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Book SynopsisA vibrant look at the celebrated artist and designer KAWS.Multidisciplinary artist KAWS was first known for his work as a graffiti artist and his subersive approach to poular imagery on bus shelter and phone booth advertisements.  This is the first comprehensive survey of the artist's body of work.Trade Review"With a monograph from Skira Rizzoli due out this fall and the Aldrich show at his doorstep KAWS has gotten approval from an art world establishment that he felt would never take his guerrilla act as its own" ~Interview“The first publication dedicated to the full range of work by subculture hero KAWS, this amazing eponymous monograph highlights a superstar from a new generation of pop artists.” ~Flavorwire"Rizzoli has amounted a series of very strong titles on and by people from our culture in the last couple of years...today we learned that a book entirely concentrating on the life and career of New York artist Kaws will also be released." ~HighSnobiety.com"One of the most impressive art book publishers of the moment is New York’s Rizzoli, recent releases have included the Maison Martin Margiela, A-Ron’s Supreme book, Kanye’s “Glow In The Dark” and more, but their latest releases is perhaps the most exciting yet… a retrospective of the career of Kaws." ~SlamHype.com

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Book SynopsisA visual autobiography from the lettering legend behind iconic artwork for Kiss, Disney, the Knicks and many more In this vivid and humorous monograph-meets-memoir, Los Angeles–based lettering supremo Michael Doret shares his top-secret tricks for making mere words into iconic words-as-images for clients such as Disney, Pixar, Time, Kiss, the Knicks and more. With more than 700 images, Alphabet City traces Doret’s influences from 1950s Brooklyn to 2000s LA, showcasing his clever logo, signage and poster projects along the way. It also presents and preserves the pre-digital process of custom lettering—from initial pencil sketches to printer mechanicals to final art (plus some spurned client proposals for good measure!). With original photo tutorials that teach all the classic lettering tricks, a foreword by type aficionado Nick Sherman and a freshly commissioned cover by Doret himself, Alphabet City offers a dose of welcome nostalgia—and endless inspiration—for letterform lovers of any generation.

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Book SynopsisFive years in the making, Pentagram: Living by Design is an in-depth survey of the group from its beginnings in 1970s London to its current status as one of the powerhouses of international design. Pentagram: Living by Design (two volumes) is the definitive statement on 50 years of Pentagram. This is an in-depth survey of the group from its beginnings in 1970s London to its current status as one of the powerhouses of international design. Book one, The Biography, offers a comprehensive analysis of the group, its partners, its achievements, its multidisciplinary approach, and its unique business model. This is accompanied by a plethora of images (some never published), a visual essay of Pentagram's work across four main sectors, a selection of partners writings, a Pentagram family tree, and much more. Book two, The Directory, has profiles of 50 partners, past and present, accompanied by extensive coverage of their work. It's a stellar roll call: from the five famous founders toTrade Review'If you want an in-depth look at some of the best work created by some of the best designers in the past fifty years, this book is for you' - Creative Bloq

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Book SynopsisMax Donnelly is Curator of Nineteenth-Century Furniture in the Department of Furniture, Textiles and Fashion at the V&A. He has contributed to C. F . A. Voysey: Arts and Crafts Designer and The Story of Scottish Design (V&A/T&H).Trade Review'A wonderfully sleek and elegant introduction to the work of the influential and forward-looking 19th-century designer' - The i Newspaper

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Book Synopsis"I never conformed to any sort of fashion ideal. My idea was always to show reality, even though I started at Savile Row and ended up at Givenchy in Paris; to depict the times I live in." -Alexander McQueen, Harper's Bazaar, September 2008Trade Review“An authoritative and moving insight into the legacy of the British designer.”—Carola Long, Financial Times (Christmas Books)“Excellent catalogue.”—Huffington Post“McQueen’s brilliance is celebrated in this sumptuous tome. . . . The hologram cover makes it a collector’s item.”—Harper’s Bazaar“A captivating tribute to the designer’s most radical and beautiful creations. . . . I love all the detail shots which highlight the sheer intricacy of his work.”—Claire Brayford, Daily Express“This book . . . helps illuminate McQueen’s artistic process. Recommended for readers with an interest in contemporary fashion.”—Library Journal“A super-glossy and utterly gorgeous coffee table tome, Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty is a must for any fashionista.”—Living North“A stunning overview of the work of Britain’s favourite designer.”—Observer Magazine“The definitive reference of Lee Alexander McQueen.”—Dean Mayo Davies, I-D Magazine“The show and book, Savage Beauty, offer plenty of ammunition to the charge that the fashion and art world will never see the like of Alexander McQueen again.”—Laurence Mackin, Irish Times“Many books will come dedicated to his genius, but Savage Beauty will remain a beacon.”—Janice Breen Burns, Sydney Morning Herald“A sumptuous catalogue. . . . His designs are beautifully interpreted by London-based Norwegian fashion photographer Sølve Sundsbø. There is detail enough to satisfy the student of fashion, and striking full-page images that convey McQueen’s sense of style and his flair for dramatic statements.”—Eleri Lynn, V & A Magazine“[A] stunning book.”—Baby & Me Exclusive“Alexander McQueen, famed for his astonishing and extravagant runaway presentations on the catwalk is revealed extensively in this remarkable book. . . . This goldmine book available in hardcover with lenticular image is a must-have addition to your library and a way of keeping the memory and work of Alexander McQueen alive.”—The BiteWinner of a 2012 Independent Publisher Book Award in the Most Outstanding Design categoryWinner of the 2012 San Francisco Book Festival award for Photography and ArtWinner of the Awards for Excellence in 2011, given by the Association of Art Museum CuratorsFinalist for the 2011 ForeWord Book of the Year Award in the Art category

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Book SynopsisDescribed by an admirer as the High Druidess of fashion, the Supreme Pontiff, Perpetual Curate and Archpresbyter of elegance, the Vicaress of Style', Diana Vreeland is the cloth from which 21st-century fashion editors are cut. Diana joined Harper's Bazaar in 1936, where her pizzazz and singular point of view quickly made her a major creative force in fashion. During her time at Harper's Bazaar and later as the editor-in-chief of Vogue, the self-styled Empress of fashion' launched Twiggy's career, advised Jackie Kennedy, and enjoyed the full swing of sixties' London. In Diana's Vogue, women were encouraged to resist fashion orders from on high, and to use their own imaginations in re-creating themselves much as Vreeland spent her own life doing. In this book, Amanda Mackenzie Stuart portrays a visionary: a fearless innovator who inspired designers, models, photographers and artists. Diana Vreeland reinvented the way we think about style and where we go to find it. As an editor, curator and wit, she made a lasting mark and remains an icon for generations of fashion lovers.Trade Review'A stylish, funny, fond and vivid book' - Sunday Times'The research for this book has been exhaustive, but Mackenzie Stuart wears it lightly … she writes movingly about Vreeland's marriage without any intrusive psychoanalysis, and her warmth, enthusiasm and particular genius come through in entertaining anecdotes and marvellous quotes' - Spectator'Paints an enthralling picture of a mesmerising character who left an indelible print on 20th-century fashion' - Hello!

