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Book SynopsisSustainable Wardrobe provides a straightforward introduction to maintaining a low-waste wardrobe. Breaking down the key issues into easy-to-digest sections and over fifteen practical projects, the book teaches that small changes in habit can result in a more sustainable, eco-friendly wardrobe.Trade Review“[A] pragmatic debut guide to sustainable fashion…It’s an informative resource for fashionistas looking to dress sustainably without resorting to the “beige, boxy, and boring” repurposed clothes of yesteryear.” * Publishers Weekly *“This worthwhile read will inspire deeper introspection on creating an eco-friendly closet.” * Booklist *“Delivered with easy simplicity to make understanding even the most convoluted aspects of the fashion industry possible…With its informative tips and interactive tutorials, Sustainable Wardrobe is an approachable and fun guide to getting the most out of your wardrobe while living more sustainably.” * ForeWord Reviews *"Consider this a personal trainer for sustainable fashion and feasible, environmentally friendly lifestyles." * Library Journal *Table of ContentsIntroductionThe Knowledge The typical lifecycle of a T-shirt The facts (and the fiction) Who makes your clothes? Focus on fabrics Diving into dyes Interview: Paola Vega, a garment workerReassess Your Wardrobe Taking stock of what you have The capsule wardrobe: reimagined Shop your closet Repurposing Clearing out What happens to your cast-offs? Interview: Liz Ricketts from The Or FoundationShopping Habits Consumerism reality check What is slow fashion? How to know what to buy How to read the label Your guide to greenwashing Secondhand first The sharing economy Shopping and selling online Interview: Fashion psychologist Dr Dion TerrelongeMaintenance To wash or not to wash? What comes out in the wash Alterations How to store your clothes Interview: Alexander Nolte, co-founder of GuppyfriendRepair The repair revolution A quick guide to basic mending skills What to have in your sewing basket Is anything beyond repair? Interview: Layla Sargent, founder of The Seam What’s next? Index

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Book SynopsisFashionQuake presents fashion's most disruptive, rebellious and ground-breaking moments. This is what happens when fashion designers take tradition and rip it up.Table of ContentsIntroduction MODERNISM AND LIBERATION: 1890–1930 MID-CENTURY STYLE: 1931–1953 THE RISE OF COUNTERCULTURE: 1954–1984 GEN X AND Y: 1980–2007 PROTEST AND RESISTANCE: 2008–PRESENT Glossary Picture Credits Index

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Book SynopsisA virtual pageantry of the many ways in which military styles inspire and influence contemporary fashionTrade ReviewAs featured on AnOther, CNN and Gear Patrol"Military Style Invades Fashion is a required read for anyone interested in the history of their bomber jacket." —Gear Patrol"Celebrates the prevalence of military signatures throughout the fashion industry... From dazzle ships and the French Foreign legion, to Eastern traditions and the notoriety of leather, it makes for a fascinating read." —AnOthermag.com"This impeccably designed book is a glittering parade of examples from contemporary fashion... A fashion feast trimmed with interesting cultural insights." —The Lady"Aa fast–paced introduction to military–inspired fashion, prompted by the author's own history that offers a different, if not very personal perspective on the topic... A good introduction to the relationship between military history, military dress, and fashionable dress, and the abundant photographs help get the message across clearly and visually."—The Journal of Dress History, Emma Treleaven

