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A monumental volume devoted to one of the world’s largest and most spectacular collections of Cézannes.

The Barnes Foundation’s holdings of works by the renowned Post-Impressionist Paul Cézanne (1839–1906) — sixty-one oils on canvas and eight works on paper — are among the most significant in the world. The Barnes Foundation was established in 1922 by scientist, entrepreneur, and educator Dr. Albert C. Barnes, a passionate supporter of European modernism. His virtually unrivaled collection, which can only be viewed at the Barnes Foundation, also includes exceptional paintings by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, and many others.

Beginning in 1912, Barnes acquired works by Cézanne from major Paris dealers such as Paul Durand-Ruel and soon ranked among the artist’s most prominent collectors. At the time, this expressed a pioneering taste that Barnes shared with only a small group of enthusiasts, even though Cézanne had been posthumously hailed as a father of modern art at the turn of the twentieth century. The foundation’s impressive holdings of Cézannes — never before published in a single study in their entirety — span every period of the artist’s career and include his largest rendition of The Card Players and one of the three versions of The Large Bathers, one of his signal testaments.

This lavishly illustrated landmark volume is both a work on Cézanne and his time, and an impetus for further study of an artist whose oeuvre is at once luminous, austere, challenging, and deeply confounding.

About the Author:

André Dombrowski is Frances Shapiro-Weitzenhoffer Associate Professor of 19th-Century European Art at the University of Pennsylvania. Nancy Ireson is Deputy Director for Collections and Exhibitions and Gund Family Chief Curator at the Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia. Sylvie Patry is Chief Curator and Deputy Director for Curatorial Affairs and Collections at the Musée d’Orsay.

The first book dedicated to exploring the story of Chanel No 5, published to celebrate the centenary of the iconic perfume

Arguably the most famous perfume in the world – most memorably endorsed by Marilyn Monroe – Chanel No 5 continues to fascinate and claims millions of devotees around the world. Created in 1921 by Coco Chanel, the perfume was one of the first to use synthetics. To complement her pioneering fashion, Chanel wanted to give the modern woman ‘a perfume, but an artificial perfume...not rose or lily of the valley...a perfume that is compound’, presented in a distinctively pared-back glass bottle that would become an icon in its own right (inspiring a series of works by Andy Warhol decades later).

Presented in two volumes (one on the early years of Chanel No 5 from 1921 to 1945, the other on the period in which Chanel No. 5 went truly global, from the postwar years to today), Chanel No 5 explores the evolution of the perfume’s packaging, composition, manufacture and marketing, with unprecedented access to the Chanel archives and those tasked with creating the fragrance today.

The world’s leading creatives have lent their talents to the perfume’s advertising campaigns, which are given pride of place in the book, from photographers such as Richard Avedon and Helmut Newton, to film directors including Ridley Scott and Baz Luhrmann, and stylish muses – Coco Chanel herself, of course, as well as Suzy Parker, Catherine Deneuve, Nicole Kidman, Gisele Bündchen and Lily-Rose Depp.

Contents List:

Book 1 Anatomy of a Myth.
The Height of Modernity.
From Fashion to Fragrance.
How to Start a Revolution.
A Winning Number.
A Lone Rider.

Book 2 Architecture of a Legend.
The Marilyn Miracle.
From Models to Muses: Through the Eyes of Great Artists.
From a Legend to an Icon.
Everything Must Change so that Nothing Changes.

About the Author:

Pauline Dreyfus is a writer and novelist. Among her prize-winning works of fiction are Immortel, enfin, which was awarded the Prix des Deux Magots in 2013, and Ce sont des choses qui arrivent, which won the Prix Albert Cohen in 2015. She is also the author of a biography of the author Paul Morand, which won the Prix Goncourt de la biographie 2021.

For over a century, the name of Chanel has been synonymous with feminine elegance, modernity and innovation in fashion.

This lavishly illustrated book, newly expanded and updated, examines the creative output of Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel (1883-1971) over the course of her long career and documents the creation and meteoric rise of the Chanel fashion empire and the products that bear its exclusive label - haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, jewellery and perfumes.

A final chapter looks at the House after Chanel: the vision of creative director Karl Lagerfeld who from 1983 until his death in 2019 ensured that the brand retained its position at the forefront of fashion's vanguard; and the reinterpreting of Chanel fashion signatures by his successor, Virginie Viard, today.