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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 definitive work on the collaborations between Louis Vuitton and artists, designers, architects, and photographers. This newly revised and updated edition brings the previous book up to the present, now celebrating the most recent and inspiring collaborations with Nicolas Ghesquière, Frank Gehry, Yayoi Kusama, and Steven Meisel, among others. The more than eighty collaborators featured in this book comprise an A to Z of Vuitton’s creative collaborations, especially from the last decade, with significant chapters devoted to the work of Nicolas Ghesquière, Marc Jacobs, Takashi Murakami and other key collaborators. Never forgetting the long tradition of the house, the period covered by the book—from the late 1990s through the present day—will describe the role that Louis Vuitton is playing in a crucial moment in global fashion. Now with 536 pages, this edition features more than 130 pages of stunning new imagery that showcases the i

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Book SynopsisAmanda Lindroth, a graduate of Wellesley College, went from writing about fashion for Women's Wear Daily's Eye column in New York to heading up Gucci's public relations department in London before moving to Nassau, where she opened her design firm in 2010. Since then, she has opened a second studio and a shop in Palm Beach, launched the Amanda Lindroth Home Collection, and began teaching an online interior design course for Creative Academy. She lives in Lyford Cay, Nassau. Dylan Chandler was born and raised, and still lives in, the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood of New York City. His work has appeared in numerous publications, including Better Homes & Gardens and the New York Times. This is his first book. Carlisle Burch is a versatile illustrator whose clients are as varied as Serena and Lily, Urban Electric Company, New England Home magazine, and Chateau Miami restaurant. She lives in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Book SynopsisMARY QUANT IS FASHION.Not many names epitomise an era, but Mary Quant is one such name. Her life, her ideas and her style touched everyone. Most people connect Mary with one thing - the mini skirt - that ground-breaking design that is as potent now as it was when it first appeared in the early sixties. But her influence carried way beyond those early, frenetic black-and-white years. This, Mary Quant''s memoir, is written in her own inimitable style - it''s a witty, unique account of her whirlwind life. It is a story like no other. But then, Mary Quant was a true original.Trade Review'Quant's understanding of the language of fashion is as astute as the way in which she shaped [clothes] into the clothes that she and her friends wanted to wear' - Guardian

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Book SynopsisCelebrating the storied career of a beloved letterpress printer whose posters spread messages of racial justiceDetroit-based letterpress printer Amos Paul Kennedy, Jr. is celebrated for his type-driven messages of social justice and Black power, emblazoned in rhythmically layered and boldly inked posters made for the masses. Citizen Printer tells Kennedy's inspiring story and contextualizes his important workand offers readers tools for lifting their voices, too. A vital monograph on a trailblazing contemporary Black artist, Citizen Printer features 800 reproductions representing the breadth of Kennedy's posters and prints, plus original portraiture of the artist at work, a powerful artist statement and a foreword by New York Times bestselling author Austin Kleon, all presented in a dynamic type-forward design from American Institute of Graphic Arts medalist Gail Anderson and Joe Newton.Amos Paul Kennedy, Jr. (born 1948) was wo

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Book SynopsisChange is inevitable. This is the only constant in our lives. Yet, change is also something that we fear. We seek comfort in the familiar, in routines and in conventions. We are afraid of things that we don't know or we don’t understand. We fear change because we don’t know how change will affect us. Change, however, is necessary for progress. Sometimes, change happens naturally due to circumstances beyond our control, and sometimes we initiate change because we can or because we must. In 2020, we experienced the biggest change of our lifetimes. For a brief moment in history, the world came to a halt. Then, everything changed. Many things that we used to take for granted no longer applied. We experienced major disruptions to our daily lives. As if in some kind of perfect storm, so many things happened all at once – global pandemic, social inequalities, climate change, racial injustices, riots and unrests, gender struggles and rapid advances of new technologies. This book started to take shape in the midst of it all, and in a way, it is a time capsule of how we experienced the birth of what became known as the 'new normal'. Designers are the kind of people who thrive in times of change. In fact, it is their job to create change. The nature of their job is such that they have to take an existing situation and change it into a better, or a more preferred situation. Some do this by relying on their imagination and personal experiences, and some use evidence-based research to inform their work. Regardless of this, many share the belief that they can somehow make the world a better place – on a micro or a macro level. During this period of massive change, Gjoko Muratovski invited ten highly influential design figures – including iconic design leaders such as Carole Bilson, Karim Rashid, Bruce Mau, Steven Heller and Don Norman – to reflect on the state of things today. In return, each one of them shares a highly personal account on why change is good. The book also features a foreword written by the president of the World Design Organisation (WDO), Srini Srinisavan, and a conclusion by one of the greatest design philosophers of our time, Ken Friedman. By looking to the past and reflecting on the present, these designers project very personal images of the future that they would like to see. The conversations are very broad, and they cover highly diverse topics. From the effects of the pandemic, to issues of race and gender, notions of beauty, technology and industry, to global and local economies, politics, power, privilege and the importance of community. A 'must-read' for anyone interested in how designers and design can change the world. Gjoko Muratovski is a university executive, award-winning designer and innovation consultant working with leading organisations, Fortune 500 companies and governments from around the world, and a fellow of the Design Research Society. Trade ReviewWith societies and economies rapidly shifting in ways that we have never seen before; all our certainties may seem to be sliding away making us feel more vulnerable than ever. Designers play an important part in reshaping a ‘new normal’ during these challenging times. This book is a testament to how designers innovate and thrive in most circumstances. The perspectives of impressive designers and thought leaders, collected in this book, gives hope for a brighter future as informed by design. -- Lisa Scharoun, Professor and Head of the School of Design, Queensland University of Technology2020 put everyone on 'pause', interrupting fast-paced routines that left little time for reflection on forces shaping where design might and should go. Although conducted during a unique year, Muratovski’s interviews reveal an important paradigm shift from industrial to social; physical to intangible; singular to plural; and functional to meaningful. These interviewees are evidence that designers have a voice, asserting through their work visions of a future grounded in consequence rather than consumption. -- Meredith Davis, Professor Emerita, North Carolina State UniversityIn Design in the Age of Change, Muratovski has captured highly important insights and ideas from a diverse group of experts for these times of massive change. These viewpoints are valuable now and will be more so in the future as they guide us to find answers to future challenges. This book should be required reading for anyone questioning where the field(s) of design are going and where you will fit in. -- Lorraine Justice, Professor and Dean Emerita of the School of DesignTable of ContentsTime capsule – Foreword by Srini R. Srinivasan – President, World Design – Organization Acknowledgments Welcome to “The New Normal” – Introduction by Gjoko Muratovski What is the state of design today? – In conversation with Carole Bilson What is the future of design? – In conversation with Karim Rashid Why do we need creativity now more than ever? – In conversation with Natalie Nixon How can we change … everything? – In conversation with Bruce Mau What is the political power of design? – In conversation with Steven Heller Why do we fear gender-neutrality? – In conversation with Alok Vaid-Menon What’s it like to deal with racism? – In conversation with Randall Wilson What’s wrong with design education? – In conversation with Don Norman How can we create resilient economies? – In conversation with Ida Telalbasic How do we find comfort in unsettling times? – In conversation with Mark Boudreaux Survival by design – Afterword by Ken Friedman Notes on the contributors

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Book SynopsisA design monograph series on the most remarkable architects, designers, brands and design movements of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, each book contains a historical-critical essay discussing the life and work of the subject, followed by an illustrated appreciation of groundbreaking work.The 'Dante of architecture', Antoni Gaudí crafted extraordinary constructions out of minute and mesmerizing details, transforming fantastical visions into realities on the city streets of Barcelona. His work merged the influences of Orientalism, natural forms, new materials and religious faith into a unique aesthetic. From the furnishings of the Güell Palace to his masterpiece, the still-incomplete Sagrada Família, his imaginative creations are celebrated in this curated selection of images, accompanied by an essay of his life and work.

