Search Results: Fashion, Costume & Accessories from Capricorn Books

New York: Assouline, 2008. 288 pp, 12" H. Profusely illustrated with colour and b&w photographs. "At the beginning of the twentieth century, the American accessory designer looked to Europe and said, 'I can do better.' In the first volume of its kind, (this book) tells the story of the objects that garnish what we wear - from the functional to the purely decorative and statement driven. Over the last eight decades, the forward-thinking American accessory designer, in collusion with America's royalty - the Hollywood star - and in sync with the unstoppable dominance of a rebellious popular culture, has assembled a cabinet of curiosities, including everything from Adrian's witty Hollywood hats to Ralph Lauren's all-American accoutrement, to Madonna's rubber bracelets. It is a tradition that continues today with a stellar group of designers whose work exemplifies the American accessory. Commissioned by the Council of Fashion Designers of America, 'American… Read More

Washington, D.C.: Archaeological Institute of America, 1921. 268 pp + 284 pp, 10 7/8" H. Volumes XI (January-June 1921) and XII (July-December 1921), bound in one volume with brown leather spine and corners, teale blue cloth boards. Spine has five raised bands, gilt lettering/decorations (including college crest). Floral endpapers, red 'splatter' effect to text block edges. ** Ex-college library** Profusely illustrated with b&w photographs, reproductions, drawings. Articles include: The Chaco Canyon and Its Ancient Monuments; What the Potsherds Tell; The Excavation of Chettro Kettle; What the War Cost France in Art Treasures; Playing Cards: Their History and Symbolism; The Memorials of Rome in the Italian Colonies; The Angel in American Sculpture; The Arts of Czechoslovakia (Folk Art / Architecture / Sculpture / Painting); Sir Moses Ezekiel, American Sculptor; Some Literary Bookplates; William Rush, The Earliest Native Born American Sculptor; The Investigation at Assos; The… Read More

Cincinnati: North Light, 2005. 128 pp, 11" H. Profusely illustrated with color photographs. "Packed with techniques, projects and insider tips, (this book) is all you need to make stunning beaded wire jewelry. (It) features a comprehensive introductory section and more than 20 step-by-step projects. With in-depth, clearly-illustrated instructions, you'll learn how to: Construct jewelry without soldering tools or other intimidating equipment; Fashion beautiful earrings, bracelets, necklaces and fibulas not readily found in stores; Stock your 'jewelry toolkit' with only the necessary tools; make jump rings, links, clasps and other basic jewelry components to keep on hand for future projects; Create project variations and new designs with your own one-of-a-kind look." Interior - clean and tight with no previous ownership marks. Exterior - very soft crease line across top half of front cover.. Soft Cover. Very Good+.

London: Windrow & Greene, 1994. 96 pp, 10 3/16" H. Profusely illustrated with b&w photographs. "Various events contrived to bring about the cafe racer era, together with the advent of the rocker - and subsequently mod - cults. New motorcycles such a s the BSA Gold Star singles and Star twins, Norton Dominator, Royal Enfield Meteor and Constellation, Triumph Tiger 110 and Thunderbird and Velocette Venom created a new breed of enthusiast, while films such as Marlon Brando's 'The Wild One' expressed, albeit in somewhat extreme form, the biker-as-rebel philosophy. Add to this the potency of that biggest of all pop music phenomena, rock'n'roll, an increasing affluence and the mushrooming 'youth culture', and the ingredients were all in place. Famed motorcycle author Mick Walker provides a fascinating re-creation of the era, packed with period photos of the machines and their riders, with information on technical and design features, clothing and… Read More

Toronto: T. Eaton Co. / facsimile reprint by David E. Scott Publishing 72 pp, 8 1/4" H, - stapled in wraps. An additional 10 pp, stapled at top corner and folded in half are laid in. Lots of b&w drawings. A facsimile reprint of Eaton's Christmas for 1897 with Christmas crackers, books, toys, perfumes, furs, jewelry, linens, hats, furniture and men's, ladies' and children's fashions, etc. The additional sheets, which are full-sized and printed on one side only, show watches, rings, silverware, clocks, china and lighting. Interior - light to moderate browning, otherwise clean and tight with no previous ownership marks. Exterior - light browning to spine and edges.. Facsimile Edition.. Soft Cover. Very Good -.

