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Having learned about geometry, perspective and representation of materials in the first volume, this second book in this two-part series - Jewellery Illustration and Design - delves deeper into the process of designing jewelry, from the first sketch to the final representation, with special emphasis on how to work on ideas, plan a collection, and design and depict a wide variety of pieces. The fundamentals of drawing different pieces, such as necklaces, rings, earrings, and bracelets, are carefully explained and illustrated in the book, which includes all the technical details to be taken into consideration when planning a jewelry piece, from the executive point of view. While the first volume focused on the tools needed to be able to accurately convey ideas, draw different materials, facets and effects, and master the use of color, this publication tackles the process from the initial idea, based in natural or geometrical forms, to the final drawing of the completed piece, including illustration techniques and sources of inspiration, all aspects that will stir up the reader's creativity. It is the ultimate tool and resource for jewelry students and professionals, and even illustrators in search of professional guidelines in freehand drawing and painting techniques when representing jewelry.

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This book constitutes a thorough and complete study on the fundamental aspects of graphically depicting a wide variety of jewellery. The second volume in this two-part series delves deeper into the process of designing jewellery, from the first sketch to the final representation, with special emphasis on how to work on ideas, plan a collection, and design and illustrate a wide range of pieces, such as necklaces, rings, earrings, and bracelets. The present volume tackles the process from the initial idea, based in natural or geometrical forms, to the final drawing of the completed piece, including illustration techniques and sources of inspiration, all aspects that will stir up the reader’s creativity. It is the ultimate tool and resource for jewellery students and professionals, and even illustrators in search of professional guidelines in freehand drawing and painting techniques when representing jewellery.

About the Authors:

Manuela Brambatti began her career in the fashion world in the late seventies working for Style and other fashion magazines. She has collaborated with Giorgio Correggiari, Krizia and Gian Marco Venturi, but her most important and far-reaching experience is her work with Gianni Versace, where she played a crucial role in setting standards with regard to the presentation and illustration of the house s fashion and home collections. She is the author of the best-selling title Fashion Illustration and Design by Promopress.

Cosimo Vinci studied jewellery design in Florence and Vicenza. His clients are international companies from small to large businesses, from high end jewellery to bijoux. He has designed jewellery for famous fashion brands such as Versace, Versus, Balmain, Montana, Laura Biagiotti, Valentino, Etro. Since 1998 he has been teaching at The Art and Craft School in Vicenza and conducting seminars in many parts of the world on this subject.

Перший том цієї серії з двох частин – Jewellery Illustration and Design – містить покроковий посібник з фундаментальних аспектів графічного зображення широкого спектру ювелірних виробів, від найпростіших до найскладніших форм. Різні об’єми, простори, поверхні та оздоблення пояснюються детально, як і методи зображення різних матеріалів, від позачасових металів та дорогоцінного каміння до таких речовин, як целулоїд та бакаліт. Мета цієї книги не в тому, щоб демонструвати готові ювелірні вироби. Натомість вона прагне надати читачам інструменти, необхідні для точної передачі своїх ідей та опанування використання кольору, а також для малювання різних граней та ефектів, таких як блиск, прозорість та непрозорість. Це робиться шляхом пояснення різноманітних технік ілюстрації, що включають олівці, маркери, пастель, темперу та комп’ютерне рендеринг.

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У цій книзі аналізуються фундаментальні аспекти графічного зображення широкого спектру ювелірних виробів. В книзі детально пояснюються взаємозв'язки об'єму, баланс між повним і порожнім, обробка металевих поверхонь, теплі та холодні матеріали, а також взаємозв'язок між опорою та каменем, а також способи освітлення ювелірних виробів, обробка світла та гра світлотінь для додавання глибини. Книга починається з простих геометричних структур і переходить до дослідження складніших форм через низку спотворень та множень. Мета полягає не в тому, щоб показати готові ювелірні вироби, а в тому, щоб надати інструменти, які дозволять читачам опанувати метод роботи, що дозволяє їм ефективно представляти свої ідеї. Від ортогональних та аксонометричних проекцій до технік (акварель, темпера, туш, змішана техніка) та різних можливих опор, читачі знайдуть джерело натхнення для розробки власних дизайнів. Кільця, тіари, дорогоцінні камені, браслети та ланцюжки) графічно представлені в цій книзі так, ніби вони справжні, разом з такими ефектами, як глибина, блиск та прозорість.

