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A visual analysis of the colours used in furnishing fabrics and wallpapers from the 15th century to now, providing inspiration for designers

Spectrum offers a fascinating visual analysis of the colour palettes used in furnishing fabrics and wallpapers from the 15th century to the present day. Presented in chronological order, the earliest detail is taken from an early 15th-century embroidery in brick red, dusky pink, sage green, mustard yellow and smoky blue, the last from a graphic wallpaper design of 2009 that combines orange and yellow on a dramatic, dark background. Next to each pattern is a colour grid, which shows the relative proportions of the colours used, each labelled with its CMYK number – a worldwide standard printing code for colour that precisely identifies it. The grid gives a clear understanding of the ways colours have been expertly combined at different periods to create the beautiful designs we admire and emulate today.

This unique sourcebook will provide inspiration for all designers, both amateur and professional.

Contents List:

Introduction • About this book • About these objects • 15th century • 16th century • 17th century • 18th century • 19th century • 20th–21st century • Further reading

About the Author:

Ros Byam Shaw is a journalist who writes on design and interiors for The World of Interiors and House and Garden. She is the author of Farrow & Ball Living with Colour and Farrow & Ball Decorating with Colour as well as numerous other books on historic houses and interiors.

Discover how the designers of women’s sporting attire navigated the worlds of fashion, function, and propriety, from the beginning of the 19th century to 1960

This book offers a stunning visual record of the evolution of women's sporting attire in Western fashion over nearly two centuries. With selections from Keds, Pendleton, and Spalding and garments by Coco Chanel, Claire McCardell, and Jean Patou, among many others, it features familiar names in the development of sport, industry, and dress, as well as significant rediscoveries. Standing at the intersection of the history of fashion and feminism, Sporting Fashion highlights the extraordinary impact of new technologies and evolving social mores on women's clothing for sport. It explores how the basic forms of women's sportswear we know today - from swimsuits to sneakers - were developed and codified during a time when women were achieving more freedom. Full colour illustrations of sport and leisure ensembles are included, along with magazine spreads and archival images. In thematic sections, the authors approach the range of ways women entered into the sporting world - from traveling to calisthenics, golfing to tennis, motorcycling to promenading. The book looks at examples of clothing that allowed women to walk freely and compete in sports previously restricted to men. It explores how designers both reacted to and encouraged the growing acceptance of exposed skin at public beaches and pools - and how cold weather fashion made its way onto the slopes and the ice. Never before have the garments and accessories that defined women's roles as both spectators and athletes been presented on this scale and in such detail.

About the Author:

Kevin L. Jones is Curator at the FIDM Museum at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/Los Angeles. Christina M. Johnson is Associate Curator at the FIDM Museum at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/Los Angeles.

Stencil in Use поєднує найкращі гарнітури для великих полотен і служить орієнтиром для дизайнерів і типографів, які шукають натхнення.

Трафаретні шрифти, відомі своїми сміливими відбитками, що характеризуються стратегічними прорізами та отворами, — це більше, ніж просто шрифти, які можна побачити на пофарбованих розпилювачем транспортних ящиках або атрибутиці у військовому стилі. Натомість це експресивний тип, який підкреслює інтервал, розмір і розташування для створення вражаючих і динамічних текстових елементів, часто з акцентом на геометричній точності, щоб натякати на відчуття сили та сучасності.

Це видання, яке є продовженням колекції Sans/Sans Serif In Use, містить підібрану добірку зразків трафаретів, їх застосування в дизайні та ідеї, які лежать в основі ремесла.Stencil In Use поєднує найкращі шрифти для великих полотен і служить орієнтиром для дизайнерів і типографів, які шукають натхнення.

A charming chronicle of London milliner Stephen Jones’s life and his exquisitely crafted hats that have captured the mood of every fashion "moment," from the electric 1980s to today. By 1980, everyone from rock stars to royalty, from Boy George to Diana, Princess of Wales, identified Stephen Jones as the milliner who would help them make arresting headlines. Jones’s creative collaborations over the years have included partnerships with designers such as Vivienne Westwood, Rei Kawakubo, John Galliano, and Thom Browne. Stephen Jones: Souvenirs, written by Susannah Frankel, one of fashion’s most informed voices, describes Jones’s rise from London’s street fashion scene to international runways, showcasing the magic, allure, and wit of his iconic creations. It also draws upon behind-the-scenes images, preparatory illustrations, and personal photographs and ephemera to tell the story of one of the most influential milliners of our time. Beautifully designed and engaging, this delightful volume traces the myriad ways that—from runways to racecourses, from pop promos to royal garden parties — millinery by Stephen Jones adds the exclamation point to every fashion statement.

