Individual designers Books
Hoaki Books S.L. Alejandro Magallanes Ordering the Chaos
Book SynopsisA book featuring the wide-ranging work of internationally renowned Mexican graphic designer, illustrator and artist Alejandro Magallanes. In this book featuring the work of internationally renowned Mexican graphic designer, illustrator, poet and artist Alejandro Magallanes, the author has selected from among thousands of posters, book illustrations, and works of art. It is divided into five sections that introduce the reader to a fascinating visual universe where Magallanes illustrates with words and writes with images. In texts throughout the book, the artist discusses the diverse nature of his projects and reflects on his graphic style. Through this vast array of work, we can see how Magallanes's process for creating illustrations and designing advertisements for important firms is always changing. The resulting images can be poetic, intelligent, childish, mainstream and even sometimes grotesque. They are examples of the different visions of an adult who refuses to stop being a chi
£22.49
RM Verlag SL Posada and Manilla: Illustrations for Mexican
Book SynopsisThe second half of the nineteenth century is considered the golden age of children's literature. Is precisely at this moment that these two artist develop a great deal of illustrations for cheap books that were very fragile and ephemeral. The distinctive style of these artists conferred an unmistakable personality on that publications. With striking illustrations that for the first time are gathered and with constant reference to Mexican culture we find ourselves in a visual voyage on the highlights of Mexican Fairy Tales. Posada & Manilla: Illustrations for Mexican Fairy Tales is designed so the reader can feel how these little publications looked like. It includes a facsimile edition of one of the most beautiful booklets illustrated by Posada.
£16.15
Promopress Candela Cort
Book SynopsisThe original and creative universe of the artist and designer Candela Cort is visually summarized in the pages of this book. A sample of his hats, necklaces, headdresses, collages, bracelets and collars that she builds from x-rays, corrugated cardboard, brass wire, ribbons, elastic rubber, plastic or buttons. Every object is unique and inspired by everyday life. All in them is exceptional, daring and, at the same time, subtle, delicate and ethereal.
£26.60
Promopress Otl Aicher: Architecture and Landscape
Book SynopsisThis publication collects many unpublished material from Otl Aicher, a legendary figure in contemporary design. The eighty unpublished drawings of the Metro Bilbao corporate image project stand out, a commission resulting from his friendship with Norman Foster. In these pages you will also be able to discover the creation processes of other famous works by Aicher, such as those of Braun, the Munich Olympics ‘72, Bulthaup or Isny Allgäu, as well as unpublished materials from his architecture projects for Rotis, an old agricultural complex which became a place of residence and work.
£31.20
Distributed Art Pub Panton Environments Colors Systems Patterns
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£40.00
Strandberg Publishing The Joining of the Arts: Danish Art and Design
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£60.00
Strandberg Publishing Finn Juhl
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£30.00
Officina Libraria Rosso
Book SynopsisCatalogue of the exhibition (Rome, May-September 2025) that celebrates the career of one of the world's most famous stylists, Valentino Garavani, through his clothes and the works dedicated to him by the most important artists of the 20th century with an unmistakable common thread: the colour red. Text in English and Italian.
£66.04
Silvana Piero De Martini
Book SynopsisThis book introduces the work of Piero De Martini (1939), one of the key figures in Italian design during the last 30 years of the 20th century. This book explores De Martini's methods, based on the close dialogue between designers, artisans and art directors during the prototype development phase. De Martini's notable career includes partnerships with legendary producers such as Cassina, for whom he designed the 'La Barca' (1975) collection of domestic furniture, which - according to Patricia Urquiola - still represents a futuristic approach to furniture design. Text in English and Italian.
