\'A gripping blockbuster ... Thomas researches meticulously and writes with simmering even-handed anger\' TELEGRAPH. Fashionopolis is the definitive book on the cost of fast fashion, and a blueprint for how we get to a more sustainable future. Fashion has blighted our planet. Today, one out of six people on earth work in fashion, churning out 100 billion garments a year. Yet 98 percent of them do not

Much has been made of the life-changing effects of de-cluttering and organizing the home of late. Author Natalia Geci approaches the brief of tidying up from the perspective of her professional life as an architect and designer. This illustrated manual of order takes a practical approach, by first identifying common furniture and storage solutions in the home and then finding their ideal location and

Tretí diel cyklu Úžitková grafika na Slovensku po roku 1918. Mierny pokrok sa zaoberá profesionalizáciou úžitkovej grafiky na Slovensku v 30. rokoch minulého storočia až po vznik slovenského štátu. Ruka v ruke s ňou sa na slovenskej výtvarnej scéne presadzovala aj moderna. Jej šíritelia boli najmä učitelia Školy umeleckých remesiel (ŠUR) v Bratislave, ako aj jej absolventi združení okolo časopisu Slovenský

Obsáhlý katalog věnovaný jediné skutečné značce obuvi v bývalém Československu, která zejména v oblasti sportu dokázala prorazit na zahraniční trhy. Model Classic se stal jednou z ikon českého designu před rokem 1989 a díky němu se termín \"botasky\" stal synonymem moderní vycházkové obuvi vůbec. V několika textech doprovázených mnoha vyobrazeními je podrobně popsána historie značky od designu přes

Marta Taberyová, sochařka a keramička, patří k předním osobnostem této výtvarné kategorie v poválečné české generaci. Narozena v Olomouci, je dnes svou existencí a tvorbou plně zakotvena v Praze. Po studiu na středních průmyslových školách v Železném Brodě a v Praze, získala solidní výtvarné vzdělání na vysoké škole uměleckoprůmyslové v Praze v ateliéru profesora Otto Eckerta (1949–1954). Ve vlastní

Na čo je dôležité myslieť, keď sa chystáte kupovať nábytok alebo zariadiť si bývanie? Na ktoré detaily sa zameriavajú dizajnéri a výrobcovia nábytku? Čo odlišuje kvalitu od kvantity a na aké bežné reklamácie si dávať pozor, ak sa chcete vyhnúť drahej a chybnej kúpe? Po medzinárodnom bestselleri Príručka interiérového dizajnu sa môžete tešiť na ďalšiu príručku od renomovanej švédskej interiérovej dizajnérky

...klobouk měkký, v létě slaměný, nikdy cylindr! ...k odpoledním vycházkám, schůzím i shromážděním se hodil dlouhý tmavošedý kabát (císařský neboli redingot) s vestou v téže látce, vesta ovšem mohla být i barevná. Černý se nosil k odpoledním zábavám nebo slavnostnějším návštěvám, také ho pán mohl vzít večer do divadla či pro jinou večerní příležitost, kde nebyl předepsán frak nebo smokink. Takto se

Touha po zdobení těla je stará jako lidstvo samo. Lidé se vždy zdobili, a tím se od sebe navzájem odlišovali. Šperk podtrhoval individualitu jednotlivce a přitahoval pohledy ostatních. Obrazově bohatě vybavená monografie, vycházející především ze sbírek Národního muzea a Západočeského muzea v Plzni, se věnuje šperkařství na území od Tibetu po Blízký východ. Cílem publikace je postihnout v hlavních

Developed by fashion designer and teacher Dominique Pellen, the patternmaking method is explained in this book in a simple, clear, precise, highly detailed manner, and covers the information necessary for creating every style of skirt one could imagine. This bookcontains the perfect method for creating skirts, explained in a simple, clear, precise, highly detailed manner. It covers the information

Capturing the highlights of the major Victoria and Albert Museum exhibition, Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams, this stunning souvenir celebrates the House of Dior from its foundation in 1947 to the present day. Haute-couture gowns by Christian Dior and the illustrious creative directors who followed him -Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Bohan, Gianfranco Ferre, John Galliano, Bill Gaytten, Raf Simons and

The legendary Schumacher design house presents an inspiring interiors survey exploring the versatile and transformative use of blue and white Divided by style (charming, modern, boho, traditional, etc.), Schumacher will take you on a tour of the best of blue and white decorating, featuring interiors that show just how versatile this color combination can be. The book features a guide to iconic blue

A beautifully designed gift book devoted to the work of the renowned ceramics firm Wedgwood, which has thrived from 1759 to the present day. Looking back at key moments in Wedgwood’s design history, this book celebrates the manufacturer’s visual power and great design from its founding in 1759 to the present day. The name Wedgwood has come to stand for something far beyond its illustrious and energetic

A stunningly photographed guide to designing and styling the most used and important room in the home. Showcasing the philosophy and fundamentals of deVOL\'s iconic values, design principles and now widely recognised kitchen styling, this book is for anyone who values great design and beautiful styling and craftsmanship, for those looking for inspiration for their own kitchen project and everyone who

The first monograph of Rogan Gregory, the artist/designer on the forefront of contemporary organic form-making Rogan Gregory\'s work pushes boundaries across media and scale from miniature bronze animal forms to towering sculptures and furniture in innovative aggregated materials. Gregory\'s iterative process and life-long interests in abstract forms, geology, and evolutionary biology allow him to

At heart, this book aims to inspire fearless innovators committed to spearheading the future of fashion. It is for all of us looking to make a positive impact in an industry that we love and care about. It is increasingly acknowledged that the practice of design is not exclusive to designers, nor is it found only in studios. The materials, garments, services, shows, supply chains and stores that make

A head-to-toe exploration of Chinese dress through sumptuous, detailed photography of some of the most fascinating historic and contemporary pieces in the V&A’s outstanding collection. Chinese Dress in Detail reveals the beauty and variety of Chinese dress for women, men, and children, both historically and geographically, showcasing the intricacy of decorative embroidery and rich use of materials

Equal parts photo-rich lookbook, and cultural commentary, Fly: The Big Book of Basketball Fashion is the story of the extraordinary intersection of high fashion and basketball, from the league\'s inception to today, and celebrates the iconic style of NBA athletes. Each chapter explores the style of an era and the cultural influences that shaped it: The league’s inception in 1949, pre-Civil Rights Movement,

An essential foundation course for graphic designers working in digital media, print and moving image. Regularly revised and in print for over twenty years, this practical resource for students is used in graphic design classes in Europe, the UK and the USA. Graphic Design School is organized into two main sections, ‘principles’ and ‘practice’. The first section deals with the fundamentals of design,

A history of women designers and consumers from 1900 to the present day. The work of women designers has not traditionally been the focus of mainstream histories of design. By revealing the untold story of female design pioneers, this comprehensive introduction celebrates their crucial role in the history of modern processes of making. Arranged chronologically, this guide considers the structural barriers

This expanded and revised version of the best-selling Universal Methods of Design is a comprehensive reference that provides a thorough and critical presentation of 125 research methods, synthesis/analysis techniques, and research deliverables for human-centered design. The text and accompanying photos and graphics of this classic resource are delivered in a concise and accessible format perfect for