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Fashion Before Plus-Size

Author : Lauren Downing Peters
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1350172561
Total Pages : 217 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (51 download)

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Download or read book Fashion Before Plus-Size written by Lauren Downing Peters and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2023-06-15 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 2022, it was reported that plus-sizes accounted for nearly twenty percent of all women's apparel sales in the United States and was one of the industry's few growth sectors. For many, this news seemed to herald a remarkably inclusive turn for an industry that long bartered in exclusivity. Yet the recent success of plus-size fashion obscures a rather complicated historyone that can be traced back over a century, and which illuminates the fraught relationship between fashion, fat, and weight bias in American culture. Although many regard fat as a malady of the present, in the early twentieth century it was estimated that more than one-third of American women classified as overweight. While modern weight bias had yet to fully cement itself in the American imaginary, the limitations of mass garment manufacturing coupled with the ascendent slender beauty ideal had already relegated larger women to fashion's peripheries. By 1915, however, fashion forecasters predicted that so-called stoutwear was well positioned to become one of the most lucrative subsectors of the burgeoning ready-to-wear trade. In the years that followed, stoutwear manufacturers set out to create more space for the fat woman in fashion but, in doing so, revealed an ancillary motivation: that of how to design fat out of existence altogether. Fashion Before Plus-Size considers what came before plus-size fashion while also shedding new light on the ways that the fashion industry not only perpetuates but produces weight bias. By situating stoutwear at the confluence of mass manufacturing, beauty ideals, standardized sizing, health discourse, and consumer culture, this book exposes the flawed foundations upon which the contemporary plus-size fashion industry has been built.

Fashion Before Plus-Size

Author : Lauren Downing Peters
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1350172553
Total Pages : 217 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (51 download)

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Fashion Design for the Plus-Size

Author : Frances Leto Zangrillo
Publisher : Fairchild Books
ISBN 13 : 9780870056772
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (567 download)

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Book Synopsis Fashion Design for the Plus-Size by : Frances Leto Zangrillo

Download or read book Fashion Design for the Plus-Size written by Frances Leto Zangrillo and published by Fairchild Books. This book was released on 1991-12-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A selection of the Crafter's Choice Book-of-the-Month Club, this text is essential for those who wants to design for the larger-size woman in a stylish and flattering way. It includes five Design Interpretation projects, and grading charts for women's sizes 14 to 26. Illustrated with sketches and photos, it represents the fervently sought-after answers to the wardrobing questions of an important segment of our population.

ITEMS

Author : Paola Antonelli
Publisher : Moma
ISBN 13 : 9781633450363
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (53 download)

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Download or read book ITEMS written by Paola Antonelli and published by Moma. This book was released on 2017 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An encyclopaedic selection of 111 garments, footwear, and accessories - from humble masterpieces to high fashion - that have had a strong impact on society in the 20th and 21st centuries and continue to hold currency today. Published to accompany the first major exhibition on fashion design at The Museum of Modern Art since 1944, Items: Is Fashion Modern? presents 111 iconic garments, footwear and accessories that have strongly influenced society in the 20th and 21st- centuries and continue to hold currency today. Organized alphabetically as a reference book, the publication examines the ways in which these items are designed, manufactured, distributed and used, while exploring the wide range of relationships between clothing and functionality, cultural etiquettes, aesthetics, politics and technology. Designs as wellknown and transformative as the Levi's 501s, the pearl necklace, the sari and Yves Saint Laurent's Le Smoking - and as ancient and historically rich as the Breton sweater, the kippah, and the keffiyeh - are included, allowing for exploration of the numerous issues these items have produced and shaped over many decades. Richly illustrated with historical and archival imagery as well as newly commissioned photography from Omar Victor Diop, Bobby Doherty, Catherine Losing, Monika Mogi and Kristin-Lee Moolman, Items reflects not only on fashion's power and social history, but also on its design construct and staying power, in order to understand what of the system of fashion should remain for generations to come - and what alterations need to be made to ensure a tenable future for this arena that touches us all.