£21.20
Silvana Signs
Book SynopsisThe second edition of SIGNS. Contemporary Italian Graphic Design continues the work of the first edition of 2016 with the aim of introducing the general public to the profession and discipline of graphic designers as well as to the different languages, unique characteristics and orientations of some of the leading figures of visual design, always able to renew itself and dialogue with the international scene, in the footsteps of a great historical tradition. The designers and projects in this book do not represent a definitive and arbitrary selection, but rather one step of a journey tracing out a map of Italian excellence in visual design.Artists: Alessio D'Ellena, Andrea Rauch, Andrea Rovatti, CamuffoLab, Carmi e Ubertis, Claudia Neri/ Teikna Design, Francesco Messina, Franco Achilli/A+G, G&R Associati, Gaetano Grizzanti, La Tigre, Marco Tortoioli Ricci, Mario Cresci, Matteo Alabisio, Paola Lenarduzzi, Paolo Tassinari, Parco Studio, Rovai-Weber, Salvatore Gregoriet
£21.85
Silvana Aldo Rossi: Design - 1960-1997. Catalogue
Book SynopsisAldo Rossi (1931-1997) added to his successful activity as architect, professor and theorist, also that - equally well known - of designer: in this field he continued with great professionalism and passion until his untimely death in 1997, collaborating with some of the most important Italian and international manufacturers, such as Alessi, Artemide, Bruno Longoni Atelier d’Arredo, Molteni, Rosenthal and Unifor. The volume investigates Aldo Rossi’s activity in the design sector in its entirety, presenting the furnishings and objects designed and manufactured from 1960 to 1997. Among these, some pieces well known to the public stand out, such as the La Conica and La Cupola coffee makers by Alessi, the Cabina dell’Elba by Bruno Longoni Atelier d’Arredo or the Paris chair by Unifor, just to name a few. The analysis of this production, which also includes unpublished projects and prototypes, highlights the continuous and constant relationship with architecture, while the technical drawings and photographic and archival documentation help to restore the history of each piece. The volume includes a critical essay by Domitilla Dardi. Text in English and Italian.Trade ReviewChosen as one of Airmail’s 28 Best Coffee-Table Books of 2022 Airmail - Airmail
£41.25
Silvana Robert Mathieu: Luminaires rationnels
Book SynopsisThe greatest designer of French lighting, Robert Mathieu, is still little known to the general public today due to the rarity of his pieces on the market, highly sought after by specialised collectors. Unlike a traditional designer, Robert Mathieu not only designed his lights, but he made them, like an artist, in his studio on rue de Charenton in Paris. Here there is no publisher, but a dropper production close to that of a work of art, sometimes less than eight copies. What is remarkable about Robert Mathieu is on the one hand his unique creativity in France, because he has designed more than 200 models, but also the very high quality of execution of his pieces which are still in perfect condition today. This unpublished monographic work is born after 10 years of preparation. Between the beautiful art book and the catalogue raisonné, it presents all the known models of this lighting artist, illustrated by studio photographs and period documentation or non-professional photographic testimonials, because a large number of the creations by Robert Mathieu have never been seen before. Text in English and French.
£63.75
Silvana Walid Akkad: Bestiaire
Book SynopsisAfter long and thoughtful handwork, the jeweller Walid Akkad has created a world of 21 animal rings. The artist has sculpted from gold their essential shapes, mastering the alternate use of brush and polish, in the wake of some works by Pompon, Moore, Arp, or Brancusi… This singular group of rings, who all stand on their own, animate a unique bestiary, that can also form a stunning 'cabinet of wonders'. They live in front of you, dynamic and attractive, for the show and for your hands. Bring the music and let them dance!
£26.40
Silvana Editoriale Maria-Carmen Perlingeiro: Pedras Soltas
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£45.00
Silvana Gianfranco Frattini
Book SynopsisGianfranco Frattini (Padova 1926 ? Milan 2004) studied Architecture at the Politecnico di Milano, mentored by Portaluppi and Ponti, who invited him to collaborate in his studio while he was still a student. A pragmatic industrial designer, Frattini embodied the typically Italian approach to design as a total project. This book recounts his professional and personal journey, following his evolution through the analysis of his works.They consistently reflect a sense of moderation and a deliberate distance from prevailing trends, which had only minimal influence on his design projects. Frattini's experimentation with materials and forms was so wide reaching that it could define the process of design in its most tangible meaning.The exhibition Gianfranco Frattini: ieri, oggi, domani, held in 2023 in an extraordinary setting, Palazzo Arese Borromeo in Cesano Maderno (near Milan), was an opportunity to further explore the legacy of this understated master of Italian design. The furniture and items displayed and photographed in the frescoed rooms are described in detail in the second part of the book with their corresponding product sheets and the descriptions of four selected interiors projects.Text in English and Italian.
