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Norman Hartnell (1901-1979) was a uniquely British genius. For nearly sixty years he was a major personality in the world of fashion By the mid 1930s, Hartnell's meteoric rise to fame resulted in London becoming a centre of style that closely rivalled Paris. Known for glamorous evening clothes, Hartnell augmented his early design successes by creating a series of stunning wedding dresses for his younger society clientele. His bridal extravaganzas culminated in the romantic 1947 wedding of Princess Elizabeth to Prince Philip. While Hartnell clients included members of the English upper class as well as the best-known stage and film actresses of the time, it was his royal patronage that assured him a place in history. The famous White Wardrobe created for Queen Elizabeth (and photographed by Cecil Beaton) in the late 1930s changed her image forever; the extraordinary coronation robes designed for Elizabeth II in 1953; and the sublimely simple wedding dress he made for Princess Margaret when she w.
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Products and characters created and distributed by the Walt Disney Company have played important roles in the popular culture of many countries In some, Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck comic books and films have been popular since the 1930s; in others, the Disney brand name is only now becoming culturally and economically important.

Dazzled by Disney presents the results of a major research project assessing the global expansion and reception of Disney products, including films, television programs and merchandising. The Global Disney Audiences Project involved analysis of audience reactions to Disney products in 18 different countries, including Australia, Brazil, the United States, Denmark, France, Greece, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Norway, South Africa, and the UK, examining the extensiveness and intensity of their marketing and the ambiguities and contradictions in the reception of the Disney brand.

Not only is this project the first of its kind to study international Disney audiences, but it is one of the few examples of research analyzing the actual impact of international media products across cultures. In addition to a summary of the project's fascinating results, 12 country profiles provide further depth and explanation of the specific national and cultural contexts for the reception of Disney products.

Dazzled by Disney makes an important contribution to ongoing discussions about globalization as well as revisiting issues relating to cultural imperialism..
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After being relegated to the closet for more than two decades, The Original Be-Dazzler Stud and Rhinestone Setting Machine is back!

Now anyone can duplicate the looks found in fashion and popular culture magazines—on celebrities like Britney Spears and Cameron Diaz—by creating any of the dozens of fashion, accessory, or home décor projects found in this one-of-a-kind compilation. Children and adults alike will love the fresh, funky designs such as T-shirts, jackets, and hats that can be completed quickly and easily.

• 45 projects to embellish with studs and rhinestones
• Complete step-by-step directions
• Includes basic instructions for using The Original Be-Dazzler.
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Title: Notes of an incurable 'car guy': going on 1,000 reviews, writer dazzled by auto choices.(2005 auto choices)
Author: Jeff Rundles
Publication:ColoradoBiz (Magazine/Journal)
Date: November 1, 2004
Publisher: Wiesner Publications, Inc.
Volume: 31 Issue: 11 Page: 24(4)

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