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Book Synopsis 98% EVERY GOOD DESCRIPTION PALACE HAVE EVER DONE IN ONE ROWDY HARDBACK 2% SOME RUBBISH ONES ALSO Phaidon presentsPalace Product Descriptions: The Selected Archive, the official printed archive of Palace Skateboard's online product descriptions. Since their debut in 2013, Palace's unconventional descriptors - which often have little or nothing to do with the product being described – have earned a cult following, with readers hooked on every line. Authored by Palace co-founder, Lev Tanju, whose inimitable style essentially tore up the copywriting rulebook, the descriptions are full of humour, pathos, social commentary and unabashed opinion. Eschewing practical details, instead a jacket is described as: TRENDSETTER DON'T THINK SO MATE YOU LOOK LIKE YOU MOONWALKED THROUGH TOPSHOP WITH YOUR EYES CLOSED COVERED IN GLUE Collected here for the first time and printed as they appear online - a few lines set in all caps, formatted as a series of bullet points – the more than 3,000 descriptions are organised into 22 tongue-in-cheek categories, including Anatomy, Animals, Etiquette, Philanthropy, Romance and Travel. The text is interspersed with shots of highly coveted Palace products and chapter openers feature candid, behind-the-scenes images from Palace's archive. At once jokey toilet book and earnest coffee-table opus, this funny and honest volume serves as an essential record of an online phenomenon.Trade Review'One of the most delightfully peculiar releases from a fashion brand in recent memory' - Financial Times 'Palace, the London skate label founded in 2009, is widely known for two things: the prominent triangle logo...[and] for the superfans, there's something else - the product descriptions' - The Guardian '[Palace Product Descriptions] ... It's playful and very British ... The book not only serves as a catalog of some of the brand's best (and funniest) works, but is a constant reminder of how an underground skate label from South London broke the mold to change the way we perceive the UK streetwear scene.' - Highsnobiety 'Tongue-in-cheek … authentic, unapologetic entries and more.' - Hypebeast 'Uniquely brilliant descriptors have been immortalized in book form.' - Hypebae

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Book Synopsis'A handsome yet joyful manual for easy, stylish living.' - Architectural DigestTerence Conran always believed that objects - and surroundings - that are plain, simple and useful are the key to easy living. By being practical and performing well over time, they are as much the antidote to superficial styling as they are to the shoddy and second-rate. Applied to the home as a whole, this discerning approach results in interiors that are effortlessly stylish, confident and timeless, with plenty of room for the expression of personal taste. Plain Simple Useful is organized according to the main activities that take place at home. Inspirational interiors, many of which were Conran's own, provide all the guidance you need to tailor-make your own storage. The book also features iconic examples of classic designs that will enhance any home, as well as a peek behind the closed doors of those well-ordered cupboards, larders and other stowing spaces that contribute so much to easy living.This updated edition of the book features a new chapter on plain, simple, useful style outdoors with elegant contemporary ideas for eating and relaxing spaces outside.Trade ReviewSir Terence Conran is something of a demigod in the design world. The author, entrepreneur, restaurateur, shop owner, and designer is known for an effortlessly chic aesthetic that has influenced the industry for decades. * Architectural Digest *One could fill a fashionable shelf with the lifestyle books written by Sir Terence Conran, the designer, restaurateur and retailer who founded the European home furnishings store Habitat a half-century ago. * The Houston Chronicle *This beautifully packaged tome shows yet again that Conran (How to Live in Small Spaces) has an uncanny ability to provide people with exactly what they want after they want it. Now that the tiny house movement has exploded, and spare is the new lux, Conran presents his version of a pared-down aesthetic. * Publishers Weekly *

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Book SynopsisWalking through London's busy streets, you would not imagine that the city boasts one of the world's most diverse manufacturing scenes. But throughout its 32 boroughs, people are making propellers, bicycles, ballet shoes, military uniforms, cardboard packaging, neon signs, umbrellas, chocolate truffles, craft beer and much more. Today there are around 4000 manufacturers based in Greater London, building on the city's rich heritage of making. While producing world-class goods, they are all jostling for space and dealing with familiar challenges, such as rising rents and trying to keep developers at bay. This book provides a fascinating glimpse behind the doors of London's making and manufacturing companies: the processes and spaces that are so often hidden from view, and the people who work there, from sole traders to workforces numbering in the hundreds. The introduction is written by Mark Brearley, an architect and Professor of Urbanism at London Metropolitan Museum who also owns the London-based tray and trolley manufacturer Kaymet. The main part of the book is arranged into chapters grouping similar types of manufacturer. In total, 50 businesses are featured, ranging from the Ford Motor Company in Dagenham, the biggest factory in London; to William Say, third-generation tin-can makers, in Bermondsey; Nichols Brothers, bespoke woodturners, in Walthamstow; Growing Underground, a salad farm in old air-raid shelters under the streets of Clapham; and Jost Haas, Britain's last glass-eye maker, in Mill Hill. Specially commissioned photography by Carmel King captures the making process, the materials, the finished products and the staff at each manufacturer, while concise, engaging descriptions are provided by the design and architecture journalist Clare Dowdy. Made in London is a timely celebration of the vibrant manufacturing scene that contributes so much to the creativity, vitality and economy of the city.Table of ContentsIntroduction by Mark Brearley Furniture & Wooden Items Metalwork Printing, Packaging & Signs Food & Drink Machines, Vehicles & Parts Clothing, Accessories & Leathework Practical Equipment & Tools Sets, Props & Models Materials Electrical Items & Electronics Index

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Book SynopsisStarting in 1966, Thea Porter designed clothes for the rich and famous for nearly two decades. Her creations were made from sumptuous fabrics that drew inspiration from the Middle East, combining richly patterned silks with antique fabrics. Her clothes were a must for music and film stars such as Pink Floyd, Crystal Gayle, Elizabeth Taylor, and Barbra Streisand. Porter soon became a key member of an innovative group of British designers that included Ossie Clark, Zandra Rhodes, and Jean Muir, and her place in the history of British fashion was ensured when she was named Designer of the Year in 1972. Thea Porter’s scrapbook is her story in her own words, an unpublished autobiography she put together before her death in 2000. Edited by her daughter Venetia, and with an essay by fashion historian Amy de la Haye, it reveals Porter’s further talents as a keenly observant and descriptive writer. This book which includes working drawings, sketches, snapshots, and manuscript notes, serves as a memoir of her early life and career, charting many memorable episodes, including the dramatic surge of American interest in her clothes, and the opening of her shop in Paris as she pursued her ambition to create dresses “beyond trend and tat, that thirty years from today will still be beautiful.”Trade Review"The whole book is a great slice of fashion history." --Alexandra Shulman, former editor-in-chief, British Vogue; "A captivating book…Porter’s writing resembles her designs – it is often…a sensual patchwork…Like a wardrobe overflowing with wondrous clothes, the book is stuffed with photographs and paintings" Kate Kellaway, The Observer

