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1) The American
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First published in 1877, and dramatised by James himself 11 years later, the novel is concerned with the contrast between American and European social codes.The central protagonist is a wealthy American who falls in love with a widow of noble birth while on a trip to Paris. He supports her brother, but the rest of the family discourage his courtship of Claire but he persists until his proposal is accepted; unfortunately this only marks the beginning...
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Jess needs a fresh start. She's broke and alone, and she's just left her job under less than ideal circumstances. Her half-brother Ben didn't sound thrilled when she asked if she could crash with him for a bit, but he didn't say no, and surely everything will look better from Paris. Only when she shows up, to find a very nice apartment, (could Ben really have afforded this?) he's not there. The longer Ben stays missing, the more Jess starts to dig...
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Kanopy Streaming
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2015.
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In this issue of Videofashion Collections, we’re back in Paris for more Spring/Summer 2015 collections. It’s all about the textures at the Vionnet show, drawing inspiration from Piero Manzon’s work to create an empowering collection of beauty and femininity. Sexy without being sexual is the name of the game at Guy Laroche, with designer Marcel Marongiu playing up easy-to-wear pieces with futuristic embroideries. At Jean-Charles de Castelbajac,...
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Kanopy Streaming
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2015.
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In this issue of Videofashion Collections, it’s a journey through the Himalayan Mountains at Prabal Gurung. Ruffles, feathers and sky-high stilettos, from his recently launched footwear collection, are required for Gurung’s embellished trek through Spring / Summer 2015! Public School designers, Dao-Yi Chow and Max Osborne, capture the energy of New York - transforming the city’s chaos into beautifully precise looks for both men and women. Celebrating...
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The New York Times bestselling authors of The Glass Ocean and The Forgotten Room return with a glorious historical adventure that moves from the dark days of two World Wars to the turbulent years of the 1960s, in which three women with bruised hearts find refuge at Paris' legendary Ritz hotel.
The heiress . . .
The Resistance fighter . . .
The widow . . .
Three women whose fates are joined by one splendid hotel
France, 1914. As war breaks out, Aurelie...
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Kanopy Streaming
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2015.
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In this issue of Videofashion Collections, we are delighted by Parisian innovations. Carven drew bright inspirations from bold graphic and Japanese sensibilities. Dive into the deep blue with designer Elie Saab for Spring/Summer 2015 as he shows a stunning collection at Paris Fashion Week! Inspired by a Kazimir Malevich exhibition at the Tate in London, Albert Kreimler took the idea of the square to new fashionable places for Akris! Plus, Sharon Wauchob...
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Kanopy Streaming
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2015.
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In this issue of Videofashion Collections, the New York shows continue to captivate. For Francisco Costa, in the navy, takes on new meaning for his Calvin Klein Collection. With a predominately dark blue palette, Spring 2015 is about long, lean and real world looks. Michael Herz, the new artist director at Diane von Furstenberg, calls to mind a 1950s Brigitte Bardot on the French Riviera with his runway debut for the iconic label. The DVF woman will...
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Kanopy Streaming
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2015.
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In this issue of Videofashion Collections, Creative Director, Yoshiyuki Miyamae, was inspired by “windscapes” - how the wind creates ripples in sand dunes and waves in the sea - for his Spring/Summer 2015 collection for Issey Miyake. Sporty style meets fluid romance at Viktor & Rolf for Spring 2015. With a nod to the Eiffel Tower, designer Martin Grant showed an elegant and lady-like collection with navy and gold as staples. Anthony Vaccarello...
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Kanopy Streaming
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2015.
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In this issue of Videofashion Collections, Chloe romanticizes the bohemian spirit with an innocent sweetness and exotic details. At Nina Ricci, designer Peter Copping gets creative with the “make do and mend” attitude in a modern-yet-referential collection. Andrew GN charms the crowd with a happy collection, taking great inspiration from his Asian roots, the work of Claude Monet and the Memphis Design Movement in a maximalist approach.