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Book SynopsisA unique monograph of over 50 collections created by the fashion designer Marc Jacobs in the past 25 years and illustrated by Grace CoddingtonTrade Review"Another must-have fashion book is on the way."—The Daily Front Row"There's something delightfully charming and personal about this skinny Marc Jacobs career retrospective... Coddington draws some of his most memorable looks across over 50 collections, dating back to his infamous '90s grunge moment at Perry Ellis, all of which are neatly summarized with footnotes and fun facts from Jacobs."—New York Magazine"Dive into the history of Marc Jacobs. [The book] combines illustrations by Grace Coddington with an introduction by Jacobs's friend and muse Sofia Coppola."—The Sunday Times STYLE"Celebrates the designer's storied career."—Marie Claire"Grab this highly-personal monograph of over 50 collections (from the grunge 1990s to contemporary Spring/Summer 2019) created by Marc himself, illustrated by artist and fashion goddess Grace Coddington."—Hypebae"A unique monograph of more than 50 beautifully drawn collections to pore over... Oh and the hot pink cover? Now, that will definitely dress up your book shelf."—Marie Claire"A season-by-season journey through the 50 collections Jacobs has [since 1992] created for his own eponymous label. Brought to life by former US Vogue Fashion editor Grace Coddington's illustrations... The fuchsia pink cover of this XL monograph conveys the fun to be had inside... The looping design invites us to turn the pages and tilt our heads for the candid recollections Jacobs has provided for each collection."—The Financial Times"Starting in 1993 with the famous 'grunge' collection for Perry Ellis, the designer's journey is full of surprises, bursts of color, and stylish characters - all of which Coddington captures with her signature light touch."—The Cut"Major in Marc – an exploration of [Marc Jacobs'] back catalogue, with sketches by Grace Coddington."—Grazia magazine"A celebration of the innovative fashion designer... Featuring illustrations from American Vogue's former Creative Director Grace Coddington, Jacobs' iconic looks are brought to life."—The Essential Journal"A unique monograph."—Modern Luxury Hamptons

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Book SynopsisDo you feel a sense of dread and indecision every time you get dressed? Are you constantly buying new clothes but still feel like you have nothing to wear?Then you need closet therapist Annmarie O'Connor.In The Happy Closet you will discover that your wardrobe is more than just a collection of clothes. It's a deeply vulnerable space containing layers of old energy which, if not recognised, can create sartorial chaos. Here, Annmarie shares the psychological tools for recognising and releasing unconscious patterns behind poor shopping decisions so you can go from collecting to curating a wardrobe that works for the person you are today.Discover the connection between well-being and being well-dressed and transform your wardrobe and your mind into to a Zen, clutter-free zone.A well-written guide to balancing how you look and feel'. The Irish Times

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Book SynopsisAn indispensable guide for all women: learn how to be glamorous and stay glamorous with Lucia van der Post.Trade Review'The fairy godmother doling out advice is the eminently stylish Lucia van der Post, who manages never to patronise her reader or - as other guides do - write as though she has been lobotomised . . . Her tips on simple but treacherously difficult things like how best to wear black are vital reading' * Vogue *'Poised, elegant and idiosyncratic, Lucia is the grande dame of style . . . Good advice was never so glam' * Eve *'Finishing school in a book' * Daily Mail/ Weekend *'This fantastic style companion reveals the secrets of achieving an uber-glam woman-of-the-world lifestyle . . . This book could change your life for the better. Even your mother would approve' * Now Magazine *'Winsome tome packed with shrewd fashion advice . . . it's a big cut above all the other fashiony "how-tos". No "how to face the paparazzi" rubbish here, just common sense, and a dash of glamour' * Sunday Times/ Style *'Packed with golden rules from style queen Lucia' * Look *'A compendium of wardrobe, cosmetic and all-round advice from The Times style writer' * Grazia *'Every inch as gorgeous as a book on style should be' * Glamour *'Lucia Van der Post's finishing school manual for the 21st-century is the most pleasurable, at once insightful guide and a delightful fantasy' * Evening Standard *'A mother, grandmother and respected journalist, she gets her priorities right - be charming, don't take offence and spend less time tidying and more time reading. Enchanting' * London Lite *'Supremely elegant guide ... a compendium of useful information applicable to every conceivable situation ... a delightfully eclectic book, it's destined to be a lifelong companion' * Good Book Guide *'Anyone searching for a style companion to steer them through the maze of modern-day etiquette and gracious living will find it here.' * Good Book Guide *

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Book SynopsisStyle expert Alison Lumbatis shows you how easy it is to build a basic yet beautiful wardrobe starting with the clothes you already own and adding other classic mix-and-match elements that work for any season on any budget. Make fashion fun again.

