Tag Archives: Books

Loves and Loathes with Mandana Towhidy

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Alexandra

After years working as an editor (for Oyster mag and Dazed and Confused) and as a creative director for some of the big advertising agencies, Mandana is now (doing what I think she SHOULD be doing,) writing books. Her first … Continue reading →

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Pretty Pictures: Late 80′s Metal Scene

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Alexandra

My friend Mandana Towhidy has just written an awesome novel about being a teenager and hanging out in the Hollywood metal scene in the late 80′s and early 90′s. These girls had a lot more fun than I remember having … Continue reading →

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Best of Searching for Style: Fashion Chat with Walt Cessna

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Alexandra

This is one of my favourite fashion chat interviews, with a guy whose story is at times unbelievable: started working in fashion at age 12, got sued by Louis Vuitton because of a bondage mask made in their monogram, and … Continue reading →

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Buy My Books!

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Alexandra

Technical Drawing for Fashion Design: Basic Course Book Volume 1 Technical Drawing is an essential skill in the fashion industry, they contain vital information that is essential for designers, buyers, machinists, pattern cutters, and production teams. TECHNICAL DRAWING Volume 1, … Continue reading →

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Love: Technical Drawing for Fashion Design Books

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Alexandra

OK, so this is obviously a blog post in which I am self promoting my latest project, but of course I have to tell you about this: I have finally had my first set of books published! I won’t bore … Continue reading →

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