[PDF] The Little Black Dress eBook

Author : André Leon Talley
Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 38,17 MB
Release : 2013-04-02
Category : Design
ISBN : 0847840573

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A selectively curated overview of the little black dress in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, organized by Vogue contributing editor and fashion force André Leon Talley and published on the occasion of an exhibition at the SCAD Museum of Art (Savannah College of Art and Design), André Leon Talley Gallery. Featuring an impeccably selected group of about sixty dresses from many of the most eminent fashion houses, the book is a celebratory tribute to the iconic little black dress and its deeply resonant cultural and social significance in the modern era. Defined by the simplest parameters—color and shape—yet voluminous in possibility, the little black dress is personalized by the designer who imagined it and the woman who wears it. In one silhouette it can capture a woman's allure, and in one evening worn provide her with a reservoir of memories. It can sum up in one wardrobe reconnaissance the way you wore the way you were. A little black dress in any other color could dent a reputation; in black it can only elevate one. Whether made from the most superior fabrics, or designed in cutting-edge neoprene, the little black dress maintains its status as the game-changer, the free spirit and pleasure-seeker (Audrey Hepburn in Givenchy in Breakfast at Tiffany's), the career-launcher (Elizabeth Hurley in Versace), the going-for-broke risk-taker (Virginie Gautreau as Madame X), inevitably revealing truths about the women who have chosen to wear one. Three original essays offer personal histories in praise of the little black dress. An introduction by André Leon Talley and a foreword by Paula Wallace complete this exquisite volume. Together with a stunning collection of images, this book presents a singularly elegant portfolio.

Author : Rhoda Janzen
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 38,79 MB
Release : 2009-10-13
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 080508925X

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In the spirit of Anne Lamott and Nora Ephron comes Janze's hilarious and moving memoir about a woman who returns home to her close-knit Mennonite family after a personal crisis.

Author : Amy Holman Edelman
Publisher :
Page : 157 pages
File Size : 18,92 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Fashion
ISBN : 9781854106049

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Since Audrey Hepburn"s show-stopper in Break fast at Tiffany"s, the littlelack dress has become more th an an item of clothing. This book looks at theistory of th is loaded fashion symbol which is a cultural icon that stand sor a woman"s identity. '

Author : Dolin Bliss O'Shea
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 24,44 MB
Release : 2014-08-12
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1452130442

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“[A] stylishly presented collection of sewing patterns for 10 LBDs; O’Shea also shows how each pattern can be adapted to another look.” —Publishers Weekly Coco Chanel, Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly . . . Each of these women had an influential take on the most classic wardrobe staple of all: the Little Black Dress. In this chic sewing book, patternmaker Dolin Bliss O’Shea pulls inspiration from famous LBDs throughout history—including Mary Quant’s mod mini, a classic wrap dress worn by Liza Minnelli, Princess Diana’s smart A-line, and more—and offers patterns for reinterpreted versions that are perfectly stylish. Including ten full dress patterns with sewing variations to make twenty garments in all, a primer on sewing techniques, vintage photographs of style icons, and full-color shots of the finished pieces, this book has everything fashionistas need to bring timeless style right into their closets. “Features famous little black dresses over the decades. Learn how to sew up Audrey Hepburn’s Sabrina Dress or Kate Moss’ sexy lace dress of the millennium . . . The patterns in this book can take you through the work week to weekend cocktail parties!” —Coquette

Author : Laura Stampler
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 34,93 MB
Release : 2016-07-19
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1481459899

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Harper lands a dream summer internship at a trendy teen magazine in New York City, working as their resident dating blogger, but there is only one problem--she has absolutely zero dating experience.