£24.00
Skira H: Hangar Design Group: as I told you before
Book SynopsisThe hidden soul of a group of creative individuals which, since the beginning, has always expressed itself in images. As I told you before, Ideas not Airships is a 500-page table book celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Hangar Design Group, one of the first independent and multidisciplinary creative design groups in Italy. The book is a narrative in pictures representing an attempt to discover an underlying theme in the intricate creative process of a group that is unique from the point of view both of its degree of expertise and its creative practices. Through works and experiences the book illustrates the life of the studio, tracing a decidedly unconventional figurative path made up of suggestions, inspirations, memories, faces and places – not only those of the Hangar Design Group itself but of anyone who undertakes to give form to an idea. The book illustrates the network’s modus operandi. It begins from the birth of the first embryonic concepts and follows through to the finished product. As I told you before, Ideas not Airships is the enthusiastic narration of a gripping story, and is dedicated to all those who believe that with creativity we can (even) change the world.
£20.40
Skira Fredrikson Stallard: Works
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£43.50
Skira Fashion, Art & Nature chez Oscar Carvallo
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£40.00
Skira Grazia Varisco: Contemporary Paths 1957–2022
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£42.50
Skira 1000 Vases (Bilingual edition)
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£33.60
Skira FontanaArte (Bilingual edition): House of Glass
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£27.20
Moleskine Books John Alcorn Evolution by Design Art Illustration
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£59.60
Mondadori Electa The Cappellini Method: A Performing Dream
Book SynopsisThe book delves into the fascinating world of the Milan-based designer, who transformed his family-owned business into one of the world's most celebrated purveyors of modern decor. Presented in a dictionary-like format, each letter offers an opportunity to discover Cappellini's astounding oeuvre and myriad inspirations. The book is a collection of Cappellini's private memories, extraordinary encounters, design objects, exhibitions, methods, and innovative ideas. The unusual structure of the volume allows readers to arrive at their own interpretations.
£26.00
Rizzoli International Publications Roger Vivier: La Vie en Vivier: Digital Stories
Book SynopsisFor decades, Roger Vivier has created visionary shoes and bags that, over time, have become icons of fashion. This book tells the story of this achievement and offers a fresh take on the designer s legendary accessories, as seen through the eyes of young enterprising fashion bloggers and tastemakers including Charlotte Groeneveld (The Fashion Guitar website), Chriselle Lim (The Chriselle Factor website), Eleonora Carisi (Joujou Villeroy website), and Tamu McPherson (All the Pretty Birds website). For the first time, objects of this legendary luxury brand will be interpreted directly by those who wear them, people who live their lives inside the Vivier brand.Trade Review"...A uniquely contemporary understanding of Vivier's enduring legacy..."—BAL HARBOUR MAGAZINE"Fashion fans can have a new conversation starter in their homes with Roger Vivier’s new coffee table book. . ."—Nikara Johns, FOOTWEAR NEWS
£56.25
Mondadori Electa Bianca e Blu Monica Bolzoni
Book SynopsisIndependent fashion brand Bianca e Blu by Monica Bolzoni is celebrated in this extensive visual survey, spanning the best years of Italian fashion design.Described as "one of the greatest artistic personalities of this century" by Vogue Italia, Monica Bolzoni's designs anticipated many of the concepts of today's fashion, such as modularity and tailoring.Structured as an ABC book, this volume reflects the multiple facets of Bianca e Blu through a wealth of visual material from the company's archives: drawings, vintage images, fabrics, accessories, fashion stories, artworks, film stills, and stage images, accompanied by critical texts, press cuttings, and interviews.Master's students from ECAL/University of Art and Design Lausanne have conversed with Bianca e Blu Archives, producing new fashion stories and a fresh graphic identity for the brand.
£44.00
Mondadori Electa Carlo Colombo Industrial Design: I Never Sleep
Book SynopsisCarlo Colombo was born in Brianza, the land of the greatest Italian furniture companies and home to several key figures of contemporary design. Having graduated with a degree in architecture from the Politecnico di Milano, his career has grown with great intensity and success, including his iconic pieces such as the Minerva chairs or the Bali armchairs, the award-winning Albume washbasins, and the Sveva sofa. This book recounts the multifaceted universe of a designer poised between passion and rationality. It draws on a selection of his most significant design products, his methodology, creative inputs and collaborations with protagonists from the business and finance worlds, as well as enlightened clients and artists.
