Books with author Tom Tierney

At the beginning of the twentieth century, Paris and London were the centers of the fashion industry, whereas American designers were regarded as mere "dressmakers." With the arrival of stylists such as Lucile (Lady Duff Gordon), who successfully designed for Hollywood's film industry, and Vera Maxwell, who offered elegant clothes for the working woman, American creativity came to the forefront. By mid-century, the United States dominated world fashion with its panorama of "name" designers. Noteworthy styles of the twentieth century featured in Tom Tierney's paper doll collection include Carl Jantzen's innovative elasticized swimsuit, Nettie Rosenstein's "little black dress," Anne Klein's modern separates, Halston's "rich uniform," Calvin Klein's hugely successful sportswear, Ralph Lauren's classic American elegance, and Donna Karan's sensuous styles for the businesswoman. Two dolls, with a stunning wardrobe of casual clothes, cocktail dresses, and elegant evening gowns, model the creations of 32 American designers of the twentieth century, among them Mainbocher, Adele Simpson, Oscar de la Renta, Normal Norell, Pauline Trigère, Adolfo, Bill Blass, Geoffry Beene, Carolina Herrera, Isaac Mizrahi, and Vera Wang. A delight for paper doll lovers of all ages, this attractive book will also appeal to collectors and students of fashion and costume design.

Make the most of a key moment in history with these beautifully rendered paper dolls featuring President Barack Obama, his wife, Michelle, and their two daughters. The elegantly designed set includes a complete wardrobe of authentic outfits worn by the couple on the campaign trail. Features brief biographical notes and a bonus "Election Night Scorecard."Book Details:Format: PaperbackPublication Date: 8/4/2008Pages: 32Reading Level: Age 9 and Up

From the era that gave the world an energy crisis, runaway inflation, punk rock, and "Saturday Night Fever" comes this vibrant collection of styles from the 1970s. A lively American family of paper dolls models the decade's distinctive fashions in a nostalgic tribune to a time when everyone wanted to have a Nice Day.Seven dolls — a mother and father, their four children, and son-in-law — are accompanied by wardrobes appropriate for work, school, jogging, skiing, skateboarding, dancing, and a wedding. Garments include a string bikini, colorful T-shirts, a polyester business suit with wide lapels and flared cuffs, hot pants, knee-high patent leather books, bell-bottoms, pantsuits, a disco dress with spaghetti straps, a Chanel-style suit, tuxedos, a floor-length wedding gown with a fitted bodice, and much more.Sure to delight collectors and paper doll enthusiasts of all ages, this fashion retrospective will also appeal to anyone with fond memories of the 1970s.

This was the decade that introduced MTV, celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Statue of Liberty, and witnessed the demise of the Berlin Wall. It was also a period when T-shirts became canvases for message art and a new awareness for keeping fit opened the door for sports apparel and jogging suits. With fashion designers exploring a variety of styles, everything was acceptable in the 1980s—from ethnic apparel and cowboy garb to ruffles and flourishes.Tom Tierney captures the essence of this decade with clothing styles for three generations of a typical American family. Grandparents and Mom and Dad and their six children are accompanied by 30 costumes, including shirtdresses, tunics, leotards, business suits, windbreakers, denim jeans, a down-filled coat, and wedding apparel, as well as sneakers, leg warmers, baseball caps, and other accessories.Collectors and paper doll fans of all ages will be delighted with these treasures from the past, as will anyone with pleasant memories of the Eighties.