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Chinese Dress $43.1 This comprehensive and sumptuously illustrated book examines the extraordinary range of Chinese dress, from court and formal costumes through to the working attire of the lower classes and the latest fashions of the New China. Against a background of historical, cultural and social change, the author skillfully weaves the story of Chinese dress in all its variations-elaborately embroidered robes, military uniforms, children’s dress, wedding and funeral attire, working clothes and Mao-inspired fashion-and accompanying accessories. The first four chapters cover attire worn during the Qing dynasty for the emperors and their consorts, as well as the mandarins, merchants, and their womenfolk, both Manchu and Chinese. The following four chapters pay particular attention to the dramatic changes in clothing which took place in China from the Republican period, including rural dress and children’s wear, through to dress in New China from 1949 to the present day. |
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A Chinese Wedding $21.03 A Chinese Wedding |
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The Wedding Dress $5.99 ‘Silk,tulle, satin and lace-mere yards of fabric to some, but to every bride are at the heart of a romantic dream — her wedding dress.’ So begins Maria McBride-Mellinger’s paean to the wedding dress, illustrated celebration of this most glorious of dresses. A contributing editor at Bride’s & Your New Home magazine, the author brings to this gorgeous volume an appreciation not only of style and fashion history, but also of the cultural and personal significance of the wedding gown. |
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The Wedding Dress $5.99 ‘Silk,tulle, satin and lace-mere yards of fabric to some, but to every bride are at the heart of a romantic dream — her wedding dress.’ So begins Maria McBride-Mellinger’s paean to the wedding dress, illustrated celebration of this most glorious of dresses. A contributing editor at Bride’s & Your New Home magazine, the author brings to this gorgeous volume an appreciation not only of style and fashion history, but also of the cultural and personal significance of the wedding gown. |
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The Wedding Dress $5.99 ‘Silk,tulle, satin and lace-mere yards of fabric to some, but to every bride are at the heart of a romantic dream — her wedding dress.’ So begins Maria McBride-Mellinger’s paean to the wedding dress, illustrated celebration of this most glorious of dresses. A contributing editor at Bride’s & Your New Home magazine, the author brings to this gorgeous volume an appreciation not only of style and fashion history, but also of the cultural and personal significance of the wedding gown. |
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Wedding Dress $3.48 No other garment is lavished with as much tought and attention as the dress a bride wears on her wedding day. This sentimental treasury of wedding gowns throughout history is a joyous source of inspiration, with sumptuous, full-color photographs that reveal every breathtaking detail. From the traditional to the sleekly contemporary, from elegant to girlishly innocent, from homespun to royally splendid, each wedding dress in these pages is simply unforgettable. It’s the perfect gift for an engagement or bridal shower! |
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The Wedding Dress $4.98 "Silk,tulle, satin and lace-mere yards of fabric to some, but to every bride are at the heart of a romantic dream — her wedding dress."So begins Maria McBride-Mellinger’s paean to the wedding dress, illustrated celebration of this most glorious of dresses. A contributing editor at Bride’s & Your New Home magazine, the author brings to this gorgeous volume an appreciation not only of style and fashion history, but also of the cultural and personal significance of the wedding gown.No other garment is as imbued with symbolism and tradition as the wedding dress. From the earliest wedding ceremony, the bride has been dressed in the finest of clothes. Part I, The Wedding Dress in History, traces the development of wedding dresses from the gossamer white linen shifts worn by maidens in ancient Egypt to the delightful and varied creations favored by today’s brides. Historical descriptions, vivid paintings, and fabulous photographs take the reader on a journey through wedding gown history, revealing the centuries of meaning that lie behind this special dress, and significance of such accoutrements as the veil, the train, and the bouquet.Today’ bride enjoys as vast array of choices when selecting her own wedding dress. It might be a white silk ball gown with a cathedral train and floor-length veil; or a short, golden lace sheath with a lamé stole and no veil at all; or perhaps a white leather jacket paired with a tulle miniskirt. The stunning photographs in Part II. The Modern Wedding Dress, show that the dress may be short, long, elaborate, simple, formal, informal, white, colorful, or any combination thereof — as long as it fulfills the bride’s own fantasies. Here are explanations of the elements that make each dress wonderful: the details of shape — from princess-line to sheath; of style — from neckline to hemline; and of fabrics — from silk to linen. Here, too, is a superb showcase of the top designers’ most enchanting creations that will both delight and inspire the modern bride plus a look behind the workroom door at the creation of the dress from design through painstaking construction to deliveryPart III, Your Wedding Dress, presents the basic considerations that go into choosing a dress: from the details of the wedding itself, such as season and locale, to the bride’s own needs, from cut to comfort. Also included are a discussion of the various shades of white, tips on tactics to flatter every figure type, and advice on veils, undergarments, shoes, handbags, jewelry, and bouquets. Since for many brides the wedding dress is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to indulge in the luxury of custom-made clothing, here is a guide to the salon experience. The author offers helpful advice for dressing on the wedding day, and suggestions on how to preserve the gown after it’s all over. |
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The Wedding Dress $1.33 About The AuthorbrbrMaria McBride-Mellinger, author of Bridal Flowers (Little, Brown and Company), was fashion editor at Bride’s magazine for five years. She is currently a fashion and decorating stylist, consultant, and writer for national magazines, and contributing editor at Bride’s & Your New Home."Silk,tulle, satin and lace-mere yards of fabric to some, but to every bride are at the heart of a romantic dream — her wedding dress."brbrSo begins Maria McBride-Mellinger’s paean to the wedding dress, illustrated celebration of this most glorious of dresses. A contributing editor at Bride’s & Your New Home magazine, the author brings to this gorgeous volume an appreciation not only of style and fashion history, but also of the cultural and personal significance of the wedding gown.brbrNo other garment is as imbued with symbolism and tradition as the wedding dress. From the earliest wedding ceremony, the bride has been dressed in the finest of clothes. Part I, The Wedding Dress in History, traces the development of wedding dresses from the gossamer white linen shifts worn by maidens in ancient Egypt to the delightful and varied creations favored by today’s brides. Historical descriptions, vivid paintings, and fabulous photographs take the reader on a journey through wedding gown history, revealing the centuries of meaning that lie behind this special dress, and significance of such accoutrements as the veil, the train, and the bouquet.brbrToday’ bride enjoys as vast array of choices when selecting her own wedding dress. It might be a white silk ball gown with a cathedral train and floor-length veil; or a short, golden lace sheath with a lamé stole and no veil at all; or perhaps a white leather jacket paired with a tulle miniskirt. The stunning photographs in Part II. The Modern Wedding Dress, show that the dress may be short, long, elaborate, simple, formal, informal, white, colorful, or any combination thereof — as long as it ?õG®záHÿ¾Úx |
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Chinese Dress $59.8 Chinese Dress |
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Personalized Wedding Dress Label $19.95 Make your dress even more special by personalizing it with this label. Â A few tiny stitches secure the label to the inside top of the dress or at the hemline. Makes an unforgettable wedding shower gift from the maid of honor or the mother of the bride. Label measures 3 w x 1.5 h. Personalize with monogram and wedding date. |
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