From Publishers Weekly
Fairies hover in a handful of enchanting offerings this fall. If Weetzie Bat were one, she might don the diminutive designs featured in Fairie-ality: The Fashion Collection from the House of Ellwand with "couture and photography" by Ellwand, captions by Eugenie Bird and illus. by David Downton. It's the materials that make the clothes so special. Organic offerings include Seashell Sandals, Harlequin Bell Bottoms made from red and yellow gerbera petals cinched with a daisy belt and, of course, the wedding dress, its gauzy train a delicate construction of goose feathers and calla lily, with a snail shell waistline and fluffy rabbit's foot clover rimming the bodice. The oversize edition is designed as an haute couture catalog; with saucy copy ("This elegant and sophisticated gown... blends drama and whimsy a perfect expression of the woman you are" reads the copy for the Mother-of-the-Bride Gown) and retro-Vogue illustrations it's spot-on and out of this world. Budding designers can test their fashion sense with a spread that overlays several 1/3 pages, allowing perusers to mix and match the ingenious outfits. Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Fairie-Ality: The Fashion Collection from the House of Ellwand FROM OUR EDITORS
This sublime and well-designed book answers the frequently whispered question: What do well-dressed fairies wear when they leave their gossamer realm? Fairie haute couture specialists David Ellwand and Eugenie Bird present nearly 150 delicate outfits fit for any fairie queen. David Downton, one of Europe's leading fashion artists, illustrates these dresses, jackets, trousers, shoes, hats, and, dare we say, unmentionables, in full, sprightly color. Adding to the magic is the fact that all of these fairie fashions were magically crafted from feathers, flower petals, shells, seeds, and other materials from nature!
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Publishers Weekly
Fairies hover in a handful of enchanting offerings this fall. If Weetzie Bat were one, she might don the diminutive designs featured in Fairie-ality: The Fashion Collection from the House of Ellwand with "couture and photography" by Ellwand, captions by Eugenie Bird and illus. by David Downton. It's the materials that make the clothes so special. Organic offerings include Seashell Sandals, Harlequin Bell Bottoms made from red and yellow gerbera petals cinched with a daisy belt and, of course, the wedding dress, its gauzy train a delicate construction of goose feathers and calla lily, with a snail shell waistline and fluffy rabbit's foot clover rimming the bodice. The oversize edition is designed as an haute couture catalog; with saucy copy ("This elegant and sophisticated gown... blends drama and whimsy a perfect expression of the woman you are" reads the copy for the Mother-of-the-Bride Gown) and retro-Vogue illustrations it's spot-on and out of this world. Budding designers can test their fashion sense with a spread that overlays several 1/3 pages, allowing perusers to mix and match the ingenious outfits. (Nov.) Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.
VOYA - Kimberly Paone
This premier fashion catalogue is for those tiny forest dwellers looking for the hottest trends and most up-to-date looks. More than one hundred large size, full-color pages are chock full of dresses, Capri pants, evening wear for both the male and female of the species, and even bridal attire for the entire wedding party. Each garment is beautifully crafted and the attire is photographed and laid out in a way that mimics perfectly the human version of a high-fashion catalogue. The clothing is made from completely natural fibers: flower petals, sticks, nuts, leaves, bark, and the like. Complementing the exquisite designs are gorgeous drawings and whimsical written descriptions of the featured faerie-wear and accessories. Several pages are split so that readers can create new combinations of outfits, trading different hats, pants, blouses, and skirts to make new looks. This beautiful browsing book is one that fashion-conscious girls of all ages will enjoy pouring through, but it will appeal to reluctant readers and all fans of faerie as well. It is a bit costly, but if accommodations can be made in the budget, it will be a fun addition to both school and public library shelves. Illus. Photos. VOYA CODES: 5Q 3P M J S (Hard to imagine it being any better written; Will appeal with pushing; Middle School, defined as grades 6 to 8; Junior High, defined as grades 7 to 9; Senior High, defined as grades 10 to 12). 2002, Candlewick, 130p,
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