The first comprehensive overview of Chloe\'s collections presented through catwalk photography, published in collaboration with Chloe to celebrate the house\'s 70th anniversary in 2022. Founded by Egyptian-born Gaby Aghion in 1952, Chloe pioneered luxury ready-to-wear that was all about ease and femininity, offering an elegant haute bohemian style for the modern, liberated Parisienne. Resolutely contemporary,

Publikácia Kde sú ženy? vznikla pri príležitosti rovnomennej výstavy, ktorá bola uskutočnená na prelome rokov 21/22 v GMB. Autorka Patrícia Ballx, kurátorka GMB, v nej mapuje ženskú tvorbu zo zbierok grafik slovenských galérií od pol. 17. st. do pol 19. st. a poukazuje na postavenie žien v dejinách umenia, možnosti ich umeleckého školenia a okolnosti tvorby. Prvýkrát spracováva a predstavuje verejnosti

A complete illustrated guide of style tribes and fashion subculture from 1900s-2020s Stylepedia uncovers global styles, exploring their origins, distinct features, and the cultural and historical contexts that shaped them. From historical trends to the latest buzz on social media, it is your essential guide, providing the knowledge and inspiration needed to understand different styles at their core.

This latest book in \"Rob Thompsons\" series of highly acclaimed reference guides for design students provides an understanding of the environmental impact of materials, manufacturing processes and product lifecycles, and a guide on how to select and use them in an intelligent way. Divided into three easily referenced parts Materials, Processes and Lifecycle the book is packed with practical information

The mid-twentieth century was one of the most popular, collectable and dynamic periods of international design. Drawing on the inventive style of the era, this range of gift products features exclusive illustrations of iconic mid-century designs, from Eames chairs to Poul Henningsen lamps and George Nelson clocks, all rendered in a distinctive graphic style. Inspired by one of the most iconic eras

In celebration of the seventieth anniversary of the founding of the house of Dior comes the first volume in a series devoted to each designer of the couture house. Dior by Christian Dior is the ultimate compendium of the most iconic designs conceived by Christian Dior. Featuring a wealth of stunning photographs by Laziz Hamani and lovingly detailed text by Muse e Galliera director Olivier Saillard,

The projects in this book convey the ingenuity and skill of architects and designers who create interesting but smaller-sized living environments. These spaces suggest urban lifestyles which, while not typical, seek to maintain basic standards of quality and comfort. The designs of these environments are the result of a search for superior functional flexibility that makes the most of every inch of

The latest publication by designer Kenya Hara following his acclaimed Designing Design. White is not a book about color. It is rather the author\'s attempt to explore the essence of \"white,\" which he sees as being closely related to the origin of Japanese aesthetics-symbolizing simplicity and subtlety. The central concepts discussed are emptiness and the absolute void. Kenya Hara also sees his work

As we think about the future of the office in a post-pandemic world, Where We Work provides an indispensable reference tool for interior designers, architects and companies alike. The office isn\'t dead. But just in what form will it live? Departing from Frame\'s successful The Other Office series, Where We Work explores ground-breaking workspaces, providing an indispensable reference tool for interior

A chronicle of the rich history of this innovative furniture company, from its founding in the early twentieth century to today For more than 100 years, Michigan-based Herman Miller has played a central role in the evolution of modern and contemporary design, producing timeless classics while creating a culture that has had a remarkable impact on the development of the design world. Ten chapters and

From fashion and grooming tips to wardrobe essentials, Ines de la Fressange and Sophie Gachet reveal?with humor and fashion- insider savoir faire?the secrets of truly stylish men. While Parisian style for women has been dissected and appropriated, the authors of the New York Times bestseller Parisian Chic have written the first complete and practical sartorial guide for all men. Attention to detail

From the Italian luxury sports car to the Swiss chronograph—the ultimate collection of the best, most exclusive, and most luxurious toys for men With a special section on bespoke production An opulent photo book that opens up a world full of luxury, pleasure, and aesthetic beauty to the reader The perfect gift for all boys who have grown up,but preserved their inner child There are only two notable

Glunge guru - Glamour meets grunge in the dark, dramatic world of Rick Owens. There are a few other designers like Rick Owens, whose work is so instantly recognizable by cut and bias alone. Born in California, Rick Owens launched his eponymous label in 1994. His draped, dark, and perfectly cut aesthetic is the antithesis of the sunshine-saturated, bleached-teeth image of LA, and in many ways has been

Showcasing over 80 international artists who incorporate embroidery into their practice, this book provides a survey of embroidery in contemporary art, illustrating the huge range of ways in which the craft has been embraced as a form of creative expression. Some artists evoke a kind of nostalgia, rediscovering skills that have fallen from fashion or promoting the value of ancient handicrafts in an

Monocle\'s latest book will tell you where to find a top hotel--and also how to design or run your own. Both inspirational and packed with insight, it will be a must-have guide for the globally minded. Over the past decade, Monocle editors have been writing about--and staying in--plenty of hotels. They\'ve put to the test everything from cosy inns in the backstreets of Beirut to cutting-edge offerings

Christian Dior\'s first collection in 1947 heralded the birth of a new fashion silhouette for women. Here, seventy of the most memorable looks created by Christian Dior and his successors--Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Bohan, Gianfranco Ferre, John Galliano, Raf Simons, and Maria Grazia Chiuri--have been specially selected and photographed in intimate detail. This essential volume also features those designs

The desire for as much space as possible on as little room as necessary is neither automatically connected to an alternative lifestyle nor is it a protest against our luxury-oriented society. Sometimes it simply makes life easier, more comfortable, and more economical. The \"Tiny House Movement\" lifestyle trend, which began in the United States, has spread throughout the entire world intensified by

Kniha jako první zevrubně sleduje historii nejvýznamnějších pražských módních závodů, jakými byly např. salon Hany Podolské, Oldřicha Rosenbauma, Arnoštky Roubíčkové či Františka Bárty, přibližuje vývoj módní tvorby v období od konce 19. století do roku 1948. Zachycuje rozvoj krejčovského řemesla, jeho proměnu v užité umění, vlivy vyplývající z šíření světové módy, metamorfózu samotných krejčích z

Kleidung als Konzept Die extravagante Lady hinter der Kultmarke Comme des Garçons Rei Kawakubo, die Gründerin des innovativen japanischen Modehauses Comme des Garçons, entwirft nicht bloß Kleidung; ihre Vision umfasst auch Möbel, Architektur und Grafikdesign. \"Schlechter Stil\" wäre für diesen weiblichen Samurai ein zu mickriger Gegner, und so attackiert Kawakubo lieber gleich dessen Ursache: spießiges

This is the follow-up to the cult Japanese draping book \"Drape Drape\" and the latest in the new series from Bunka Fashion College. It includes 14 stylish contemporary designs for tops, dresses, skirts, vests and jackets, with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and diagrams that skillfully guide the reader through the draping process. With two full-scale patterns at the back, this book provides