The History of Modern Fashion: From 1850
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Shortlisted for the Costume Society of America Millia Davenport Publication Award (2016), this lavishly illustrated book looks at the history of fashion from 1850 to 2010. Taking a decade-by-decade approach, Daniel James Cole and Nancy Deihl explore the history of fashion as a lively and dynamic manifestation of twentieth-century culture. Covering chronological changes in womenswear, menswear, and childrenswear, the book looks at the dissemination of style and the mechanisms of change, at the re... [Read More]
Patterns for Theatrical Costumes: Garments, Trims, and Accessories from Ancient Egypt to 1915
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Advice on making costumes accompanies designs for ancient Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Romanesque, medieval, Renaissance, Elizabethan, and Victorian style costumes.
The Costumes of Burlesque: 1866-2018
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The Costumes of Burlesque: 1866-2018 is the first volume to inclusively document burlesque costume from its birth in the 1860’s through the global burlesque movement in 2018. This lushly illustrated book presents the history and development of this American art form by documenting the origins, influencers, and genuine articles that created its aesthetic. Showcases of legendary performers, including Lydia Thompson, Gypsy Rose Lee, Sally Rand, Bettie Page, Kitten Natividad, and Dita Von Teese, d... [Read More]
Draping Period Costumes: (The Focal Press Costume Topics Series)
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One way of creating a theatrical costume is called flat patterning. This is when a costume designer uses a pattern made to the wearer's measurements to cut out and sew together a costume. In many cases flat patterning is the more appropriate method for creating a period costume - skirts, pants, and sleeves, for example. However, working in two-dimensions often does not translate correctly onto a three-dimensional dress form or person. Often a designer will need to tweak style lines on a garment ... [Read More]
Costume Close-Up: Clothing Construction and Pattern, 1750-1790
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Colonial Williamsburg owns one of the most outstanding collections of period costumes in the world, numbering almost 900 costumes and more than 2,400 accessories.There are 25 full-page patterns in inches and centimeters for women's and men's clothing and accessories accompanied by photographs.
Elizabethan Costume Design and Construction (The Focal Press Costume Topics Series)
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Learn how to create historically accurate costumes for Elizabethan period productions with Elizabethan Costume Design and Construction! Extensive coverage of a variety of costumes for both men and women of all social classes will allow you to be prepared for any costuming need, and step-by-step instructions will ensure you have the know-how to design and construct your garments. Get inspired by stunning, hand-drawn renderings of costumes used in real life productions like Mary Stuart as you’re... [Read More]
Costume in Performance: Materiality, Culture, and the Body
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This beautifully illustrated book conveys the centrality of costume to live performance. Finding associations between contemporary practices and historical manifestations, costume is explored in six thematic chapters, examining the transformative ritual of costuming; choruses as reflective of society; the grotesque, transgressive costume; the female sublime as emancipation; costume as sculptural art in motion; and the here-and-now as history. Viewing the material costume as a crucial aspect in t... [Read More]
Everyday Dress of Rural America, 1783-1800: With Instructions and Patterns (Dover Fashion and Costumes)
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Students and enthusiasts of period costume as well as needleworkers interested in re-creating authentic costumes of America's post-Revolutionary era will welcome this comprehensive, scholarly treatment. It not only discusses and describes the clothing worn in rural America (primarily in New England) between 1783 and 1800, it is one of the few books to include scaled drawings of patterns and full instructions for making most of the garments.The attire includes the clothing both of settlers and of... [Read More]
The Cut of Men's Clothes
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This book traces the evolution of the style of men's dress through a sequence of diagrams accurately scaled down from patterns of actual garments, many of them rare museum specimens. The plates have been selected with the same purpose. Some are photographs of suits for which diagrams have also been given; others, reproduced from paintings and old prints, show the costume complete with its accessories. Quotations from contemporary sources--from diaries, travelers' accounts and tailors' bills--sup... [Read More]
Théâtre de la Mode: Fashion Dolls: The Survival of Haute Couture
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Harnessing the romance of the world of fashion and high art, this fascinating story of a collection of miniature mannequins describes the birth of Theatre de la Mode, the Theater of Fashion. Full of stars such as Robert Ricci (Nina Ricci's son), filmmaker Jean Cocteau, and other members of the 1944 haute couture industry, the story follows 237 miniature fashion dolls through their epic tour of Europe and North America, bringing fashion, elegance, and beauty into a war-torn world. Also included a... [Read More]
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Dressing the Part: A History Of Costume for the Theatre 1947 HC BOOK
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History of the Theatre by Robin May {Hardcover Book} 1986
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PJ Masks Catboy Deluxe Child Halloween Costume
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Your child can dream like a superhero with these cool Deluxe Catboy PJs just like their favorite character from PJ Masks! The deluxe child costume includes a blue jumpsuit with attached foot covers and detachable tail, blue gloves and a soft headpiece. The headpiece and jumpsuit have glow-in-the-dark details making this the coolest super-pajamas ever! Fits child sizes
Boo! Inc. Plucky Police Officer Children's Halloween Dress Up Roleplay Costume
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You're Under Arrest!Plucky Police Officer is your name, and fighting crime is your game, stop crooks in their boots in this Plucky Police Officer costume. This Boo! Inc. costume comes with a hat, shirt, pants, and belt you can look like a heroic cop whenever you wear it. Wear this for Halloween trick-or-treating, theme parties, and costume contests. Collect all the candy you can, but save some for your mummy. And when Halloween comes to an end, dress up and play pretend all year round. You're in for a spooktacular treat with this classic costume!Handle with Scare:This unisex children's costume
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Your little, lovable nugget will transform into one of legend’s most mysterious characters when she wears this Vampirina Classic Toddler Costume! The included all-black dress features a brilliant red trim, lending an element of allure! A cute headpiece gives the outfit authenticity, as only Vampirina would have it! Included also are glovelets to complete the charming look from head to