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Tweeds have stories to tell: of toil and priviledge, of imagination and sheer will, of fortunes made and empires lost. This cloth of distinction is steeped in tradition yet adopted by each generation as its own, ever modern and new. It's been hand loomed for village tailors and grand couture houses. It's been fashioned into garments for beggars and Kings. Here are those stories from the men and women, the designers and artisans, whose inescapable destinies have been intertwined with tweed. From the haunting landsapes of Scotland to the dynamic prefectures of Japan; from the soundstages of Hollywood to the footlights of Broadway; from the historic streets of London to the towering skyscrapers of New York City, it's a journey into the distant past, a look into the future, and the road to coming back home.

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At a time when our nation is so divided, Homespun reminds us of some of the things that unite us. This is not just a story about the historic importance of tweed. Its goal is far more ambitious. In this delightful, engaging, and clever book Joseph Pastrana shows how tweed transcends political and cultural divides to reveal how we view style as an extension and an expression of our individual and collective identity. -Steven M. Gillon, Historian and author of the New York Times bestseller America's Reluctant Prince: The Life of John F. Kennedy Jr. Joseph Pastrana has created a very engaging and historical 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 In a world of mass-produced fabrics of heightened performance but an absence of soul, tweed stands apart. Joseph Pastrana's 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 the modern world. From the origins of Prince of Wales plaid and the sartorial tradition of an unfastened bottom button of a waistcoat to delectable fashion lore from Coco Chanel to Ralph Lauren, and many others, this book will truly change the way you look at tweed. A must read for anyone who is interested in fashion. -Sandra Nygaard, Brand Content Strategist and former Fashion Director at Men's Health magazine In his book Homespun, Joseph Pastrana 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

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$27.99 USD Joseph Pastrana is a New York-based fashion journalist and public relations consultant whose extensive professional experience encompasses a wide range of lifestyle and corporate accounts. He was previously Fashion Director for the trade publication MetroStyle, for which he covered season Fashion Weeks in New York, Paris and Milan, and wrote profiles and reviews on designers and collections, including Calvin Klein, Oscar de la Renta, Carolina Herrera, Bill Blass, Van Cleef & Arpels, Saks Fifth Ave, Sotheby's, Louis Vuitton, Patek Philippe and others. Today, he is affiliated with Mannfolk PR in publicity and brand development projects while also serving as Editor-at-Large for New York Style Guide, covering fashion, art, interior design and luxury.

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