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The transformation of Dior’s mythic Parisian headquarters at 30 Avenue Montaigne as seen through the eyes of Robert Polidori.

Following the reopening of 30 Avenue Montaigne in 2022, this exquisite volume offers a unique look into the metamorphosis of the House of Dior’s legendary Parisian headquarters via images captured by acclaimed photographer Robert Polidori.

For over two years, the iconic hôtel particulier underwent a radical transformation, during which Polidori was granted exclusive access to the site for the entire duration of the restoration — documenting the original state, the demolition phase, and the reconstruction of Dior’s home. Registering the past, present, and future of the spaces within a single frame, Polidori’s images capture layers of history in extraordinary detail. This impressive iconography offers an extraordinary visual experience recorded in one of the finest pieces of bookmaking, featuring neon printing, hand-tipped images on crystal paper, and a beautiful hemstitched cloth cover for an oversized book with a slipcase.

About the Author:

Robert Polidori is an acclaimed habitat photographer. He lives and works in Ojai, California. Emanuele Coccia is an Italian philosopher and associate professor at the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales in Paris.

Christian Dior’s successors – Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Bohan, Gianfranco Ferré and John Galliano – have remained faithful to Dior's vision while at the same time reinterpreting it in their own new and distinctive ways.

This massive, luxurious book traces the history of the House of Dior through the constantly changing contours of its haute couture. It is also a history of fashion since 1947, of its dreams and realities, its big events and main protagonists, its stars and clients, its models and journalists, its indispensable seamstresses and all who work their magic behind the scenes.

A feast of contemporary photographs by the most outstanding fashion photographers of their time, including Richard Avedon, Henry Clarke, Nick Knight, Willy Maywald, Irving Penn and many others, is complemented by Laziz Hamani’s studio portraits of 150 exceptional designs selected from the 120 shows presented by Dior over its sixty-year history.

On the occasion of its sixtieth anniversary, the House of Dior presents a monumental recounting of its history, imparted through its exceptional legacy: one hundred and fifty of its most beautiful dresses. This magnificent, four-hundred-page book, unveils its most beautiful Haute Couture dresses captured with original photography and unique, insightful texts which annotating Christian Dior and its couturiers from Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Bohan, and Gianfranco Ferre to John Galliano. press reviews, photographs of celebrity models from Suzy Parker to Kate Moss, each immortalized in Dior by the fashion photographers of the time, from Irving Penn to Nick Knight.

This definitive anthology of one of the world s foremost couture houses captures the feel of each era, the grand ambience, creativity and an assortment of presentations, fashion shows, ateliers and clients from every period: it's all here. An added bonus: a list of the house s one hundred and twenty Haute Couture collections, including their launch dates, themes, and designers which are listed in the appendix.

Review
With 400 pages and 300 illustrations, it's just the thing for a best-dressed bedside table. -- Capital File

The outstanding elements of Dior’s style for every generation since 1947, presented in an inspired narrative of classic and contemporary photographs, together with some exquisite unpublished rarities

Christian Dior achieved immortality with his first collection in 1947. His ‘New Look’ amazed the world as it emerged after wartime austerity, and reset the boundaries of modern elegance.

Dior’s search for the perfect line and the ideal silhouette has been celebrated by couturiers of the first rank: Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Bohan, Gianfranco Ferré, John Galliano and Raf Simons have all made their distinctive contribution. In these pages, the most beautiful fashion plates from Dior’s own time sit beside examples of the house’s creations from each decade.

The legendary fashion house continues to represent the best taste in couture, honouring the past – as Christian Dior himself did in the 1940s and 1950s – and celebrating the present with undisputed elegance and panache.

Jérôme Gautier is an expert on fashion photography and the history of fashion. He lives and works in Paris.

Sometimes customizing what you wear can be far more satisfying than retail therapy, and it costs little or nothing. Inspired by the current trend for craft, DIY-culture and boho chic, this is a cool, quirky and creative guide to making and customising your own clothes, bags and accessories.

Containing more than 40 projects, none of which require prior skill or a sewing machine, these are clothes that anyone of any age can make. From customised hand-me-downs to elegant evening wear, it is packed with ideas that the reader can adapt to their own wardrobe. Full of tips on where to find inspiration, and with a special section on repairs, DIY Fashion is a funky survival guide for the creative, alternative fashionista.

Selena Francis-Bryden has sold clothes at London’s Portobello Market for many years. She has made clothing for many celebrities and her work has featured in Sex and the City. Selena’s customized clothing has been sold by New Look and River Island and she has made complete ranges for high-street giants Topshop and Miss Selfridge.

For this volume, Dolce + Gabbana have decided to highlight the sensual photographic work of Mariano Vivanco, one of the world's leading photographers. Vivanco collects a series of photographs that celebrate the beauty and vigor of the male body at its most perfect.