PLUS+

Author : Bethany Rutter
Publisher : Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1524852023
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (248 download)

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Download or read book PLUS+ written by Bethany Rutter and published by Andrews McMeel Publishing. This book was released on 2019-02-05 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Plus-size fashion is daring, experimental, and deeply personal. There's no longer any shame in not fitting the traditional ideals of beauty, as proven by Gabi Gregg, Tess Holliday, Beth Ditto, and thousands of bloggers and models around the world. The online plus-size fashion community is loud, international, and confident. Millions of #ootd photos are shared every day, showing off amazing style and beautiful people. Plus+ gathers together the very best, and celebrates all shapes, sizes, and aesthetics—a beautiful, sharply designed, glossy collection to inspire everyone, plus-size or otherwise.

Fashioning Fat

Author : Amanda M. Czerniawski
Publisher : NYU Press
ISBN 13 : 0814770398
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (147 download)

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Download or read book Fashioning Fat written by Amanda M. Czerniawski and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 2015-01-30 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For two and a half years, Amanda Czerniawski was a sociologist turned plus-size model. Journeying into a world where, as a size 10, she was not considered an average body type, but rather, for the fashion industry, “plus-sized,” Czerniawski studied the standards of work and image production in the plus-sized model industry. Fashioning Fat takes us through a model’s day-to-day activities, first at open calls at modeling agencies and then through the fashion shows and photo shoots. Czerniawski also interviewed 35 plus-size models about their lives in the world of fashion, bringing to life the strange contradictions of being an object of non-idealized beauty. Fashioning Fat shows us that the mission of many of these models is to challenge our standards of beauty that privilege the thin body; they show us that fat can be sexy. Many plus-size models do often succeed in overcoming years of self-loathing and shame over their bodies, yet, as Czerniawski shows, these women are not the ones in charge of beauty’s construction or dissemination. At the corporate level, the fashion industry perpetuates their objectification. Plus-size models must conform to an image created by fashion’s tastemakers, as their bodies must fit within narrowly defined parameters of size and shape—an experience not too different from that of straight-sized models. Ultimately, plus-size models find that they are still molding their bodies to fit an image instead of molding an image of beauty to fit their bodies. A much-needed behind-the-scenes look at this growing industry, Fashioning Fat is a fascinating, unique, and important contribution to our understanding of beauty.

The Art of Dressing Curves

Author : Susan Moses
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 0062362046
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (623 download)

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Download or read book The Art of Dressing Curves written by Susan Moses and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2016-05-03 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Susan Moses, the go-to celebrity stylist for curvy women both on and off the red carpet presents the first inspirational, confidence-building, prescriptive style guide for plus-size women who want to dress fashionably and look their beautiful best. Nearly two-thirds of American women are plus-size—and they care just as much about fashion and beauty as their thinner counterparts. They’re tired of being ignored by the industry and shopping for styles wedged into the far reaches of department stores. Now, Susan Moses, a plus-size woman with a dynamic personality and an in-demand stylist whose clientele includes Hollywood and music industry celebrities, addresses this audience’s needs with this essential handbook to help them look fabulous. The Art of Dressing Curves gives plus-size women the confidence and know-how to dress beautifully for their particular body shape. Gorgeously designed, filled with high-fashion photography, and written in Susan’s down-to earth, accessible, and enthusiastic voice, The Art of Dressing Curves tells the story of her journey to self-acceptance and outlines her formula for seamless dressing that has helped some of the most iconic curvy women in music, film, and fashion look dazzling in the spotlight. From foundation garments to wardrobe essentials to hair and makeup, Susan dispenses advice on every aspect of dressing well for one’s shape, size, and personality, insight supplemented by a wealth of elegant editorial photographs, anecdotes, tips, and sidebars, as well as lists of specialty retailers, designers, and websites that cater to plus-size.

Fat Fashion

Author : Paolo Volonté
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1350126918
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (51 download)

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Download or read book Fat Fashion written by Paolo Volonté and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2021-08-12 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Average body mass in many Western cultures is getting larger and yet the fashion system seems mostly unchanged. Major fashion houses still limit their output to small sizes and the dominant ideal of the female body in fashion imagery is still thin – dangerously thin according to World Health Organization standards. Why is the industry forfeiting a considerable share of the market in the form of plus-size consumers, seemingly against its commercial interests? Why does the thin ideal reign supreme despite damning evidence of its harm to women? And is there a way out of this system of thin ideals and segregated fat bodies? In this original study, Paolo Volonté answers these questions and more, drawing on influential literature on the body, beauty standards and the roles of clothing in society. He reveals some surprising factors behind the perpetuation of the thin ideal such as the precedent of thin models and the introduction of standardised sizing for mass-manufactured clothing. He also revisits less surprising factors such as the attitudes of designers and consumers towards the female body, and notions of 'perfection'. By critically analysing these factors, Volonté reveals why plus-size fashion is often characterised by 'low aesthetic commitment' and low quality marketing. He explores the nature of the segregation of fat bodies in fashion and considers what the future may hold for consumers, designers and marketers alike.

