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JEANS - A FADED BLUE PLANET

From humble beginnings as durable clothing for workers in the mining towns of the Wild West, jeans have evolved into a cultural icon. The attire of a cowboy, a hero, a rock star and an ex-convict, jeans have played a part in antiestablishment movements and mainstream fashion alike. Changes in rivet, stitch and pocket placement trace the history of jeans that collectors treasure and pay for handsomely. Traditional dyeing techniques and hand-made denim live on in a few workshops, primarily in Japan, dedicated to maintaining the highest quality of fabric and control of every step in the process of making tailored jeans. On the other end of the spectrum, even the fading of jeans to give them a worn look is done on an industrial scale. Through interviews with fashion designers, jean tailors, historians and aficionados, Jeans traces the dissemination of denim and its cultural myths from America to the rest of the world and the formation of a global industry. All in a quest to find the reason why jeans have been so successful.

Item no.: EN00161615
Format: DVD
Audience: College
Duration: 56 minutes
Copyright: 2012
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DESIGNING FASHION

This program investigates the steps taken by fashion designers to develop their ideas into end products, from that initial spark of inspiration to final production. Throughout the program viewers see how fashion designers use various tools, equipment and drawing techniques to visually display their inspirations and ideas, how they use of computer aided design (CAD) to enhance and support their work, and finally, the steps involved in sampling, pattern making and production. The program is further enhanced by insightful interviews with top fashion designers including legendary Australian fashion designer, Akira Isogawa, Vanessa Rochman, head designer at Metallicus, and textiles designer Kaffe Fassett.

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Item no.: YE08691818
Format: DVD
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Duration: 19 minutes
Copyright: 2011
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SAVAGE LIFE IN FASHION, A

Percy Savage is a maverick. He has led an amazing life in and around the world of designer fashion and influenced the way the industry developed. A Savage Life In Fashion combines and explores the memories he has; the people he knows; the history made to reveal an intimate world of creative expression, societal change, personal failure, collective triumph and the history of an art synonymous with opulence, luxury and refinement.

A Savage Life in Fashion is about a man whose influence was everywhere but is unknown outside the industry. Raised in the Australian outback, Percy arrived in Paris in 1947; the year Christian Dior launched his New Look. He would later become a friend of the man who revived the glory of couture and inadvertently, provide the name for the most famous of Dior fragrances: Eau Sauvage. It was at the House of Lanvin that Percy was asked to start the first Propaganda department, as it was then called, eventually renaming it PR. During his years in Paris, Percy weaved himself into the Parisian fabric and counted among friends, Dior, Beaton, Cocteau and Maria Callas. Whilst in Paris he travelled the globe, promoting and exhorting designers, journalists, buyers and manufacturers. He introduced Yves Saint-Laurent to Dior and created the explosion that was Mary Quant. He was PR for Nina Ricci during its heyday before moving to England in the 1970s. Percy had been asked by the powers-that-be to put London on a par with Paris, which he did, albeit at his own expense.

A Savage Life in Fashion opens amidst the refined excitement of the Christian Dior 2004 Spring/Summer couture show. Placing Percy within the contemporaneous reality of haute couture is made all the more pertinent as the film looks back at a post-war, history of fashion, in particular Percy's career in Paris and the foundation of fashion as we recognise it today. This retrospection provides an insight into what makes fashion perennially fascinating and forever reflective, both positively and negatively, of whom, what and why we are.

A Savage Life in Fashion includes an array of stunning IMX and Super 8 footage, exclusive archive film and photography. The film is narrated by Joanna Lumley and features interviews with Mary Quant, Hubert de Givenchy and Yuki as well as other eminent designers, journalists, historians and executives, exploring the fundamental dynamics of a much-vaunted aesthetic. Ultimately, it is a story about a man who did as he pleased, to please those in a world transfixed by image, beauty and style.