About the Author:

Stephen Jones is considered one of the most important milliners of the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries. Susannah Frankel is editor in chief of AnOther Magazine. From 1999 to 2012 she was fashion editor of The Independent, and from 2013 to 2016 she was fashion director of Grazia. Grace Coddington is the creative director of American Vogue.

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From cultural heritage to inspired contemporary jewelry, this book is a journey into the ateliers of the master artisans in the Grand Bazaar of Istanbul.

This lavishly illustrated book provides an intriguing glimpse inside the luminous world of Fatma Altinbas, an anthropology professor and the creative mind behind the heritage jewelry brand Meváris. Born into a family of gold merchants, she had the privilege of growing up with the Grand Bazaar, immersed in the wonderfully rich history of Istanbul. Her distinctive approach as an academically minded entrepreneur is to marry the city's legacy of impeccable craftsmanship with new and alluring contemporary designs.

This book is a celebration of the magnificent city of Istanbul and this designer's relationship with her creative culture. From the floral motifs in Ottoman kaftans to the enduring Byzantine architectural marvels, the beautiful imagery traces the historical and contemporary influences that have shaped the unique artistic vision guiding Meváris's exquisite jewelry creation. It offers unique aesthetic reinterpretations of Istanbul's heritage and its renowned Grand Bazaar through a celebration of past and present, and the colors and cultural wealth of the contemporary city.

About the Author:

Fatma Altinbas was raised in Istanbul. She graduated in international relations from Bilkent University in Ankara and later completed her MBA in Milan. She holds a Ph.D. in cultural anthropology with research on the master artisan jewelers of the Grand Bazaar, and lectures in sociology at the Altinbas University in Istanbul.

Studio Culture Now features in-depth interviews with a host of leading design studios. The interviewees share their experiences, insights, fears and joys, and reveal how they deal with the fundamentals and aspirations of studio life.

Candid and generous, these extensive Q&As form a blueprint for anyone planning a studio practice, or anyone struggling with maintaining one.

Topics covered include: getting jobs, working with clients, balancing creativity with profitability, accounting, hiring, promotion, wellbeing, and much more. The interviews, mostly conducted in the past few months, also reveal how studios are adapting to the changes brought about by the coronavirus pandemic.

A collection of Parkinson's greatest photographs taken for Vogue magazine, gathering pioneering fashion shoots, iconic cover images, royal portraits, celebrity pieces and more. Accompanied by detailed captions and features on key models and collaborators.

Meet the man who invented style. Through his beautiful photographs for British, American, French and Australian Vogue magazines, Norman Parkinson defined the way we saw fashion in 20th century, from the New Look of 1950s Paris to the Swinging Sixties in London.

The breathtaking book collects hundreds of Parkinson's greatest photographs taken for Vogue magazine, gathering pioneering fashion shoots, iconic cover images, royal portraits, celebrity pieces and more.

Accompanied by detailed captions and features on key models and collaborators – from Grace Coddington and Jerry Hall to Iman and HRH Princess Anne – STYLE: Photographs for Vogue is a sublime, glamorous tribute to an eternally stylish magazine and the dazzling vision of a man who shaped the face of fashion across six decades.

About the Author:

In a career that spanned six decades, Norman Parkinson is one of greatest photographs fashion has ever seen, shooting some of the most iconic photographs to appear in Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Queen and Town & Country. He was awarded a CBE and also honoured with a major retrospective exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery in London.

This comprehensive monograph celebrates the history and fashion collaborations of Supima, America’s most luxurious cotton.

Since 1954, Supima has dedicated itself to offering the world’s finest cottons to the global fashion industry. Cross breeding strains to develop a rare extra-long staple fiber, the brand established a new industry standard adopted by designers as well as world-class brands ranging from Lacoste to Brooks Brothers. In parallel to the formalization of the American fashion industry, Supima developed a uniquely American product sought after around the world.

Lush photographs of Supima’s growing and refining processes, historical images, and fashions from the early twentieth century to today trace the vibrant history of the fiber and contemporary applications. Portfolios and runway photos from established and emerging designers and fashion schools highlight the fiber’s enormous range. Photographers from William Helburn to Roe Ethridge captured the trajectory of Supima from AIGA award-wining campaigns to today’s collaborations with top designers and industry innovators, like Uniqlo and Casper. Supima: World’s Finest Cottons follows a luxury product’s journey from humble fields to an integral part in some of the world’s most iconic garments.