About the Author:

Amy de la Haye is a curator, writer, dress historian and fashion critic.

This new biography offers unprecedented insight into Coco Chanel’s complex and enigmatic life and features previously unpublished information and images.

Coco Chanel continues to beguile more than two decades after her death; her life and work are a source of enduring fascination. Chanel expert Isabelle Fiemeyer unveils the mysteries that have surrounded the private and public figure by piecing together new research with accounts from Chanel’s intimate friends and relatives, artists, writers, photographers, directors, actors, scholars, and those who worked with her inside the House of Chanel.

The author describes Chanel’s carefully crafted persona and then gradually elucidates each layer of intrigue that surrounded the great fashion designer to reveal the woman behind the enigma. Her life was marked by suffering that stemmed from affronts, an absent father, abandonment, and death, but also by vitally positive forces ― her idealized childhood, collaborations with the world’s greatest artists, and her permanently hypnotic, albeit staged, presence. While the myth surrounding Chanel was extolled, perpetuated, and modulated by some, others twisted it, reviling and vilifying the designer.

Offering fresh revelations about Chanel’s life, this handsome volume includes photographs and previously unpublished material, including new documents from the wartime period.

A gorgeously illustrated exploration of the history, culture, and design process of the famed fashion house Chanel

Chanel: The Making of a Collection traces the design process of the world-renowned fashion house, revealing how a collection is created. Moving from the studio to the fashion show, fashion writer Laetitia Cénac has unprecedented access to explore a world that is usually carefully guarded from the public eye.

With hundreds of beautifully rendered fashion illustrations from acclaimed artist Jean-Philippe Delhomme, Karl Lagerfeld’s approach to design is brought to life, as are the talents of the masterfully skilled artisans — the embroiderers, flower makers, shoemakers, hat makers, and more — who specialize in everything from buttons and leather to lace, silk, and cashmere.

Delving into the history and culture of the brand, while also detailing contemporary collections, Chanel: The Making of a Collection is a richly visual insider’s look at the enduring creative legacy of this haute couture icon.

About the Author:

Laetitia Cénac is a journalist for Madame Figaro who writes about fashion, contemporary art, theater, and lifestyle. Jean-Philippe Delhomme is a fashion illustrator with work featured in Vogue, House & Garden, and GQ.

Each issue of CDQ is full of insightful tutorials and features. This issue's cover was created by Ben Eblen, who chats to us about how a move into sculpting inspired his cover design and shares tips about how to turn posting to social media into a business. Corah Louise creates a family of Victorian magicians, Erica Hodne reimagines Robin Hood, and Sarah-Lisa Hleb designs a bashful chess-playing sheep.

With loads more tutorials, interviews, and gallery art, there’s something for everyone crammed into the pages of CDQ 29 – open the cover and find your next creative project!

BEHIND THE COVER ART by Ben Eblen
THE SHEEP'S GAMBIT by Sarah-Lisa Hlebi
VICTORIAN FAMILY VALUES by Corah Louise
ARTIST CATCH-UP John Loren
PIRATIN' PALS by Paul Joseph Nicholson
A MOTH BY MOONLIGHT by Iz Ptica
WANTED, UNDEAD OR ALIVE by Andy Na
ARTIST CATCH-UP Kate Pellerin (AKA PoopiKat)
THE GALLERY
YOU ARE WHAT YOU WEAR by Laura Dimitriu
ROBIN HOOD REBORN by Erica Hodne

Character Design Quarterly is a lively, creative magazine bringing inspiration, expert insights, and leading techniques to professional illustrators, artists, and character design enthusiasts worldwide. 

This issue’s cover artist is Dave Guertin, shows us how he created this issue's absoring cover. Also in this issue, The mythical Sandman is reimaged by Flor De Jager, Jay Kim tackles our Characterize This challenge. We also talked to Jordi la Febre about working in graphic novels and animation. 

CDQ 29 is packed with inspiring tutorials and insightful tips for improving your designs.

With so much to explore, there’s something for everyone inside this issue of CDQ, no matter your skill level or experience.

