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Full Frontal Fashion

Author : Melissa Sones
Publisher : Plume
ISBN 13 : 9780452286665
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (866 download)

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Download or read book Full Frontal Fashion written by Melissa Sones and published by Plume. This book was released on 2005 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the creators of the top-rated Women's Entertainment's hit show comes the definitive style guide From the team behind the immensely popular weekly cable TV show Full Frontal Fashioncomes this indispensable guide to putting together the perfect outfit for any occasion. What woman hasn't scoured her closet, anguishing over what to wear to a job interview, to meet her future in-laws, or on the dreaded ;casual Friday ;? Filled with rich color photos, Full Frontal Fashion'sten chapters ;from ;Cubicle Couture ; and ;Gorgeous Get-aways ; to ;Editing Your Closet ; and Become Your Own Stylist ; ;are packed full with expert opinions and insider secrets from a who's who of the fashion world, and from such magazines and stores as InStyle, Marie Claire, Barney's, Neiman Marcus and much, much more. Addressing the major dressing challenges today's women face, the Full Frontal Fashion Team solves these emergencies and more with humor and substance, offering practical, easy to implement advice, and of course, plenty of style. This entertaining, authoritative guide provides the same fabulous advice that has made Full Frontal Fashion's Top Tenone of the must-sees of the fashion world. For business and for pleasure, for a trip to the grocery store and a trip to Tibet, for the health club and the hot new club, Full Frontal Fashionis a welcome guide to mastering every dressing dilemma in high style.

American Runway

Author : Booth Moore
Publisher : Abrams
ISBN 13 : 1683350987
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (833 download)

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Download or read book American Runway written by Booth Moore and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2018-02-06 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Fashion Week has served many purposes throughout its long history, but it has always remained at the center of the American fashion world. During World War II, Fashion Week challenged the dominance of French couture; in the 1970s and 1980s, it was a showcase for American sportswear stars who became household names; in the 2000s, it was the stage for celebrity designers using the runway as a vehicle for entertainment; and now, it is the place to see and be seen by contemporary reality TV and social media stars. Now, this illustrious history is told as it’s never been told before, in a book packed with designer interviews, backstage ephemera, and exclusive photographs culled from all 75 years of New York Fashion Week. Part historical overview, part scrapbook, and part fashion-industry field guide, American Runway will bring to life the people, places, and over-the-top runway productions of New York Fashion Week—and will sate the appetites of die-hard fashion fans and casual fashionistas alike.

Adulterer's Wife

Author : C. J. Grace
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780961843809
Total Pages : 227 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (438 download)

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Download or read book Adulterer's Wife written by C. J. Grace and published by . This book was released on 2016-04-22 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Helps women overcome fury, loneliness, jealous and sadness that their husband's betrayal has swept them into. Helps them get back on their feet and mend a broken heart. The book isn't about taking revenge: it tells how to use shock ad anger to take back power and gain independence. "The best revenge is to get past the need for it," writes C. J. Grace.

New York Fashion Week

Author : Eila Mell
Publisher : Running Press
ISBN 13 : 0762443553
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (624 download)

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Download or read book New York Fashion Week written by Eila Mell and published by Running Press. This book was released on 2011-08-30 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since 1993, Bryant Park has been the event's home, but in 2010 relocated to Lincoln Center. New York Fashion Week focuses on what's already been termed the “Golden Era” of Fashion Week, the Bryant Park Years. It is filled with hundreds of never-before-seen photos and never-before-told stories and features exclusive interviews with the likes of Tommy Hilfiger, Betsy Johnson, Richie Rich, The Blonds, André Leon Talley, Philip Bloch, Fern Mallis, and many more. Capturing the most exciting moments, trends, and people from seventeen years under the tents of Bryant Park, New York Fashion Week gives industry professionals, style savvy consumers, and pop culture and celebrity fans an essential piece of fashion history.

