The Perfect Reunion: The Chinese Methods

Antoine, Denis

Crescent Books

Since its first publication, Classic Tailoring Techniques for Menswear has been the authoritative resource for custom hand tailoring production. Providing in-depth, step-by-step instructions for the processes required by bespoke and couture-level manufacturing, this book retains its value and relevance for young and established tailors alike. Continuing this great tradition, the third edition introduces new discussions of traditional tailoring processes in the industry and highlights the value of hand-crafted construction in the context of environmentally-sustainable design. New to this Edition:- Learning Objectives let you know what you'll learn in each chapter - New Tricks of the Trade feature offers helpful tips - End of chapter discussion questions help you test your knowledge of the chapter concepts- A new, extended Glossary and Key Terms throughout emphasize a renewed focus on essential vocabulary STUDIO Features Include:- Download additional student exercises to practice newly learned skills- Review concepts with flashcards of essential vocabulary Instructor Resources Include:- The Instructor's Guide provides suggestions for planning the course and using the text in the classroom- PowerPoint® presentations include images from the book and provide a framework for lecture and discussion

Classic Tailoring Techniques for Menswear: A Construction Guide - Bundle Book + Studio Access Card

Arts & Photography

Cabrera, Roberto

Graphic Design

Fairchild Books

Since its first publication, Classic Tailoring Techniques for Menswear has been the authoritative resource for custom hand tailoring production. This new edition focuses on updating these timeless construction techniques through extensive use of all new photography and digital illustrations to enhance the clarity of each process. The enduring art of tailoring and the nature of bespoke tailoring processes means that the techniques presented in the first edition remain as relevant for today's designers as ever. 
The new edition is updated with information on measuring, alternative approached in use today and 748 all new photographs and illustrations. It also includes a brief overview of contemporary tailoring and the identifying key components of luxury tailoring from Britain, Italy and the Unites States. This introduction also familiarizes the reader with ways in which traditional production methods have been used in the development of luxury ready-to-wear men's tailoring.
The text is ideal for students with basic design, patternmaking and sewing skills of at least an intermediate level for courses including Tailoring Techniques, Menswear Design, Couture Sewing, Intermediate or Advanced Construction Techniques, Costume Construction and Fashion Design Studios.
Instructor's Guide available.

Classic Tailoring Techniques for Menswear: A Construction Guide

This introduction to fashion is aimed at students of fashion design across the world. By following the design process, from historical and commercial industry context to final collection presentation, the book provides a clear guide for students as they discover what designing for fashion entails. Along the way they will explore a wide variety of hands-on, creative methodologies of design ideation, development, and presentation. Supported by inspirational visual content—fashion photography, fashion illustration, sketchbook artwork, technical drawings, and infographics—and case studies, the book offers a unique overview of the fashion industry.

Fashion Design: A Guide to the Industry and the Creative Process

Laurence King Publishing

Effective Diplomacy--A Practitioner's Guide, is like a GPS for new and practicing diplomats with a focus on developing countries diplomacy in Washington, D.C. The book gives insights and introduction to diplomats coming into Washington D.C for the fi rst time and addresses the challenges faced by diplomats in a post September 11, era of diplomacy. This guide focuses also on how to achieve and maintain effective performance and desired outcomes in their conduct of diplomacy in the USA. In 15 clear and comprehensive chapters the author Denis G. Antoine guides readers through important protocols and a body of knowledge, drawing upon more than seventeen years of diplomatic lessons learned in his practice of diplomacy in Washington D.C and across the USA .The author provides step by step guide on how to maneuver Washington D.C, showing exactly how knowledge of the work environment and learned skills can assist new diplomats and particularly diplomats from small developing countries. He addresses the practice of traditional diplomacy by small under resourced missions in an environment where modern diplomacy in a globalized process dictates that the weak compete with the powerful for attention and influence.The author promotes an effective orientation program for new diplomats early upon arrival in Washington, D.C as a critical factor in the productive operation of a diplomatic mission. The book discusses the practice of multilateral diplomacy in the context of the Organization of American States and offers a practical orientation guide for successful practice

EFFECTIVE DIPLOMACY IN THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY A Practitioner?s Perspective: A Handbook for Diplomatic Officers

Business & Money

Xlibris US

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