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Book SynopsisA whole wardrobe in a book. Imagine a pattern. A pattern for a simple skirt. Let’s call it “The Skirt.” Now, imagine that this pattern is magic—it not only yields one stylish skirt, but in fact can be used to make six stylish skirts. By following different markers on the pattern, “The Skirt” can be: 1) an A-line skirt; 2) a maxi skirt; 3) a flirty pleated hem skirt; 4) a smart-looking pencil-wrap skirt; 5) a flared bias skirt; 6) a ruffled mini. But wait, there’s more! Following each look are six fabric recommendations, some of them easily repurposed. So now, not only does each pattern turn into six patterns, but each of the six patterns can turn into six different garments. With six magic patterns in the book, the end result is 216 original designs! The skill level is basic, and there’s a complete sewing primer included, with recommendations for basic tools, step-by-step in

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Book SynopsisWant to look and feel better than ever on your wedding day? Look no further.Radiant Bride is a holistic guide to beauty, diet, fitness, and fashion designed to take you from Yes to I do (and even through to the honeymoon!) gorgeously -- and sanely. You''ll stop counting calories, obsessing over hours spent (or not spent!) at the gym, and trying crazy beauty fads. Instead, you''ll have access to the insider tips author and holistic wellness expert Alexis Wolfer shares with celebrities and her clients, so that your skin radiates, your hair shines, and your dress flatters your figure perfectly. The book includes expert advice on: -Personalized detox and diet plans -Gown-shopping tips to help you find the most flattering options for your body shape and skin tone -Fitness routines designed to target the areas your dress shows off -Hair and makeup guides -Meal plans for beauty from the inside out -Bachelorette tips, so you can party without jeopardizing

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Book SynopsisWith her sassy persona, iconic hairdo, and body-positive appeal, Bettie Page was ahead of her time in the '50s and today is a pop icon who never goes out of style. This playful lifestyle guide inspired by the Queen of the Pinups offers real advice for today's modern woman.

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Book SynopsisTish and Snooky Bellomo have never been afraid to stand out. Since their early start in punk bands including Blondie in the late 1970s to blazing the trail as hair and makeup entrepreneurs, the Bronx sisters have always lived a colorful life. With a colourful foreword by RuPaul -- a customer/fan/friend and dye-hard for decades -- Manic Panic''s Living in Color is both the rollicking origin story of the sister''s punk rock roots combined with a fearless guide to finding your colour in the rainbow. Written with veteran beauty writer Jade Taylor, this guide provides unique and fail-proof methods to achieve the perfect shade or combinations of colours that express the inner you, as well as maintenance, effects, tips, products, remedies, and attitude.Perfect for all ages, this vibrant handbook features the most creative techniques possible, from unicorn hair to ombre to rainbow, using the brand''s most popular colours, including Cotton Candy, Violet Night, Atomic T

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewSharing the story of pattern company beginnings, from the creation and development of the patterns they sold, the marketing and advertising through to the manufacturing and distribution process, as well as an extensive collection of full-colour illustrations of the patterns themselves including price guide, lovers of vintage style and history buffs alike will revel in this factual documentation of 1950s fashion. - Makeitshabby.com Jan 2015

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Book SynopsisThe Whiting & Davis purse is the epitome of the mesh bag. For over one hundred years, these 'shimmery pieces of splendor' have graced the fashionable woman's wardrobe. Thanks to designs ranging from abstract Deco patterns to extravagant figurals to sleek gold and silver solids, Whiting & Davis purses are as sought-after for their artistry as for their practicality. This first-ever book devoted solely to Whiting & Davis captures all the charm and splendor of the company's mesh bags, past and present, in over 600 color photos, vintage ads, catalog pages, and archival material. The informal, informative text explores the colorful Whiting & Davis history and related product lines. A current price guide completes this in-depth look at the purses that advertisements dubbed 'the loveliest of all feminine accessories--the perfect mesh!'

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive new book celebrates over 550 top quality handbags by leading and unknown designers the world over, dating from 1759 to 2004, with detailed information to describe their outstanding qualities. These carefully selected handbags are arranged by their primary materials and chronologically within each chapter, for easy reference and interesting comparisons. Here fine leather, fabric, metal, beaded, skin, and plastic handbags from all over Europe, England, Canada, The United States, and Asia appear in over 600 beautiful color photographs. Examples appear from the design houses of Adele Handbags, Asprey, Bergdorf Goodman, Bonnie Cashin for Coach, Cartier, Chanel, Coblentz, Collins of Texas, deLillo, Elizabeth Arden, Emilio Pucci, Fendi, Givenchy, Gucci, Halston, Hermes, I. Miller, Joret, Judith Lieber, Keiselstein-Cort, Llewellen, Mandalian, Mark Cross, Marvel, Nettie Rosenstein, Patricia of Miami, Pierre Cardin, Raoul Calabro, Rialto, Roger Van S., Ronay, Rosenfeld, sydney

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Book SynopsisReuse, recycle, and repurpose the clothing you love, creating new, one-of-a-kind garments. Every one of the twenty-one inspiring projects in this book can be sewn quickly, even by beginners. The descriptive photo instructions make it easy to follow the process step by step. Sew a length of chiffon onto a top to create a unique dress. Change a beloved sweater by giving it a great new neckline. Revamp an old linen shirt into a trendy halter top. That favorite pair of jeans that's got holes worn in its knees? Transform it into a denim skirt. Give a T-shirt a dramatic lace yoke, turn out-of-style pants into ever-stylish chinos, and much more.