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Book SynopsisDesigners have shaped our modern age, whether it's the chair we're sitting in, the computer we're reading on, or the house we're living in. Design is everywhere, and this volume profiles fifty of the most influential figures over the past one hundred years. From the first bentwood chairs by Thonet to the holistically designed worlds of Bauhaus and Le Corbusier, and from the signature styles of designers such as Charles and Ray Eames, Eileen Gray, and Philippe Starck to internationally- known brands like Swatch, Muji, and Apple, the designers presented here are profiled in double-page spreads packed with fascinating background information, photographs, and illustrations. As inspiring as it is informative, this far-reaching book celebrates the impact that design has on our daily life.Trade Review"This highly recommended book... will encourage students to consider the importance of effective design in their day-to-day lives." --School Arts Magazine

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Book SynopsisFrom Azzedine Alaïa, Cristóbal Balenciaga, and Coco Chanel to Alexander McQueen, Yves Saint Laurent, and Vivienne Westwood, more than a century’s worth of fashion greats from the permanent collection of The Museum at FIT in New York City are celebrated in this fresh edition of Fashion Designers A–Z. 15 new names join the ranks of the industry’s most admired—Phoebe Philo, Patrick Kelly, and Sonia Rykiel, to name a few—in this updated and expanded release showcasing some 500 garments in the Museum’s permanent collection. From an exquisitely embroidered velvet evening gown to Mondrian-influenced minimalist chic, each piece has been selected and photographed not only for its beauty, but for its representative value, distilling the unique philosophy and aesthetics of each of the featured designers. In her introductory essay, the Museum’s director and chief curator Valerie Steele writes about the rise of the fashion museum, and the emergence of the fashion exhibition as a popular and controversial phenomenon. International style authority Suzy Menkes contributes a foreword, texts by the museum’s curators shine historical light on each label and garment pictured, and 125 drawn portraits by artist Robert Nippoldt pay homage to the creators behind them.Trade Review“A wonderful consideration of both the Fashion Institute of Technology and its most precious and influential pieces.” * Another Magazine *“A who’s who of style royalty.” * Stylist *

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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

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Book SynopsisGenosko uncovers the legacy of Harley Parker (1915-1992), Canadian museum exhibition designer, typographer, and painter, and explores his innovative concepts reshaping museums as perceptual laboratories.

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Book SynopsisThe incredible life story of one of the 20th century's most important designers, who knew everyone from Hemingway to Picasso.Trade Review'I have been obsessed with the Italian architect and designer Sottsass and the Memphis Group he found all my life. I love everything about Sottsass's work – it's modern, optimistic, humorous, functional and intelligent. The designs in this book make me feel proud to be Italian. ' —Donatella Versace on Ettore Sottsass"Dudjic reads the career of Sottsass as a means of telling the story of 20th century design as a whole. ...the Memphis Group, which came to define postmodernism of the 1980s, has since influenced the look of everything from cushions to trainers. ...This lively narrative complements the exquisite Sottsass monograph published by Phaidon in 2014." —New Design"this book is a gem of straightforward information and tall tales" —selectism.com"Sudjic first met Sottsass after a party to celebrate the launch of Memphis in 1981, arguably one of the pivotal days in the colorful life of the Italian designer, and Sudjic's writing is informed by this personal connection" —Metropolis'His greatness existed less in individual creations than in the space between everything he did. ' —The Guardian on Ettore Sottsass"a pivotal figure in mid-20th century European culture" —The Quarterly

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Book SynopsisDiscover the legendary story of Nike, where innovation and a signature swoosh took the world by storm.In this illustrated guide, style writer Josh Sims explores the rise of the world''s biggest sportswear company from its humble beginnings in Oregon to global fashion monolith. Featuring all of Nike''s most iconic designs, highlighting their industry-defining innovations and pop-culture influence, A Pocket Guide to Nike is an essential read for all style seekers and sneakerheads.

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Book SynopsisThe elegance of the Little Black Dress. The simplicity of the Breton shirt. The luxury of the fragrance. These signatures exemplify the image of Chanel. Bringing to life the story and designs of Gabrielle Chanel, the most influential couturière in the history of fashion, Chanel in 55 Objects is an exquisite collection of bespoke illustrations and captivating text. The chic drawings depict her most iconic innovations including fashion, fragrance, jewellery and accessories, as well as the places, motifs and people that inspired her.Table of ContentsCoco Chanel • Aubazine Abbey • Baroque • Cabaret • The equestrienne • Millinery • Boy Capel • The bob • Trousers • Jersey • Deauville • Venice • Misia • Ballets Russes • Fur • Biarritz • Le style garcon • 31 rue Cambon • Chanel No.5 • Ernest Beaux • Makeup • Bohemian style • Le Train Bleu • Pablo Picasso • Chanel Gardenia perfume • Little Black Dress • Scissors • Pearls • Samuel Goldwyn • Chanel No.22 perfume • The Ritz • Marilyn Monroe • The suit • Marlene Dietrich • Chain • 2.55 handbag • Two-tone shoe • Elizabeth Taylor • Grace Kelly • Chanel No19 perfume • Bijoux de Diamants • The logo • Paul Iribe • Jackie Kennedy • The Lion • The camellia • January 10, 1971 • Karl Lagerfeld.

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Book SynopsisCristobal Balenciaga (1895-1972) remains one of the most revered and enigmatic of fashion designers. Here, breathtaking illustrations reveal why he is renowned for exceptional tailoring, sculptural shapes, deft manipulation of textiles, and a dramatic use of color. His glamorous clientele included Grace Kelly, Jackie Kennedy, Pauline de Rothschild, Ava Gardner, and Marlene Dietrich; many of his clients dressed almost exclusively in his designs, which were celebrated for being both easy to wear and tailored to flatter any figure. Even today, Balenciaga's name remains synonymous with quality. This fully revised and extended edition of Balenciaga offers a thorough examination of the Spanish-born couturier's designs and business practice, and places him firmly in the context of the time, looking at the country in which he learned his trade and the international fashion scene in which he matured and triumphed. His perfectionism, effortless, iconic style, and the wearability of his clothes continue to influence designers today. Illustrated with archival images as well as stunning new photography, this book explores Balenciaga's legacy in fascinating detail.Trade Review'an intriguing tale, that provides valuable insights to the world of couture and twentieth century fashion. ' -- Olga Dritsopoulou * The Journal of Dress History, Volume 2, Issue 3, Autumn 2018 *Table of ContentsContents; Author's Note; Chapter One - A Spaniard in Paris; In Focus - Between Art and Reality: Chaqeutillas, Mantones and Mantillas; Chapter Two - From Cloth to Collections; In Focus - Crafting Couture: Materials, Techniques and Tools; Chapter Three - Commercial Couture; In Focus - Hidden Assets: Vendeuses, Fashion Editors and Mannequins; Chapter Four - Clients and Clothes; In Focus - Fashion Leaders: Socialite, Bluestocking and Actress; Chapter Five - Legacies; In Focus - Heirs and Followers: Disciple, Apprentice and Successor; Notes; Select Bibliography; Chronology; Glossary' Appendix: Balenciaga's Suppliers; Index; Acknowledgements and Picture Credits