London: Victor Gollancz, 1989. 160 pp, 4to (11 1/4" H). B&w photographs, b&w and colour illustrations. " 'Coco' Chanel changed the way women dressed, brought them a new chic, and liberated them forever. But she paid a tremendous price for her domination of the fashion scene, a reign that lasted six decades. She was driven by her ambition to build an international empire and become a millionairess. Happiness, however, eluded her. The luck that attended her professional career was absent from her private life. The great love of her life died in a car crash. She was wooed by an English Duke, a Russian Prince and by one of the greatest French poets of the age. The man she finally sought to marry dropped dead in front of her. She outlived nearly all her lovers and died alone, feeling a failure. This handsome new biography, lavishly illustrated with specially commissioned paintings and with photographs, tells of her extraordinary life, her tragedies and triumphs, and explains her… Read More

New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1992. 208 pp, oblong (10 1/4" H x 12 1/8" D). Beautifully illustrated in colour throughout. "Characteristically evocative, the words and images in 'Daily Life in Holland' are rich in detail and delicate in coloration, and perhaps the most beautiful of any of Poortvliet's works to date. In this fascinating saga, he recreates the lives of his forebears as they toiled and celebrated their way through daily existence. He does not conjure up a romantic vision of the past - the Dutch countryside was not all tulips and windmills! There were adversity and hard work, and we learn that 1566 was an extraordinary year in Holland, marked by famine and plague, great freezes, floods and droughts, comets and earthquakes, and an invasion by the Spanish as well. Poortvliet's colorful account unfolds before us to reveal how ordinary men, women, and children lived: what kinds of clothes they wore, what their houses were like, what they ate and how they cooked.… Read More

London: Muller, Blond & White, 1985. 192 pp, small 4to (10 1/8" H). Profusely illustrated in colour and b&w with photographs, drawings, reproductions. "(T)akes us behind the royal image - behind the panoply of royal fashion. With rare knowledge and informed wit Colin McDowell explains how the requirements of protocol and public relations combine to define the boundaries of royal style - not only in terms of clothes but also performance on state occasions and overseas travel and, indeed, at all the crucial moments of the Royal Year. His own outstanding drawings, as well as a marvellous selection of photographs, illustrate and enlarge on the story. Colin McDowell's meticulous research, and his privileged access to designers, suppliers and other sources closely involved in the creation and maintenance of royal style bring a very special authority to this fascinating and detailed survey. (It) concentrates on the style of four Queens, each of whom has or had a distinct and individual… Read More

San Francisco: Chronicle, 2008. 176 pp, 10" H. "Journey through this stunning visual landscape, where bazaars offer vibrant surprises at every turn, women in lively saris and men in striking turbans turn crowded streets into dazzling rainbows, and shimmering palace pools arise from the desert. With its 300 photographs and insightful text, 'IndiaColor' reveals the traditions, imagination, and creativity that make India a land like nowhere else." Contents: Introduction; Doors & Passages; Adornment; Flowers; Bazaar; Animals Everywhere; Women at Work; Dhurries: Woven Wonders; Textiles: Threads of Time; Eternal Sari; Turbans; Puppets & Toys; Ceramics; Jewels & Bangles; Music & Dance; Sheesh Mahal: Magic with Mirrors and Glass; Fit for a King: Gold and Glitter; Painting & Murals; Stonework & Carvers; Pools, Fountains, & Pavilions of Pleasure; Two Private Homes in Jaipur; Two Havelis in Jaisalmer; Selected Resource Guide; Acknowledgements. Interior -… Read More

Newtown, CT: Taunton Press, 1997. 89 pp, square (8" H x 8" D). Colour photographs, colour and b&w instructional drawings. "Creating a knit hat is a great way to experiment with new techniques while using up leftover yarns. Starting with basic shapes, Nicky Epstein gives complete instructions for 25 marvelous hats for every occasion and teaches you the skills you need to design your own. You will find patterns for: Berets; Caps; Brimmed hats; Pillboxes. You will also learn techniques for embellishing your hat, from making vines and leaves to pom-poms, bobbles and cables." Interior - clean and tight with no previous ownership marks. Exterior - 3" crease on the front cover, rubbing on the covers. minor edge wear, some surface paper loss on the rear cover due to an old price sticker removal.. Not Signed. First Printiing. Soft Cover. Very Good-. Illus. by Marcus Tullis, photographs..