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Book SynopsisMake 40 leather bags and miscellaneous goods with very simple, clear-cut instructions!

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Book SynopsisA well-tied tie is the first serious step in life, quipped Oscar Wilde, a fashion genius who could knot an ascot as well as he could turn a phrase. For the rest of us, there''s How to Tie a Tie. Whether you have always wanted to master a classic Windsor knot or simply need to rustle up an acceptable bow tie, this is your personal guide to dressing seriously well.Inside you''ll find:* Step-by-step instructions to knot neckties for casual, office, and evening wear* Tailoring basics for sartorial excellence* Guidlines for matching cufflinks to shirts, foldng pocket squares, and other essential finishing touches

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Book SynopsisA watch may be a practical device for the sole purpose of telling the time as accurately as possible, a complicated machine, a wearable design object, or a status symbol. This work introduces the fifty major brands and provides information on buying, collecting, maintaining and wearing watches.

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Book SynopsisThe House of Lanvin evolved from the creative force and remarkable energy of an extraordinary woman, Jeanne Lanvin. Her design career survived fifty-six successful and productive years. Lanvin is the oldest surviving couture house, in near-continuous existence from 1909 through the present day. Her body of work includes millinery, children’s wear, haute couture, fragrances, furs, lingerie, menswear, and interior design among others. The continuous public appeal and the youthful image of these couture creations are lasting aspects of Madame Lanvin’s career. At the heart of this book are key collections from 1909 through 1946, the year of Lanvin’s death. Original fashion illustrations, beading and embroidery swatches play a crucial role in demonstrating her intricate, creative, and innovative techniques. The house of Lanvin is currently experiencing a period of great acclaim, emerging as a darling of the press, Hollywood, and the larger fashion community. With the moTrade Review"The legendary French design house Lanvin was founded by a pioneering woman whose couture creations for her daughter attracted the attention of the rich and famous in nineteenth century Paris. This book showcases some of the most impressive designs in over one hundred twenty years of fashion." –Bookriot.com

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Book SynopsisCelebrating a decade of fashion from tastemaker Alice Temperley, the Queen of Magpie Style and one of England’s most exciting fashion designers. Alice Temperley’s distinctive designs combine meticulous detail and lush layers of beaded and embroidered ornamentation, earning her critical acclaim and devoted fans from the red carpet to the high street. Her collections, coveted for their indie-bohemian glamour, have matured into a classic British line inspired by eclectic sources, drawing on everything from Aubrey Beardsley prints to vintage punk. Celebrated for her craftsmanship and arty eccentricity, her influence has spread from fashion to interiors and lifestyle.Lavishly illustrated, this monograph is as layered and vibrant as Temperley’s designs, tracing the development of her style and the growth of her company over the last decade with images from leading fashion magazines, celebrity-filled parties, and a close examination of her textile designs, embroideries, Trade Review"This book captures the style and personality of both Alice Temperley and her namesake line through its successful first decade in the fashion industry. Catch beautiful photographs like this (the spring 2007 campaign) and other elaborate photographs in this scrapbook-like tome." ~In Style"There has been many a monograph printed on many a fashion designer, but this has to be one of the most successful at capturing a designer’s ethos and aesthetic. Maybe it helps that the free-spirited Temperley is the author of the book. Either way, anyone that loves Temperley’s bohemian-romantic fashions should fetch this charming book, documenting her gypset lifestyle as much as her fashions..." ~Luxe Crush Atlanta