The House of Klein

Author : Lisa Marsh
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0471478954
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (714 download)

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Download or read book The House of Klein written by Lisa Marsh and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2004-05-04 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fashion world insider and journalist reveals the secret world of Calvin Klein The House of Klein for the first time tells the inside story of the rise of a fashion legend and the mammoth empire he built. Calvin Klein is the world's most well-known (and successful) fashion designer and has created one of the most recognizable brands in existence, but the tale of his ascendancy to the top of the fashion industry has never been fully told. The House of Klein is the warts-and-all exposé of a boy from the Bronx who made his name synonymous with high fashion by making his brand synonymous with sex. This book offers an informed, insider's account of the defining moments of a fashion legend's life, a life circumscribed by personal and professional struggle. Fashion writer Lisa Marsh pulls no punches in presenting the true story of this mammoth of the clothing industry, complete with corporate battles, lawsuits, petty personal vendettas and backroom dealings. Marsh reveals the underbelly of the glittering world of high fashion-a world characterized not so much by beautiful people and wild parties, as it is by money and power, above all else. The House of Klein brings to life this compelling figure through the author's own research and interviews with the man himself, as well as with other figures in the industry-such as Isaac Mizrahi-who finally come clean about the man behind the brand. Lisa Marsh (New York, NY) focused on the bottom line instead of the hemline while working at the New York Post covering the fashion and retail beat. A veteran of the fashion industry, she began her career in journalism writing financial news stories for the fashion industry bible Women's Wear Daily.

The Berg Companion to Fashion

Author : Valerie Steele
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1474264700
Total Pages : 800 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (742 download)

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Download or read book The Berg Companion to Fashion written by Valerie Steele and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2015-08-01 with total page 800 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: - An essential reference for students, curators and scholars of fashion, cultural studies, and the expanding range of disciplines that see fashion as imbued with meaning far beyond the material. - Over 300 in-depth entries covering designers, articles of clothing, key concepts and styles. - Edited and introduced by Valerie Steele, a scholar who has revolutionized the study of fashion, and who has been described by The Washington Post as one of "fashion's brainiest women." Derided by some as frivolous, even dangerous, and celebrated by others as art, fashion is anything but a neutral topic. Behind the hype and the glamour is an industry that affects all cultures of the world. A potent force in the global economy, fashion is also highly influential in everyday lives, even amongst those who may feel impervious. This handy volume is a one-stop reference for anyone interested in fashion - its meaning, history and theory. From Avedon to Codpiece, Dandyism to the G-String, Japanese Fashion to Subcultures, Trickle down to Zoot Suit, The Berg Companion to Fashion provides a comprehensive overview of this most fascinating of topics and will serve as the benchmark guide to the subject for many years to come.

Historical Dictionary of the Fashion Industry

Author : Francesca Sterlacci
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1442239093
Total Pages : 748 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (422 download)

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Download or read book Historical Dictionary of the Fashion Industry written by Francesca Sterlacci and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2017-06-30 with total page 748 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the first animal skin body coverings, to today’s high fashion collections, fashion has held an important role in the evolution of mankind. The fashion industry has, and continues to make, major contributions to our cultural and social environment. It is an industry that responds to our inherent longing for tribal belonging, our socio-economic needs, individual lifestyles, status stratification and profession apparel requirements. The fashion industry is fast-paced, complex and ever changing, in response to consumer needs. Throughout the world, vast numbers of people contribute to this industry, each with the shared goal of supplying an end product of a particular price point directed at a target consumer. This second edition of Historical Dictionary of the Fashion Industry contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 1,400 cross-referenced entries on designers, models, couture houses, significant articles of apparel and fabrics, trade unions, and the international trade organizations. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the fashion industry.

Becoming a Fashion Designer

Author : Lisa Springsteel
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118420985
Total Pages : 582 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (184 download)

