Fruits

FRUITS is a collection of Tokyo street fashion portraits from Japan's premier street fanzine of he same name.'Fruits' was established in 1994, by photographer Shoichi Aoki, initially as a project to document the growing explosion in street fashion within the suburbs of Tokyo. Over the last five years, the magazine has grown to cult status and is now avidly followed by thousands of Japanese teenagers who also use the magazine as an opportunity to check out the latest styles and trends. The average of the kids featured in the magazine is between 12 and 18, and the clothes that they wear are a mixture of high fashion Vivienne Westwood is keen favorite and home made ensembles which when combined create a novel, if not hysterical, effect.
This extensive collection of portraits represents a unique documentation of the changing face of street fashion throughout the last decade. Colourful, fascinating and funny, this is the first time these cult images have been published outside Japan. FRUITS will delight followers of fashion and youth culture.

I Volunteered

Everyone knows than Canada sheltered over 30,000 Americans escaping the draft, but not many are aware that for every draft dodger, a Canadian illegally volunteered to fight for the U.S. armed forces in Vietnam. Canadians turned a blind eye to them. Both the Canadian government and the average Canadian chose not to admit the Canada had any part in America`s dirty war. The Canadian volunteers were the invisible army. Those who returned were shunned or forgotten. I Volunteered is their story.
I Volunteered
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Dolce & Gabbana Women's Black/White Patent Shoe (size 39 Italian)

Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana revealed their fashion vision in 1986 and have since risen to elite status within the fashion industry.
Their collections focus on delivering timeless fashion designs steeped in a unique blend of the contemporary and the classical.

These stylish shoes from Dolce & Gabbana feature genuine calfskin in a simple, modern design.
The patent finish adds a high fashion look and feel.

Patent finish
Man made sole
3.5-inch heel
100-percent calfskin upper
Available in black/white color option only
Available in size 39 Italian only

Click here to view our shoe sizing guide.
Spot clean
Made in Italy
Model no. 0B1150

Imported Dolce & Gabbana Women's Black/White Patent Shoe (size 39 Italian)
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Dolce & Gabbana Women's Black/White Patent Shoe (size 39 Italian)

A Border Within

A Border Within addresses the question of English Canadian identity by exploring whether a plurality of discourses can lead to other than a fragmented society. Ian Angus examines the relationship between globalizing social movements and the particularities of identity politics by extending the theories on identity of Harold Innis and George Grant, two seminal figures Canadian political philosophy, to develop a philosophy applicable to the contemporary social issues of multiculturalism and environmentalism. The border is the governing metaphor of the book. Angus argues that English Canadian identity revolves around maintaining a border between Canada and the United States, and suggests that the border between countries can also be seen as a border between self and the Other, between humanity and nature. Multiculturalism and the ecology movement`s rethinking of the relation between humanity and nature suggest that English Canadian social and political philosophy is oriented toward sustaining... A Border Within
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Draping for Fashion Design

DRAPING FOR FASHION DESIGN,
in its fourth edition, has evolved into a complete comprehensive textbook and reference guide for both students of fashion design and the professional designer.

This edition features:

A new introduction to today`s fashion industry provides a realistic look into the career of the fashion designer

Detailed, clear directions for draping and newly added sewing tips help students and working designers achieve professional prototypes

All types of apparel are covered; ranging from softly draped and tailored garments to casual apparel and active sportswear

New illustrations and revised diagrams make it easier than ever to follow directions and achieve superior results

Draping for Fashion Design
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A Border Within