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Lacroix is one of the most inventive and admired fashion designers in the world. He is also incredibly well-versed in fashion history, and he brings that expertise to bear in this delightful imaginary museum of historic and contemporary fashion.

‘I chose those that were most inspiring, those that best told the story of fashion that I would have wanted to tell if I were the museum curator that I intended to be when I was a student.’ – Christian Lacroix

Each featured piece – whether from costume collections of the Musée des Arts Décoratifs or the House of Lacroix – is distinguished by its cut, its detail, its colour and its texture,
and the pieces are juxtaposed and photographed in a way that emphasizes their relationships across the centuries.

The world of vintage clothing is a fun, exciting, rewarding area of collecting. This is particularly true of the fashions of 1940s, 50s, and 60s. Unlike earlier eras, these creations can be worn and enjoyed everyday. And there is something for every taste...from the formal to the whimsical and from the chic tailored suits of the 1940s to the free-style fashions of the late-1960s

Thanks to an all-round sense of fashion, Max Mara has been able to sustain its principles and priorities over time: superior quality, fashion content, superb tailoring even in mass production, design and research and last but not least, leadership in distribution and communication. This is a real voyage into the history of fashion; and the coat, the maison’s symbol, which made it famous all over the world, is the key to understanding it all. An exceptional book on fashion and a tribute to a great maison.

There are numerous hitherto unpublished sketches by famous designers including Karl Lagerfeld, Jean Charles de Castelbajac, Luciano Soprani, Guy Paulin and Anne-Marie Beretta and fashion photographs by Peter Lindbergh, Paolo Roversi, Richard Avedon, Steven Meisel, Craig McDean, David Sims, Mario Sorrenti and many others, giving us an ample overview of Italian fashion during the last decades

Accompanying a major international exhibition, Coming into Fashion features over 200 photographs by 86 of the great fashion photographers of the last 100 years at the outset of their distinguished careers.

Fashion photographs – glamorous, provocative, beautiful, accomplished, magical – have always been associated with some of the most famous names in the history of photography, such as Cecil Beaton, Irving Penn, Helmut Newton and Mario Testino.

Edward Steichen took what were probably the first fashion photographs in 1911 and since then the most distinguished practitioners have turned fashion photography into an art form. For many it was the editors and art directors at Condé Nast, such as Edna Woolman Chase, Diana Vreeland and Alexander Liberman, who launched their careers.

With unprecedented access to the Condé Nast archives in New York, Paris and Milan, the photography historian Nathalie Herschdorfer has gathered original prints as well as pages from the actual magazines to provide a unique opportunity to see the work of over eighty photographers right at the outset of their careers.

On the occasion of the 260th anniversary of its foundation, Porzellan Manufaktur Nymphenburg issued a special collector’s edition of Franz Anton Bustelli’s masterpiece Commedia dell’Arte figurines first introduced 1759/60.

For the Couture Edition, each of the figurines have been redressed with new designs by contemporary fashion designers and Haute Couturiers including, Christian Lacroix, Viktor & Rolf, Gareth Pugh and Vivienne Westwood.

Taking this project as a launching point the Collector’s Book examines the Commedia dell’Arte as a whole, its significance and impact on fields as diverse as literature, painting, circus, fashion, all forms of theater, cinema and advertising over the centuries up until the present day.

With over 500 photographs, drawings, historical and contemporary references and multifaceted essays and texts, by a series of authors, the book takes the reader on a caleidoscopic ride through centuries and across disciplines, documenting and contexturalizing the project from a variety of angles.

A brief history of the Commedia dell’Arte, introduction of the main characters, Bustelli’s versions transformed into Porcelain and the designers new interpretations, the cultural significance of the Commedia dell’Arte, Bustelli’s figurines’ peculiar gestures juxtaposed to those in silent movies, pantomime, street gestures by urban tribes, masks from use in performance, art, fashion, religion, masquerades, film, comics and rock’n roll, the unique costumes of the Commedia dell’Arte as popular and reappearing motif in fashion over centuries.

Simultaneously the publication documents the design and production of the Couture Edition pieces in the studios of the designers and Nymphenburgs Master workshops revealing rare insights in process and alchemy of fashion and porcelain production. Each of the sixteen new designs is discussed in context of the respective protagonist, who are portrayed with an intimate photograph in their studios and a comprehensive profile text.