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Download or read book Becoming a Fashion Designer written by Lisa Springsteel and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-05-06 with total page 582 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The complete guide to the fashion industry, featuring interviews with top designers who explain the intricacies of the world of fashion design Anyone who has ever tried to launch a fashion design career knows how grueling it can be. The fashion industry is a highly prominent field, yielding a competitive environment that is greatly guarded, secretive, and difficult to infiltrate. Becoming a Fashion Designer provides all the information, resources, and tools you need to help you navigate these obstacles and successfully launch a career in fashion design. Of the various job opportunities available in the fashion industry, the career path of a fashion designer consistently ranks as the most popular position in the field, making the competition even greater. The book pays special attention to this and demonstrates several ways in which an aspiring fashion designer can stand out from the competition. A dynamic and comprehensive career guide, this book imparts insider tips from top fashion designers and executives based around the world. Expert advice includes an introduction to a career in fashion design, educational requirements, career opportunities, the design process, portfolio creation, preparation for getting hired, steps to start and run one's own fashion design business, as well as a forecast of the future of the fashion industry. Features original interviews from top designers and high-profile fashion executives, including Ralph Rucci, Reem Acra, Peter Som, Anna Sui, Nanette Lepore, Kay Unger, Stuart Weitzman, Dennis Basso, Randolph Duke, Zang Toi, Pamella Roland, Robert Verdi and Daymond John Includes cases in point and insider tips throughout Includes illustrations, drawings, sketches, and photographs demonstrating various aspects of working in fashion design, with special contributions from renowned illustrator, Izak Zenou and legendary fashion photographer, Nigel Barker Offers in-depth resources to assist you on your journey to becoming a fashion designer Whether a student, recent college graduate, industry professional or career changer, you'll learn everything you need to know to successfully develop a fashion design career.

The Dynamics of Fashion

Author : Elaine Stone
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1501324020
Total Pages : 841 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (13 download)

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Download or read book The Dynamics of Fashion written by Elaine Stone and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2018-02-22 with total page 841 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For fashion students who want to be both in the now and in the know! The Dynamics of Fashion, Fifth Edition, has the latest facts and figures, and the most current theories in fashion development, production, and merchandising, giving you the foundation you need in the industry. It offers hundreds of real-life examples of leading brands and industry trends, to show you fashion careers and how to apply what you learn. The book also covers sustainable fashion, wearable technology, social media, and more in detail. An online STUDIO includes self-quizzes, flashcards, and links to videos. New to this Edition ~ Expanded coverage of the latest industry trends, including sustainable fashion, e-commerce, globalization, wearable technology, and the use of social media for fashion marketing ~ Revised 'For Review' and 'For Discussion' questions, new terms added to Trade Talk, and expanded Glossary ~ More than 150 new full-color photographs highlighting the people, principles, and practices of the fashion business ~ 25% new Fashion Focus and Then and Now features bring in current topics and industry trends The Dynamics of Fashion, 5th Edition STUDIO ~ Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips ~ Review concepts with flashcards of terms and definitions and image identification ~ Branch out with links to curated online multi-media resources that bring chapter concepts to life ~ Expand your knowledge by further exploring special features Then and Now and Fashion Focus

American Life and Fashion from Jeans to Jeggings

Author : Karen Frankel
Publisher : Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
ISBN 13 : 1608709256
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (87 download)

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Download or read book American Life and Fashion from Jeans to Jeggings written by Karen Frankel and published by Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2013-08-01 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jeans are a type of trouser developed in 1873 and have been appropriated from work pants, typically worn by men, to the high fashion influence jeans have today. Jeggings are highly influenced by jeans, but what influenced the development from jeans to jeggings? How did the culture, political, and fashion influence decisions the designers made to develop their point of view? In this book, middle school readers will learn the answers to these questions and will be excited to understand how fashion designers use cultural and historical influences in their work. This book examines, decade by decade, how what was happening in the United Sates in culture, politics, and economics influenced fashion, specifically jeans, and vice versa throughout the post-World War II era. This high-interest book includes the history, current status and future of the art form and features rich illustrations, primary sources, and the historical and cultural context.

Full Frontal

Author : Tom Baker
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 9781475958287
Total Pages : 126 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (582 download)

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Download or read book Full Frontal written by Tom Baker and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2012-11-12 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Modest, gem-like, and oddly affecting, the sixteen quite short stories of Full Frontal present intimate moments of one gay mans not untypical life in the late twentieth century. And, like a bracelet or necklace of quirky, individual charms, they ultimately add up to the kind of surprising cumulative effect one usually only gets from knowing someone well for a long time. Felice Picano It is August of 1957, and Tim Halladay, a caddie at the Long Shore Country Club, is looking forward to beginning eighth grade at Assumption School. Tim and his best friend and fellow caddie, Jimmy, are oblivious to the fact that they are slowly transforming into young men with secret desires. As Tim embarks on a journey of emotional and sexual development, he approaches the world around him with a full frontal attitude that allows him to somehow not only survive but thrive, beginning with his first gay experiences as a shy teenager in suburban Connecticut and moving through his escapades at a Virginia army base, the Hotel Manhattan, the Museum of Modern Art, the Polo Lounge at the Beverly Hills Hotel, and lavish suites at various upscale hotels and resorts. As Tim moves from one encounter to the next, he gradually transforms, moving toward a future as a rising star. Full Frontal shares an intriguing glimpse into the life of a gay man, as told through his eclectic relationships as he eventually discovers that true happiness is all about give and take.