£48.00
Rizzoli Fornasetti
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£43.12
Rizzoli OEO Studio
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£63.75
Lannoo Publishers Nordic Colours
Book SynopsisFollow-up to the bestseller Nordic Moods, this new work helps you find your own colour palette rooted in the here-to-stay Nordic tradition.
£40.50
BAI NV Axel Enthoven
Book SynopsisDesigned by Axel Enthoven. Day after day he proves that elegance still exists today. He demonstrates that statements, sloganesque formulations, cutting corners, taking an obtuse attitude to people are not his thing. That kindness is not synonymous with weakness. That taking the time to think things through properly should not be exceptional. Taking responsibility regarding the impact of actions and words is not a rare occurrence. Striving after timelessness and sustainability are given a lasting interpretation. For him, combining aesthetics and functionality is a matter of course. Thanks to Axel Enthoven we are reminded that things can be different. And how important design is.
£43.88
Stichting Kunstboek BVBA Geert Pattyn: Master Florist
Book SynopsisGeert Pattyn, one of the most renowned floral designers in Belgium, has a very natural and personal style. In this brand-new monograph, Pattyn is introduced in his natural surroundings. His own home and garden are his source of inspiration and provide a canvas for decorating. Surprising, alluring and amazing, Bart Van Leuven's photography beautifully captures Pattyn's stunning creations.
£31.88
Stichting Kunstboek BVBA Dirk Wynants: Designer
Book SynopsisDirk Wynants (1964) is the founder and owner of Extremis, the innovative Belgian design label. He is also the company's head designer and devised the powerful branding concept 'Tools for Togetherness'. Extremis gained an international reputation as a trendsetter in outdoor furniture in just a few years, and this success story is closely linked to the inspired personality and ideals of its entrepreneur-designer. He considers contemporary design more than simply a matter of trendy and attractive objects; it is all about innovative solutions that can make the world a better place. Since 2007 Dirk Wynants Design Works or (dw)2 has been an independent entity and is open to design assignments from outside Extremis. Since Extremis was launched in 1994, Dirk Wynants has won countless international awards (e.g. the Henry Van de Velde Award, the iF and Red Dot Awards, Good Design, IDEA, DME and so on). The design critic Chris Meplon has been keeping a close eye on the Belgian and international design scene for years. Her purpose in this book is to discover the secrets behind the unique success story of the pioneering Extremis company.
£28.50
Stichting Kunstboek BVBA Xavier Lust. Design Stories
Book SynopsisXavier Lust is certainly one of the most relevant characters on the contemporary design scene. His distinct and essential approach to design, his ingenious and refined touch, and his ability to synthesise clearly imply a special talent. The great John Keats wrote: "A thing of beauty is a joy forever; its loveliness increases; it will never pass into nothingness". For Xavier Lust, dedication to beauty is the answer to eternity and this forever is actually built everyday through constant work, research and curiosity. Always focused on innovation and research, specifically tension and induced motion, he likes to experiment, explore and discover the natural transformations of materials. On the strength of his experience with metal, he challenges all kind of materials, challenging himself too in the process. Xavier Lust pushes the boundaries of technical possibilities while making a statement with each of his pieces and overriding preconceived ideas. Design Stories aims to give a wide sense of Lust's work in the different fields of design from creation to production to final destination.
£33.75
Stichting Kunstboek BVBA AL(L): Projects in Aluminium by Michael Young
Book Synopsis"Design isn't about it marketing. It's about industrialisation." Michael Young. Michael Young has been designing award winning projects for over 20 years, including earphones, glassware, watches, bicycles, furniture, lighting and bags. Experimentation is a working method for Michael Young and the investigation of different resources his ultimate passion. Born in Sunderland, England, Young opened studios in Brussels and Hong Kong. For more than a decade, he has tested the most advanced and sophisticated processes, focusing on different kinds of material; but his aluminium projects are the ones that stand out for their uniqueness of approach and special twists. This book features not only Young's designs in aluminium - limited editions or mass-produced - also included are a selection of his most iconic projects from recent years.