Author : Dr. Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 47,57 MB
Release : 2016-04-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1365056163

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Women want to be spiritually stylish, but wearing the armor of God sounds clunky and unattractive. In "Gods' Little Black Dress for Women: How to Put on the Full Armor of God Without Losing Your Femininity", we discover how God tailor-makes a "little black dress of truth" that is battle ready for every occasion. Each of the 12 chapters is followed by a "Teaching Highlights" and "Participants' Guide" complete with memory verse and prayer focus scriptures. Also included is an excellent "Leaders' Discussion Guide", "Small Group Leadership Guidelines", "The ABC's of a Small Group Covenant" and much more! Don't miss the "Memorable Quotes" on page 179!

Author : James Patterson
Publisher : BookShots
Page : 107 pages
File Size : 10,54 MB
Release : 2016-07-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0316276405

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Can a little black dress help a New York magazine editor live out her wildest fantasies . . . or will it be her downfall? Magazine editor Jane Avery spends her nights alone with Netflix and Oreos-until the Dress turns her loose. Suddenly she's surrendering to dark desires, and New York City has become her erotic playground. But what began as a fantasy will go too far . . . and her next conquest could be her last. BookShots Lightning-fast stories by James Patterson Novels you can devour in a few hours Impossible to stop reading All original content from James Patterson

Author : Maxine Kenneth
Publisher : Grand Central Publishing
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 30,89 MB
Release : 2012-10-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1455517674

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An "inventive spy romp that's fast, playful and fun" inspired by an actual letter in the John F. Kennedy Library written by Jackie Kennedy, revealing her job offer from the newly formed CIA (Chris Ewan, author of The Good Thief's Guide to Venice). When young Jackie Bouvier receives her second assignment from the CIA, she knows it will go better than her first. She managed to survive the Paris job-while looking her best in Givenchy, no less-but now she's completed her official CIA training. So she's excited to show her boss exactly what she can do for her country. Her new mission: Go undercover in sultry Havana and investigate a young revolutionary named Fidel Castro. But before Jackie can infiltrate the communist cabal, she's in past her hemline in danger. In another exciting adventure, she colludes with Grace Kelly, dances with Frank Sinatra, and flirts with an up-and-coming congressman from Massachusetts. As the international intrigue escalates, Jackie must use all her finely honed skills to stay ahead of her enemies . . . and make sure spying never goes out of fashion.

Author : Didier Ludot
Publisher : Editions Assouline
Page : 79 pages
File Size : 30,87 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9782843232893

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An essential piece of clothing in a woman's closet, the little black dress has maintained its popularity thought all trends because it is always the "right" thing to wear. It is a timeless classic and all great designers have created their own variation. Didier Ludot owns the most famous vintage clothing store in Paris, the fashion capital of the world. The store, La Petit Robe Noire, is housed in the prestigious Palais Royal, just steps away from the Louvre. Ludot has meticulously built and maintained a collection of black dresses, which features designs by Chanel, Balmain, Balenciaga, and Gaultier, among others. Photographs of these dresses are juxtaposed with archive photos of Romy Schneider, Catherine Deneuve, Jeanne Moreau, Sofia Loren, Edith Piaf, Paloma Picasso, Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor - all in their black dress finest. Ludot's collection is a delightful tour of the black dress from yesterday to today.

Author : Megan Hess
Publisher : Hardie Grant Publishing
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 18,41 MB
Release : 2022-03-21
Category : Design
ISBN : 1743588763

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Megan Hess: The Little Black Dress is an illustrated love story about fashion's most enduring and chic uniform, celebrating the designers, the women and of course the dresses. A piece of fashion is so much more than an object. To the designer who created it, the muse who inspired it, the fashion lover who lusts after it, the stylist who is lucky enough to own it, or the star who made it iconic – that fashion piece is part of a story. Introduced by Coco Chanel and made famous by Audrey Hepburn, the little black dress redefined how women dress and remains one of the most elegant and versatile pieces in any wardrobe. Vogue called it 'the frock that all the world would wear’ – a prophecy that has more than come true. And this little book is the perfect accessory. Filled with fascinating information and stunning illustrations from Megan Hess, and packaged up in a beautiful hardback, Megan Hess: The Little Black Dress is a timeless love story, and the first in Megan Hess' new Ultimate Fashion Wardrobe series.