The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s annual Costume Institute exhibition is the most spectacular event of its kind. With subjects that both reflect the zeitgeist and contribute to its creation, each exhibi­tion—from 2005’s Chanel, to 2011’s Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty and 2013’s Punk—creates a provocative and engaging narrative attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors. The show’s opening-night gala, produced in collaboration with Vogue magazine and attended by the likes of Beyoncé, George Clooney, and Hillary Clinton, is regularly referred to as the Party of the Year.Covering the Costume Institute’s history and highlighting exhibitions of the 21st century curated by Harold Koda and Andrew Bolton, this book offers insider access of the first order. Anchored by photo­graphs from the exhibitions themselves in tandem with the Vogue fashion shoots they inspired, it also includes images of exhibited objects and party photos from the galas. Drawn from the extensive Vogue archives, the featured stories showcase the photographs of icons such as Annie Leibovitz, Mario Testino, Steven Meisel, and Craig McDean; the vision of legendary Vogue editors like Grace Coddington... [Read More]

These stylish and original aprons will have you feeling comfortable and looking good while you show off your skills! They are made from high quality premium polyester fabric and have an adjustable neck for ultimate comfort. Standard size will fits most adults. MEASUREMENTS: 31 inches long and 26 inches wide. They have black straps and ties. With tens of 1000's of fresh and fun designs these cool aprons are highly unique and perfect for any occasion, activity and task like cooking, baking, gardening, arts & crafts, housewarming, parties, grilling, serving, cleaning, painting and many more. Ideal for home, commercial and industrial uses. Suitable for adults, men, women, waitress, waiters, artists, chef, butchers, hostee or even use them for festive costumes. Environmentally friendly, no dye substance harming health of your family. Colors won't fade thanks to new digital printing methods. They are durable and will last long. It is a perfect gift idea for your wife, husband, best friend, mom, dad, sister, brother, grandma, colleague and all other beloved ones with many of surprising designs. Customized, personalized products are very popular. As manufacturers of digital printed design ... [Read More]

An exclusive look at one hundred fabulous shoes from the renowned Costume Institute at The Metropolitan Museum of Art A hundred pairs of shoes, from the 16th to the 21st century, paint a vivid picture of how shoe styles have changed—sometimes radically—over the years. They also reveal how some trends have reappeared throughout the ages. For instance, platform shoes were worn by fashionable Venetian women from the 15th to the 17th century and by Manchu Chinese women in the 1800s. In the late 1930s, Salvatore Ferragamo introduced a modern version of the platform shoe, and updated versions appeared in the 1970s and 1990s. Beautifully designed and produced, this brilliant follow-up to the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's 100 Dresses presents examples of fashionable footwear in a range of styles, from flats to stilettos and everything in between. Among them are shoes designed by Manolo Blahnik, Christian Louboutin, Roger Vivier, and Vivienne Westwood. Images of the shoes are accompanied by informative text and enhanced by works of art, contemporary photos, and portraits of designers. Sure to spark the imaginations of anyone interested in fashion and design, 100... [Read More]

An alluring, opulent showcase of hundreds of beautiful historic clothing items and accessories“High Style is filled with fashion inspiration and information. . . . Nearly every page…includes a captivating photo of one of the collection’s lavish garments or accessories.”—Threads   Published for the first time in paperback, this lavishly illustrated volume originally appeared in 2010 to celebrate the transfer of the Brooklyn Museum’s historic costume collection to The Metropolitan Museum of Art. This comprehensive survey highlights more than 200 works selected from this internationally renowned collection, which comprises nearly 25,000 extraordinary women’s and men’s garments and accessories from the 18th through the 20th century. Among the featured works are sumptuous 19th-century gowns from the House of Worth, exquisite dresses by the great 20th-century French couturiers, iconic Surrealist-based designs of Elsa Schiaparelli, sportswear classics from pioneer American female designers, and the incomparable draped and tailored creations of Charles James, along with exceptional shoes and accessories. 

Fossilized dinosaur bones, Museum of Natural History, New York City Necklace With Pendant is a great gift item and a fun way to express your personality, while being fashionable. Features a rectangular pendant, crafted of Zinc Alloy, approximately 1 by 1 inch. Silver tone pendant hangs from a stylish 17" rubber cord with lobster claw clasp. Pendant is not removable from cord. Elegant gold organza drawstring pouch included.

