Валери Д. Мендес – лучшие книги

With a gorgeous new cover, this extensively illustrated book is a celebration of the V&A's magnificent collection of 20th-century fashion. The latest title in the highly successful Fashion in Detail series, this book offers a detailed look at some of the most stunning garments in the collection. In meticulous detail, the book features line drawings of each garment's structure and specially commissioned close-up photographs of each item's most impressive aspects: fastenings, necklines, cuffs, hemlines, fringes, and more. Arranged thematically, the authors provide information about everything from seams, buttons and collars, to beads, tucks, and pleats. The result is a visual banquet of textures, patterns, and craftsmanship and an eye-opening testament to the variety and creativity of modern dress. An essential visual reference for designers, students, and fashionistas everywhere.

Мода с 1900 представляет собой детальный и в то же время широкий исторический обзор одной из самых динамичных форм культурного производства бурного ХХ столетия: от утонченных нарядов на «каждый» случай, будь то чайное платье или костюм для езды в открытом автомобиле, требующих долгого изготовления, надевания и рассматривания, до быстрой, глобальной и универсальной хайп-моды. Перемены в экономическом и культурном климате, средствах коммуникации, технике и производстве, а также становящимся всё более влиятельным институте знаменитостей мгновенно обретают форму в фасонах, тканях, палитрах и прочих составляющих нарядов ведущих кутюрье и…

"English for Beginners" is a Ladybird series designed for young people learning English worldwide. The emphasis is on word recognition and word learning through simple, clear text and colourful pictures and activities. Each hardback book is accompanied by its own workbook, re-enforcing the learning process in a structured but entertaining way.
First 100 Verbs is in alphabetical order. Each page presents four or five verbs, supported by clear descriptive sentences and action-packed illustrations. The language is brought to life by a group of characters who demonstrate the verbs and unify the action in vivid, up-to-date situations and contexts.

"Time, Seasons and Weather" presents several important basic concepts with clarity and imagination. A sequence of simply described and vividly illustrated actions take us through one 24-hour day. The days of the week and the months of the year are presented with equal clarity, as are the seasons and weather in temperate and tropical climates.

English for Beginners is a Ladybird series designed for young people learning English worldwide. The emphasis is on word recognition and word learning through simple, clear text and colourful pictures and activities. Each hardback book is accompanied by its own workbook, re-enforcing the learning process in a structured but entertaining way.

This lively history of fashion uses the world famous collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum to tell the story of four centuries of European men's and women's fashionable dress.
An authoritative text explains the ever-changing shapes of gowns, coats and suits while over 200 illustrations show the amazing breadth of the collection which includes beautiful detailing and accessories such as buttons and buckles, shoes and hats, gloves and fans, and much more.
From the ornate richness of a court mantua and satin doublet to the cool minimalism of 1990s couture, 400 Years of Fashion is an indispensable introduction for students and for anyone with an interest in fashion.