The book demonstrates the increasing relevance of handcraft in the age of mass production - century old techniques are the engine of both fashion and fine porcelaine. The elaborate production process of the figurines at the Nymphenburg’s master workshops is for the first time documented and revealed to the public. It illustrates the familiarities and essential bond between Haute Couture and Fine Porcelain making, the mutual devotion to technique and stupefying craft. Why Haute Couture and the Nymphenburg Manufactory are to be counted amongst a few guardians of a level of human achievement expressed as an untouchable form of beauty that would otherwise be lost within a generation or even less.

The primary skill needed by anyone who works in fashion is the ability to convey — to clients and the general public alike — images of the designs. The impression given to the viewer depends on whether the fashion design drawings are good. Contemporary Fashion Illustration Techniques thoroughly describes the basics of fashion illustration and covers the latest trends such as vivid images, sprightly movement, and garment material texture. After all, fashion drawing is not simply about sketching a body and face; only when you accurately reproduce the garments and their colors can the designs truly come to life.

Naoki Watanabe (Japan) is a veteran of fashion design drawing who has taught for 20 years at Kuwazawa Design School, one of Japan’s foremost fashion institutions.

The design of lingerie is often seen as a mystery, even by professionals working in other sectors of the fashion industry. This book explains the processes at work and the many unexpected influences that shape the colour, silhouettes and decoration.

The book documents the rise of the deluxe lingerie brand. This interest in luxury labels has led many young designers to chose lingerie as a creative outlet – conscious of fashion, but also with a clear view of their own ‘lingerie world’. The book features the work of 30 lingerie designers from around the world, bringing out the individuality of each designer and providing a compelling insight into their working methods. Beautifully illustrated throughout, it presents inspirational images from the designers’ collections alongside their sketches and mood boards.

About the Author:

Katie Dominy is a trend consultant and journalist specializing in design. Dividing her time between London and her home in France, Katie writes for a range of international publications and consults on consumer and market trends for a variety of industries. Katie studied design at the London College of Fashion and worked as a lingerie designer in London prior to joining B2B fashion forecasting website WGSN, where she set up and edited the lingerie and swimwear division.

Progressing through almost two centuries of corset-making, this fascinating collection showcases an astonishing range of period pieces, from the 1750 whale-boned corsets, through the invention of the sewing machine and mass-produced corsets of the 1850s to the makeshift corsets of World War I.

Reflecting the changing fashions and attitudes of women throughout the centuries, the collection includes corsets for pregnancy, riding corsets for sportswomen and hard-wearing corsets for housemaids. There are even corsets for small children and their dolls.

The book is packed with practical information on how to recreate these stunning period pieces for yourself. Each corset features an annotated pattern, a detailed drawing and close-up photography so historical detail can be captured accurately by the maker. A brief overview places the corset within its historical context and explains any features or alterations necessary for making up the patterns. For those new, to dressmaking, there are two step-by-step projects – one for a hand-stitched, pre-1850 corset and one for a post-1850 corset made using the sewing machine. There is also invaluable advice on a range of corset-making techniques, from cutting and fitting the patterns to adding historical detail. Information on lacing the corsets, inserting eyelets, gussets and split busks and on stitching and flossing is all included.

About the Author:

Jill Salen is a freelance costume maker and is widely employed in the theatrical costume industry. She has made costumes for many clients, including The Globe theatre. She is a lecturer in costume on the BA (Hons) theatre design course at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff. Jill is the author of Corsets, also published by Batsford. Jill lives in Cardiff.

Spearheaded by Constantine Sekeris, author of MetamorFX, this book is an in-depth look at costume design and illustration.

Showcasing an educational process breaking down the problematic areas of costume design for the film, video game and animation industries. From 10 top leading artists in the field, this title will have a wide range of aesthetic and design solutions. One will learn how to design and illustrate a costume from start to finish with educational tips and the process from sketches to finished Photoshop images to 3D ZBrush sculptures to fabrication.

Одежда, будь то из кожи, шерсти или ткани, имеет множество предназначений. Она защищает тело человека от воздействия внешних факторов, скрывает его, одновременно привлекая внимание.

При написании данной книги за основу были взяты: каталог европейской моды, составленный Чезаре Вечеллио, современные каталоги "Товары почтой", журналы мод, которые служили источником вдохновения для живописцев, скульпторов, рисовальщиков, а также для дизайнеров одежды и первоклассных модельеров.

Представленные здесь оригинальные иллюстрации представляют интерес для историков-любителей и позволяют судить о различных профессиях и ремеслах.