Hang-Ups

Author : Benjamin Linley Wild
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1350197262
Total Pages : 191 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (51 download)

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Download or read book Hang-Ups written by Benjamin Linley Wild and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2024-01-11 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Covid-19 pandemic heightened people's awareness of long-standing inequalities within the fashion industry. Amid calls for greater accountability and ethical awareness, efforts are being made within and beyond the industry, chiefly in the cultural and education sectors, to decentralize fashion: to make the conception, creation and consumption of fashionable dress and appearance less 'western'-centric. Supporting this premise, Hang-Ups argues that purposeful and permanent change within the fashion industry and fashion education is more likely if it is understood how the contemporary industry became 'western'-centric. To institute effective change, it is necessary to revert to first principles and understand how the fashion industry developed into what it is today. During a period when the concepts of fashion, history and culture are being intensely scrutinized, and with suggestions they are reaching their nadir, the imperative to understand the extent to which they relate, and facilitate the presentation of people's fashionable bodies, is urgent. Hang-Ups explores the origins and consequences of the fashion industry's 'western'-centrism by focusing on nine binaries, defined in the crucible of empire, that continue to be sites of negotiation as the 'west's' traditions and ideals are contested by different cultural perspectives and changing global realities.

This Year's Model

Author : Elizabeth Wissinger
Publisher : NYU Press
ISBN 13 : 1479864455
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (798 download)

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Download or read book This Year's Model written by Elizabeth Wissinger and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 2015-09-18 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the last four decades, the fashion modeling industry has become a lightning rod for debates about Western beauty ideals, the sexual objectification of women, and consumer desire. Yet, fashion models still captivate, embodying all that is cool, glam, hip, and desirable. They are a fixture in tabloids, magazines, fashion blogs, and television. Why exactly are models so appealing? And how do these women succeed in so soundly holding our attention? In This Year’s Model, Elizabeth Wissinger weaves together in-depth interviews and research at model castings, photo shoots, and runway shows to offer a glimpse into the life of the model throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. Once an ad hoc occupation, the “model life” now involves a great deal of physical and virtual management of the body, or what Wissinger terms “glamour labor.” Wissinger argues that glamour labor—the specialized modeling work of self-styling, crafting a ‘look,’ and building an image—has been amplified by the rise of digital media, as new technologies make tinkering with the body’s form and image easy. Models can now present self-fashioning, self-surveillance, and self-branding as essential behaviors for anyone who is truly in the know and ‘in fashion.’ Countless regular people make it their mission to achieve this ideal, not realizing that technology is key to creating the unattainable standard of beauty the model upholds—and as Wissinger argues, this has been the case for decades, before Photoshop even existed. Both a vividly illustrated historical survey and an incisive critique of fashion media, This Year’s Model demonstrates the lasting cultural influence of this unique form of embodied labor.

Full Frontal Feminism

Author : Jessica Valenti
Publisher : Seal Press
ISBN 13 : 1580055729
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (8 download)

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Download or read book Full Frontal Feminism written by Jessica Valenti and published by Seal Press. This book was released on 2014-07-01 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its updated second edition, Full Frontal Feminism is a book that continues to embody the forward-looking messages that author Jessica Valenti propagated as founder of the popular website, Feministing.com. Full Frontal Feminism is a smart and relatable guide to the issues that matter to today’s young women. This edition includes a new foreword by Valenti, reflecting upon what’s happened in the seven years since Full Frontal Feminism was originally published. With new openers from Valenti in every chapter, the book covers a range of topics, including pop culture, health, reproductive rights, violence, education, relationships, and more. Chapters include: You’re a Hardcore Feminist. I Swear. Feminists Do It Better (and Other Sex Tips) Pop Culture Gone Wild The Blame (and Shame) Game If These Uterine Walls Could Talk Material World My Big Fat Unnecessary Wedding and Other Dating Diseases “Real” Women Have Babies I Promise I Won’t Say “Herstory” Boys Do Cry Beauty Cult Sex and the City Voters, My Ass A Quick Academic Aside Get to It Since its original publication, Full Frontal Feminism has reassured readers—yeah, you're feminists, and that's actually pretty cool.

