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Running a successful fashion empire in Paris and New York that hides the pain of a failed marriage, Timmie O endures a sequence of meaningless relationships before a surprise bout of appendicitis places her under the care of alluring but married French doctor, Jean-Charles Vernier.
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Fascinating facts, fun pictures, and easy-to-read sidebars highlight informative text about some of the most interesting jobs that take place behind the scenes in the fashion industry. Readers will get a glimpse at what it takes to make it as a retail buyer, stylist, fashion writer, and more and find out what goes on behind the glamour.
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Science and engineering make the entire fashion industry possible. Computer technology is used in fashion design, dyes and special treatments such as waterproofing use chemical processes, and engineering innovations improve clothing over time. Learn through hands-on projects, links to online resources, and text-to-world connections.
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2021.
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"A groundbreaking chronicle of the birth--and death--of a pair of jeans, that exposes the fractures in our global supply chains, and our relationships to each other, ourselves, and the planet Take a look at your favorite pair of jeans. Maybe you bought them on Amazon or the Gap; maybe the tag says "Made in Bangladesh" or "Made in Sri Lanka." But do you know where they really came from, how many thousands of miles they crossed, or the number of hands...
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2019.
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An investigation into the damage wrought by the colossal clothing industry and the grassroots, high-tech, international movement fighting to reform it. What should I wear? It's one of the fundamental questions we ask ourselves every day. More than ever, we are told it should be something new. Today, the clothing industry churns out 80 billion garments a year and employs every sixth person on Earth. Historically, the apparel trade has exploited labor,...
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2014.
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Have you ever wondered, "How can I inherently do good while looking good?" Wear No Evil has the answer, and is the timely handbook for navigating both fashion and ethics. It is the style guide with sustainability built in that we've all been waiting for. As a consumer, you regain your power with every purchase to support the causes and conditions you already advocate in other areas of your life (such as local or organic food), while upholding your...
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[2019]
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Clothing is one of the most personal expressions of who we are. In her landmark investigation Overdressed: The Shockingly High Cost of Cheap Fashion, Elizabeth L. Cline first revealed fast fashion's hidden toll on the environment, garment workers, and even our own satisfaction with our clothes. The Conscious Closet shows exactly what we can do about it. Whether your goal is to build an effortless capsule wardrobe, keep up with trends without harming...
12) Palazzo: a novel
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After her parents perish in a tragic accident, Cosima Saverio assumes leadership of her family's haute couture Italian leather brand. While navigating the challenges of running a company at twenty-three, Cosima must also maintain the four-hundred-year-old family palazzo in Venice and care for her younger siblings: Allegra, who survived the tragedy that killed their parents with scars and a spinal injury, and Luca, who has a penchant for wild parties,...
13) Zoolander 2
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[2016]
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Beloved model Derek Zoolander and his rival-turned-partner Hansel are facing a threat to their continued success.
14) In fashion: from runway to retail, everything you need to know to break into the fashion industry
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[2010]
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Straight forward and honest, Iverson has put together a book that will help you determine your best fashion-career fit and will provide a bird's-eye view into the most elite fashion companies. Along the way, you'll learn what school may be best for you, as well as how to write a chic resumé, handle the pressures of a fast-paced work environment, hone your skills to make you a success in your ideal job, and more. The most comprehensive guide available...
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2022.
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As our climate, ecological and social crises converge, urgent action is needed to maximize our chances of survival. A new commercial approach is possible but it requires a systemic shift, with companies learning to operate as part of a wider 'ecosystem', allowing fashion to restore what it has taken. Regenerative Fashion presents a roadmap for new ways of doing fashion. To keep our planet safe, we must cut production and end our dependency on fossil...
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2021.
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"In Consumed, Barber calls for change within an industry that regularly overreaches with abandon, creating real imbalances in the environment and the lives of those who do the work--often in unsafe conditions for very low pay--and the billionaires who receive the most profit. A story told in two parts, Barber exposes the endemic injustices in our consumer industries and the uncomfortable history of the textile industry, one which brokered slavery,...
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[2023]
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In this superbly written book, fashion insider Lucianne Tonti looks beyond sustainable fashion to a future remade by natural fibres. An exploratory dive into the art and industry of clothing and an ode to the possibilities in nature, Sundressed is an accessible, engaging and optimistic challenge to designers, farmers and business to think bigger.If we grasp their potential, natural fabrics will revolutionize more than the way we dress. Regenerative...
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2020.
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The commoditization of goods, environmental pollution, relocation, the exploitation of cheap labor and encouragement to overconsume, these traits characterize the luxury fashion industry, whose economic growth continues to rise. This book examines the way in which the mediations of commercial luxury fashion allows this industry to present itself as something that is not exclusively commercial. These mediations are known as Re-presentation policies:...
20) Ethical fashion
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Vegans strive to lead a cruelty-free life, avoiding eating or using products that cause harm to animals. When it comes to clothes and fashion, that goal may appear even more difficult to achieve. This accessible guide explains how animal cruelty is embedded in fabric production, manufacturing, and marketing. Readers will discover how to make a personal checklist of their cruelty-free values and buy budget-friendly clothes that they can feel good about....
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