Item no.: HH00161258
Format: DVD
Duration: 52 minues
Copyright: 2009
Price: USD 195.00

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DESTINATION FASHION: COPENHAGEN

Fashion is big business in Copenhagen and design standards are very high! We meet several successful designers indigenous to Denmark such as: Malene Birger, Baum und Pferdgarten, and Bruuns Bazaar. All of whom are building major international reputations. Take an in-depth look at "Copenhagen Fur", the biggest exporter of luxury furs and pelts around the world. Get insight into this glamorous, yet controversial, jewel in the Danish fashion industry. Learn about Nior, a brand who strives to make a political statement and peek into some of the street trends of up and coming designers. Top Danish fashion experts Eva Kruse and Uffe Buchard offer their expert analysis on Copenhagen's drive to be a leading fashion epicenter.

Item no.: HY00160990
Format: DVD
Duration: 30 minutes
Copyright: 2008
Price: USD 195.00

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DESTINATION FASHION: INDIA

India is a country rich in culture and tradition, and fashion is no exception. Explore how designers incorporate traditional aspects such as fabulously colorful fabrics and intricate beading into new, trendy ideas. Meet up with Ritu Kumar who is seen as the queen of Indian designers and look into an important part of Indian fashion: the wedding. Bollywood, which sets trends and captures the imagination of the public and fashion designers alike, is central to fashion in India. Rocky S. discusses his reputation as one of the most notable Bollywood designers. Rohit Bal has brought resurgence in Indian mens wear and is keen on preserving craft techniques that are under threat. Young designers like Swapnil Shinde, show the future of Indian fashion. Which city will emerge as the fashionistas favoriteˇK Mumbai or Delhi?

Item no.: PJ00160991
Format: DVD
Duration: 30 minutes
Copyright: 2008
Price: USD 195.00

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DESTINATION FASHION: LONDON

London is ranked as one of the top five fashion capitals of the world, and we are going to see why. Some of the most famed designers come out of schools in London. Meet up with the expert staff at Central St. Martin's to discover why they nurture talent with unique qualities. Bora Aksu is no exception. He came from Turkey and has since become a huge name in London's fashion scene. Meet the quirky designers Antoni and Alison who make their own trends. Unearth the vintage treasures that can be found in Rellik. Hear Amanda Wakeley's values of British quality and style. Visit Jasper Conran in his chic London boutique to discuss high-end fashion. And finally, unlock the secrets of Topshop in a meeting with brand director Jane Sheperdson. Experience the chaos, class and originality that is British style.

Item no.: KP00160992
Format: DVD
Duration: 30 minutes
Copyright: 2008
Price: USD 195.00

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DESIGNERS - FASHION

A fashion designer for a street wear label reveals the process that turns the sketch in his notebook into a garment hanging on the rack in a clothes shop. We see all the steps in the process.

Item no.: EN00160198
Format: DVD
Duration: 15 minutes
Copyright: 2004
Price: USD 195.00

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DESIGN: ALL ABOUT COLOR

Color has the ability to create emotion and influence our moods. Color is a powerful tool in interior design and fashion. Interior designer Brandi Hagen discusses:

  • History of color and the development of color theories
  • The color system: hue, value, and chroma
  • Color wheel
  • Warm & cool colors
  • Color schemes

    Item no.: DU01070217
    Format: DVD (Closed Captioned)
    Audience: Grades 6-Adult
    Duration: 20 minutes
    Copyright: 2010
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    DESIGN: THE ELEMENTS

    The elements of design are the components that are used to create a complete design. Interior designer Brandi Hagen presents a basic overview of the elements of design applied to interiors and fashion, including:

  • Line: vertical, horizontal, diagonal, curved
  • Shape: symmetrical and asymmetrical
  • Texture: smooth, reflective, rough, matte
  • Color: hue, value, chroma

    Item no.: VC01070218
    Format: DVD (Closed Captioned)
    Audience: Grades 6-Adult
    Duration: 20 minutes
    Copyright: 2010
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    DESIGN: ALL ABOUT TEXTILES

    The human body is almost constantly in contact with some form of textile, whether it be the clothing that we wear or the interiors that we live and work in. Join interior designer Brandi Hagen as she showcases samples and explains different types of natural fibers including plant, animal, mineral and synthetic fibers, including:
  • Nylon
  • Polyester
  • Rayon
  • Acrylic
  • Microfibers Fabric construction and suraface design are also discussed.