The official companion book to the British Library exhibition and the ultimate gift for Harry Potter fans!As the British Library unveils a very special new exhibition in the UK, Harry Potter: A History of Magic, readers everywhere are invited on an enchanting journey through the Hogwarts curriculum, from Care of Magical Creatures and Herbology to Defense Against the Dark Arts, Astronomy, and more in this eBook uncovering thousands of years of magical history.Prepare to be amazed by artifacts released from the archives of the British Library, unseen sketches and manuscript pages from J.K. Rowling, and incredible illustrations from artist Jim Kay.Discover the truth behind the origins of the Philosopher’s Stone, monstrous dragons, and troublesome trolls; examine real-life wands and find out what actually makes a mandrake scream; pore over remarkable pages from da Vinci’s notebook; and discover the oldest atlas of the night sky.Carefully curated by the British Library and full of extraordinary treasures from all over the world, this is an unforgettable journey exploring the history of the magic at the heart of the Harry Potter stories.

No more plastic or paper bags! Go green with this fully recyclable and reusable linen tote bag. Perfect size for all your needs with a large capacity. MEASUREMENTS: 16.5"W x 14"H. With comfortable and sturdy over the shoulder straps. Make this shopping tote your new favorite grocery bag, library tote, beach tote, diaper bag. It offers a lot of convenience when storing things like an ipad, a 13" laptop, textbooks, cellphones, keys, makeup bags, daily essentials or other stuff. Just start thinking of all the places you can use this versatile eco bag! Shopping for groceries, going to the library, having a picnic in the park, school, yoga class, travel. Take it where ever you want. Has a simple and stylish design, no zippers, pockets or lining. Just linen with finest quality finishing. The heavy duty stitching will last longer without loosening threads and can hold up to 30 pounds of weight. Compared to cotton, linen requires less water to cultivate and is 30% stronger. Great gift idea for him or her, young or old, for any occasion. With the widest range of prints you'll find anywhere, you are sure to find the right design for that special person! Our tote bag designs are professionall... [Read More]

Although separated by time, Miuccia Prada and Elsa Schiaparelli—both Italian, both feminists—share striking affinities in terms of their design strategies and fashion manifestoes. Presented as an intimate "conversation," Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations aims to tease out formal and conceptual similarities between the two designers. Striking photographs and insightful texts illustrate the parallels between the two, including their preferences for interesting textiles and prints, eccentric color palettes, and a bold and playful approach to styling and accessories.Schiaparelli, in the 1920s through 50s, and Prada, from the late 1980s to today, exploited the narrative possibilities of prints, sought out unconventional textiles, played with ideas of good and bad taste, and manipulated scale for surrealistic outcomes. Contemporary art plays a major role in the work of these inventive women—Schiaparelli in her famous collaborations with Dali and Cocteau, and Prada via her Fondazione Prada. Blending the historic with the contemporary, the catalogue brings the masterworks of both designers together into a grand conversation between the most important women fashion d... [Read More]

“Embroidery Most Sumptuously Wrought” takes a look at historical Dutch embroidery, focusing on exquisite examples contemporarily held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Including interesting historical information as well as expert descriptions and analyses, this profusely-illustrated volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in the fascinating history of embroidery and fine needlework. Contents include: “Embroidery”, “Embroidery Most Sumptuously Wrought”, “Patricia Wardle”, and “Notes”. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on embroidery.

New York Cop Child Costume - MediumThis kids NYPD cop costume includes a button front shirt with badge, pants and police hat. Our kids police costume comes in child sizes Small, Toddler, Medium, Large. The handcuffs are not included with the kids police costume. Please note: This item's color may vary due to inherent manufacturing variations or your computer monitor's color settings. The item you receive will be identical or substantially similar to the item pictured in this

The authentic NFL Deluxe Team Uniform Set features a team football helmet, jersey, pants and more.

Playboy Ma Cherie Maid Adult Costume - Medium/LargeCostume set includes a dress with lace trim, apron, thigh highs and head piece.The Playboy Ma Cherie Maid comes in adult sizes Large/X-Large, Small/Medium, Medium/Large, XS/Small.The shoes and feather duster are not included in the set.Please note: This item's color may vary due to inherent manufacturing variations or your computer monitor's color settings. The item you receive will be identical or substantially similar to the item pictured in this