Celebrated interior designer and renowned tastemaker Charlotte Moss turns her eye to the garden as a resource for interiors, entertaining, and good living. Charlotte Moss’s greatest muse is the garden, and this book shows the myriad ways the garden provides inspiration every day — indoors and outdoors. Touring readers through her own gardens, Moss offers insights on how to bring the garden into home life — including ideas for elegant flower arrangements from the garden and the table settings and menus they inspire, garden seating for entertaining and relaxing, interior colour schemes drawn from nature, and much more. Moss also shares with readers key garden lessons that she has culled from her time spent exploring magnificent gardens around the world, including French and Italian, English and Russian, private and public, and also the gardens of great women, past and present. An extensive resource guide of notable gardens to visit is also included. With this verdant volume, Moss shows us — implores us — that "to behold our own patch of beauty and pleasure" (in Edith Wharton’s words) is not beyond our reach.

About the Author:

Charlotte Moss is a designer, author, and philanthropist. She has designed numerous private residences and executive offices in the United States and abroad, collections of carpets, furniture, fabrics, china, and enamelled jewellery. She has authored eight books, most recently A Visual Life: Scrapbooks, Collages, and Inspirations. She lectures internationally on the arts of living and is a contributor to House Beautiful magazine.

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The best of the tiaras created by Parisian high-jewelry house Chaumet, presented in a luxurious slipcased package

Founded in 1780 in Paris, the Maison Chaumet became the most prestigious and sought-after jeweller in Europe under the patronage of the Empress Joséphine, wife of Napoléon. For nearly 250 years, Chaumet has specialized in tiaras of dazzling craftsmanship for powerful women including royalty, heiresses, celebrities, artists and modern businesswomen.

The spectacular and rarely seen tiaras in this book are presented thematically: Nature, Sky, Freeforms and Power, accompanied by essays from V&A jewellery curator Clare Phillips and fashion journalist Natasha Fraser-Cavassoni. Featuring more than 200 illustrations, including specially commissioned photographs, this is a stunning tribute to an enduring symbol of feminine majesty.

Contents List:

Chaumet: An Exquisite Legacy, by Clare Phillips • The Tiara: Power, Fashion and Magic by Natasha Fraser-Cavassoni • Nature • Sky • Freeforms • Power • Timeline • Endmatter

About the Authors:

Clare Phillips is a curator in the Sculpture, Metalwork, Ceramics and Glass Department at the Victoria and Albert Museum. Her publications include Jewelry: From Antiquity to the Present and Jewels and Jewelry.
Natasha Fraser-Cavassoni is the author of numerous books, including Vogue on Yves Saint Laurent and After Andy: Adventures in Warhol Land. She was the European editor for Harper’s Bazaar from 1999 to 2004.

Children’s Picturebooks Second Edition is a revised edition of a bestselling title that carries invaluable insight into a highly productive, dynamic sector of the publishing world. Featuring interviews with leading illustrators and publishers from across the world, it remains essential reading for students and aspiring children’s book illustrators and writers.

Children’s picturebooks are the very first book we encounter and play a major role in introducing us to both art and language. But what does it take to create a successful picturebook for children?

Aimed at arts and literature students as well as aspiring children’s book illustrators and writers. This book covers everything from the change in children’s picturebooks over time to a breakdown of the children’s publishing industry including, the editorial process, approaching publishers and literary agents and the printing process.

With 15 new case studies from well-known illustrators like Jon Klassen, Oliver Jeffers and Beatrice Alemagna and publishers such as Puffin Picture Books, Thames and Hudson and Enchanted Lion Books, this revised edition also includes a brand new chapter devoted to non-fiction, especially the rise of both narrative non-fiction and big books.

About the Author:

Martin Salisbury is Professor of Illustration at Cambridge School of Art in Anglia Ruskin University and author of Play Pen: New Children’s Book Illustration (2007) and 100 Great Children’s Picturebooks (2015).

Morag Styles is Emeritus Professor at the University of Cambridge and author of Children Reading Picturebooks (2017).

A head-to-toe exploration of Chinese dress through sumptuous, detailed photography of some of the most fascinating historic and contemporary pieces in the V&A’s outstanding collection

Chinese Dress in Detail reveals the beauty and variety of Chinese dress for women, men and children, both historically and geographically, showcasing the intricacy of decorative embroidery and rich use of materials and weaving and dyeing techniques. The reader is granted a unique opportunity to examine historical clothing that is often too fragile to display, from quivering hair ornaments, stunning silk jackets and coats, festive robes and pleated skirts, to pieces embellished with rare materials such as peacock-feather threads or created through unique craft skills, as well as handpicked contemporary designs.

