantic
display factice) that most entrance today's collectors. Includes
current value guide, meticulous documentation, and glorious
photographs.
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