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Kanopy Streaming
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2015.
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In this issue of Videofashion Collections, take one more trip down the runway at London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015! Fyodor Golan express digital romanticism on their Technicolor and tech-savvy Spring 2015 runway, rife with 90s rave references, neon, and hyper-realistic prints. Orla Kiely channels flower power for Spring 2015, looking to the films Le Bonheur by Agnes Varda and Daisies by Vera Chytilova to inspire her floral motifs. Plus, Bora...
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""There are books that are suitable for a million people, others for only a hundred. There are even remedies--I mean books--that were written for one person only...A book is both medic and medicine at once. It makes a diagnosis as well as offering therapy. Putting the right novels to the appropriate ailments: that's how I sell books." Monsieur Perdu calls himself a literary apothecary. From his floating bookstore in a barge on the Seine, he prescribes...
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Kanopy Streaming
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2015.
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In this issue of Videofashion Collections, we embrace the past to welcome the future of Paris Fashion Week! The infamous “enfant terrible” Jean Paul Gaultier staged a spectacle for his last ready-to-wear collection, featuring highlights of his works throughout the years on a pageant style show amidst a shower of gold confetti. In celebration of Mugler’s heritage, creative direction David Koma shakes things up with a reinterpretation of tailoring...
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Kanopy Streaming
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2014.
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In this issue of Videofashion Collections, at Nina Ricci, designer Peter Copping looks to 18th century men's waistcoats for inspiration, giving it an ultra feminine, Nina Ricci twist. The Roland Mouret woman goes on an island holiday for Spring 2014 with a collection that is full of joyful color and a sexy vibe. Plus, Rick Owens surprises the audience by using non-traditional models at his show entitled "Vicious," featuring a performance by step dancers...
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Kanopy Streaming
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2015.
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In this issue of Videofashion Collections, Project-Runway alum, and evening wear drama king, Christian Siriano adds his youthful exuberance to the art of day dressing with his Spring/Summer 2015 Collection! Jenny Packham delivers a show-stopping tribute to Marilyn Monroe. The sexy icon’s signatures, such as shimmer to body-hugging, are ever present. Social activist Nancy Cunard gets an elegant nod from Bibhu Mohapatra. Plus, don’t miss our Fashion...
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Kanopy Streaming
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2015.
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In this issue of Videofashion Collections, at Badgley Mischka, red-carpet kingpins, Mark Badgley and James Mischka, celebrate their silver jubilee with a collection brimming with their sought- after signatures! Naeem Khan offers his red-carpet walkers a sporty option – all while paying homage the effortless glamour of Lauren Bacall. Narciso Rodriguez is a master at creating an exquisite collection that looks deceivingly simple. Plus, don’t miss...
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Kanopy Streaming
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2015.
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In this issue of Videofashion Collections, we wrap up the collections at Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015. At Emilio Pucci, Peter Dundas translates the optimism of summer and the free spirit of the 1970s on his psychedelic runway, where Naomi Campbell made a rare appearance! At Missoni, featherweight knits and soft hues make for an effortless collection that’s ready for summer! Plus, Fausto Puglisi combines his passion for Ancient Rome with...
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Kanopy Streaming
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2015.
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In this issue of Videofashion Collections, Parisian fashion power houses wrap up the collections for Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015. While Karl Lagerfeld might have staged a feminine protest in the streets of Paris for his latest CHANEL show, his clients certainly won’t be protesting the Spring/Summer 2015 collection, full of color, texture and fabulous flat shoes! Valentino charms with their exquisite craftsmanship and theatrical elements....
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"From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Me Before You and After You, a sensational collection featuring the title novella and eight other stories. Quintessential Jojo Moyes, Paris for One and Other Stories is an irresistibly romantic collection filled with humor and heart. Nell is twenty-six and has never been to Paris. She's never even been on a romantic weekend away--to anywhere--before. Everyone knows travelling abroad isn't really her...
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