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Reviews for "Mirrorball - Reflections of Dance & Fashion"

From Leon Bakst's harem pants for Nijinsky to William Ivey Long’s lace catsuit for Anita Morris, Pastrana carefully chronicles the intertwined stories of two art forms derived from the human body and its movements - Amy Fine Collins, Editor at Large, Air Mail, former Special Correspondent, Vanity Fair, author of The International Best-Dressed List: The Official Story

For many reasons, you’ll feel a lot smarter after reading the recollections of big names in the Dance and Fashion worlds, with behind-the-curtain revelations (and) prodigious insights. You’ll discover the who, what, and when on the dance and fashion timelines - Edward Simon, United States Professional American Ballroom (Smooth) Champion, choreographer for stage and TV’s So You Think You Can Dance

An absorbing, extensively detailed and researched book about the links between haute couture, dance and art, various styles of live performance, how the fabrics and textures have changed over time, and the collaboration between some of the world’s greatest choreographers and designers - Lynne Lancaster, Dance Informa magazine

Praises for "Homespun - True Tales of Tweed"

A very engaging must-read for those who are interested in the history of modern fashion and how one fabric has withstood the test of time - John Bartlett, CFDA award-winning designer and fashion director at Marist College

This Is Not Your Father’s Book on Tweed - a worthy new addition to the menswear library (that) gives the wearers, makers, and lovers of tweed as much space as the fabric itself - Eric Twardzik, Inside Hook

Homespun...transcends the confines of a typical fashion narrative, becoming a celebration of human creativity, resilience, and aspiration. The author demonstrates a profound understanding of how seemingly ordinary fabric can hold such deep-rooted cultural significance, connecting us to our past and propelling us into the future...an exquisite fusion of history, artistry, culture, masterfully spun together. This book will leave readers inspired, enlightened, and with a newfound appreciation for the enduring allure of tweed - Michael Satterfield, The Gentleman Racer

Get this for your bookshelf, and also for your stylish friends who will appreciate the words within as much as the tweedy cover - "The Want List" Urban Daddy

Inspired and well-researched book weaves real-life narratives of past and present personalities to uncover the human element that imbues tweed with not only history and social significance but a larger sense of importance in our modern world (and) will truly change the way you look at tweed - Sandra Nygaard, Brand content strategist and former Fashion Director at Men's Health

Weaves together the threads of tweed’s history, manufacturing process, and its use in the fashion, interior design, and movie industries into an educational story that is as captivating and colorful as tweed itself - Stefan Steil, principal Steilish Interiors & Architecture

Meticulously researched and brilliantly woven account about (that) delves deep into both the fabric’s rich history and the fascinating and often touching personal stories of those who create, employ or proudly wear tweed today - Christopher Blomquist, U.S. Contributor for Sportswear International, and Adjunct Professor of Fashion Journalism at Parsons School of Design, The New School

Will captivate you with the fascinating history of tweed, looking at its use across cultures and time. You’ll get a glimpse at fashion powerhouses’ relationships with the material - Hold on to your herringbone hat - Perri O. Blumberg, Men's Journal