£20.00
Stichting Kunstboek BVBA Flowers and Design: Gary Kwok
Book SynopsisGary Kwok is the founder of Gary K Limited. Within the competitive floral arena of Hong Kong her brand is synonymous with excellence, superior craftsmanship, attention to detail and exquisite tailor-made design. With her exceptional success in floral art Gary Kwok has made a quick ascent towards leadership and has become the most applauded company in event decoration and weddings of prestige and elegance in Hong Kong. Whatever the client's wishes or the occasion Gary Kwok and her team deliver bespoke floral creations from the ordinary to the extraordinary. Sublime beauty expressed in the language of flowers. Gary's floral design demonstrates a new use of form, colour and texture, which compliment and integrate both the flowers and the vase, creating a clean and modern look. A style that also caught the attention of Mr Giorgio Armani who invited Gary Kwok to form a partnership, which resulted in the Armani Fiori HK brand in 2002. This book is an anthology of Gary Kwok's most impressive accomplishments in floral design.
£28.12
Stichting Kunstboek BVBA My boyfriend is artsy, I am the fashionista
Book SynopsisDo fashion and art go together? Fashion and art are both physical and psychological instruments that define our identity in this world. They bring moments of enchantment and passion. Discover the romantic clash between art and fashion in the form of a love story between two young people and get to know the true nature of two worlds that seem completely different from each other. This book is a mix of fiction and non-fiction. The love story between an artist and a fashionista teaches us that both fashion and art can be an élan vital for men and women. Do you remember your first encounter with art and fashion? Was it collecting art or consuming fashion? Fashion is action. Art is a reflection of this action. The authors of this book bring together experts from both disciplines, including 20 top designers and artists.Table of ContentsFICTION: CHAPTER 1 The romantic collision of art and fashion CHAPTER 2 Encounter in the gallery CHAPTER 3 The healing force of high heels CHAPTER 4 Troubles in paradise CHAPTER 5 Fashion and art are everywhere CHAPTER 6 Look at us NOW! FACTS ABOUT ART AND FASHION: 1 Is fashion fashion? 2 Is art superior to fashion? 3 Fashion history 4 Art history 5 Fashion meets art 6 Art meets fashion
£23.96
BIS Publishers B.V. CO LAB: Collaborative Design Survey
Book SynopsisThe object of CO LAB: is to promote the ideals and methods of contemporary design collaboration by informing on cultural context, surveying some unexpected practitioners, and highlighting techniques and practices that apply to studio work and forward-thinking education initiatives. There will be three main sections with 10-20 short-burst chapters in each, befitting the collection/handbook format.
£23.99
BIS Publishers B.V. Dutch Design Cowboys
Book SynopsisStudio Kluif, the award-winning and internationally renowned Dutch design studio never ceases to amaze with their magical and attractive designs.Ranging from graphic design, illustration, packaging and design for fashion, this 176- page book is packed with new creative projects.
