Displaying the top 100 results that match your query. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/rssapi.jsp?Re=3295&N=3+3339 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1704529 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1669152 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1128814 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1194396 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1151155 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1388757 This exquisite volume presents the best vintage exotic skin handbags by the most renowned designers of the past century and a half. Intended particularly for fashionable women, design students, collectors, dealers, and clothing historians, it outlines the fascinating history of alligator and crocodile handbags, the ultimate status symbol since the 19th century. Many prestigious designers are featured, like Coblentz, Evans, Gucci, Hermes, Judith Leiber, Lucille de Paris, Koret, Martin Van Schaak, Rosenfeld, Nettie Rosenstein, and Vassar. Illustrated with 522 color photographs from international fashion ads and journals. Learn how to distinguish alligator and crocodile from turtle, ostrich, lizard, and snake. Includes tips on finding, evaluating condition, proper care, and the wearability of these special fashion accessories. Especially useful is the chapter on how to wear vintage with a modern wardrobe. Over ten years in the making, this rare study is destined to become an important guide to the luxuries market and a useful reference for smart-dressing shoppers everywhere. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1044354 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=927959 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=655967 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=633456 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=643254 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=666042 From prim ponytails and pumps to afros and aviator glasses, African-American style from one decade to the next has always been stunning and inventive. Michael McCollom has pulled together an extensive collection of original photographs, all featuring black men and women looking their best in wonderfully original clothing, hairstyles and accessories from years gone by. The photographs in this collection for the most part do not feature models or celebrities; these are ordinary people, looking fabulous-and chosen by themselves as their signature fashion moments from the past-as they pose for a friends camera. Some of their outfits are zany, others are elegant; some hip, and others casual. Each photo is an honest snapshot of a particular time, place and personality; together, they form an extraordinary tribute to the boldness and ingenuity of black style throughout the decades. Book jacket.--BOOK JACKET. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=604917 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=607246 Alligators, Old Mink and New Money is a celebration of the clothes that capture our memories and imaginations; that leave their indelible stamp on each of our lives. Narrated by Allison Houtte, a former fashion model who runs the beloved Brooklyn, New York, boutique Hooti Couture - a shop that Giana Bellafante of the New York Times has toasted as a premier spot for vintage finds - this book is not only the story of one womans life in fashion, but also a vintage-shoppers guide that helps readers embrace the idea of seeking out fashion finds from past decades to accent their current wardrobe. Marrying two of womens favorite pastimes - shopping and reading - Alison Houtte uses the merchandise she has bought, worn, or sold as a prism through which she examines everything from the labels we wear to the labels we put on our surroundings. Whether talking about her grandmothers navy blue slip or a creamy white forties alligator purse, Houtte knows that every article of vintage clothing has a story behind it. She uses these items as a springboard to explore such universal topics as relationships, self-image, the bond between mothers and daughters, and that elusive thing called style. Whether youre a flea market veteran who savors the thrill of the hunt, a couture shopper with a Vogue budget, or are simply drawn to the de rigeur world of vintage, Alligators, Old Mink and New Money offers a shopping adventure - through auctions, estate sales, flea markets, and clothing racks all over the world - to be savored, and inspired by!--BOOK JACKET. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=596921 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=554555 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=790699 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=331969 From 1920s flapper dresses to 1940s twin-sets, 1970s flares, and the avant-garde catwalk creations of the 1990s, the multitude of fashions produced throughout the 20th century offers something for everyone. Millers Collecting Fashion and Accessories takes a close look at this increasingly popular area of collecting. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=281877 This book, with its broad appeal to many collectors and enthusiasts -- from actual antique and vintage clothing collectors, to doll collectors and crafters, theatrical costumers, and Victorian enthusiasts -- is a one-of-a-kind volume, packed with truly useful information, covering the earlier years of the nineteenth century and offering over 400 beautiful color photographs of authentic historical garb. Divided into three distinct parts, the Vintage Fashion Collector covers intriguing fashion histories with an emphasis toward helpful information for collectors, provides general collecting tips such as provenance and caring for antique fashions, and features a Q & A section where many common questions regarding vintage fashion collecting are answered. Historians and collectors will enjoy this look at the life of collectible clothes, once thought of as rags and now deeply cherished by many. Showcasing the clothing from 1800 to the 1960s, this book will feed the enthusiasm and passion collectors feel for this increasingly popular hobby. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=283089 This is the most comprehensive book available on identifying, pricing and collecting antique textiles ever. Never before have these treasured items -- fabrics, yarns, fibers, fashions, furnishings, laces and more -- been treated so extensively. Nearly 400 detailed photos show specific traits of fibers, threads and fabrics, making identification easy. Accurate prices -- more than 400 -- and convenient lists of dealers, collectors, auction houses and more add to the satisfaction of collecting these historical relics. Everyone has come across a garment or other textile at one time or another -- from an old wedding dress to an antique American flag -- that they would love to identify and value. This comprehensive and intriguing collectors guide makes that all possible. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=64648