    Item no.: SS01070304
    Format: DVD (Closed Captioned)
    Audience:
    Duration: 24 minutes
    Copyright: 2010
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    Price: USD 80.00

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    FASHIONABLE BUSINESS: YOUNG DESIGNERS, NEW LABELS

    The fashion industry is renowned for its competitiveness. So how do emerging fashion designers get a foothold when there's so much competition? In this program we introduce three emerging Australian fashion labels and the designers behind them. It examines the elements of design and manufacture design inspiration, the different types of fabrics used in manufacture, and the marketing and branding of the labels.

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    Item no.: FA08691412
    Format: DVD
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    Duration: 29 minutes
    Copyright: 2008
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    Price: AUD 235.00

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    BLUE JEAN CONFIDENTIAL

    Blue jeans are the world's favourite fashion statement - so popular they've become an American icon. Here's a garment that's remained hip for more than half a century, that's thrived from World Wars to the present. Jeans have helped define every youth movement, and every effort of older generations to deny the passing of youth. We trace blue jean culture, from mining days to the ranch, from the beat and hippie generations to the world's designer labels and celebrity cachet. Is there anyone who doesn't have a pair?

    Item no.: PM04120890
    Format: DVD (Closed Captioned)
    Audience: Grades 10-12, Adult Education, Post Secondary
    Duration: 45 minutes
    Copyright: 2007
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    Price: USD 180.00

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    CONFESSIONS OF A FASHION DESIGNER

    The formal dresses of DeBora Rachelle Designs have been worn at major award programs and formal dances all over the world.

    Learn what it takes to be a successful fashion designer and get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of a fitting session. See how Ms. Rachele designs 100+ dresses per season with purses and jewelry to match.

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  • "...DVD gives a clear picture of the educational requirements, starting salary, and job market outlook...Recommended for young adults in either high school or public libraries." -Library Journal, May 2008

  • "School libraries looking to meet the growing demand for career information will find this a worthwhile addition." -School Library Journal, August 2007

  • "...outstanding, technically flawless, full-color informed videos...strongly recommended additions to both school and community libraries." -The Midwest Book Review, June 2007

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  • 2007 Telly Award

    Item no.: NP01070169
    Format: DVD (Closed Captioned)
    Audience: Grades 9-Adult
    Duration: 12 minutes
    Copyright: 2007
    StdBkNo.: 1571754466
    Price: USD 80.00

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    FORTUNE HUNTERS, SEASON 1 - RUNWAY TO RETAIL: BUSINESS TRENDS IN FASHION

    There's a huge trend towards instant gratification in our culture, and that trend has hit the world of fashion. We used to wait a year for style to move from concept to consumers, but now the fashion business is moving fast. Thanks to quicker production cycles and cheaper manufacturing, high fashion can go from the catwalk to your closet in just a few months - and at a fraction of the cost! But is there quick cash in fast fashion? This program goes coast to coast, looking for fashionable Fortune Hunters. In Edmonton, Jessica Kennedy and Nokomis clothes use in-house design and production to move jewellery and apparel from sketchpad to sales floor in as little as two weeks. In Toronto, Club Monaco's main man Joseph Mimram has launched Joe Fresh - a quickie line of cheap chic sold at Loblaws and Real Canadian Superstores. In Montreal, the most frantic Fortune Hunters, Stephen Belfer and Monte Perlman open another Crisca, a hot new retail chain that's got European fashions produced in a fraction of the time.

