Ranging from the elegant garments worn by citizens of ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome to the dramatic clothing of nineteenth-century French, English, and German societies, this stunning pictorial encyclopedia chronicles the full sweep of historic dress through the centuries.Carefully gathered from a rare portfolio originally published in 1906, over one thousand detailed engravings are presented here in a continuous chronological format. An unparalleled history of costume design, this collection includes the garb of kings and laborers ... ladies and warriors ... peasants and priests. Scores of accessories are also illustrated, including shoes, jewelry, wigs, and hair ornaments, along with furniture, musical instruments, and weaponry from a fascinating array of time periods. Exquisitely rendered and magnificent in scope, the Pictorial Encyclopedia of Historic Costume is a visual delight for designers, artists, historians, and everyone captivated by fashion's timeless allure.

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The pursuit of style has prompted centuries of dramatic change in fashion—and author R. Turner Wilcox researched and documented it all in this completely comprehensive volume. A lifelong student of history, costume, and design, she observed decades of fashion innovations from major cities all over the world and served as fashion editor of Women's Wear Daily from 1910 to 1915. Her remarkable Mode series is a definitive reference for anyone with a passion for fashion. From the togas of ancient Rome to the gorgeous gowns of Dior, this lavishly illustrated, thoroughly researched treasury examines men's, women's, and children's clothing — plus accessories — from 3000 B.C. to 1958. Based on medals, coins, sculpture, and decorations of various periods, the images include ancient Egyptian tunics, Chinese silks, Greek sandals, Roman bridal gowns, Persian parasols and fans, Victorian top hats and cravats, Renaissance lace, Venetian breeches, crinolines and bustles, fedoras and homburgs, as well as perfumes, hairstyles, and handbags. A gathering of some of the most distinctive and dramatic styles through the ages, The Mode in Costume is an essential handbook for illustrators, costume de... [Read More]

Dear Diary,I'm an easy lay. Okay, that's definitely not true. But it might as well be, because that's what everyone thinks of me. I'll admit I've earned that reputation with the biggest con job since Enron.The reality is . . . I'm a virgin.Long ago, I decided to save myself for The One. He's out there somewhere, that special man worthy of getting between my legs and someday I'll find him.But what do I do when my new boss decides he's the one deserving of that honor? Liam Blackstone is the sexiest man I've ever seen, powerful and charming, and willing to take me under his wing professionally.His cocky assurance that I'll want to get underneath him as well has heat filling my body, my dreams filled of mergers and acquisitions that have nothing to do with business.But if I give in . . . will I become what people have always thought of me?Each book in The Virgin Diaries is a different couple with their own HEA and can be read on its own. Guaranteed HEA, no cheating, and no cliffhanger!

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While most of us would have little difficulty in recognizing a buckle, hem, or seam, we might be considerably more challenged if asked to identify a godet, a trilby, or a vamp. With this handy book at your fingertips, however, you can quickly find the definition of over 10,000 words associated with wearing apparel and fashion.From bateau necklines, bobs, and bustles to plackets, havelocks, and bavolets, terms are assembled alphabetically or in groups according to dress parts, fabrics, elements of design, and other style categories. In addition, over 950 clearly detailed illustrations depict stitches, weaves, laces, garments, collars, shoes, jewelry, hair styles, and other sartorial features.This is the perfect reference for increasing fashion vocabularies, injecting a stimulating term or phrase in conversations about wearing apparel, or making articles written about clothing more understandable. Fashion writers, costume designers, manufacturers, buyers, sales people — anyone interested in the history of fashion — will welcome this thorough and comprehensive guidebook. "Unique in its field and containing material not easily accessible elsewhere, it definitely has a place in the... [Read More]

James Purefoy (Rome) exudes confidence and charisma as Regency Englands male fashion icon in this recent BBC production. Also staring Hugh Bonneville (Iris) and Matthew Rhys (Brothers & Sisters). Seen on BBC America.

Your girl is going to make waves! Gorgeous Detailed Mermaid Costume. Let her imagination escalate to magical wonders of the sea of mermaids. Ari and Friends popular with young girls for their quality fun unique styles. Ari and Friends takes a modern twist of traditional 18" doll clothes that can relate to girls of the 21st century. Our collections are not only fashion forward but especially unique. Our boutique 18 inch doll clothing are exclusively designed by us. We take great pride in creating our designs and sourcing fine quality fabrics, notions and trims while remaining on board with the latest pantone colors and trends to incorporate with our original designs. Our boutique doll clothes are meticulously constructed which makes our doll clothes unique and stand out from competitors. Adorable metallic purple shell bikini top Attached mesh adorned clear faucet on belly button area Iridescent peplum Vibrant green mermaid scales fins Exotic purple metallic flower, pearl center; hair clip. Ari and Friends original designs are designed in the USA to fit 18 inch doll like American Girl, Adora Friends, Our Generation Madame Alexander, Friends,Gotz, Journey Girls Springfield Collec... [Read More]

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Paint the roses red with this ace of diamonds costume tee this Halloween. You and your crew can go with the Alice and Wonderland theme. This Old Glory design is printed on a polyester men's raglan t-shirt. The dye sublimation printing process creates slight imperfections that are unique to each