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Book SynopsisThis fascinating publication presents the roles two men have played in turning a small workshop in nineteenth-century Paris into one of the most successful and recognized brands in the world. Known for both craftsmanship and must-have high design, Louis Vuitton the luxury house was started by its eponymous founder in 1854. The first half of this publication traces the innovations by Vuitton, who turned the little-known guild profession of emballeur (packer) into the foremost luxury trunk maker in Paris, with a clientele that included in his lifetime the French nobility as well as the elite of a prosperous empire. Prime and never-before-seen examples of Vuitton’s craftsmanship, along with the fashion that went into them, are the highlights of these chapters. The second half of the book examines the role of Marc Jacobs as Louis Vuitton’s creative director (since 1997), who took the Louis Vuitton house into a new era with a series of collaborations with artists anTrade Review"For those who can’t travel to Paris to see the current exhibit, Louis Vuitton/Marc Jacobs chronicles the storied past and present of the fashion powerhouse." ~Harper's Bazaar "Presenting an array of antique pictures mixed with essays from its top tastemakers, the book is a testament to how prominent the brand remains to be within the fashion industry." ~Fashionotes.com"...chock full of glossy pics, editorial throwbacks, and a little bit of history about both the men that shaped fashion beyond comprehension." ~ Refinery29.com

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Book SynopsisTomboys are confident, rebellious, and adventurous. They are bold, brazen, fierce—and sexy. They aren’t known for following rules, they are known for doing—and wearing—whatever they want. Tomboy captures the tomboy’s style, her je ne sais quoi, her wardrobe, and most importantly, her spirit. Throughout the twentieth century, the mass marketing of gender stereotypes meant tomboys cropped up against the odds, trends, and ads. As menswear-inspired fashions for women have exploded into the mainstream under the helm of designers and stylists ranging from J.Crew to Rag & Bone to Boy by Band of Outsiders, acceptance of both the word tomboy and the women associated with its edge has been set into play. But a tomboy is not just about style—tomboys are measured in equal parts wardrobe and spirit.A visual history that chronicles the past eighty years of women who blur the line between masculinity and femininity, Tomboy Trade Review"So, we're tickled pink to see an entire tome dedicated to the brazen gals throughout the ages — and their rebellious regalia." ~Refinery29.com"Brings the history of the tomboy to life by fully celebrating what it means to be a tomboy and carry the inherent ability to blend a rugged sensibility with classic, understated elegance."~Runningwithheels.com"Filled with shots of classically stylish female archetypes from all walks of life, this one’s just as good a coffee table pick up for the guys as it is for the ladies."~GQ

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Book SynopsisIn the late ’70s, spirited young designer, Perry Ellis introduced a fresh, witty and relaxed new sensibility to American sportswear, initially for women and a few years later, for men. The clothes were easy, oversized, slouchy, but classic at heart and they caused a sensation. Ellis, who once told the New York Times that he always made a determined effort to do something different, did just that, creating a series of signature looks such as his “dimple” sleeves and single-cabled sweaters that set his clothes apart from everyone else’s. Nearly three decades after his untimely death, the legacy of the designer Ellis is still very much felt : PERRY ELLIS: An American Original is the first complete monograph to celebrate his exceptional career.   The beautifully illustrated book showcases Ellis’s designs through a combination of photography and sketches, providing an insightful look at each season of his career, from 1976 to Trade Review“Rare photos and interviews with Ellis’ close friends and family paint a portrait of a man who not only defined an aesthetic, but changed the landscape of fashion forever.” ~Out Magazine“Perry Ellis tome traces storied career. The designer's influential career is detailed in a sweeping new monograph....illustrated with a trove of photographs...Surprisingly, this is the first comprehensive examination of Perry Ellis’ life and work, apart from a biography penned in 1988 immediately following the designer’s death. The tome has an in-depth biography of Ellis woven into the pictorial history…” ~Women’s Wear Daily “…you are reminded that this was a blip on the radar as the man, Perry Ellis, had an extremely brief career, and that he has influenced fashion more than you realize in the decades following his untimely death. This lovingly told tale is remembered by those who were there and those who participated in his life…This is not a sappy chronicle or diary but an insightful, warmly related dialogue about a designer who was light years ahead of his time and would be considered an exception in today’s world rather than the rule.As a veteran of the fashion trenches, this book can be viewed and appreciated on multiple levels and by many categories of readers. It can be viewed as cautionary, fairy tale like, instructive, sentimental, and commemorative, but it will jar your memories and enlarge and refresh your perspectives on the topic of American fashion. Perry Ellis: An American Original is a gift to all who love fashion and the creative process. Consider this a genuine and heartfelt eulogy for one of the great designers of the 20th century.” ~New York Journal of Books

