Since the recent royal wedding; couture hats and headpieces are gaining more attention than ever before. Featured on guests from Victoria Beckham to Sarah Fergusonrsquo;s daughter; Princess Beatrice; whimsical and sculptural hats are now splashed across the pages of fashion magazines; advertisements; and blogs. The trademark accessory of fashion muse Isabella Blow; couture hats were among the most talked about elements of the recent Alexander McQueen exhibit at the Met; and a Stephen Jones Couture Hats exhibition is running at Bard from September 2011 to April 2012.Couture Hats; a luscious gallery of modern fashion designs; will be unlike anything else on the market; artfully showcasing the most innovative work of master milliners around the world; including the likes of Stephen Jones; Philip Treacy; Anthony Peto; and Nasir Mazhar; designers who have all constructed numerous hats and headpieces for members and guests of the royal family; as well as celebrities like Lady Gaga; Katy Perry; and Daphne Guinness.Already endorsed by the creative director of Givenchy; each chapter of Couture Hats is devoted to a particular designer or design house; providing biographical information; professional philosophies; trade secrets; and intimate interviews. With hundreds of full-page; full-color photographs; these gorgeous modern hats include gravity-defying sculptural shapes to delight and inspire refined women; modern fashionistas; designers; students; aspiring milliners; and costume lovers. Even for those without the gall to wear such daring pieces; these hats will fascinate all creative minds.Among the designers included are:Philip Treacy for Alexander McQueenPhilip TreacyStephen JonesNoel StewartHouse of FloraHeather HueyTour de ForceAgrave;ngel CollManuel AlbarranClaudia SchulzEdwina IbbotsonTolentino Haute HatsCharlie Le MinduSimon EkreliusPiers AtkinsonEmma YeoWilliam ChambersEllen ChristineAnya CaliendoDinu BodiciuGustavo Adolfo TariIrene BussemakerDayna Pinkham
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Nice collection of songs with literal translations.By mamasmilesThis is a nice collection of Italian songs and arias. I like the fact that the translations are word for word. Very useful in terms of song interpretation.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great bookBy marco s.Has some great songs as it is good for mid to pro level singers even beginners can benefit from this book0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This is a decent gathering of Italian tunes and arias.By Henry YohoThis is a decent gathering of Italian tunes and arias. I like the way that the interpretations are word for word. Exceptionally valuable regarding tune understanding.