fashion designers

Introduces fifty topics of fashion, focusing on the themes and inspirations, designers, the media, and much more.

"High school senior Cookie Vonn's postgraduation dreams include getting out of Phoenix, attending Parsons and becoming the next great fashion designer. But in the world of fashion, being fat is a cardinal sin . . . Thanks to her job at a fashion blog, Cookie scores a trip to New York to pitch her portfolio and appeal for a scholarship, but her plans are put on standby when she's declared too fat too fly . . . She arrives in the city to find that she's been replaced by the boss's daughter, a girl who's everything she's not--ultrathin and superrich. Bowing to society's pressure, she vows to lose weight, get out of the friend zone with her crush, and put her life on track. Cookie expected sunshine and rainbows, but nothing about her new life is turning out like she planned . . . Her designs make waves, but her real dream of creating great clothes for people of all sizes seems to grow more distant by the day"--Dust jacket.

An illustrated biography of Italian fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli that explores how she overcame low self-esteem in childhood to become a fashion icon.

In this engaging biography, readers will learn about the inventor of the down jacket, Eddie Bauer. Follow Bauer's story from his early years at Bauer's Tennis Shop to the expanded Bauer's Sport Shop to the creation of his famous puffer jacket.

Born in the Bronx, even as a teenager Ralph Lauren was known for his distinctive fashion sense, having a taste for both classic preppy clothes and vintage looks like beat-up leather jackets. He got his start in the fashion business by selling ties that he designed. From ties he went on to create a global fashion empire.

Examines the remarkable life of reality television personality Tim Gunn, his family background, childhood, education, as well as his work as a creative force behind Project Runway.

"Aria Thibault--Sleeping Beauty's daughter--finds herself plagued by a curse of her own during a big design competition, and she must rely on ancient advice and help from her mother in order to break the spell"--Amazon.

"As soon as Ann Cole Lowe could walk, her momma and grandma taught her to sew. When her mom died, Ann continued sewing dresses. It wasn't easy, especially when she went to design school and had to learn alone, segregated from the rest of the class. But the work she did set her spirit soaring, as evidenced in the clothes she made. Rarely credited, Ann Cole Lowe became 'society's best kept secret. 'This ... picture book shines the spotlight on a figure who proved that with hard work and passion, any obstacles can be overcome"--Provided by publisher.

In this tale of grit and glamour, setbacks and comebacks, business and pop culture icon Tommy Hilfiger shares his extraordinary life story for the first time.

Examines fashion design, exploring the history and following the process from start to finish.