£15.29
Valiz Jurriaan Schrofer (1926-1990)
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£38.00
Onomatopee Hexaplex: White Smoke
Book SynopsisIn the White Smoke project by Hexaplex man and machine engage: the audience engages a world of color codes and names. On the eve of the information era, White Smoke lays down poetic and semantic tensions between man and machine! White Smoke encourages the audience to enter the information society with human, poetical effort!The publication contains a text by Audrey Samson (new-media theorist) explaining the evolution of colour experiences from the perspective of new media. Freek Lomme (Onomatopee) describes the cultural poetry of White Smoke. To finish the sum, there's also a conversation between Hexaplex and Steven Pemberton (W3C) about the history of web colours + much White Smoke!u
£14.25
Onomatopee Lucas Maassen: Conceivably, the Object is What it
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£15.30
Onomatopee Erwin Thomasse: 38 Under Par and 11 Holes-in-one:
Book SynopsisCharacteristic to the work of Eindhoven-based artist Erwin Thomasse is a visual language that is seemingly sensational, citing trendy pop cultural eclecticism: whatever 'works' does the trick: fast, imprudent, short-tempered and bombastic. Although Thomasse has origins in graffiti, he spiritually transcends this egobranding, opting for an expressed sphere of robust, naive and fundamental (pseudo)spiritualism. In so doing, he voices another side of our humanity, part of our being: our hidden desire to get bewitched, to be seduced by the unconscious or unrecognised, even the superstitious proposal. By sheer display, repositioning, refocus and reconfiguration of the spiritual within pop, he touches upon our present day experience economy as a system of beliefs. By attributing icons via supposed signifiers, and using intensity of appearance via bombastic aesthetics, these icons become object of both spiritual and surreal experience. Can the spiritual prosper in an experience economy ruled by popular culture? And what is the role of the spiritual anyway? In 38 under par and 11 holes-in-one, Thomasse targets the imaginary order of megalomania. Is this a creative or destructive force? Does a megalomaniac like Kim Jong- il take others along in an upsurge or does he plunge them in a downward spiral? How do we relate to forces of this magnitude? Alongside the exhibit, a publication will be launched that will try and add perspectives and structures to this domain of the popular and the spiritual, of the sane and the insane. Bart Plantenga, DJ, journalist and novelist, will awaken the attributed fiction within our lives. Freek Lomme, director of Onomatopee, will elaborate on the status of 'what's hot' and 'what's not'.
£14.25
Onomatopee Yasser Ballemans: Manifestation: A Plea for Sense
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£13.50
Onomatopee Min Oh: 'How Things Genuinely Speak and Sing...'
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£9.50
Lisa Konno Lisa Konno - Nobu Baba Henk
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£33.72
New Heroes & Pioneers Currents: Contemporary Pacific Northwest Design
Book SynopsisThe book explores the design boom in the Pacific Northwest, the fundamental principles to this creative field and over 40 remarkable makers and designers behind this extraordinary area of design. Set against striking photography, the book navigates the landscape and settings which inspires this area and talks with leading designers in the industry. The Pacific Northwest is paving a new path in the design world with a rich and varied set of designers producing outstanding pieces and trends. IDS Vancouver is the centre-point for all things design in the Pacific Northwest and we are pleased to present their first book. Including contributions from ANDlight, Base Modern, Niels Bendtsen, Bosque Design, Becki Chan, Pat Christie, Brent Comber, Electric Coffin, Dahlhaus Studio, Fieldwork, fruitsuper, The Granite, Phil Gray, Hinterland Design, John Hogan, Shawn Hunt, Jeff Martin Joinery, Knauf and Brown, Karen Konzuk, Merkled Studio, molo, Darin Montgomery, PHLOEM STUDIO, Pigeon Toe, Shawn Place, Charlotte Pommet and Elliot Kendall, Propellor, Selek, Sholto Design Studio, Studio Gorm, Cathy Terepocki and Annie Tung. About IDS Vancouver Founded in 2004 by Jason Heard, IDS Vancouver has grown in size and in ambition at equal pace with the city it is so proud to support. Taking place once a year in September the IDS Vancouver design fair has grown to include diverse programing and workshops for youth, for students and for the design trade as well as collaborative installations and experiences both off site and on. Drawing attention to the region as a heavy hitting design destination, IDS Vancouver actively engages with and participates at other international fairs all year long as a way to profile the talent of the region and to source and stay informed with design internationally.
£28.00
Lannoo Publishers Mixed Grill: Objects and Interiors
Book Synopsis"Travelling the globe to work on various projects, from large European businesses to European royalty, Jadot brings a custom approach to each project, oftentimes designing the furniture that's for each one." - www.design-milk.com "My job is very varied and I like creating a new universe each day. My style is not defined and it is the diversity of my work that attracts people. Dreamers are my best audience." - Lionel Jadot. "I never make a decor that is fashionable but I always try to find out what is hidden behind the walls of a house and I try to create something authentic, where all elements come together and the end result is correct and honest." - Lionel Jadot.