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Book SynopsisChristian Dior was born in Granville, a seaside town on the coast of Normandy, France: while his family had hoped that he would become a diplomat, Dior preferred art. His preternatural talent resulted in him being hired by Robert Piquet in 1937, and subsequently worked alongside Pierre Balmain and Lucien Lelong. Dior was an instant sensation after the Second World War. His designs, which asserted femininity, were a strong rebuke to the utilitarian, unisex clothing of wartime and came to symbolise the ‘New Look’. Dior had an extremely close relationship with his sister, Catherine — honouring her work during the war in the French Resistance with the popular perfume Miss Dior. She was his muse. The book features around 60 haute couture designs from the collections of the Musée des Arts Décoratifs along with an equivalent number of iconic pieces belonging to Dior Héritage (the house’s own archives of original runway prototypes or garments ordered by clients), supplemented by fragrances and accessories. The items on display thus offer a panorama of Christian Dior’s haute couture creations since 1947, always the epitome of modern elegance, with the selection taking as its unifying thread the fabric of dreams and the passing on of an aesthetic vision. Text in English and Arabic.

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Book SynopsisThe iconic fashion designer offers unprecedented access into her career and personal history with this once-in-a-lifetime publishing event. The complete, official retrospective, designed by Irma Boom-one of the world's leading book designers-in close collaboration with Jil Sander herself, is packed with special features, that will make it a highly coveted collectors' item. For decades the name Jil Sander has evoked the philosophy of less is more-a minimalist aesthetic using highest quality materials and employing exquisite craftsmanship to the effect of poetic purity. Designed and produced as impeccably as her clothing, this beautiful book offers unprecedented access into Sander's remarkable history as a designer, and international businesswoman. Rich in archival material, and glimpses into the life of its famously publicity-shy subject, this book tells how Sander started in the 1960s and quickly established herself as a discriminating designer unfazed by trends. When the world finally caught up to her brand, in the late 80s and 90s, the Sander name became one of the most prestigious in all of fashion. Adhering to her core principles was the key to success with her own label. The book recapitulates her foray into the world of cosmetics and her later partnership with Uniqlo, where she created the special line +J. A further focus is given to her cooperation with leading architects on the architecture and interior design of her multinational flagship stores. Every aspect of Sander's career is interwoven in this fascinating story. The result is an elegant manifestation of the Jil Sander name-a story of integrity and grit, sumptuously packaged and timeless.

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Book SynopsisThis exquisite book takes the reader on a kaleidoscopic journey through the history of makeup, style, and color at the revered fashion house of Dior. An exquisite ode to color, this book presents the history of Dior cosmetics placed within contexts of fashion and art. Divided into twelve chapters (White, Silver, Nude, Pink, Red, Purple, Blue, Green, Yellow, Gold, Gray, and Black) Dior: The Art of Color showcases not only the sometimes glamorous, sometimes natural cosmetics, but also the aesthetics of color, which was the source of inspiration for so much of Dior’s creations. The evolution of color through the ages is presented with iconic works from renowned artists and Dior makeup advertising campaigns—including creations from some of the greats in the field, such as Serge Lutens, Tyen, and the current head of Dior makeup, Peter Philips—captured by master photographers such as Irving Penn, Guy Bourdin, and Richard Burbridge. With a highly engaging text and nevTrade Review"Such an intuitive approach to color has come to define Philip's tenure as the as the Houses' current Creative and Image Director of Christian Dior Makeup"—V Magazine"The power of Dior color and its almost mystical impact on the eye"—Luxury2Luxury.com"If you love photography, makeup, Dior, fashion, or color, then this book is a must and sets a high bar for the genre as well as competing brands."—New York Journal of Books"This captivating book explores the richly saturated history of makeup, style, and color at the house of Dior. . . . From Yves Klein blue to China yellow, Dior: The Art of Color takes you on a kaleidoscopic journey that will likely inspire you to rethink your approach, not only to getting dressed but also to dressing your home."—ArchitecturalDigest.com

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Book SynopsisThe first comprehensive book on the work of Jun Takahashi of UNDERCOVER, an icon of Harajuku streetwear and the presumptive heir to the heavy mantle of Japanese deconstruction. Takahashi Jun’s fashion is not born out of an excessively intellectualized agenda. While not quite populist, his generative influences are instead romantic—even gothic. A fixture of the Paris collections for more than ten years—plus seventeen uninterrupted seasons in Tokyo prior to that—Takahashi’s life’s work confirms a maturation from self-conscious artifice and rebel pastiche to a steely, withering elegance all his own. Hailing from Gunma Prefecture like his friend NIGO® of *A Bathing Ape®, Takahashi’s long association with the undisputed king of Ura-Harajuku in the early 1990s is now the stuff of local fashion lore. But Takahashi would blaze an entirely different path to legend and notoriety. The violent rending and hasty reassembly that characterized his e

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Book SynopsisThe first comprehensive monograph on Mario Bellini, one of Italy's most versatile and influential designers.Trade Review"Without curiosity you cannot create things."—Mario Bellini "Designing something new has always been a moving experience for me, a rare privilege to be valued." —Mario Bellini "One of the last great protagonists of Italian design."—The New York Times "Bellini proved himself a prolific product designer working for Yamaha, Renault, Fiat..."—swide.com "It's surprising that this is the first comprehensive monograph on Bellini—his award-winning electronic devices for Olivetti have had a far-reaching influence... Having served as the editor of Domus between 1985 and 1991, he offers an especially interesting historical perspective in an interview in this volume." —Metropolis "A triumph... Insightful, poignant and unabashedly honest"—Identity "Mario Bellini is one of those rare designers whose work can truly be said to span generations... [A] parade of candy-coloured forms and elaborate era-defining shapes."—Wallpaper "This tome establishes Bellini as one of our era’s most essential furniture designers."—1stdibs Introspective Magazine "[E]ngrossing... A significant contribution to design history."—Core77

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Book SynopsisA book to spend a year with Dwiggins did more to promote, diversify, and integrate the graphic, typographic, and printing-arts disciplines than anyone of his generation. Steven Heller, design historianOften credited with inventing the term graphic design, W.A. Dwiggins was a quintessential makerfabricating his own tools and experimenting with design in areas as wide-ranging as stamps, currency, books, kites, marionettes, theatrical sets and lighting. While he began his career in advertising, Dwiggins became a book designer. He also created several typefaces including Electra and Caledonia, which are still used in publishing today. More than any of his contemporaries, Dwiggins united the full range of applied arts into a single profession: designer. Despite this feat, a thorough study of this revolutionary figure has never been published widely in the tradeuntil now.At nearly 500 pages and with over 1,000 color illustrations, W.A. Dwiggins: A Life in Design offers an engaging overview of the designer's wide-ranging creative output and lasting impact on the graphic arts. Filled with colorful book covers and intricate stencil designs, W.A. Dwiggins: A Life in Design is a worthy testament to Dwiggins' consistent innovation. Designer and author Bruce Kennett's careful research, warm prose and inclusion of personal accounts from Dwiggins' friends portray not only a brilliant designer but a truly likable character.W.A. Dwiggins (18801956) studied printing and typography under Frederic Goudy in Chicago. He designed four widely used Linotype faces: Caledonia, Eldorado, Electra and Metro. As a book designer for Alfred A. Knopf, Inc., he designed 329 books, of which 17 were honored by the American Institute of Graphic Arts.