    Item no.: FJ03921000
    Format: DVD (Closed Captioned)
    Audience: Grades 9-12, Adult Education, Post Secondary
    Duration: 21 minutes
    Copyright: 2007
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    Price: USD 180.00

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    OFF THE HOOK: WORKPLACE FASHION SECRETS FOR ALL SHAPES AND SIZES

    Women learn how to choose clothing that fits their body, budget, and personality. Learn what to wear to create a neat, professional appearance on the job. Discusses how clothing affects confidence, self-esteem, and job performance. Features women of all ages, races & sizes; explains how to build a wardrobe when starting out in a career on a small budget. Includes examples of classic clothing that make the most of your dollars; emphasizes that you do not need a large, expensive wardrobe to look good; and shows how to include personal needs, body shape, and lifestyle in wardrobe choices.

    Item no.: FF02200412
    Format: DVD
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    Duration: 103 minutes
    Copyright: 2005
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    Price: USD 300.00

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    WHY WE WEAR WHAT WE WEAR

    A group of teens goes on a clothing scavenger hunt and discovers there are many reasons people choose certain types of clothing. Viewers will begin to understand how comfort, lifestyle, taste, age, time, school, work, climate, occupation, age, culture, and cost - as well as personal style - all influence our decisions about what we wear.

    Item no.: NE01070159
    Format: DVD
    Audience: Grades 5-9
    Duration: 20 minutes
    Copyright: 2005
    StdBkNo.: 1571750622
    Price: USD 80.00

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    BASIC APPAREL

    This presentation guides students through the many aspects of the apparel world. Students will view clothing construction techniques; learn selection, care and maintenance practices of clothing fabrics and finishes; explore weaving techniques of fibers and yarns; discuss factors influencing apparel selection, analyze management of the apparel budget; and examine apparel decisions.

    Item no.: HJ03990040
    Format: CD-ROM (Win, PowerPoint Presentation (59 slides))
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    Copyright: 2004
    StdBkNo.: 9781569186527
    Price: USD 74.00

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    CREATING PERSONAL STYLE: AN INTERACTIVE GUIDE - SUIT YOURSELF INTERACTIVE: FOR MEN

    Dressing appropriately is important when making a first impression and sustaining a confident, professional image. Suit Yourself Interactive is designed specifically for men and addresses issues for men like American and European suits, tying different types of ties, "business casual attire," and accessories such as hats and glasses. This CD -ROM, expressly designed for men, is a one -way ticket to a polished new look!

    Item no.: JH00270322
    Format: CD-ROM (Win)
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    Copyright: 2002
    StdBkNo.: 9780736539890
    Price: USD 250.00

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    CREATING PERSONAL STYLE: AN INTERACTIVE GUIDE - YOUR IDEAL SILHOUETTE INTERACTIVE: FOR WOMEN

    Knowing what to wear and how to wear it are two vital ingredients that can help women succeed in the workplace. Your Ideal Silhouette Interactive is designed specifically for women and addresses issues for women like which clothing styles are best for individual body types (and which to avoid), using accessories like scarves and jewelry, and grooming for women. An extra segment, "The Slenderizing Line," explores the subtle visual influence of colors, patterns, and textures.

    Item no.: TZ00270373
    Format: CD-ROM (Win)
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    Copyright: 2002
    StdBkNo.: 9780736599399
    Price: USD 250.00

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    FASHION FRENZY: 100 YEARS OF CLOTHING HISTORY

    As a teen prepares to leave for college, she thinks about the clothing she wants to bring and what sort of a statement it will make. She joins fashion expert Mary Botkin in examining fashion trends throughout history. Many wonderful examples of fashion styles are shown and factors that determine fashion trends are discussed.

    Item no.: SZ01070058
    Format: DVD (Closed Captioned)
    Audience: Grades 6-12
    Duration: 20 minutes
    Copyright: 2002
    StdBkNo.: 1571750568
    Price: USD 80.00

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    CUTTING THEIR OWN CLOTH: STARTING IN BUSINESS WITH THE SAVAGE SISTERS

    In this program, we look at two enterprising young sisters turn a lost opportunity into a commercial gain. Twin sisters, Lou and Sophie McDermott, after missing out on the fashion TAFE course of their choice, have set up their own successful business designing and manufacturing club wear. The program examines the processes of setting up a small business from scratch, the issue of mass marketing versus niche marketing, their inspirations for designs, the logistics of manufacturing and the decisions they now have to make to expand the business and keep ahead in a highly competitive market.