Confessions from the Velvet Ropes

Author : Thomas Onorato
Publisher : St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN 13 : 1429901675
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (299 download)

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Download or read book Confessions from the Velvet Ropes written by Thomas Onorato and published by St. Martin's Griffin. This book was released on 2007-04-01 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York's top doorman, Thomas Onorato, raises the ropes and gives readers a sneak peak into some of the world's most exclusive parties. "If you are not on the guest list or if I don't know you or if I don't like you, you are NOT GETTING INTO THIS PARTY!" The doorman. The gatekeeper of the night. These silent observers see it all and yet say nothing. Until now. In Confessions from the Velvet Ropes, New York's top club doorman, Thomas Onorato, lifts the ropes and lets ordinary readers into this exciting world. The book is an entertaining and hilarious collection of tales from the worlds of nightlife, fashion shows and celebrity parties. Highlights include: The night Madonna DJed at an intimate downtown club, Courtney Love's surprise concert that ended in her arrest, the crazed stalker who attacked Pulp's Jarvis Cocker, the aerial attack on Adrien Brody's birthday party, Diddy's surprise appearance at an electro-punk event and more. Onorato was always on hand and brings his insider info and nightlife wisdom to readers of Confessions from the Velvet Ropes. Combining elements of juicy gossip columns, rock star fan memoirs and nightlife social studies, Confessions from the Velvet Ropes is a tell-all with style, including humorous side-bars and tips on how readers might make it past the velvet ropes.

Fashion Design, Referenced

Author : Alicia Kennedy
Publisher : Rockport Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1610582012
Total Pages : 416 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (15 download)

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Download or read book Fashion Design, Referenced written by Alicia Kennedy and published by Rockport Publishers. This book was released on 2013-02-01 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fashion Design, Referenced is a comprehensive guide through the art and industry of fashion design, richly illustrated with over 1,000 photographs and drawings. Within the framework of four central categories, Fashion Design, Referenced examines the many interwoven elements that form the tapestry of fashion. “Fundamentals” provides an overview of the essential structure of the fashion profession (its organization, specializations, and centers) and looks at shifts in style over time and in ever-faster cycles going forward. “Principles” introduces the steps in creating a collection, from design to production, and explores directions suggested by sustainability and technology. “Dissemination” charts the many avenues by which fashion reaches its audience, whether on the catwalk or in the store, in print or online, in the museum or on the street. “Practice” gathers and appraises the work of the most influential and innovative fashion designers of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. From its first question—What is fashion design?—to its last—What does the future hold?—Fashion Design, Referenced chronicles the scope of ideas, inspirations, and expressions that define fashion culture. Visit the Fashion Design, Referenced Facebook page and become a fan at http://www.facebook.com/FashionDesignReferenced!

REDESIGNING WOMEN

Author : Amanda D. Lotz
Publisher : University of Illinois Press
ISBN 13 : 0252091760
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (52 download)

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Download or read book REDESIGNING WOMEN written by Amanda D. Lotz and published by University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 2010-10-01 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the 1990s, American televison audiences witnessed an unprecedented rise in programming devoted explicitly to women. Cable networks such as Oxygen Media, Women's Entertainment Network, and Lifetime targeted a female audience, and prime-time dramatic series such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Judging Amy, Gilmore Girls, Sex and the City, and Ally McBeal empowered heroines, single career women, and professionals struggling with family commitments and occupational demands. After establishing this phenomenon's significance, Amanda D. Lotz explores the audience profile, the types of narrative and characters that recur, and changes to the industry landscape in the wake of media consolidation and a profusion of channels. Employing a cultural studies framework, Lotz examines whether the multiplicity of female-centric networks and narratives renders certain gender stereotypes uninhabitable, and how new dramatic portrayals of women have redefined narrative conventions. Redesigning Women also reveals how these changes led to narrowcasting, or the targeting of a niche segment of the overall audience, and the ways in which the new, sophisticated portrayals of women inspire sympathetic identification while also commodifying viewers into a marketable demographic for advertisers.