Edith Head: The Fifty-Year Career of Hollywood's Greatest Costume Designer

Dan Banachowski (Author)

Collagen is Life: Complete Guide to the Benefits, Potential Side Effects and Ways Taking Collagen Can Keep You Healthy and Youthful

Harness the benefits of collagen-a pillar of youthful skin that will also boost your heart, bone, and joint health.Do you look at yourself in the mirror and wish you had Instagram-ready smooth, glowing skin?Do you have chronic ankle and other joint problems that cause frequent injury and pain?Would you love to have thick, healthy hair, and strong nails that don't break or crack, along with improved heart and gut health, and strong muscles?Age is everyone's misfortune, which is why the whole world is trying to find ways to stay youthful.You probably know many people in your friend group who would love to access the fountain of youth.Research by Groupon reveals that people in the US spend between $2,900 and $3,800 a year on their appearance.Over 25 percent of this total spend is on the face alone: moisturizing skincare and anti-aging products are typical allies in the fight to look young.However, many fail to realize that the true skin and health revolution comes from within.To really turn back the clock, you need to stimulate collagen production-an essential ingredient that helps your body prevent sagging, wrinkles, and loss of plumpness.And this book is specifically written to help ...

100 Dresses: The Costume Institute / The Metropolitan Museum of Art

An irresistible look into more than 300 years of fashion through an exquisite collection of designer dresses What woman can resist imagining herself in a beautiful designer dress? Here, for the first time ever, are 100 fabulous gowns from the permanent collection of the renowned Costume Institute at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, each of which is a reminder of the ways fashion reflects the broader culture that created it.Featuring designs by Paul Poiret, Coco Chanel, Madame Grès, Yves Saint Laurent, Gianni Versace, Vivienne Westwood, Alexander McQueen, and many others, this one-of-a-kind collection presents a stunning variety of garments. Ranging from the buttoned-up gowns of the late 17th century to the cutting-edge designs of the early 21st, the dresses reflect the sensibilities and excesses of each era while providing a vivid picture of how styles have changed--sometimes radically--over the years. A late 1600s wool dress with a surprising splash of silver thread; a large-bustled red satin dress from the 1800s; a short, shimmery 1920s dancing dress; a glamorous 1950s cocktail dress; and a 1960s minidress--each tells a story about its period and serves as a testament to the ...

Nadine Coleno

The Hermes Scarf: History & Mystique

The Hermes scarf is a style icon. Worn by royalty and celebrities, coveted and admired, and now avidly collected, this deceptively simple square of silk is much more than just a fashion accessory: it is the stuff of legend. Since the first scarf made its debut in 1937, the House of Hermes has produced more than two thousand different designs. From the classic scarves that embody the Hermes tradition to the wildly imaginative stylings of contemporary designers, the House is always forging new paths and yet is never afraid to take a fresh and often witty approach to its own heritage. A scarf is not the work of a single individual; at each stage of its creation, talent and craftsmanship combine to create a work of art. These qualities shine through in the illustrations, by turns playful and poetic, which lead the reader into a richly colored world with a multitude of motifs. They range from the equestrian themes that are internationally associated with the Hermes brand, through French history and the natural world, to global cultures. From vibrant opulence to subtle harmony, every scarf conveys a mood and every one tells a story.