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Book SynopsisCelebrating the 400th anniversary of traditional Japanese ceramic culture as interpreted by today’s leading designersTrade Review"It's been a big year for the Arita porcelain industry... It celebrated its 400th anniversary with collaborations between 10 of the town's potteries and 16 contemporary designers. This expansive volume of photographs, drawings and short, readable essays documents theproject."—Crafts"This Japanese hill town, famous for its prized porcelain, is back on the design map."—Elle Decoration

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Book SynopsisSutnar's brilliant structural systems for clarifying otherwise dense industrial data placed him in the pantheon of Modernist pioneers and made him one of the visionaries of what is today called "information design." Visual Design in Action is a snapshot of Sutnar's American period (1939-1976), and includes graphics for Carr's Department Store, advertisements for the Vera Neumann Company, identity for Addo-X, and other stunningly contemporary works. He is best known for his total design concept for the Sweets Catalog Service and lesser known for introducing the parenthesis as a way to typographically distinguish the area code from the rest of a phone number. Visual Design in Action is a testament to the historical relevance of Modernism and the philosophical resonance of Sutnar's focus on the functional beauty of total clarity. This reprint of Visual Design in Action (originally published in limited quantities in 1961) is as spot-on about the power of design and "design thinking" as it ever was.

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Book SynopsisRedefining cool for a new generation, Pharrell Williams is a creative force, using music, fashion, and design to express his distinctive style. Originating at the crossroads of art, design, popular culture, and street savvy, Pharrell Williams’s output is unique. By playing off different disciplines—namely music, fashion, street art, and design—and using each as an element in the other, Pharrell has redefined the role of the contemporary recording artist, blazing a trail for other musicians and prominent cultural figures. Illustrated with lavish photography, this book also explores his musical career in depth, charting his many projects from his production team The Neptunes, to the band N.E.R.D., and his collaborations with friends Kanye West, Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg, and other hip-hop royalty. This unprecedented volume documents Pharrell’s prolific body of work and his contribution to contemporary culture. In his own unique graphic language, he details his extensivTrade Review"Illustrated with lavish photography, this book also explores his musical career in depth, charting his many projects from his production team The Neptunes, to the band N.E.R.D., and his collaborations with friends Kanye West, Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg, and other hip hop royalty. He details his extenseive creative pursuits, including clothing lines, jewelry, and accessories designs for Louis Vuitton, furniture and other product designs..." ~Highsnobiety"Pharrell: Places and Spaces I've Been, includes interviews between him and notables ranging from Buzz Aldrin to Kanye West to Anna Wintour to Jay-Z. " ~Spin Magazine"Pharell's intellectual curiosity will have your favorite budding artist finding inspiration in unexpected places." ~Complex.com“His book is an experimental and multimodal meditation on contemporary cultural context and its implications. The presentation encompasses commentaries and visual images, conversations and interviews with an eclectic A-list cast…” ~NY Journal of Books “An intimate look at the music mogul’s life, this volume highlights Williams’ constant need to redefine his art through collaborations with greats…” ~Miami Magazine “Tap into the life of one of time’s most innovative figures, Pharrell Williams with his new publication…redefining contemporary culture for an entire generation…” ~Plastik Magazine

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Book SynopsisA long-awaited and highly intimate visual history of Versace, the glamorous and globally renowned Italian fashion house. Versace—a name that epitomizes Italian opulence, bold sexiness, and a flair for the extravagant—holds its place firmly in the fashion world as a legendary and iconic luxury brand. Taking over the creative artistic direction of the family-run fashion house in 1997, the enigmatic and alluring Donatella Versace has since catapulted the brand into popular culture, cementing Versace as a go-to label for A-list celebrities. This richly illustrated tome chronicles Donatella’s interpretation of Versace in the twenty-first century and her remarkable work as the curator and face of Versace. Versace includes exclusive contemporary and archival imagery from runway and backstage shots to intimate scenes at the Versace atelier, with accompanying original essays penned by fashion’s most authoritative voices. Featuring arresting photography by Richard Avedon,Trade Review"Donatella Versace can add the title of writer and editor to her résumé. The designer is gearing up to unveil a book retracing her career. Published by Rizzoli, the richly illustrated “Versace” chronicles Donatella Versace’s interpretation of the namesake brand starting from 1997, when she took over the artistic direction after the tragic loss of her brother Gianni. Written in collaboration with Maria Luisa Frisa, fashion curator and professor at the IUAV University of Venice, and W Magazine’s director Stefano Tonchi, the 336-page tome offers a contemporary and archival insight on the brand and retraces its evolution under the designer’s watch through secret anecdotes, runway pictures and exclusive backstage shots."—Women's Wear Daily"Including essays, iconic photography and archival images, this book captures Versace in all its glory." —Bal Harbour Magazine"Though the monograph is crammed with seductive imagery of ’90s supermodels and sexy rock stars by some of the world’s most renowned fashion photographers—Richard Avedon, Steven Klein, Bruce Weber—the underlying narrative of Donatella Versace’s life is hardly all glitz and glamour; indeed her story is ultimately one of triumph over adversity."—Vogue.com"Versace is one of the most celebrated Italian fashion houses of the modern era. This illustrated company history captures the opulence of its designs." —Bookriot.com "Published by Rizzoli, the publication chronicles the designer’s vision for her family brand since she took over the reins more than a decade ago. In 1997, Versace was appointed to be in charge of the brand’s artistic direction after the tragic loss of her brother, Gianni Versace." —Hypebeast.com"Donatella Versace is reflecting on her 19 years as a designer with the release of her first-ever book. Published by Rizzoli, the book is titled Versace and is the first of its kind to trace the infamous platinum blonde’s career from the moment she assumed creative control of the house in 1997, after her brother Gianni tragically passed away." —CR Fashion Book"In November, Rizzoli will release a glossy coffee table book celebrating Donatella Versace’s decades at the helm of this illustrious brand" —MTV.com". . . the inimitable Donatella Versace provides a vivid chronicle of her family’s fashion empire in Versace, which includes photographs by Richard Avedon, Irving Penn, and Steven Meisel." —Harper's Baazar"The glossy monograph offers an intimate look at her integral role in the company through personal images and essays by friends..." —W Magazine"...this extremely personal and visual history book shows us the place Versace holds in the fashion world as a legendary and iconic luxury brand through a series of never seen photos and notes."—TheImpression.com"La Signora, as Donatella Versace is known around the company’s Via Gesù headquarters, takes readers back through her era at the helm of the Italian fashion house."—15 of the Most Covetable Fashion Tomes to Hit Bookshelves This Year, Vogue". . . visual history of the renowned Italian fashion house, is sure to dress up any coffee table with its exquisite collection of exclusive contemporary and archival photos, backstage imagery and behind-the-scenes shots."—Pittsburgh Post-Gazette"Holiday Gift Guide: A stunning visual history of the famous fashion house, celebrating the years since Donatella Versace took over as creative artistic director in 1997."—Saturday Evening Post "Of all the books reviewed this Christmas, this is one that has given me the most visual pleasure. Because it gives us spreads of the major looks per season, it is also the most useful reference for fans, writers and fashion historians."—Colin McDowell, BusinessofFashion.com