A general introduction provides an essential overview of the history of Chinese dress, plotting key developments in style, design and mode of dress, and the traditional importance of clothing as social signifier, followed by eight thematic chapters that examine Chinese dress in exquisite detail from head to toe. Each garment is accompanied by a short text and detail photography; front-and-back line drawings are provided for key items.

An extraordinary exploration of the splendour and complexity of Chinese garments and accessories, Chinese Dress in Detail will delight all followers of fashion, costume and textiles.

About the Author:

Sau Fong Chan is a curator in the Asia Department at the Victoria and Albert Museum and a specialist in Chinese textiles and dress. She co-curated the exhibitions Rabindranath Tagore: Poet and Painter and Silver from the Malay World, and has contributed to several V&A publications.

Contents List:
Introduction
1 Headwear
2 Necklines and Shoulders
3 Sleeves
4 Pleats
5 Edgings
6 Buttons
7 Embroidery
8 Footwear
Glossary
Further Reading
Acknowledgements
Picture Credits
Index
 

This book presents over 700 Chinese motifs, showcasing 35 outstanding works inspired by Peking Opera, Paper Cutting, Animal Motifs and Auspicious Motifs, etc. Well-known designers were invited to share their design inspiration and experience concerning Chinese motifs to offer an insight into traditional Chinese culture.

This volume features around 120 haute couture designs by Christian Dior from the collections of the Musée des Arts Décoratifs and the House of Dior — including archival runway prototype and custom garments — showcased alongside fashion photography, film stills, vintage perfume, cosmetics and original sketches, Dior’s furniture and other decorative pieces that demonstrate the designer’s passion for collecting and his time as an art dealer. The items reproduced here thus offer an overview of Dior’s life and character, as well as his 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. Christian Dior was born in Granville, a seaside town on the coast of Normandy, France, in 1904. 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 he 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 Europe, and came to symbolize the “New Look.” Since his untimely death in 1957, an exceptional series of creative directors have imprinted their own style upon the iconic brand.

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Christian 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.

CONTENTS
Foreward
Introduction
Christian Dior: his musée imaginaire
The ew look
Designer for Dior
Versailles
Dior around the World
The Dior Atelier
The Dior gardens
The Dior ball
Stars in Dior
Dior Lady Art
Chronology

An extraordinary monograph created by Christian Louboutin, renowned for his beautifully crafted handmade shoes, in particular his elegantly sexy stilettos. This stunning volume, with a fanciful and intricate pop-up, an elaborate foldout cover, and dramatic still-life photography, evokes the artistry and theatricality of Louboutin's shoe designs.

Celebrated for his vertiginously high stilettos with their signature lacquer-red soles, Louboutin has achieved cult status with celebrities as well as fashionistas. His eclectic and exotic designs, often incorporating feathers, beads, and sequins, are a constant and dramatic presence on the red carpet and in nightclubs and restaurants the world over.

Louboutin's first book, this monograph highlights the extraordinary range of his couture, from his iconic and glamorous creations to his fetishistic pieces, including his collaborations with David Lynch, meant more for the bedroom than the street. New photography captures Louboutin's artistic sensibilities, while an in-depth interview reveals Louboutin's life, travels, and inspirations, presenting a very personal look at the man behind the shoes. 

A work of art in itself, with a five-piece foldout binding and a pop-up, Christian Louboutin is an enticing and revelatory look at the most important luxury shoe designer of our day.

The book is divided into six chapters. The first chapter covers Louboutin's biography, his start as a designer from his work for Chanel and Yves Saint Laurent to his first boutique in 1992, and his early creations and influences illustrated with many never-seen-before photos from his personal archives; chapter two features the Louboutin boutiques around the world showcasing the varied and extravagant interior designs and displays; chapter three is "20 years of design" and highlights his shoe designs from over the years with all-new still-life photography, as well as editorial art; chapter four features the spectacular interiors of Louboutin's homes in Paris and Luxor, Egypt, and behind-the-scenes shots from his studios and workshops; chapter five focuses on his creative collaborations with David Lynch, of a series called "Fetish," of limited-edition shoes by Louboutin and limited-edition photos by Lynch; chapter six is a complete catalogue raisonne of his work, with photos of all 120 shoe designs.

