Through over 200 vivid color photos, detailed descriptions, and in-depth reporting about valuations, this book is a guide for both watch lovers and investors. It opens up new investment possibilities for the selection and purchase...
Explore, identify, and revel in Sarah Coventry costume jewelry from 1949 to 2009. Sarah Coventry became a household word by selling beautiful, inexpensive, costume jewelry direct to the consumer and remained in fashion for more...
The latest volume of this popular series allows anyone interested in fashion to glimpse its future: the emerging trends in European design. More than 340 photos capture the designs and insights of 70 of Europe's...
Breitling is especially known for its characteristically masculine wristwatches. This distinctive design is the main reason for its great popularity since the 1930s. The book presents the most beautiful and most important models of the...
An illustrated look at the most-stunning and most-important Omega watches, from Omegas that served in WWI trenches, to those that reached the moon, limited editions, Omegas named "Anakin Skywalker" and "Darth Vader", and more. A range of...
As the latest edition of a growing, popular series, this fascinating book showcases exciting new designs by more than 100 recent graduates from 16 premier fashion design programs in the United States. With more than...
Updated with nearly 30 high-quality vintage images, the second edition of this lavishly illustrated book provides irrefutable documentation of ladies' fashions worn in Victorian America from 1860 to 1900. Extensively researched using nineteenth-century fashion, beauty,...
Delve into the fascinating origins and contemporary interpretations of Sun Face and Thunderbird/Hopi Bird designs. This thorough study was undertaken to establish the identities of 33 Zuni artists and their interpretations of these traditional designs...
Vintage clothing is a part of our style history, is an acceptable way to individualize the way we dress, and is an increasingly popular way to "go green." This reference book is an easy-to-use compilation...
The evolution of lingerie design from 1920-1980. Slip into something more comfortable as you peruse this comprehensive overview celebrating the art of women’s underwear and lingerie. In this elegant display of vintage, collectible lingerie in...
This Bakelite jewelry helps document the story of a country and its allies working together to restore world peace. Images of pins, necklaces, bracelets, and more capture these true signs of the times–not only crafted...
William Spratling was a U.S. educator whose artistic impact caused a successful silver jewelry industry to arise in Taxco, Mexico, in the 1940s. This book examines Spratling's Mexican work and explores how his talent attracted...