Drag (a man ""dressed as a girl"") has become a diverse form of expression that challenges, entertains and educates by pushing boundaries, while embracing beauty, comedy and glamour. The performers in this illustrated book are evidence of that diversity, captured by some of the top photographers working in the world today. All of them have graciously donated their work to make this book possible. What started as a small independent film fundraiser has grown into this beautiful coffee-table book. Features drag royalty such as Frank Marino, Eddie Edwards, Randy Roberts, Mr. Kenneth Blake, Chad Michaels, Elaine Lancaster, Jackie Beat, Charles Busch, Lady Bunny, Joey Arias, our amazing 'Marilyn Monroe centrespread' Jimmy James, Miss Coco Peru and the legendary Jim Bailey.

The latest book from the pattern cutting and construction experts at Bunka Fashion College in Japan, school of Yohji Yamamoto.

Includes 17 fashionable and achievable designs, with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and diagrams that guide the reader through the draping process.

With two folded patterns at the back, this book provides inspiring ideas and highly practical techniques for anyone wanting to learn about draping.

About the Author:

A graduate of Bunka Fashion College, Japan, Hisako Sato worked as Head of Garment Design for Muji until 1993 when she left to develop her own independent label. In 2008, she launched a new brand focusing on dress design, and she is still active as a designer today.

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Drape Drape 2 is the follow-up to the cult Japanese draping book Drape Drape and the latest in the new series from Bunka Fashion College.

It includes 14 stylish contemporary designs for tops, dresses, skirts, vests and jackets, with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and diagrams that skilfully guide the reader through the draping process.

With two full-scale patterns at the back, this book provides exciting design ideas and highly practical techniques for readers looking to continue exploring the art of draping.

About the Author:

A graduate of Bunka Fashion College, Japan, Hisako Sato worked as Head of Garment Design for Muji until 1993 when she left to develop her own independent label. In 2008, she launched a new brand focusing on dress design, and she is still active as a designer today.

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Drape Drape 3 is the follow-up to the cult Japanese draping books Drape Drape and Drape Drape 2, and the latest in the new series from Bunka Fashion College.

It includes 15 stylish contemporary designs for dresses, skirts, tunics and blouses, with easy-to-follow instructions and diagrams that skilfully guide the reader to create draped garments step by step.

With two full-scale patterns at the back, this book provides a variety of new design ideas and practical construction tips for readers looking to continue exploring draping techniques.

About the Author:

A graduate of Bunka Fashion College, Japan, Hisako Sato worked as Head of Garment Design for Muji until 1993 when she left to develop her own independent label. In 2008, she launched a new brand focusing on dress design, and she is still active as a designer today.

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Drawing Fashion Accessories is a practical guide to illustrating footwear, millinery, bags and purses, cosmetic products and jewellery, offering a unique resource for students and professional fashion illustrators alike.

Beginning with a discussion of the media available for drawing fashion accessories and how best to use them, together with a demonstration of various art styles, Miller then moves on to demonstrate the technicalities of drawing different products, including the specific challenges of perspective, how to draw accessories on the body, and how to render a wealth of different materials. In addition to the practice of drawing, a series of specially illustrated glossaries introduces readers to the technical and style terminology used throughout the accessories industry.

Illustrated with specially created step-by-step sequences, Drawing Fashion Accessories provides students with the knowledge and freedom to develop their own work beyond the basics and to bring style and flair to their illustrations.

This stunning survey reveals the genre of fashion drawing to be an art form in its own right.
Exhibition Itinerary: Design Museum in London, England November 3, 2010 - March 6, 2011

Drawing Fashion celebrates renowned art dealer Joëlle Chariau’s unique collection of some of the most remarkable fashion illustrations from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. These original works define the fine art of illustrating fashion, from Poiret, Chanel, Balenciaga, and Dior to Comme des Garçons, McQueen, and Viktor & Rolf.

This catalogue, which accompanies the exhibition at the Design Museum in London, showcases fashion illustrators at their creative heights: Lepape at the beginning of the century, Bérard in the 1930s and Forties, Cecil Beaton in the Fifties, Antonio from the Sixties to the Eighties, and current artists Mats Gustafson, François Berthoud, and Aurore de La Morinerie.

In their engaging and highly informative essays, New York Times Magazine journalist Holly Brubach and London Sunday Times chief fashion writer Colin McDowell reveal how the art of drawing fashion continues to reflect not only the spirit and style of the decades, but also the wider social and cultural changes of the past century.

A complete guide to all aspects of drawing for fashion designers, from simple line drawing, though crayons, painting to collage and computers. It gives the technical information on mastering the human figure in clothed form while encouraging readers to find their own creative style. It offers drawing and illustration techniques galore – most with step-by-step demonstrations. But the book also pays great attention to the creative process, how to use colour when designing and how to build up a knowledge of fabrics and illustrate them to best effect.

This is the most complete book on the subject to date and is made more useful by the sheer range of different styles of drawing. It encourages the reader to find a style that suits them.

This lavish volume invites the reader into the glamorous fashions of the 1920s.

Virginia, a renowned antique clothing shop in London, has been a go-to for fashion designers, models, stylists, and fashionistas for years. With its carefully curated selection of perfectly preserved heirloom dresses, coats, lingerie, and accessories, Virginia’s rare clothing is collected by designers for inspiration and by serious clothing collectors (both museum curators as well as celebrities).