Про авторів:

Мануела Брамбатті розпочала свою кар'єру у світі моди наприкінці сімдесятих років, працюючи для Style та інших модних журналів. Вона співпрацювала з Джорджіо Корреджіарі, Крізією та Джан Марко Вентурі, але її найважливіший та найглибший досвід – це робота з Джанні Версаче, де вона відіграла вирішальну роль у встановленні стандартів щодо презентації та ілюстрування модних та домашніх колекцій дому. Вона є авторкою бестселера Fashion Illustration and Design від Promopress.

Козімо Вінчі вивчав дизайн ювелірних виробів у Флоренції та Віченці. Його клієнтами є міжнародні компанії, від малого до великого бізнесу, від елітних ювелірних виробів до біжутерії. Він розробляв ювелірні вироби для відомих модних брендів, таких як Versace, Versus, Balmain, Montana, Laura Biagiotti, Valentino, Etro. З 1998 року він викладає в Школі мистецтв та ремесел у Віченці та проводить семінари з цієї теми в багатьох частинах світу.

The volume presents an extraordinary collection of jewels, jewellers and international maisons which, from the start of the twentieth century to the present day, have mirrored the changing taste worldwide. 

It is a global journey which takes us from France to Russia, from the United States to Italy, from Britain to Germany and from the Netherlands to Scandinavia. From the Art Nouveau masterpieces of Lalique, Vever and Fouquet to Art Deco elegance and the wonders of Cartier, Boucheron, Tiffany, Mario Buccellati and Fabergé. From the inventions of Van Cleef & Arpels and Bulgari in the 1950s to the Dutch avant-garde and the artist’s jewel of the 1960s, ending with illustrations of up-to-date and contemporary jewellery design. A brilliant historical-critical essay introduces a magnificent selection of pictures, designed to be an ideal gallery of masterpieces of twentieth-century jewellery, accompanied by technical explanations and an exhaustive glossary.

The book closes with the new millennium, with the intermingling of art and design and the introduction of new goldsmithery techniques like 3D printing and wearable technologies but also new creative, production, distribution and communication processes thanks to Internet open sources which are defining new future scenarios in jewellery design.

A brilliant historical-critical essay introduces a magnificent selection of pictures, designed to be an ideal gallery of jewellery masterpieces from the twentieth century to the present, accompanied by technical explanations and an exhaustive glossary.

The second volume of Jewelry International picks up where the first one left off, initiating the reader into the luxurious, ancient world of gold and precious jewels.

The history of gold is explored in depth, from its importance in antiquity and cultures all over the world ever since, to its use as currency, to its modern-day symbolism and cultural role, as well as its use in technology. Platinum and colored gold are also addressed. The other chapter, on emeralds, rubies, sapphires and diamonds, examines the role these stones have played throughout history, tells the stories of some particularly well-known examples, and touches on their physical properties.

The remainder of the book is devoted to the most exclusive brands in the world of Haute Jewelry: Bulgari graces the cover, and the Haute Jewelry collections of Andreoli, Audemars Piguet, Bayco, Chopard, de Grisogono, Guy Ellia, La Reina, Leviev, Montblanc, Oliva, Piaget, Waskoll and Yvel are all shown to dramatic effect.

About the Author

Tourbillon International has published five consecutive volumes of Watches International and remains an expert in the field.

Jewelry International is the most up-to-date publication on what is happening in the world of jewellery. Gorgeous photographs of stunning haute jewellery pieces and in-depth text on the history of jewellery make this book a must-have for anyone in love with jewellery.

