Category: Fashion | Series: Classics Ser.
A showcase for the expertise of Dior perfumer-creator Francois Demachy, the Christian Dior Private Collection is a portfolio of refined fragrances reflecting the exceptional heritage of the founding couturier. Allowed unprecedented liberty of creation, Demachy composes bold and unique fragrances crafted ...Show more
Category: Fashion
"Fashion changes, but style endures." Coco Chanel knew what she was talking about: she used the transience of fashion to her advantage, revolutionizing traditional women's fashion styles at the dawn of the 20th century. Since then, styles have changed and evolved with every passing season. But what is s ...Show more
Category: Fashion | Series: Pocket Editions Ser.
This book documents the most exciting and diverse period in fashion: from 1900 on, when women's lives and manner of dress changed dramatically. From home dressmaking to couture, from rationing to "The New Look," from the birth of the teenager to mass manufacture, this selection of over 400 photographs a ...Show more
Category: Fashion | Series: Little Book of Fashion Ser.
The illustrated story of Christian Dior's early life, the brand's inception, the triumphs of the couture collections on the catwalk and the red carpet, and the brand's journey after the death of its founder.
Category: Fashion
Valentino: Mirabilia Romae brings readers into creative directors Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli s extraordinary world of inspiration, revealing their vision of the Valentino woman, exploring the Eternal City that fuels their passion and creativity, and explaining their impact and contribut ...Show more
Category: Fashion
Lagerfeld showcases in an oversize format ten years of Chanel's most influential fashion shows shot by English photographer Simon Procter. Over the past decade, fashion shows have evolved into monumental productions, requiring a level of sophistication and creativity on par with the clothes they present ...Show more
Category: Fashion | Series: Little Book of Fashion Ser.
Little Book of Prada explores the evolutions and innovations of the brand, as well as a design ethos informed by an interest in minimalism and contemporary art.
Category: Fashion
Monsieur Dior: Once Upon A Time is an exlusive behind-the-scenes look into the ten years Christian Dior ran his esteemed house. As women were starved for glamor following World War II, Dior's New Look was revolutionary in bringing femininity back to fashion with a bold use of fabric and silhouetted line ...Show more
Category: Fashion
A stunning exploration of fashion's premier art form with internationally renowned illustrator Megan Hess. Hundreds of hours, many expert hands and unimaginable metres of fabric: couture is truly wearable art, where creativity and craftsmanship collide. Megan Hess has spent her career documenting fashi ...Show more
Category: Fashion
One of the most recognizable and revolutionary names in twentieth-century women's fashion, Coco Chanel created an empire that continues to be one of the biggest names in the industry today. Famous for innovations such as the Chanel suit, shoulder bags, and the iconic "little black dress," Chanel's timel ...Show more
Category: Fashion | Series: V&a Fashion Perspectives Ser.
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 detailed insight into the workings of a great fashion house, while revealing the private man behind the high-profile e ...Show more
Category: Fashion
Despite an insatiable curiosity for all things French, most women still find lingerie an enigma, a tangled melange of silk and lace, and are confused about how, when, and where to wear it. (Hint: it's not just for special occasions.) Many aspire to having a drawer full of silky, lacy undergarments, but ...Show more