About the Author:

Philippe Garcia is a French fine art and commercial photographer whose work is regularly seen in such magazines as Marie Claire Maisons. Eric Reinhardt is a writer and editor who lives in Paris. His recent novel, Cinderella, was a critical and commercial success. He currently edits art books for a variety of prestigious French publishers. John Malkovich is an actor, director, producer and costume designer who also has his own line of men's clothing.

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Экстраординарная монография, созданная Кристианом Лабутеном, известного своей обувью ручной работы, в особенности его изящными сексуальными шпильками. Это ошеломляющее издание, с причудливым и запутанным всплывающим окном и множеством фотографий, в полной мере отображают мастерство и мелодраматичность дизайна обуви Лабутена.

Сейчас модницы всего мира обожают марку Кристиана Лабутена с его фирменным отличительным знаком - ярко-красной подошвой, которая наряду с особо плавными и гармоничными линиями силуэтов сразу позволяет отличить обувь этой марки от множества других. Кристиан Лабутен считается законодателем обувной моды на подиуме и в светской среде. Обувь Кристиана Лабутена удлиняет и делает женские ноги более стройными, улучшает ее походку, а значит, делает женщину более привлекательной. Эта обувь великолепно подходит как к вечернему платью, так и к повседневным джинсам и любой другой одежде. Лучшее, что только может быть на женской ножке - это обувь Кристиан Лабутен.

Обувь из коллекций Кристиана Лабутена носит множество мировых знаменитостей Диана вон Фюрстенберг, Катрин Денев, Элизабет Тейлор, Шер и большинство звезд Голливуда - Анджелина Джоли, Катрин Денев, Бритни Спирс, Кристина Агилера, Мадонна, Кайли Миноуг, Мэрайя Кэри. Многие из его постоянных клиенток считают туфли Кристиан Лабутен самыми красивыми в мире.

Его эклектичные и экзотические модели, часто включающие перья, бусинки, и блестки, являются завсегдатаями светских вечеринок, ночных клубов и ресторанов во всем мире.

В этой книге представлен экстраординарный диапазон творчества Кристиана Лабутена от пошива одежды высокого класса, от его культовых и очаровательных созданий до его фетишистских творений, включая его работы сделанные в сотрудничестве с Дэвидом Линчем, предназначенным больше для спальни, чем для улицы.

В альбом вошли рассказы дизайнера о вдохновляющих его вещах, фотографии из личного архива и ставшие уже культовыми модели туфель, а также интервью с самим Лабутеном

Абсолютно самостоятельное произведение искусства, эта книга – соблазн и разоблачительный взгляд на самого важного роскошного дизайнера обуви нашего времени.

Книга разделена на шесть глав.
Первая глава касается биографии Лабутена, истории становления его как дизайнера. Начиная с 16 лет, когда Кристиана Лабутена впервые заметил Шарль Журден, он много и плодотворно работал, как и положено всякому гению. Он не только обучался у Журдена, но и трудился у самого Yves Saint Laurent и Chanel. Мало кому известно, что именно в то время Лабутен создал новый тип туфель-лодочек, имеющий яйцеобразную форму и подчеркивающий изящество внутреннего изгиба женской ступни. Свой первый магазин Кристиан Лабутен открыл в Париже, в Passage Vero-Dodat, в возрасте 25 лет. Первой коллекцией, выставленной в нем и принесшей ему феноменальный успех, стала Lucite, которую отличали высокие прозрачные каблуки, внутри которых находились цветы и даже разные мелкие предметы. Для Ариэль Домбаль, звезды французского кино, были сделаны на заказ туфли, в каблук которых были вложены любовные письма. Вообще романтика является ведущим мотивом всех коллекций и моделей Лабутена.

Вторая глава посвящена особенностям магазинов Лабутена во всем мире, их различным и экстравагантным дизайнам интерьера и показам. 

Третья глава - "20 лет дизайна" знакомит нас с его моделями обуви за двадцатилетний период его творчества.

Четвертая глава посвящена особенностям захватывающих интерьеров домов Лабутена в Париже и Луксоре.