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Book SynopsisThis volume is an unprecedented history of Louis Vuitton’s women’s bags, the most coveted line of accessories in women’s fashion. At the heart of Louis Vuitton are its City Bags, a range of women’s bags that dates back to the turn of the twentieth century. Featuring the trademark monograms of the house, the City Bag story began with the Steamer, a resort bag designed in 1901 to be packed inside a much larger steamer trunk. These bags have in a hundred years formally diversified into a dizzying array of handbags for every conceivable function demanded by the modern woman. Profoundly influential, City Bags are now known to millions by their descriptive names (Keepall, Bucket, Papillon, Alma, Locket, Noe, Speedy) and are still evolving into more fantastical forms. Lavishly illustrated with new and archival photography, historical graphics, landmark editorials, and ad campaigns, the volume traces the history of these specific bag families, and examines the earliest specimens and today’s most sought-after collectibles, including Vuitton’s collaborations with Takashi Murakami, Stephen Sprouse, Richard Prince, Yayoi Kusama, and Rei Kawakubo and one-off projects by Zaha Hadid, Shigeru Ban, Vivienne Westwood, Helmut Lang, Andrée Putman, and of course, Marc Jacobs. Louis Vuitton: City Bags is an ambitious volume on the creation and cultivation of a cultural phenomenon.Trade Review“This volume—which comes enveloped in a richly hued marbleized cover—takes sociology of fashion seriously, tracing the development of Vuitton’s trademark bags through “a system mimicking the scientific classification of plants and animals”…interviews with Vuitton collaborating artists, vintage paparazzi shots, and fun packing lists round out the book.” ~Vogue“City Bags examines the century-long development and manufacture of the iconic lines that helped make the handbag a fashion staple for modern women…the authors and illustrators of this handsome volume, bound in buckram canvas with a swirl-paint print, trace the rich genealogies of Louis Vuitton staples…” ~Surface Magazine “In Rizzoli’s latest luxury monograph, the creation and evolution of Louis Vuitton’s legendary handbag line gets a jolt of intrigue, thanks to a clever conceit: each bag is treated like a species all its own, classified and categorized with scientific precision.” ~V Magazine “This book delineates the genealogy of the Vuitton bag, with stops along the way to show amazing photos of vintage Vuitton bags, complete with travel stickers. There are terrific images from vintage advertising dating back to the beginning of the 20th century.” ~WWD “By the end of the book, your appreciation for LV bags will be so high you may find yourself drawn to your nearest boutique to admire the craftsmanship in person.” ~Lucky Magazine “No matter what you call it, Louis Vuitton City Bags is nothing short of remarkable in its detail paid to every single style, permutation, and generation from this fabled brand. The book takes a genealogical approach with how and why each handbag evolved and is amazingly illustrated with renderings that look like family family trees as well as photographs. Louis Vuitton City Bags leaves no stone unturned and really might be subtitled “Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About a Louis Vuitton Bag and Didn’t Know You Needed to Know (But You Do).” Without exaggeration, the creators have compiled facts, drawings, data, and history that are usually afforded to the categorization and authentication of antiques or fine jewelry rather than mere handbags. One must assume that LVMH does not look upon a Louis Vuitton bag as just any handbag bit as a slice of their long and revered history.” ~New York Journal of Books “I certainly won’t look at a handbag in quite the same way now that I have read this amazing publication. This certainly is a great book to give as a gift…and one which will form the centerpiece of any fashion fan’s collection.” ~PoliticalStyle.com“City Bags combines a unique, appealing approach to almost a scientific play on iconic shapes. The first comprehensive taxonomy of Louis Vuitton’s City Bags, a range of women’s handbags that date back to turn of the 20th century.” ~Trouvaillesdujour blog