About the Author:

Fern Mallis is the creator and organizer of New York’s Fashion Week, former senior vice president at IMG Fashion, and executive director of the CFDA. Nick Remsen is an independent fashion journalist whose publications include Vogue, the Financial Times, and the Wall Street Journal. Paula Wallace is the president and founder of SCAD.

The complete collection of today's most talented animator.

Sushio is a Japanese animator and illustrator who started his career as an animator at studio Gainax working their world-famous TV animation series Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995). After drawing animation for many renowned anime series and movies such as One Piece, in 2013 he did the character design of the internationally big hit anime series Kill La Kill which took him to the pinnacle of his career. This book is his long-awaited first commercial collection that looks back over his career to date. It features notable works from Kill La Kill, Gurren Lagann, Momoiro Clover Z, along with a panel illustration of Anime Matsuri 2015, his work overseas for an annual anime convention held in Texas, and much more. This book also features Sushio's illustrations of AKIRA: two original illustrations depicting the imaginary post-AKIRA world, which was officially approved by Katsuhiro Otomo himself, and two illustrations taken from Otomo's tribute book. The illustrations from EVANGELION merchandise for the movie will amaze fans as never-before-seen rare works of Sushio. The book showcases not only full-color illustrations but also rare rough sketches that provide an illuminating glimpse into Sushio's creative process. Fans will not want to miss this comprehensive account of one of today's most talented and prodigious animators.

About the Author:

Sushio is a Japanese animator and illustrator. He started his career as an animator at studio Gainax, producers of the world-famous TV animation series Neon Genesis Evangelion. Sushio's high level of drawing skill attracted attention within the anime industry and he went on to work on titles such as Gunbuster 2, Guren Lagann, Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt and several One Piece movies. In 2011, he joined animation director Hiroyuki Imanishi's company Studio Trigger. Studio Trigger's first original TV animation Kill La Kill was released in 2013 with Sushio as the main character designer. As an illustrator, he has also worked with many musicians, such as Momoiro Clover Z, Bump of Chicken and others.

This updated and extended edition of our best-selling book on sustainable jewellery includes the latest developments in this area, with new case studies and fresh interviews with international designers and firms who are already creating ethical, responsible jewellery. The publication contains all there is to know in order to start down the path towards sustainability in the jewellery business, from the traceability of gems and metals to responsible production, the impact of the purification, smelting and polishing processes, and the greenest ways to work with certified raw materials, with suggestions on how to follow a sustainability strategy that takes into account the entire supply and sales chain. With an introduction written by jeweller and activist Greg Valerio, this book is a unique and essential guide for all designers who want to ensure their products are ethical, sustainable and respectful of the environment.

About the Author:

Jose Luis Fettolini is a jewelry designer and creative director with extensive professional experience working with large firms in the jewelry and fashion industries. He also works as a consultant for jewelry brands and entrepreneurs who want to improve their value proposition. In the field of education, he collaborates with the prestigious Istituto Europeo di Design in Barcelona, Spain, and runs Workshop R2, his own training platform, from which he teaches courses and seminars on design, brand creation and sustainability in the field of jewelry. As a collaborator with the Fairmined(R) certification organization, he advises artisans in creativity, commercial development and sustainability, and mining communities on ecology, organization, marketing and networking.

Lilly Pulitzer's pre-1985 resort wear is an American classic. This book introduces for the first time the archive of drawings that were the basis for the whimsical and timeless prints we all know and love.

The brightly colored, playful prints of Lilly Pulitzer's clothing were a staple of American fashion in the 1960s, '70s, and '80s--worn by members of society from Palm Beach to Nantucket, actresses, models, and stylish housewives. One could always spot a "Lilly" with its undeniable characteristics: clean, comfortable lines; bright and vivid colors; and the fantastical design of its fabrics. Whether at the beach or a cocktail party, these simple shifts for women and girls and jackets and trousers for the gents were a preppy rite of passage.

The majority of Pulitzer's fabric designs from 1962 through 1985 were based on artwork by Key West-based artist Suzie Zuzek. These designs--monkeys sipping martinis, dancing flowers, colorful seashells, op-art geometrics -- were all the rage and attracted the eye of such ladies as Jackie Kennedy, Happy Rockefeller, and Dina Merrill. This book -- which is a treasure trove of the iconic prints and contextualizes the purely American label--is a must-have for the libraries of those who love fashion and social history.