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Book SynopsisA wildly entertaining biography of the British fashion designer who set the trends for rock royalty from the Beatles to Mick Jagger to Elton John.Tommy Nutter was a visionary tailor in the bespoke tradition who dressed everybody from Lord Montagu of Beaulieu to Twiggy, who outfitteds three of the Beatles for the cover of Abbey Road (George Harrison preferred jeans), who put Mick Jagger in a white suit for his wedding to Bianca and who dressed Elton John for years, using the singer as his muse for his signature outrageous style. Nutter was alluring for his ambiguity -- a chameleon who could rub shoulders with Princess Margaret and then dance with the drag queens at Last Resort -- and his clothes were the physical expression of a sharp, audacious wit.House of Nutter charts Tommy Nutter’s dramatic career that spanned barely 23 years, ending in 1992 with his untimely death. It is a history of London during an era of economic and cultural upheaval, a celebration of the methods and traditions of Savile Row; and an elegy for what was lost during the worst days of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. With archival access to photos, letters and interviews from Tommy Nutter's sole living relative, his brother, David, Lance Richardson takes us behind the '70s glamour to explore the public face and private life of one of Britain's most respected yet rule-breaking bespoke clothiers and the celebrities he dressed.Trade ReviewRichardson has created a pattern-perfect double-breasted biography of two gay brothers, who, in an unlikely rags to riches story, were brought up in north London and went on to shape the social and sartorial side of life in the 1960s -- Helen Davies * Sunday Times, **Books of the Year** *Captivating ... an engaging analysis of the British class system and the fashion industry, gay liberation and the Aids crisis, which plays out like a binge-worthy Netflix series -- Mark C O'Flaherty * Financial Times *Splendidly readable and gossipy ... a gripping read that is as much social history as it is biography ... House of Nutter, Richardson's first book, is a fine match of author and subject. He writes with flair and erudition, making extensive use of interviews with David, and bringing something new to the evocation of an era that might seem overfamiliar ... it's hard to find fault with this thoroughly enjoyably glimpse into high fashion and low life -- Alexander Larman * The Observer *What makes Lance Richardson's biography so much more than a humdrum story of rags to riches -- or rather rags to bespoke -- is its illuminating and vividly drawn account of the milieu, both social and sartorial, in which Nutter moved, and the intriguing parallel history of his elder brother, David -- Mick Brown * Sunday Telegraph *Lance Richardson’s lively, affectionate, occasionally breathless book is a double narrative, the story of two brothers who rose from modest north London origins to the fringes of international stardom ... Compelling -- Anthony Quinn * The Guardian *

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Book SynopsisA visual biography of Aino and Alvar Aalto, who designed some of the most iconic objects of the twentieth century Aino and Alvar Aalto together founded Artek and created some of the most celebrated objects and buildings of the twentieth century. Through letters, documents, drawings, and family photographs, Alvar and Aino’s grandson tells the stories of their life together, in Finland and abroad, drawing on many of the never-before-published letters they sent to each other and to family, friends, and colleagues, until Aino’s death in 1949. The first monograph to specifically examine and celebrate the life and work of Aino and Alvar as a shared endeavour, this personal and intimate look at the unconventional lives of one of the most influential design couples of the twentieth century has been warmly and accessibly written by Aino and Alvar’s grandson, who has drawn on the family’s largely unpublished archive, including personal letters, snapshots, and sketches.Trade Review‘A love story, enriched not just by personal photographs and images of their modernist designs, but by the couple's letters to each other.’ – NPR.org‘This characteristically elegant Phaidon publication, lush with images, is remarkably personal … A beautiful and important contribution to architecture and design history.’ – Booklist, Starred Review‘This resonant monograph makes one wonder what else [Alvar] and Aino might have accomplished together had she lived into old age.’ – 1stDibs‘An intimate look inside a partnership that was both romantic and commercial … Together, the Aaltos were stronger than they were apart.’ – Dwell‘A loving tribute … New and unexpected.’ – Architectural Record ‘Unique … Such an intimate level of access is possible thanks to the fact that the author is a grandson and has done much to preserve the designers’ legacy.’ – Interior Design‘A celebration honoring [Aino and Alvar's] work and the love that inspired their creative projects, offering insights into their impressive contributions to art and design.’ – Designboom‘A poignant glimpse into [Aino and Alvar's] deep bond.’ – Metropolis‘Illuminates one of the most iconic design partnerships of the 20th century.’ – GRAY Magazine‘The rich life and all-encompassing work of the iconic design couple is presented through an intimate lens by the couple’s grandson.’ – Gessato