Plus Style

Author : Suzan Nanfeldt
Publisher : Plume Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 350 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Plus Style written by Suzan Nanfeldt and published by Plume Books. This book was released on 1996 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designers like Liz Claiborne, Jones New York, Ellen Tracy, Adrienne Vittandini, Givenchy, and other top names are now making great clothes for plus sizes, giving women the best options ever for looking wonderful. But the real secret to looking attractive, well dressed, and confident - no matter what your size - is choosing the right styles and silhouettes for your body type, coloring, and personality. In Plus Style, Suzan Nanfeldt, a leading consultant in plus-size fashion, provides you with the know-how to look well dressed and self-assured. She takes you step-by-step through the essential process of analyzing your unique proportions, body type, and wardrobe needs. She gives you frank, unerring advice on every item in your wardrobe: bras, slips, dresses, suits, coats, jewelry, shoes, slacks, bathing suits - and more. You will learn the basics of image and body type; your best colors - and the trick to wearing any color well; how to choose the right accessories for that finishing touch; how to mistake-proof your shopping so that you get both quality and fit; to use face shape and makeup to enhance or dramatize your look; and where to find hundreds of plus-size designers, catalogs, outlets, and other shopping resources.

How To Be Chic And Elegant

Author : Marie-Anne Lecoeur
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781494421656
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (216 download)

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Download or read book How To Be Chic And Elegant written by Marie-Anne Lecoeur and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2013-12-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now out in Paperback! How To Be Chic and Elegant was first published as an ebook in November 2011. The Kindle version fast became a cult classic and has not been out of the top rankings in its categories since February 2012. Marie-Anne Lecoeur, The French Chic Expert and French author of "Pear Shape", "Plus Size" and "The Tidy Closet", gives you over 200 simple tips in this book that will propel you to sidewalk model in no time at all. Here are just a few of the subjects covered: The principles of French elegance, The secrets of achieving a French Woman's Style, Over 200 TIPS to attain that Chic Look, Which clothes to avoid at all costs. Many women are crying out for the secrets of effortless French Chic. Here, in one small book, you have those secrets and more besides.This book is direct and straightforward, with no waffle or padding. Apply the tips right away, and literally see results in the mirror immediately. Save money on impulse purchases and learn to sharpen your style eye. Follow this French Author's simple instructions and start hearing the compliments roll in! Adopt the timeless style of Chic French women today.

Full-Figure Fashion

Author : BurdaStyle Magazine
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1620339404
Total Pages : 319 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (23 download)

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Download or read book Full-Figure Fashion written by BurdaStyle Magazine and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-06-02 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sew stylish, flattering garments with Burda patterns! BurdaStyle is a legendary brand that focuses on the fashionable, high-style, "in" sewing marketplace. Sewists know the BurdaStyle name and its reputation for high-quality sewing patterns. BurdaStyle Modern Sewing: Full-Figure Fashion includes 25+ of the best plus-size projects from the archives of BurdaStyle magazine. All of the must-have basics of a woman's wardrobe are covered in this collection--jackets, pants, blouses, skirts, and dresses. The designs include versatile separates as well as combinations that further expand the possibilities for the modern woman's wardrobe. In addition to the 25+ Burda patterns, there are several variations. The projects are easy to intermediate and sizes range from 14 to 24. Although this book is not meant to be a primer on sewing, it includes a Burda 101 section that covers everything the reader needs to know to follow the sewing patterns, including frequently used techniques, and a pattern insert with full-size pattern pieces.

Plus Size Crochet

Author : Margaret Hubert
Publisher : Creative Publishing Int'l
ISBN 13 : 1616738286
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (167 download)

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Download or read book Plus Size Crochet written by Margaret Hubert and published by Creative Publishing Int'l. This book was released on 2007 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "20 crocheted garments and accessories for plus-size women. Easy to use with lay-flat wire-o binding, stitch detail photos, project specs at a glance. Includes crochet basics section with step-by-step photos"--Provided by publisher.