The glamour and excitement of the world of haute jewellery is beautifully explored in the fourth edition of Jewelry International. The series brings together the world's most famous jewellers and presents their most luscious pieces for your delectation. Jewelry International, the only series of its kind, features the world's most exquisite jewels and the companies that craft them. The most fabulous names in the world of haute jewelry, such as Andreoli, Arunashi, Assael, Bayco, Bulgari, Cartier, Cora, Daniella Kronfle, David Webb, de Grisogono, Dior Joaillerie, Gumuchian, Jacob & Co., Jewels Emporium, Ralph Lauren, and Zorab, all have their own chapters, focusing on the history and significant pieces of each house.

About the Author

Tourbillon International is a privately owned company that has published numerous annual volumes of Jewelry International, Grand Complications, and Watches International. Their lavishly designed and produced volumes are essential reading for purveyors of fine and high-end collectibles.

Caroline Childers is the Chief Executive Officer and Publisher of Tourbillon International. She is the author of six volumes of Jewelry International, eight volumes of Grand Complications: High Quality Watchmaking, and several volumes of Watches International. Childers’ other publications include Designers of Time and Master Wristwatches (with Roberta Naas).

Jewelry’s Shining Stars: The Next Generation brings together 45 new women designers who have liberated the way we view and buy jewellery. This compilation of talented women, who hail from around the globe, use techniques such as enamelling, engraving, and creating nuanced textural details in wax models, to bend the rules and break with tradition. While some work with their own hands, whether schooled or self-taught, challenging themselves at the bench, others work alongside artisans to reinvigorate the old school into relevant yet enduring pieces.

The book’s stunning photographs offer a glimpse into each designer’s different aesthetic and are accompanied by the jeweller’s own words, revealing what drives their approach and giving us an insight behind these innovators. With reverence for quality, style, and technique, these 45 talented jewellers are creating today’s collectibles and shaping jewellery’s future.

About the Author:

Beth Bernstein is a jewellery historian, author, journalist, and one-time jewellery designer. Her books include The Modern Guide to Antique Jewellery (ACC Art Books, 2022), If These Jewels Could Talk (ACC Art Books, 2015), Jewelry’s Shining Stars (Fine Points Publishing, 2013) and a memoir, My Charmed Life (Penguin, 2012). Beth has contributed to many magazines, journals and publications including Forbes.com, Jewelry Connoisseur, Rapaport Magazine, The Jewellery Editor.com, Accent Magazine, Elite Traveler, Four Seasons Departures. She has worked as a senior editor for two leading national jewellery magazines, as well as launching her own online jewellery magazine, bejeweledmag.com, in 2017. She also lectures, runs and participates in seminars and educational events. Throughout the 1990s, Beth designed a jewellery collection under the brand name Bethany B, which sold to over 250 stores throughout the USA and abroad/

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Пролистать книгу Jewelry's Shining Stars: The Next Generation: 45 Visionary Women Designers 

An impeccably researched and inspiring insight into the evolution of jewellery through the ages, explored through exquisite photography of pieces drawn from the V&A’s outstanding collection

Jewels and Jewellery surveys splendid early medieval and Renaissance pieces and superb examples of Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau and 21st-century jewellery. Exquisitely detailed photography reveals both rare and precious stones as well as the elaborate techniques of the jeweller’s craft such as chasing, enamelling and cameo. Among the ‘star’ pieces are the diamond and sapphire coronet designed by Prince Albert for Queen Victoria, and the Papillon ring by London jeweller G, donated to the Victoria and Albert Museum in 2018 by Beyoncé, alongside a multitude of dazzling rings, brooches, earrings and tiaras.