This stunning volume highlights the best of the collection, scaling the heights of Jazz Age fashion with chapters on sequined dresses, cocktail wear, bridge coats, opera coats, evening jackets, and house coats. Through sumptuous still-life photographs of the clothes and opulent film-set interiors, Dressed to Kill invites readers into a magical world.

The rare and precious beaded dresses, feathered capes, and silky kimonos are beautifully documented, highlighting the craftsmanship and ornamentation of the pieces. Historical information is accompanied by guidelines for the care of antique clothing.

With essays by leading fashion authorities, this is a must-have book for collectors, connoisseurs, and those who believe in evening style.

About the Author:

Virginia Bates was an actress before opening her eponymous shop in 1972. She writes a regular blog for Vogue.com UK. Daisy Bates is an actress and Virginia’s daughter. Suzy Menkes is fashion editor for the International Herald Tribune. Stephen Jones is a haute couture milliner. Daphne Guinness is a fashion writer, muse, and collector of haute couture. Naomi Campbell is a model and collector of haute couture. Malcolm Venville is a photographer and director.

The quintessential American designer and fashion industry darling reveals his insights into what to wear on your big nights out and how to look your very best. 

Carmen Marc Valvo has been dressing leading ladies and It girls for more than thirty years, including such notable stars as Kate Winslet, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Beyoncé, Katie Couric, Eva Longoria Parker, Queen Latifah, and Mary J. Blige. Whether it’s his expert manipulation of folds of silk chiffon for an inspired Grecian draped gown or the sparkles that pop from a fabulous minidress, Carmen’s eveningwear and cocktail dresses have become a trusted favorite among women, who look and feel beautiful in his clothing. With tips for dressing according to age and occasion, thoughts on silhouettes and hemlines, advice on styling and accessorizing and on how to perfect an unforgettable look, this book will inspire women to live their ultimate red-carpet moment, whether that means looking fabulous for a summer afternoon party, a glamorous cocktail soiree, or a black-tie event. 

This book will empower women to find their own sense of style to achieve the perfect, unforgettable look, whatever the occasion.

About the Author

American fashion designer Carmen Marc Valvo is the top-selling eveningwear designer at Neiman Marcus, and his lines have expanded to an eyewear collection, a lingerie collection, a swimsuit line, and most recently a home collection. He has appeared on popular Bravo television shows such as Tim Gunn’s Guide to Style and NYC Prep to give advice on graceful fashion and styling. Katie Couric is the anchor and managing editor of the CBS Evening News and a correspondent for 60 Minutes. Holly Haber was on staff at Women’s Wear Daily for more than twenty years and is a contributor to W magazine. She writes about fashion, beauty, retail, and food for various publications and blogs.

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Photography of the Siriano at work in his Manhattan studio and narration by the designer himself track the design process and give a behind-the-scenes look at the work of one of America's leading young fashion stars. Sketches, mood boards, and photographs of the designer at work in his Manhattan studio give a behind-the-scenes look of the materials and crafting of his lavish dresses, culminating in images of the finished gowns, presenting an intimate look at his work and process.

Following the 2008 debut of his eponymous label at New York Fashion Week, Christian Siriano burst into international stardom, becoming a red-carpet favourite and one of today’s most popular young fashion designers. Known for the sophisticated structure and exquisite movement of his gowns, Siriano has also gained fans for his vision of inclusiveness in fashion. For the first time, the beloved designer offers an intimate glimpse into his imaginative design process in Dresses to Dream About. 

Dubbed "the new king of old-school glamour" by Elle and "the next billion-dollar designer" by Yahoo! Style, his designs have appeared on the world's biggest stars and most prestigious red carpets. He counts entertainment's leading ladies as clients, from stars of film (Scarlett Johansson, Angelina Jolie, Viola Davis, Lupita Nyong'o, Gwyneth Paltrow, Hilary Swank, Kate Hudson, Sarah Jessica Parker, Shailene Woodley, Emily Blunt) to icons of music (Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez, Celine Dion, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Nicki Minaj, Ariana Grande, Carrie Underwood) to stars of television (Kerry Washington, Tina Fey, Lea Michele, Jessica Lange, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Emma Roberts, Christina Hendricks, Heidi Klum, Oprah Winfrey) and icons of fashion (Michelle Obama, Victoria Beckham, Alexa Chung, Dita Von Teese, Kate Upton, Ashley Graham, Coco Rocha), to name just a few.

Christian Siriano also designs seasonal collections of affordable shoes and handbags for Payless ShoeSource, an ongoing guest designer collaboration since 2009. In 2016 he designed a collaboration collection for Lane Bryant. Other design partnerships have included a beauty line for Victoria’s Secret, and clothing and/or accessories with HSN, Disney, Nordstrom, Best Buy, Puma, Starbucks, Spiegel, and others. "Silhouette," his first fragrance, launched in 2014. Christian Siriano intimates, eyewear, home/bedding, and beauty collections all launched in 2015 and 2016.

About the Author

Christian Siriano is an American fashion designer and member of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA). In 2008, Siriano debuted his namesake collection at New York Fashion Week. His designs have become perennial red-carpet favourites among A-list celebrities and supermodels.

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