Loveland, CO: Interweave, 2010. 143 pp, 9" H. Profusely illustrated in colour and b&w with photographs, patterns, knitting instructions, etc. The Instructional DVD, housed in a plastic sleeve at rear, has a few small spots/rubs, but played without problems when we checked it. "A brand-new collection of kimono and Asian-inspired tops with simple yet innovative shapes and unique details. In 20 new designs, Vicki Square has created a pattern collection that focuses on lightweight knits for layering, blending traditional Japanese style with unique stitch patterns, colorwork, and openwork designs that knitters can't resist." Interior - Clean and tight with no previous ownership marks. Exterior - minor rubbing on the covers.. Not Signed. First Printing. Soft Cover. Very Good+.

Firenze (Florence): Galleria del Costume, Palazzo Pitti / Centro Di, 1988, 1989, 1990 36 pp, 36 pp, 36 pp, 11 3/16" H - 3 volumes. **ITALIAN TEXT**. B&w photographs, reproductions. Fashions of the Victorian, Edwardian eras, up to the 1960s - includes court dresses, uniforms, hats, jewellery, etc. V.1 La donazione Tornabu oni-Lineapiu Moda italiana degli anni '50 e '60. V.2 Spose in Galleria Abiti nuziali del Novencento. V.3 Cerimonia a Palazzo Abiti de corte tra Ottocento e Novecento. Previous owner's embossed stamp on first page of vol. 1, light edgewear to vol. 1, bump at top edge of pages and rear cover of vol. 3 - tiny tear at top of rear hinge, minor rubbing to covers.. Soft Cover. Very Good-.

Melbourne: National Gallery of Victoria Unpaginated (approx. 35pp), square soft cover (10" x 10") - stapled in wraps - no date. B&w illustrations. The catalogue of an exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria, Australia. Interior - light browning, soft curl/crease to top/bottom corner of pages, otherwise clean and tight with no previous ownership marks. Exterior - light browning/edgewear/wrinkling, creases at corners of rear cover and bottom corner of front cover.. Soft Cover. Good+. Illus. by George Mehes, photography..

London: H.K. Lewis, 1972. 599 pp, 9 1/2" H. B&w photographs, drawings, reproductions, figures. Contents: An Historical Survey of the Function of Materials and Clothing; The Biophysics of Clothing Mateials; The Biology, Anatomy and Physiology of the Body Surface; The Anatomy and Physiology of Clothing; Clothes for Health Purposes; Medical Aspects of Materials and Clothing; Man Makes the Clothes. The Psychology of Dress. Light edgewear to boards, light wrinkling to top/bottom of spine, some tiny faint foxing marks to edges of text block. Dust jacket has light to moderate edgewear/wrinkling, a few tiny tears and chips - mainly at top/bottom of spine and flap-folds, browning on spine, light browning at edges and on flap-folds, light soiling on rear panel.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good.

London: Arcturus, 2011. 554 pp, 10 1/4" H. "(D)escribes in meticulous yet vivid detail manners, customs and dress during the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Wide ranging in its coverage, it provides a complete picture of what it must have been like to be alive in this momentous point in history. Profusely illustrated, it is a veritable treasure-trove of information about virtually every aspect of existence - commerce and finance, domestic lives and pastimes, justice and punishments, food and hunting, cultural customs and dress, and much more. Written by respected 19th-century writer and antiquarian Paul Lacroix, (it) is a piece of history preserved in print. In this beautiful facsimile edition the classic chronicle is presented complete, and includes over 400 (b&w illustrations plus a small section of colour plates), which bring to life the many facets of this compelling era." Very minor twist to the spine. Dust jacket has light wrinkling at the top of the spine.. Not Signed.… Read More