Clare Phillips considers the history of Western jewellery in three parts, first exploring the materials used by jewellers, then turning to the development of styles in jewellery from the Middle Ages to today, before examining the ways in which jewellery has been hallmarked, distributed and worn over recent centuries. Showcasing pieces by Cartier, Tiffany and Liberty, this beautiful volume is the ultimate guide to the history of Western jewellery.

Contents List:

Introduction • 1. Part I: Materials • Part II: Chronology of Style: The Middle Ages to 1700 • The Eighteenth Century • The Nineteenth Century • The Twentieth Century • The Twenty-first Century • Part III: Manufacturing and Distribution

About the Author:

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.

Історія світу — тріумфи й трагедії, прориви й розпади — через культові коштовності, які надихали й впливали з самого початку.

Від стародавніх скарбів до королівських весіль, великих пограбувань і червоних килимів, ця книга є приголомшливою, несподіваною та блискучою екскурсією історичними поворотними моментами та драматичною драмою, занурюючись у пристрасті й уподобання деяких із найцікавіших і незвичайних людей світу.

Починаючи з епохи Клеопатри й закінчуючи сучасними ювелірними висловлюваннями Дженніфер Лопес, Леді Гаги та Меган Маркл, Стеллен Воландес розповідає історії про те, як блискуче каміння та дорогоцінні метали визначали імперії, надихали експедиції та великі злочини, а також були комунікатором статусу та руїни з давніх часів. Кожен момент поміщається в історичний і актуальний контекст, а Воландес проводить захоплюючі паралелі між подарунком Наполеона Марії-Луїзі під час народження їхнього сина та сучасним подарунком або безтурботною історією, що стоїть за брошкою, яку Джекі Кеннеді надягла на державну вечерю з шахом Ірану в 1962 році. Ілюстрована поєднанням архівних зображень і чудових фотографій коштовностей, ця книга є гарним, інформативним і незамінним прочитанням для любителів історії, моди, знаменитостей і поп-культури, а також пристрасних любителів коштовностей.

Про автора:

Стеллен Воландес – всесвітньо відомий експерт із ювелірних виробів. Окрім того, що вона пише про ювелірні вироби для Town & Country (де вона також є головним редактором), вона веде серію на 92nd Street Y про коштовності та їх історію. Її перша книга «Ювелір» була опублікована Rizzoli у 2016 році.

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The iconic fashion designer offers unprecedented access into her career and personal history with this once-in-a-lifetime publishing event.

The complete, official retrospective, designed by Irma Boom — one of the world's leading book designers — in close collaboration with Jil Sander herself, is packed with special features, that will make it a highly coveted collectors' item.

For decades the name Jil Sander has evoked the philosophy of less is more — a minimalist aesthetic using highest quality materials and employing exquisite craftsmanship to the effect of poetic purity. Designed and produced as impeccably as her clothing, this beautiful book offers unprecedented access into Sander’s remarkable history as a designer, and international businesswoman.

Rich in archival material, and glimpses into the life of its famously publicity-shy subject, this book tells how Sander started in the 1960s and quickly established herself as a discriminating designer unfazed by trends. When the world finally caught up to her brand, in the late 80s and 90s, the Sander name became one of the most prestigious in all of fashion.

Adhering to her core principles was the key to success with her own label. The book recapitulates her foray into the world of cosmetics and her later partnership with Uniqlo, where she created the special line +J. A further focus is given to her cooperation with leading architects on the architecture and interior design of her multinational flagship stores. Every aspect of Sander’s career is interwoven in this fascinating story. The result is an elegant manifestation of the Jil Sander name — a story of integrity and grit, sumptuously packaged and timeless.

About the Authors:

Ingeborg Harms is a journalist and literary scholar. She has worked and taught at a number of universities, including Yale University in New Haven, CT, and the University of Bonn, Germany. She is currently a professor of design theory at the Institute for Experimental Clothing and Textile Design at Berlin University of the Arts. Irma Boom is a Dutch bookmaker. Her books are in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art, New York, Vatican Library, and Centre Pompidou, Paris, among other institutions. Boom received the Johannes Vermeer Award, the Dutch state prize for the arts. In 2019, she received an honorary doctorate from the Royal College of Art, London. She teaches at Yale and Harvard Universities.