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Book SynopsisThe man behind Purple magazine is the chronicler of his generation, exposing the lifestyles of the creative elite through his intimate, autobiographical photographs.Trade Review“Fashion's Naughtiest Photographer, Olivier Zahm. He is known for his edgy, often nude photos of girls out on the town and for documenting his late night antics. In his new book, O.Z. Diary, Zahm explores 10 years of his life and art. The over-500-page tome feels every bit as raw (and explicit) as its digital counterpart, giving viewers a full frontal view of Zahm’s life over the past 10 years. There’s no denying the beauty in the images. In producing OZ Diary, Zahm is doing more than documenting his life; he’s exposing a part of himself to the world as an artist rather than an editor. In seeing these photos, it’s apparent that Zahm has experienced the best nights (and days) we’ll never have. But as the artist is slowly leaving those experiences behind, OZ Diary allows us all a moment to pretend that we’ve lived them as well.” –The Daily Beast“Olivier Zahm chronicles the world around him in nonstop photographs…a wildly adventurous visual autobiography. Diary gives the interested reader a fascinating look into a very creative mind.” –Marienela.com “Zahm’s first book of photographs dispenses with the pretense of fashion altogether.” –The Cut “Zahm selected and organized hundreds of images showcasing daring models, counter-cultural artists and performers—into a wildly adventurous visual autobiography.” –FashionTribes.com“…Zahm’s first book of photographs, OZ Diary, dispenses with the pretense of fashion altogether. His cosmopolitan 500-page photo diary...Nocturnal snapshots of artist friends, graffiti, and decadent interiors are punctuated with mooning asses, ultralight bondage, and dozens of anonymous torsos with small breasts and tidy pubic hair, identified only by the location of their conquest: Los Angeles, Tokyo, New York, Paris. Printed in black-and-white — but mostly white flesh on white hotel comforters — they seem earnestly to aspire to the sensuality of Impressionist sculptor Auguste Rodin’s "The Kiss," a photo of which opens OZ Diary.” –New York Magazine “Olivier Zahm, the Parisian creator of the sexually-charged fashion bible Purple, has just published a 600-page tome with Rizzoli filled with his trademark photography. O.Z. Diary, is a collection of images taken over the span of a decade whose subjects are the stylish and free-spirited denizens who occupy Zahm’s rarified social circle. They lend a rare view into the underbelly of the fashion and art worlds, spanning from Paris to New York.” –Bullett Magazine

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Book SynopsisCelebrating the unique fashion sensibility of fearless young women and the spirit of girl power. A generation of girls grew up with Valerie Phillips’s work pinned on their bedroom walls. The self-confessed Peter Pan is famous for capturing the essence of female youth—girls who boldly unravel their individual quirks before the camera, with loads of spark and beautifully unpredictable things going on in their heads. In this personally curated volume, Phillips has selected her best work from her limited-edition, self-published books, as well as images from editorials, advertising, and music albums, featuring It Girls such as Sienna Miller, Daisy Lowe, and Florence Welch. Another Girl Another Planet gives a personal and instinctive view of the girl experience, with honest portraits of young women captured uninhibited in their unique universes. These images celebrate the exploration of personal style, the female spirit, the beauty found in idiosyncracy, and tTrade Review"While Valerie's previous books have explored the nuances and complexities of girlhood in relation to a single subject, Another Girl Another Planet is simply a feel-good compilation of all her most treasured photos." —i-D Magazine"The photographer Valerie Phillips's new book, Another Girl Another Planet, is nothing but women — from Sienna Miller and PJ Harvey to that girl on the corner — to swoon over." —W Magazine"Photographer Valerie Phillips–who has shot for the likes of i-D, Nylon, and many others– is known for her bold, edgy portraits of modern young women. The book will include images from these smaller books as well as her work in advertising, editorial, and album covers. For insight into a fully-developed photography niche, take a look at her work." —Join The Breed"There is consistency in Phillips' images: people who know her work, will easily recognise one of her pictures whether they see it on a billboard advertising sportswear or in a fashion magazine.Phillips' photographs usually feature unusual muses - models, musicians, actors, family and friends - all sharing one main thing in common, a sense of freedom and rebellion."—Irenebrination.com"In her new book, "Another Girl Another Planet," photographer Valerie Phillips looks over the last 15 years she spent photographing everyone from Instagram-famous stars to girls she met on airplanes and cafes."—VICE"It can be argued that this all pertains to Phillips style, employing a candid authenticity. . . . Distinct fashion sensibilities are celebrated, but so are emotions, acts and archetypes. As far as visual studies of a photographer's work (thus far) go, this declares Phillips as an artist with an eye for boldness and a voice that seeks to elevate her subjects."—CoolHunting.com"A visceral celebration of girls being girls and all things girly. Unapologetic, edgy, happy."—Citizens of Humanity Magazine"Besides the saturated color palette and spontaneous settings Phillips brings to her fashion-culture portraits of young women, there’s a flexible comfort zone: Her subjects dance and pout and pop bubblegum and ham it up with abandon."—American Photo