London: B.T. Batsford 168 pp, 8 3/4" H. Top edge orange. Pictorial endpapers, b&w drawings, b&w and colour plates, fold-out map at rear. Contents: Introduction; Dutch Water Towns (Delft, Dordrecht, Haarlem, Leyden, Utrecht); Amsterdam (Churches, Canals, Houses, and their Interiors); Villages of the Waterland (Broek, Koog aan de Zaan, Krommenie, Monnikendam, Edam, Volendam, Marken); The Hague and the Work of Daniel Marot; Noord Holland (Haarlem, Alkmaar, Hoorn, Enkhuizen, Medemblik); Friesland (Costume, Towns and Villages, Religious Sects); Two Excursions: Sunday at Staphorst / Weekday at Spakenburg; Dutch Gardens; Cornelis Troost and his Times; Zeeland (The Islands of Walcheren, Noord and Zuid Beveland, Schouwen and Tholen, Zeeuwsch-Vlaanderen, Over Flakkee and Voorne; Index. Previous owner's name stamp on free front endpaper, minor edge wear, tiny bump at top of front hinge. Dust jacket has square clip at top of front flap - price is present; very light browning to spine,… Read More

London: Adam & Charles Black, 1967. 427 pp, 9 1/2" H. Profusely illustrated in b&w with drawings, reproductions and photographs. "(This book) fills a wide gap in the history of costume, since former books on the subject have concentrated on the fashions of the more leisured classes (a minority) rather than on the clothes worn by people at work. The occupations covered include those of outdoor manual worker, tradesmen, craftsmen, miners, seamen, public and domestic servants. In describing working clothes, the authors show that they gradually evolved from a comparative uniformity in medieval times to a later rich variety related to particular occupations. (An) entertaining book for the general reader as well as a source of historically accurate information for teachers and students of social history, theatrical producers and all interested in the dress of working men and women through the centuries." Chapter headings: Introduction; Worker on the Land; Seamen and Fisherfolk;… Read More

Marlborough: Crowood, 2003. 144 pp, 9 1/4" H. B&w drawings, silhouettes, photographs. "(D)emonstrates how to use basic costume and modern clothes to recreate the styles of the past. Written for all those - professionals, students and amateurs - who create theatre costumes, it will appeal particularly to those who work within tight schedules and budgets. Each chapter offers a brief insight into the world that influenced the design ideas of a particular century or era, and offers simple, practical and sometimes surprising suggestions for how the period can be represented in costume on the stage. Throughout the book, silhouettes and drawings, which capture the essence of a style or fashion, stimulate the imagination and help the designer to focus on the vital form and shape that will create a clear picture for the audience." Contents: The Ten-Minute Tour; Introduction; Basic Costume; Crusaders and Troubadurs 1066-1485; The Dark and Dazzling Tudors 1485-1603; Linen, Lace and Civil… Read More

Marlborough: Crowood, 2003. 144 pp, 9 1/4" H. B&w drawings, silhouettes, photographs. "(D)emonstrates how to use basic costume and modern clothes to recreate the styles of the past. Written for all those - professionals, students and amateurs - who create theatre costumes, it will appeal particularly to those who work within tight schedules and budgets. Each chapter offers a brief insight into the world that influenced the design ideas of a particular century or era, and offers simple, practical and sometimes surprising suggestions for how the period can be represented in costume on the stage. Throughout the book, silhouettes and drawings, which capture the essence of a style or fashion, stimulate the imagination and help the designer to focus on the vital form and shape that will create a clear picture for the audience." Contents: The Ten-Minute Tour; Introduction; Basic Costume; Crusaders and Troubadurs 1066-1485; The Dark and Dazzling Tudors 1485-1603; Linen, Lace and Civil… Read More

London: Panther, 1971. 175 pp, 7 3/4" H. B&w and colour illustrations. A social history of the pin-up. Contents: Introduction; Postcard Peeps and a few magazine suprises; Stars and Starlets 1918-39; The Girls Who Won the Wars; Magazine Mania 1945-63; Whiplash or Backlash 1963-70; Man and Superman; Who Buys and Why; Advertising Extra; Just for the Record. Interior - light to moderate browning to pages - mostly in margins, otherwise clean and tight with no previous ownership marks. Exterior - one spine crease; fading to colour at top edges, on spine and on hinges; tiny orner creases on fron cover; small old price label on rear cover.. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good -.