Consummate hostess and lifestyle expert Julia Reed shares her favorite New Orleans recipes and ways to create parties that exude this city's famously warm hospitality.

This follow-up to Julia's bestseller Julia Reed's South showcases her entertaining know-how and that of her noted chef friends -- and her love of New Orleans. Held in a variety of venues, from courtyards to gracious interior spaces, the gatherings' menus include such dishes as grillades, grits, and seafood gumbo, and cocktails ranging from the traditional Sazerac to a Satsuma Margarita. Featured are an elegant holiday dinner, a crawfish boil, and a lunch under the live oaks. All are presented in luscious photographs and include tips on setting tables, arranging flowers, and crafting playlists to create a festive mood.

Julia's introduction traces the evolution of New Orleans cuisine, from its Creole beginnings to the culinary contributions of other ethnic groups. Sidebars cover iconic watering holes and local specialties such as the po-boy and the muffuletta, as well as events ranging from Mardi Gras to raucous St. Patrick's Day. This enticing cookbook is the ultimate primer is for every party-giver and anyone interested in "laissez bons temps roulez."

About the Author:

Journalist and author Julia Reed is a contributing editor at Garden & and Gun and Elle Decor. She writes a column for Southern Living, contributes regularly to the Wall Street Journal and is the author of six books including But Mama Always Put Vodka in Her Sangria: Adventures in Eating, Drinking, and Making Merry, Queen of the Turtle Derby and Other Southern Phenomena, The House on First Street: My New Orleans Story, One Man's Folly: The Exceptional Houses of Furlow Gatewood, and Julia Reed's South: Spirited Entertaining and High-Style for All Year Long. Paul Costello is a lifestyle photographer. His work has appeared in many publications and books including One Man's Folly: The Exceptional Houses of Furlow Gatewood, Miles Reed's The Big Book of Chic, and Julia Reed's South.

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Пролистать книгу Julia Reed's New Orleans: Food, Fun, and Field Trips for Letting the Good Times Roll

No one embodies the rollicking spirit of great Southern party giving more than Julia Reed, the consummate hostess and go-to food and lifestyle expert.

Thrown everywhere from lush gardens and gracious interior spaces to a Mississippi River sandbar, Julia Reed’s parties capture the celebratory nature of entertaining in her native South. Here, her informative and down-to-earth guide to throwing an unforgettable party includes secrets she has collected over a lifetime of entertaining.

For this book, she offers up a feast of options for holiday cocktails, spring lunches, formal dinners, and even a hunt breakfast. Eleven seasonal events feature delicious, easy-to-prepare recipes, ranging from fried chicken to Charlotte Russe and signature cocktails or wine-pairings — she introduces her talented friends (rum makers, potters, fabric designers, bakers) along the way. Each occasion includes gorgeous photographs showing her original approach to everything—from invitations and setting a table to arranging flowers and creating the mood. Reed also provides practical considerations and sources. This irresistible book is the ultimate primer for every party-giver.

About the Author:

Journalist and author Julia Reed is a contributing editor at Garden & Gun and Elle Decor. She writes a column for Southern Living, contributes to the Wall Street Journal, and is the author of five books including But Mama Always Put Vodka in Her Sangria and One Man’s Folly: The Exceptional Houses of Furlow Gatewood. Paul Costello is a lifestyle photographer. His work has appeared in many publications and books including One Man’s Folly and Miles Redd’s The Big Book of Chic.

Your ultimate inspiration and resource for creating a one-of-a-kind wedding that truly matches your personality, style, and budget

In this book celebrity wedding planner and stylist Fiona Leahy will inspire you to not only have an incomparable ceremony best-suited to your wants and needs, but to throw one hell of a party that everyone will enjoy. She reveals her hands-on tips and tricks for creating a relaxed and freshly original celebration — from a bohemian open-air rhapsody to a punk-rock karaoke extravaganza.