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  • "Excellent - Small business students can relate to the situation and gives them inspiration to go out on their own." - C. Wallace, St. Norbert College, WA.

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    Item no.: AS08690102
    Format: DVD
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    Duration: 21 minutes
    Copyright: 1999
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    Price: AUD 235.00

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    HOW THE WORLD DRESSES: CLOTHING AND GLOBAL CULTURE

    Join us for a video tour of how the world dresses and explore the amazing diversity of clothing worldwide. Learn about ourselves by exploring everyday clothing in Japan, Korea, India, Thailand, Morocco, Egypt, and others. Open your clothing and fashion courses to embrace the whole world with this important new title.

  • Your "cool conscious" students might be surprised to discover how tradition shapes their choices.
  • What is the difference between tradition and fashion?
  • How do people dress on the other side of the planet? Does ethnic garb still rule or do they dress pretty much like Americans?
  • Why do people in some countries wear strange garments? Why robes, turbans and veils?
  • Isn't "American casual" far more practical?
  • Why is there no American "ethnic costume?"
  • How does religion influence fashion?

    Item no.: MV29110053
    Format: DVD (Closed Captioned)
    Audience:
    Duration: 18 minutes
    Copyright: 2005
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    Price: USD 99.00

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    TECH TOOLS: DESIGN

    Design plays an important role in our lives, with Designers using technology to assist in developing products that we use and wear. The fusion of technology and design is imperative if we are to create practical and sustainable clothing and products. Exploring the first powered looms to graphic design and fiber optics, this episode takes you on a journey through the innovations across the design and textile industry. With the industrial revolution being the catalyst for change, the industry has pushed its way into the 21st century by keeping up with trends and consumer demand across the board. Influencing change in fashion, interiors and textiles, technological developments within the realm of design, mean a more efficient industry that allows designers the tools to be innovative.

    Item no.: JA00161563
    Format: DVD
    Audience: Senior High - College
    Duration: 24 minutes
    Copyright: 2012
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    Price: USD 195.00

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    SEW THRIFTY

    Create a unique and fashionable look using second-hand thrift store clothing for your next sewing project! Instructor Kimberly Oedekoven explores her local thrift store while explaining what to look for when shopping and practical thrifting tips to find used clothes to refresh and refashion into something new. Back in the sewing studio, easy sewing projects are demonstrated from start to finish, including:

  • Freezer paper stencil on a sweatshirt (10:13 min.)
  • Woven belt from button up shirts (13:21 min.)
  • Winter hat from wool sweater (8:57 min.)
  • Skirt from pair of jeans (14:14 min.)

    Item no.: VM01070353
    Format: DVD
    Audience: Grades 6-Adult
    Duration: 51 minutes
    Copyright: 2012
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    SMART TEXTILES

    Smart textiles possess enhanced functionality because of the integration of electronics, chemicals, metals or polymers with regular fibres. This program gives a brief overview of the development of "smart" textiles since the 1950s through to the 21st Century. The role of nano particles is explained; cutting edge innovations from RMIT and Nano Technology Victoria are featured and viewers are challenged to ponder the ethical considerations of smart textiles development.

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    Item no.: TN08691292
    Format: DVD
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    Duration: 25 minutes
    Copyright: 2007
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    NEW FABRICS, THEN FIBERS

    A definition of fiber, properties of fibers, fiber categories (natural and manufactured), and new fibers that have recently been invented are topics covered in this educational video. Your students will learn the process of how fibers are woven into textiles and the uses of different fibers with this practical video.

    Item no.: WC29110076
    Format: DVD
    Audience: Grades 9-12
    Duration: 20 minutes
    Copyright: 2003
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    Price: USD 80.00

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