Пятая глава рассказывает о его творческом сотрудничестве с Дэвидом Линчем, американским королем артхауса. В центре внимания малосерийная коллекция под названием "Фетиш" - Дэвид Линч запечатлел туфли, созданные специально для проекта Кристианом Лабутеном. С помощью размытого фокуса, теней и нечеткости, режиссер показывает вселенную фетишистов в своей уникальной манере – то есть пытается передать не только абсурд лабутеновских творений, но и фирменное, "линчевское", ощущение тревоги и опасности.

Глава шесть является полным систематизированным каталогом его работы с фотографиями всех 120 моделей обуви.

Об авторе. Филипп Гарсия - фотограф, чьи работы регулярно публикуются в таких журналах как Мари Клэр, Мейсон. Эрик Рейнхардт - писатель и редактор, живет в Париже. Его недавний роман, Золушка имел большой коммерческий успех. В настоящее время он является редактором множества престижных французских изданий. Джон Малкович - актер, директор, дизайнер одежды, имеет собственную линию мужской одежды.

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For centuries, the stories of the world’s great jewellery collections have lain hidden within the archives of Christie’s, the celebrated auctioneers. From the tragic European queens, Mary, Queen of Scots and Marie Antoinette – both beheaded – to Hollywood royalty such as Elizabeth Taylor, the vaults sparkle with the most celebrated (and occasionally notorious) names of the last 250 years. Following on from the success of his books on Boucheron: The Secret Archives, Van Cleef & Arpels: Treasures and Legends and Mellerio: Jewellers to the Queens of Europe, author Vincent Meylan explores these remarkable jewellery archives, revealing the mysteries within for the first time.

Each sale had its intrigue, each its story to tell. The first auction of jewellery from the British royal family took place at Christie’s in 1773, after the death of the Princess of Wales, mother of George III. As the archives reveal, in the subsequent centuries, Christie’s has been party to the sale of jewellery by several further generations of British royals, from Lady Patricia Ramsay and the Countess of Southesk through to Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon. And, in the wake of revolution and regicide further afield, the crown jewels of France, Russia, Bavaria, Serbia, Egypt, India and Spain were all sold at Christie’s. Aside from Elizabeth Taylor, the legendary movie star collections of Merle Oberon and Gloria Swanson are also revealed here, as well as the most famous pearls and diamonds in the world; each explored within the context of their owners’ remarkable lives.

Expertly curating the extensive archives, Vincent Meylan has drawn out the key details of each momentous sale. Original documents from the vaults are reproduced in the book, alongside hundreds of colour illustrations of the jewels and their owners.

About the Author:

Vincent Meylan is a specialist in precious stones and high jewellery, and the author of several biographies and works on the history of precious stones, including Queens' Jewels (Assouline, 2005), Boucheron: The Secret Archives ISBN 9781851496679 (ACC, 2011), and of Van Cleef & Arpels: Treasures and Legends ISBN 9781851497706 (ACC, 2014).

Classic contemporary design by one of the UK’s leading interior designers, set within the context of historical styles from the 18th century to the 21st

‘Tim Gosling is an authoritative guide, whose passion for craftsmanship, materials and creative expression shine through the lively text’ – House and Garden

‘Classic Contemporary portrays Regency, Victorian, Art Deco and Modernism in a new light, demonstrating how these styles from the past are being reinterpreted for a richly creative interiors future’– Designer Kitchen and Bathroom

Tim Gosling has an international reputation for designing exquisite interiors and beautifully crafted furniture for a range of public and private clients. Whether it is a Georgian townhouse or a Victorian mansion, a Venetian penthouse or
a Florida residence, Gosling’s response to the architecture as well as to the needs of those who commission him results in a look that is both classic and contemporary. Every element is produced using the finest materials and to the most exacting standards by highly skilled British craftsmen.

In Classic Contemporary, Gosling discusses the historical sources, from the 18th century to the 20th, as well as the work of his contemporaries that have influenced him and his work. By analysing in DNA-type depth what made historic styles so successful, so long-lasting and often so beautiful, he is able to show how they can be adapted for contemporary tastes.

Through these pages, Regency, Victorian, Art Deco or Modernism can be viewed in a new light, resulting in a book that provides a unique insight into the work of one of today’s most popular and respected designers.

About the Author:

Tim Gosling is a British furniture designer and interior designer. He carries out private commissions worldwide as well as commercial projects, such as the interior of The Goring, one of London’s most prestigious hotels.