Just Married brims with a wide range of extraordinary locations, handmade letterpress invitations and decorations, delectable wedding cakes and buffets, striking wedding dresses, bouquets, and, of course, wedding rings and other accoutrements. Although the featured suggestions might be different from what is traditionally expected, they are always tasteful and will embolden anyone to make their own unique visions for their wedding day a reality.

What should be one of the happiest days of one’s life can also be one of the most nerve-racking experiences. Planning one’s wedding brings up all kinds of questions. Which dress? Which ring? Which location? Which food should be served? Who should sit next to whom? What can be easily organized and what calls for professional support? And most of all: how can an enjoyable yet sophisticated celebration be created that does away with kitschy clichés and tacky locations and fits perfectly to the bride and groom’s personalities and budget?

Stylist, designer, and celebrity wedding planner Fiona Leahy has established herself as one of the best resources for planning a stylish wedding. In Just Married, Leahy now reveals her own particular, yet universally applicable inspirations, tips, and tricks for not only putting together an incomparable ceremony best-suited to your wants and needs, but also throwing one hell of a party that everyone will enjoy.

With her captivating examples and proven organizational talent, Leahy brings a relaxed and freshly unconventional perspective to wedding planning. The atmospheres of the events featured in the book range from the glamorous staging of gothic and bohemian chic to effortless understatement and contemporary naturalness. For every step along the way to a successful wedding and reception, Just Married offers concrete advice, instructions, and inspiration. The book contains suggestions for a wide range of locations, handmade letterpress invitations and decorations, delectable wedding cakes and buffets, wedding dresses, bouquets, and, of course, wedding rings and other paraphernalia that might be a bit different from what is expected, but are always tasteful. They will embolden anyone to make their own unique visions for their wedding day a reality.

Just Married is a book for everyone who wants to thoroughly enjoy their wedding day and not be hemmed in by the supposed rules of the wedding industry — because even the bride and groom should have only happy memories of their big day.

About the Author:

When Fiona Leahy was chosen to design the wedding of Dita von Teese and Marilyn Manson, she found her true calling — planning and implementing uniquely creative events and parties for celebrities and others. She previously worked as a stylist for Terry Richardson, i-D, and David LaChapelle and created jewelry for Jade Jagger and Louis Vuitton.

Всесвітньо відомий художник і дизайнер текстилю Каффе Фассетт пропонує читачам нові візерунки, нові ідеї та нове натхнення.

З такими успішними книгами, як Bold Blooms та Dreaming in Color, остання книга Каффе Фассетта об'єднує всі найкращі елементи його творчості та життя. Kaffe Fassett in the Studio пропонує глибокий погляд на його творчість та місця, де він знаходить натхнення, приділяючи особливу увагу його кольоровій роботі. У цьому томі також представлені деякі з його найкращих дизайнів у сферах рукоділля, печворку та в'язання, а також представлено три-чотири нові візерунки в кожній з цих галузей. Нарешті, Фассетт розповість про свої процеси дизайну тканин та живопису.

Ікона у світі моди та ремесел, Фассетт співпрацює з такими брендами, як Coach, і регулярно з'являється на сторінках Vogue. Його блискуче використання кольору відрізняє його роботи від інших художників, і будь-яка колекція його робіт є обов'язковою для шанувальників та не тільки.

Кольорові фотографії Деббі Паттерсон

Про автора:

Каффе Фассетт — всесвітньо відомий художник, дизайнер текстилю та письменник. Його роботи виставлялися в музеях по всьому світу, зокрема в Музеї Вікторії та Альберта в Лондоні. Він є дизайнером тканин для FreeSpirit Fabrics, дизайнером трикотажу для Rowan Yarns та автором понад 50 книг, зокрема Simple Shapes Spectacular Quilts, Bold Blooms, та Dreaming in Color. Він живе в Лондоні.