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Book SynopsisAn exclusive homage to – and retrospective of – the iconic fashion designer’s couture accessoriesTrade Review"Saint Laurent remained a loyal lover of accessories. This new artbook dives into the Saint Laurent archive and, through sketches, Polaroids and catwalk shots, documents the master designer's skill. There are his jewel-encrusted crosses, shoes decorated with monster flowers and lots and lots of gold buttons. It's a jewel of a book." —The Guardian"My accessories are like gestures. A scarf to play with, a shoulder bag that frees the hands, a soft belt – a chain, always – that sublimates the sway of the hips." —Yves Saint Laurent"The most important designer of the 20th century. He invented so many codes of modern elegance. He watched so much change in society." —Valérie Hermann"Brought popular culture, a mannish swagger, sexual power, and ethnic awareness to fashion. He gave women a wardrobe that spoke of confidence and authority." —Washington Post"This is the first book to focus exclusively on the legendary designer's exquisite jewelry, hats, shoes, and handbags, presented thematically alongside a wealth of rare materials from the designer's archive." —Society Diaries"An essential accessory for your coffee table... [a] stylish [and] exclusive homage to, and retrospective of, the master couturier's hats, belts, gloves, shoes, handbags and jewellery - those finishing touches the designer deemed crucial in his pursuit of fashion perfection." —Fabric"Reach peak perfection." —Mayfair Magazine"Beautiful... The only piece of décor that'll make you a smarter, savvier, and possibly more stylish without ever leaving the house." —Who What Wear"A stunning book... Compelling." —The City Magazine"Readers are also immersed in a never-before-seen world of the house; remarkable designs are supplemented by a photographs, sketches, catwalk photos and advertisements, all combining to illustrate how vital accessories were to the final look."—TheCultureTiop.com"An unprecedented exploration of this underexposed side of one of the fashion world's most illustrious figures."—The Week, Portfolio"Part photographic journal, part behind-the-scenes diary... [A] treasure-trove of a book... An inspiration - and a must for fashionistas."—The Lady"A rare glimpse into the closely guarded archives of the master couturier's jewellery, hats, belts, gloves, shoes and handbags... The 400-page tome pictures itself as a deep blue jewellery box, looking at Saint Laurent's accessories thematically: hand, staging, impressions of Africa, hybrid motifs and good-luck charms."—HungerTV.com"[A] lavish new hardcover book... The first to shed light on the one-of-a-kind accessories Saint Laurent created... The result is an intimate look at one of fashion's most influential designers and the noteworthy accessories that continue to inspire the industry today."—Vogue Online"The first book dedicated to the accessories produced by the progressive couturier, this compact, sapphire-colored tome (which itself evokes a jewelry box) is filled with the house's exquisite accessory confections from 1962-2002."—WWD"Documents the extravagance and diversity of the designer's jewellery creations... There are sections devoted to golden ears of corn, hearts, crosses, doves, butterflies and feathers, bows, shells and coral, which capture creations ranging from the ornamental to the abstract, the modern to the theatrical, the graphic to the gilded... Throughout the image-led volume, Mauriès offers an insight into the mindset behind Yves Saint Laurent's approach to jewellery design."—Wallpaper.com "A very timely look back at the shoes, jewels, belts and hats that were key to the YSL look. The book, encased in the designer's signature Yves Klein blue, is lavishly illustrated with polaroids, sketches, catwalk shots and prints, as well as beautifully shot still life images of pieces in the Musee Saint Laurent. Author Patrick Mauries singles out key themes in the designer's haute couture collections [...] as well as the motifs that he consistently returned to... But the book also illustrates how important Saint Laurent's collaborators were from Loulou de la Falaise to the accessories designers who created the incredible jewels, bags, ornate belts and deeply glamorous fripperies that made the YSL look so influential."—A Little Bird"A glimpse into the closely guarded archives of the French couturier... Reminding us of the genius of YSL."—Homes & Interiors Scotland"Stunning... As the first book to focus on Yves Saint Laurent's exquisite jewellery, hats, bags and shoes, Phaidon's new title is a must-have."—Shop London Style"Where Coco Chanel had a maxim about removing one accessory before leaving the house, Yves Saint-Laurent was all about chucking another one on and having a great night [...] sorry Coco, we're with Yves all the way."—The Sunday Telegraph, Stella magazine"[A] treasure tome."—Globe Style Advisor (The Globe and Mail)"This book offers an insight into a little explored side of YSL's genius."—The Glossary Magazine"Offering unparalleled access to YSL's highly confidential archives, this stunning book is a rare treat for fashion lovers."—Home House Magazine"Consider this retrospective of the late designer's accessories collections the ultimate tome for fashion and travel inspiration."—Conde Nast Traveler Online"A comprehensive deep dive into his handbag, jewelry, hat and shoe designs. Each page is an inspiring discovery - and not just when it comes to the stunning visuals." —Tory Burch blog"...This book is where the party is at. From the designer's first collection in 1962 to his last in 2002, the best of Saint Laurent's accessories come to life through rarely-seen photos, incredibly detailed shots, advertising campaigns and more." —Hollywood Reporter Online"[A] brilliant blue tome." —Baccarat Hotels blog"This must-read book is a beautiful homage to the late designer's accessories." —MarieClaire.co.uk"Compelling... The only book to focus exclusively on Saint Laurent's rarely documented couture accessories." —FusedMagazine"One of those books that's quite mysterious and charming from the get go, no imagery, just minimal, gold type, faux bois patterning and of course it's all set on a Majorelle-esque shade of blue... Looking inside, you're not going to be disappointed." —Cardboardcities.co.uk"A treasure trove." —Image (Ireland)"A beautiful hardcover that gives a fuller sense of Saint Laurent – the man and the master couturier – it offers glimpses of his glorious but rarely documented accessories." —Harper's Bazaar Interiors (Saudi Arabia)"The ultimate gift for the fashion obsessed... A sumptuous bible of YSL's seminal work with accessories, documenting iconic designs from over the years." —Elephant.art"Like a blue jewel box, this gem of a book introduced the constellation of breathtaking accessories that elevated YSL's creations to "objects of dreams"... A book to treasure." —Glass Magazine"The bo

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Book SynopsisAnna Andreeva (19172008) was a Russian textile designer and leading artist at the famous Red Rose Silk Factory in Moscow 194684. Named after the Polish-German socialist revolutionary Rosa Luxemburg, the factory was a site of collective female design labour that shaped the fashion and material culture of late socialism. Andreeva's spectacular patterns range from the abstract and geometric recalling the early Soviet avant-garde to the cosmic and space-age to the cybernetic to the gorgeously-stylised floral to elegantly-schematised narrative pictures of Moscow, electrification, the cinema, Russian folk art and Central Asian motifs. Her designs for mass production were among the most popular textile prints distributed within USSR in the 1960s and 1970s.Collective Threads showcases Anna Andreeva's outstanding art through reproductions of her drawings, sketches, and historic fabric samples as well as documents from the Red Rose factory collective, Soviet fashion magazines, and images of international exhibition designs. The illustrations are supplemented with essays contributed by international scholars, curators, and critics who explore Andreeva's work and career and place it in historic and artistic context.

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Book SynopsisThe definitive overview of one of the worldâs most experimental and distinctive graphic-design studios. Originally established in 1992 by MichaÃl Amzalag and Mathias Augustyniak as a graphic design studio, M/M (Paris) have since defied categorisation, becoming one of the most radical creative practices of today through their influential work across the contemporary cultural sphere. By collaborating with fashion designers and brands such as Alexander McQueen, Loewe, Louis Vuitton, Miuccia Prada, Jonathan Anderson, Nicolas GhesquiÃre and Yohji Yamamoto; musicians BjÃrk, Ãtienne Daho, Kanye West, Lou Doillon, Madonna and Vanessa Paradis; contemporary artists including FranÃois Curlet, Philippe Parreno, Pierre Huyghe and Sarah Morris; and rethinking the iconic titles Interview magazine, Purple Fashion and Vogue Paris, M/M have been building a visual atlas of the creative landscape since the early 1990s. In this illustrated A to Z, beginning and ending with the letter M, interviews wTrade Review'... I have always admired them; they are brilliant' - Miuccia Prada'The most inventive graphic designers of their generation' - Hans Ulrich Obrist'I was always an avid fan. There are not that many people who do this kind of thing at that level' - Jonathan Anderson'M/M don’t do design. It’s much more than that, it’s a story. They are artists, poets, storytellers' - Jean-François Piège'Every time I’ve asked them for a bit of light, they have redesigned the entire electrical circuit' - Éric Troncy'Sheds new light on these radical innovators and their somewhat mystical status within the world of creative arts' - HERO'Epic' - Creative Review'Bright and bold' - Aesthetica

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