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Book SynopsisKnown worldwide as a creative darling, Mike Perry’s celebrated DIY style of hand-drawn rendering has influenced a generation of contemporary designers and illustrators. Though Perry publishes zines, runs a magazine, makes clothing, has curated three successful books, and has painted, sculpted, silk-screened, and drawn on anything and everything, Wondering Around Wandering is his first monograph. And, in tune with his whimsical nature, this book functions as a true artist’s book. Perry has carefully designed each page of this book, placing old work next to new and sometimes even reworking old work to make it new again. With explosive fluorescent colors, various paper stocks, and five four-page zines bound into the book, this volume is an object that must be experienced. With his playful approach to life and art, it is no surprise that Perry is considered the grandfather (or grandson) of this aesthetic. Artists, designers, hip trendsetters, children,Trade Review“In tune with his whimsical nature, this book functions as a true artist’s book. Perry has carefully designed each page of this book, placing old work next to new and sometimes even reworking old work to make it new again.” ~Grain Edit “It’s a wormhole of escape from the mundane into a timeless place of creativity. Just slap it wherever you need freedom, and slip right through to the other side. There are few artist’s books that you can truly call, “fun for all ages.” I can flip through this book with my kids and revel beside them in the lines of colors and textures and share tales of our making inspired by the images on the pages.” ~Big Think

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Book SynopsisThe new looks, updated traditions, and influential designers defining men’s fashion today, from the world’s capital of gentlemen’s style.   Combining the unique heritage of gentlemen’s tailoring with a progressive approach to street style, London is fast becoming the world’s capital of men’s fashion. For this book, Dylan Jones presents a discerning sartorialist’s guide to the capital, from London’s coolest neighborhoods to the studios of its most influential designers and beyond.   Beginning with an exploration of London’s chicest urban villages, the book reflects the extraordinary eclecticism of the city’s street style—from envelope-pushing streetwear in Shoreditch to classic tailoring in Mayfair. Forays into the coolest and hardest-to-find menswear shops in the city at once reveal the sources of the fashions on display and capture the atmosphere of the capital. At the heart of the book Trade Review"When in doubt, consult the British..."—Society Diaries"This is an educational, entertaining, and astute examination of British menswear….London Sartorial: Men's Style from Street to Bespoke is a book that speaks to those who have a genuine and profound interest in men's fashion and especially to those who revel in all things sartorial, especially of the British variety."—New York Journal of Books "The British do menswear like no one else—and now you can get the look with “London Sartorial.”—Crave Online

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Book SynopsisToday’s leading online cultural influencers—the female bloggers, designers, entrepreneurs, and activists—who are shaping what’s hot and what’s not in fashion, beauty, and personal style.   The fashion media landscape has evolved drastically with the emergence of fashion’s newest vanguard of pioneering women, whose unique takes on fashion and beauty have propelled them to become true powerhouse personalities via their blogs, websites, and social-media profiles. These independent digital influencers, who sit in the front row of fashion shows, front major brand campaigns, and collaborate with luxury brands—whose sense of fashion and style thousands of followers now aspire to—have turned their online personalities into household names.   Through intimate interviews and stunning photography by Marko MacPherson, this book presents to readers the worlds of these stylish mavens and how they dress and style themselTrade Review"This primer on fashion’s most powerful social media stars—think Leandra Medine of Man Repeller and Chiara Ferragni of The Blonde Salad—and their signature looks should help sort the imposters from those with true digital reach."—Le Miami Blog : The Shift "To see more of my portraits of top digital fashion influencers, watch out for the release of *Digital Girls (Rizzoli Books), available in bookstores this spring 2017."—W Magazine"Digital Girls takes an interesting perspective on how women in the digital age have propelled themselves to the top of the fashion sphere- a perfect read for fashion industry rookies and veterans alike."—WGSN Group"Touted as the first of its kind to “showcase these talented tech-titans in print form,” you’re sure to see this gorgeous book all over your Instagram feed this spring, bringing these influencers totally full-circle."—InStyle.com

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