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Погортати книгу Kaffe Fassett in the Studio: Behind the Scenes with a Master Colorist на Google Books.

Kaffe Fassett's Quilts in Ireland: 20 Designs for Patchwork and Quilting

Західна Ірландія з її вулицями з яскравими розфарбованими будинками та старовинними кам'яними стінами є ідеальним натхненням для різноманітних дизайнів ковдр у книзі Каффе Фассетта Quilts in Ireland. Відомий своїм використанням кольору, Каффе створює кольорові палітри яскравих яскравих рожевих та червоних; насичених синіх, фіолетових та зелених; а також ніжних синіх та білих відтінків зі своєї подорожі до Ірландії, що представлено у вражаючих дизайнах ковдр, таких же непередбачуваних, як і ландшафт Ірландії. Завдяки внеску дизайнерів Лізи Пріор-Люсі та Філіпа Джейкобса, ковдри Каффе Фассетта в Ірландії надихнуть майстрів квілтингу будь-якого рівня майстерності.

Дизайн включає:

- Квіткова клітинка
- Баттенберг
- Тіні
- Танцюючі блоки
ТА БАГАТО ІНШОГО!!

Кожен візерунок ковдри містить повні інструкції з кольоровими схемами, а книга містить розділ про основи печворку та квілтингу.

Про автора:

Художник Каффе Фассетт, який народився в Сан-Франциско, — це ім'я, яке знає кожен квілтер. Його роботи замовляли британська монархія, американські модельєри та Королівська шекспірівська компанія. Понад десять років тому Фассетт співпрацював з Роуеном, щоб створити колекції Каффе Фассетта, які щоосені представляють нові тканини. Він написав численні бестселери з ковдр, зокрема Heritage Quilts, Kaffe Quilts Again, Kaffe Fassett: Dreaming in Color (автобіографія) та Kaffe Fassett's Quilt Romance.

A glamorous tribute to Karl Lagerfeld’s highly influential creations for Chanel captured behind the scenes by US Vogue photographer Robert Fairer in beautiful, never-before-seen images

Casting a new light on one of the best-loved chapters in fashion history, Karl Lagerfeld Unseen: The Chanel Years illuminates key Chanel collections and creations from behind the scenes.

From discreet client fittings in rue Cambon’s immaculate black-and-beige salons to previously unseen backstage moments that show models, hairdressers, stylists, make-up artists and Karl Lagerfeld himself at work, Robert Fairer’s stunning and high-energy photographs capture the elegance, glamour and spirit that defined Karl Lagerfeld’s shows for Chanel.

Texts by Karl Lagerfeld’s collaborators and friends provide a fresh perspective on his creative process and reveal the stories behind the now iconic designs. A treasure trove of inspiration, this publication will be a must-have reference for fashion and photography lovers alike, and for dedicated Chanel fans the world over.

About the Authors:

Robert Fairer started photographing the major international womenswear collections in the mid-1990s. First commissioned by Elle and Harper’s Bazaar USA, he then became US Vogue’s exclusive backstage photographer for over a decade. His first book, Alexander McQueen: Unseen, was published by Thames & Hudson, followed by John Galliano: Unseen, Marc Jacobs: Unseen and John Galliano for Dior.
Sally Singer is head of fashion direction at Amazon. Her previous roles have included creative director of American Vogue and editor-in-chief of T: The New York Times Style Magazine.
Natasha A Fraser is an author, journalist and expert on Paris, luxury and lifestyle. Her books include Chanel Fashion, Monsieur Dior and After Andy: Adventures in Warhol Land. She has also taught at the American University in Paris and is the co-producer of Inside Dior, the two-part television series.
Elizabeth von Thurn und Taxis is a freelance writer, columnist and editor for international publications. Formerly style editor-at-large at American Vogue, she has designed and collaborated with both fashion brands and art institutions.