About the Author:

Susan Brown is the associate curator of textiles at Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum in New York. Caroline Rennolds Milbank is a Charleston-based fashion historian, author, curator, and appraiser.

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Пролистать книгу Suzie Zuzek for Lilly Pulitzer: The Artist Behind an Iconic American Fashion Brand, 1962-1985

Swarovski: Celebrating a History of Collaborations in Fashion, Jewelry, Performance, and Design is the history of the world-renowned crystal brand. For over 120 years, Swarovski crystals have had a multifaceted significance, used as a creative ingredient by coveted brands around the world. The extraordinary objects documented in the book range from Michael Jackson’s crystallized glove to elaborate pieces for fashion houses such as Christian Dior, Chanel, Prada and Alexander McQueen, who continuously embellish their collections with Swarovski crystals each season. Other highlights include original crystal chandelier lighting commissions for The Metropolitan Opera House in New York, and large-scale installations by top designers and architects Zaha Hadid, Ron Arad and Yves Béhar.

This publication presents Swarovski’s extraordinary contributions to the creative industries, which include the creation of the innovative Aurora Borealis stone and the dazzling Oscars Curtain. The book also presents the Swarovski Collective, a program established under the leadership of Nadja Swarovski to support emerging and established fashion designers, as well as exclusive essays by influential fashion icons, designers and artists. Showcasing never-before-published contemporary and archival photographs, this beautiful volume tells for the first time the illustrious tale of Swarovski's heritage and the brand's cutting-edge presence today.

About the Authors:

Nadja Swarovski, a fifth-generation member of the Swarovski dynasty, has been the face of the company since she joined the firm in 1995. Alice Rawsthorn is a design and culture columnist for the New York Times. Vivienne Becker is a contributing editor for the Financial Times’ How to Spend It. Deborah Landis is an acclaimed American film and theater costume designer. Colin McDowell is a British fashion journalist and the author of numerous books. Suzy Menkes is international editor of Vogue. Deyan Sudjic is director of the Design Museum, London.

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Пролистать книгу Swarovski: Celebrating a History of Collaborations in Fashion, Jewelry, Performance, and Design

The “Lowbrow” movement arose in 1979, led by artist Robert Williams after various art analysts struggled with categorising his works. Many artists are now associate with this new concept, including Mark Ryden, Nicoletta Ceccoli, Gary Baseman, Takashi Murakami, Xue Wang, Sara Sanz, etc.

Sweet & Bizarre is a way of describing works of art from the Lowbrow - also called Pop Surrealism - movement.

The “Lowbrow” movement arose in 1979, led by artist Robert Williams after various art analysts struggled with categorising his works. Many artists are now associate with this new concept, including Mark Ryden, Nicoletta Ceccoli, Gary Baseman, Takashi Murakami, Xue Wang, Sara Sanz, etc.

In the following pages you will find fantastic works that will make you feel something sweet and bizarre at the same time, artists like Kazuhiro Hori, Xue Wang, Nicoletta Ceccoli, Marion Peck, Brandi Milne and Dilka Bear.

Each artist tells us about their trajectory and their more personal styles.

Symbols play an integral role in almost all branding programs. This book explores the visual language of symbols according to their most basic element: form.

Over 1,300 symbols from all over the world are included and have been organised into groups and sub-groups according to their visual characteristics. Presented in this unique way, the reader can enjoy them as a pictorial language in their own right, making this an indispensable archive of identity systems for designers and researchers.

About the Authors:

Steven Bateman is a freelance writer who has worked with some of the UK's leading design agencies. A regular contributor to Grafik magazine, he also writes for ISTD Condensed, Nico and Varoom.
Angus Hyland is a graduate of the Royal College of Art and a partner at Pentagram Design London. His work for LKP includes The Picture Book (2010) with Roanne Bell and, with Angharad Lewis, The Purple Book (2013).

As the greatest visual invention, symbols are essential and universal in human communication. In modern graphic design, other than the prominent logos and the highly functional icons, additional graphic symbols are acquiring special attention as it simplifies and enriches creative expression.

In the belief that these graphic symbols reflect a bigger world of imagination, this book aims to decode the messages that they carry and expose the thoughts and design thinking behind the motif.