The Power of Plus

Author : Gianluca Russo
Publisher : Chicago Review Press
ISBN 13 : 1641606452
Total Pages : 119 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (416 download)

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Download or read book The Power of Plus written by Gianluca Russo and published by Chicago Review Press. This book was released on 2022-08-16 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Power of Plus will leave you feeling inspired, motivated, and ready to push for real change, as well as confident and encouraged to embrace yourself, just as you are. This is essential reading for anyone who truly cares about the future of fashion, and for anyone who believes in the power of being yourself." —Versha Sharma, editor in chief, Teen Vogue Plus-size fashion revolutionizes the way women view themselves and their bodies. Exclusivity runs within the foundation of fashion. While calls for diversity have intensified recently, long-held attitudes are only beginning to change. But through social media, plus-size people have been able to create supportive communities that show their confidence, strength, and beauty. Plus-size fashionistas have been writing their own narrative for the past three decades, creating a market all on their own that is now worth more than $21 billion. The Power of Plus features interviews with trailblazers such as Tess Holliday, Emme Aronson, Gabi Gregg, and more as it follows the evolution of plus-size fashion from its start on small blogs to its current boom, examining the way this market has changed women's relationships with their bodies and how plus-size fashion is integral to the future success of the industry. Plus-size fashion is not a PR stunt. It is a culture-changing market created by and for the people who have always deserved to feel stylish but never had the visibility to be . . . until now. By honoring our progress so far, The Power of Plus celebrates the next stage of the plus-size fashion movement.

Sewing for Plus Sizes

Author : Barbara Deckert
Publisher : Taunton Press
ISBN 13 : 9781561582846
Total Pages : 172 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (828 download)

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Download or read book Sewing for Plus Sizes written by Barbara Deckert and published by Taunton Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers advice on selecting designs, fabrics, and colors, as well as making pattern adjustments and design modifications for sewing for plus and super-size figures.

Ahead of the Curve

Author : Jenny Rushmore
Publisher : Hardie Grant Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1787138720
Total Pages : 420 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (871 download)

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Download or read book Ahead of the Curve written by Jenny Rushmore and published by Hardie Grant Publishing. This book was released on 2021-10-14 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ahead of the Curve is the first sewing book to empower curvy and plus size women to feel body confident by sewing a wardrobe that fits. Don’t change your body to fit your clothes – change your clothes to fit your body! Ahead of the Curve includes 5 basic garment patterns (UK sizes 16–36/US size 12–32/EUR sizes 44–64), which includes a pair of trousers, a t-shirt, a sleeveless top and two dress designs. Jenny takes you through a series of “Fit Clinics” – tutorials and case studies demystifying the fitting process – showing you how to adjust these patterns to master the perfect fit for your body shape. Once you have got to grips with this, you can go on to customize your closet and create an unlimited array of fantastic clothes that celebrate your body. If you’re curvy or plus size, trying to find clothes that fit and reflect your personal style can be incredibly difficult and frustrating. Plus size women feel constantly excluded and like they can’t express their personality through clothes. This book finally changes that.

Dress History

Author : Charlotte Nicklas
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1474240526
Total Pages : 249 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (742 download)

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Download or read book Dress History written by Charlotte Nicklas and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2015-10-22 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The field of dress history has experienced exponential growth over the past two decades. This in-depth investigation examines the expanding borders and porous boundaries of the discipline today, outlining key debates and showcasing the most exciting research. With international case studies from a wide range of scholars, the volume encompasses work from a variety of historical periods from the late 18th century to the present day. Contributors examine, critique and expand the methodologies and sources used in fashion history, analyse how dress is collected, displayed and sold, and investigate clothing's meanings and uses in the practice of identity. Exploring overlooked territories and new approaches to analysis, the book offers students and scholars a fresh appraisal of dress history in the 21st century.

Fat Fashion

Author : Paolo Volont
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781350126947
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (269 download)

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Download or read book Fat Fashion written by Paolo Volont and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1. The paradox of nonexistent fat fashion -- 2. Dress and the body -- 3. Fashion discourse: the tyranny of slenderness -- 4. Fashion practice: the persistence of the thin ideal -- 5. Fashion technology: the sizing system -- 6. Fashion politics: the segregation of non-thin bodies -- 7. Outlook.