A monograph on Coco Chanel that chronicles the life and legacy of one of history's most influential couturiers. It includes detailed photographs and sketches of her designs, along with...
This intriguing book examines the small woven and wrought works artist Sheila Hicks has produced for the past fifty years. With their distinctive colors, thoughtful compositions, and...
Een fascinerend overzicht van platenhoezenkunst. Voor muziekliefhebbers horen de hoezen bij een bepaalde periode in hun leven. Velen zijn ware kunstwerken en zijn net zo beroemd geworden als...
Throughout history, patterns have come in countless permutations of motif, colour-way and scale. Yet what all have in common is the regularity of repetition, that insistent rhythm that...
Vintage Jewellery recounts 120 years of history. The book explores the key designers and jewellery houses, technical developments and cultural influences that shaped jewellery design and...
This definitive publication opens with a concise history of the house, followed by brief biographical profiles of Vivienne Westwood and Andreas Kronthaler, before exploring the collections...
Tom Ford has become one of fashions great icons. He transformed Gucci from a moribund accessories label into one of the sexiest fashion brands in the world. His designs have increased sales...
Published on the occasion of the couture house’s ninetieth anniversary, this book celebrates Elsa Schiaparelli’s shared creative passion with the twentieth century’s most esteemed...
Illustration is a crucial element in visual design, whether a simple line drawing or a computer-generated image. This guide showcases 96 of today's best illustrators from over 13 countries....
Featuring lavish photographs, with close-ups of subtle, exquisite details, most taken specially for this publication, The Italian Gentleman explores the world behind the finished garments –...
This is a stunning examination of one of the most popular typefaces ever created, Futura. Celebrating its 90th anniversary this year, the story of Futura is a fascinating one. Charting its...
De Porceleyne Fles, the famous Delft earthenware factory in Delft itself, has now been in operation for 350 years. One of the factors making this book so unique is the interaction it...
The iconic British style magazine "i-D" delivers a guide to the world's most important designers. "Fashion Now 2" is illustrated with the very best fashion photography and styling, extracted...
In Face Paint, Lisa Eldridge reveals the entire history of the art form, from Egyptian and Classical times up through the Victorian age and golden era of Hollywood, and also surveys the...
Christian Dior (1905-1957) rocketed to fame with his first collection in 1947 when the 'New Look' took the world by storm. This charming and modest autobiography gives a fascinating and...
Advanced Style is Ari Seth Cohen's blog-based ode to the confidence, beauty, and fashion that can only be achieved through the experience of a life lived glamorously. It is a collection of...
numerous illustrations. i.a. by ERWIN OLAF, printed in 999 copies, typography and original blindstamped cl. by I. BOOM, in original board box.
"Written between the lines of 1136 meticulously...
Bursting with beautiful ideas for bringing this signature look into your own space, as well as practical advice on what will work where, this is an essential guide for any lover of interior...
Here, in over 2,000 specially drawn illustrations, is the most comprehensive and detailed history and sourcebook of shoes ever published. John Peacock charts the development of every kind...
Chanel's combination of tradition, originality and style has always made it the most seductive of brands. Here the House of Chanel opens its private archives, revealing a galaxy of brilliant...
If you take even the slightest interest in the design of your toothbrush, the history behind your washing machine, or the evolution of the telephone, you'll take an even greater interest in...
'There's happiness in having less. If you are anything like how I used to be - miserable, constantly comparing yourself with others, or just believing your life sucks - I think you should...
Couture: then and now (TASCHEN's 25th anniversary special edition) Clothes define people. A person's clothing, whether it's a sari, kimono, or business suit, is an essential key to his or...
Vintage Jewellery recounts 120 years of history. The book explores the key designers and jewellery houses, technical developments and cultural influences that shaped jewellery design and...
With photos of works by Berlage, De Bazel, Cuypers, Luthman and others. Cover (lithography) by R.N. Roland Holst.
numerous illustrations. i.a. by ERWIN OLAF, printed in 999 copies, typography and original blindstamped cl. by I. BOOM, in original board box. "Written between the lines of 1136 meticulously...