£29.96
Lannoo Publishers Kris Van Assche: 55 Collections: KRISVANASSCHE,
Book Synopsis"...enriched not only by an introduction by the fashion author Anders Christian Madsen, but also by countless anecdotes and stories from friends, artists and collaborators who contributed to the achievement of Van Assche's great successes." — GQ Italia "Squeezing two small decades worth of era-defining elegance into one book is no small feat. Just ask Kris Van Assche, who has spent the past year scrupulously archiving his life's work." — i-D "Fashion is my life. I see many ways to return", the Belgian creative, former head of Dior homme and Berluti, tells MFF. Who this evening in Paris presents the volume 55 collections, which retraces almost 20 years of his career" — Milano Finaza & M le Monde "How Kris van Assche helped invent the modern man." — The Face Press Embracing 20 years in fashion as a designer and Creative Director at Dior Homme, Berluti and his namesake label, Kris Van Assche reflects on his output: 55 collections, manifold collaborations with renowned artists and a constant oeuvre that conveys his identity. Designed by the illustrious art directors M/M (Paris), Kris Van Assche: 55 Collections is a visual compendium, gathered in a complete chronology.Trade Review"From his namesake label's debut, to his tenures at Dior and Berluti, '55 Collections' canvasses the Belgian designer's sensational career." - Document Journal"The Belgian designer lifts the veil on his personal life, and the enduring influences on his "Belgian realism.'" - WWD"...enriched not only by an introduction by the fashion author Anders Christian Madsen, but also by countless anecdotes and stories from friends, artists and collaborators who contributed to the achievement of Van Assche's great successes." - GQ Italia"Squeezing two small decades worth of era-defining elegance into one book is no small feat. Just ask Kris Van Assche, who has spent the past year scrupulously archiving his life's work." - i-D"Fashion is my life. I see many ways to return", the Belgian creative, former head of Dior homme and Berluti, tells MFF. Who this evening in Paris presents the volume 55 collections, which retraces almost 20 years of his career" - Milano Finaza & M le Monde"The brand has left countless classic looks in the field of men's clothing design." - Modern Weekly China"In his new book, titled straightforwardly Kris van Assche: 55 collections, the Belgian creator presents a rich archive of his work across his namesake label and his tenures as a creative director for heritage houses of Dior Homme and Berluti." - Behind the Blinds"How Kris van Assche helped invent the modern man." - The Face Press"Belgian designer Van Assche in his first monograph, which showcases 55 of his collections for Dior, Berluti, and his own label." - Financial Times"Kris Van Assche has always had a strong sense of knowing his design language." - Perfect Magazine"The most important moments in the career of Belgian designer Kris Van Assche are collected in his first monographic book." - L'Officiel Italy"A coffee table book traces the career of the Belgian designer, from Dior Homme to Berluti. We interviewed him, and during the dialogue started by an esthete grandmother…" - D la Repubblica Magazine"From the outset, it's evident that "55 Collections" is more than a mere retrospective—it's a testament to Van Assche's influence on the fashion landscape." - Esquire Singapore"The resulting tome, Kris Van Assche: 55 Collections, is not just a magnificent retrospective of the designer’s contribution to fashion, but an open “creative psychoanalysis” as he ventures down memory lane." - Another Magazine"The visual compendium, crafted by illustrious art directors M/M (Paris), chronicles 55 collections and collaborations, with his unique perspective on and off the runway." - Robb Report Singapore"Fashion designer Kris Van Assche has remarkable career and collaboration with brands Dior and Berlutti. His experiences are summarized in a new book." - Vogue Czechoslovakia"From Dior Homme to Berluti via his brand KVA, the designer has reinvented masculinity." - Le Point"In the upcoming book "Kris Van Assche 55 collections", Van Assche...invites readers to review with himself those precious moments when he devoted himself to fashion and art." - Vogue China"For the first time in his life, Kris Van Assche immersed himself in his archives, opened each box, explored each hard drive, leafed through each magazine or catalog in which his creations appear. What emerges is a chronological work of more than 400 pages where texts from friends and collaborators of the Belgian designer intersect, alongside photographs of fashion shows, campaigns and even photoshoots with Beyoncé, Lady Gaga and even the artist Cindy Sherman." - Numéro"A testimony of the evolution of fashion male for twenty years." - Le Figaro"Kris Van Assche: meet the Fashion Designer ahead of his time." - Vogue Arabia
£71.10