Не удивляйтесь, если на страницах этой книги вы увидите модели, созданные несколько веков назад, которые как будто сошли со страниц современных модных журналов.

Couture Hats es un suntuoso escaparate que reúne a los diseñadores de sombreros con más talento del mundo. En su interior encontraremos maravillas hechas de lujoso satén, encaje, flores, paja, fieltro, cabello o metal; increíbles piezas que rozan lo arquitectónico. Gloriosos sombreros acompañados de las biografías de sus creadores, revelándonos su vida y secretos. Prestigiosos sombrereros de la talla de Philip Treacy o Stephen Jones se dan cita, en este libro, con una nueva generación de creadores, más experimentales, que no conocen el significado de la palabra límite.

Selecting a pair of glasses can be a tricky business. With so many styles and labels available, the choice is as much about making a fashion statement as gaining perfect vision. Cult Eyewear is the first book to give an account of the world’s top eyewear brands, from Ray-Ban to J.F. Rey, Persol to Polaroid, and from the 1780s to the present day. Neil Handley, an authority on the history of eyewear, selects more than 30 famous names that have enduring appeal and command a dedicated following, and discusses the history of each brand and its most iconic spectacles or sunglasses. The book also includes a concise illustrated introduction to the evolution of eyewear; innovative designs and historically important inventions; films and key personalities associated with particular designs or brands through the years; and other fascinating aspects of this global industry.

• Covers more than 30 cult eyewear brands from around the world, including Anglo American, ic! Berlin, Neostyle and Persol
• Includes features on personalities and films associated with particular brands and designs, among them Elvis Presley, John Lennon and Dame Edna Everage
• Lavishly illustrated with over 500 historical and contemporary images

While very few of us can boast a shoe collection to rival that of Imelda Marcos, it’s difficult to deny the mood-enhancing effect of a shiny new pair of shoes.

And when a woman goes shoe-shopping, whether for skyscraper heels or wear-with-anything ballet flats, she’s spoilt for choice. Cult Shoes is a lavishly illustrated exploration of the world’s top shoe brands and designers, from Manolo Blahnik to Melissa, Camper to Clarks, and from the eighteenth century to the present day. Fashion journalist Harriet Walker selects 30 famous names that have an enduring appeal or command a devoted following, and recounts the history of each brand and its most iconic designs, among them the scarlet leather Repetto pumps immortalized by Brigitte Bardot in 1956 in … And God Created Woman and Terry de Havilland’s multicoloured wedges, which have adorned the feet of celebrities since the late 1960s. A must-have for any shoe fanatic, the book also includes a concise illustrated introduction to the history of footwear, and short features on key personalities and lesser-known but influential brands.

• Covers 30 cult brands/designers from around the world, including Charlotte Olympia, Christian Louboutin, Havaianas, Jimmy Choo, Nicholas Kirkwood and Tod’s
• Includes features on subculture designs, Chanel’s iconic ballet pumps, the influence of Sex and the City … and Imelda Marcos and other famous shoe collectors
• With over 350 historical and contemporary images, including sketches, advertisements and style shots

Retail merchandising is not just about garments hanging on a rail in isolation or displaying items on shelves

Leading fashion retailers and luxury lifestyle stores now rely heavily on conceptual interior and space design to reflect the whole image and philosophy of their label or brand, not just to showcase their collections. The connection between store space and product is organic one defines and enhances the other. Curated focuses on the current minimalist, gallery/store trend in commercial design and decoration, and its increasing presence in new shopping spaces.

Contemporary boutiques, bookshops, bars and concept stores now seek to create a unique environment where innovative minimal design, art, lighting, styling and music are as much of an integral part of the shopping experience as the merchandise itself. The traditional retail store has now involved into an evolving platform of meticulously curated ideas, where limited edition pieces sit elegantly beside bespoke-designed furniture like gallery installations. Abstract art pieces and objects are juxtaposed with clothes, interacting in a seamless aesthetic harmony.

Curated offers a visual journey of contemporary design and explores the close affinity between fashion and art in a modern, utilitarian minimalist setting. An exquisite visual reference book of some of the most cutting-edge in-store spaces across the globe, this book presents innovative retailing ideas and minimalist inspirations from the hottest international design studios such as the conceptual Phillip 3.1 store in Seoul, Camper in London, Issey Miyake in Shibuya, Swarovski in Ginza, Merci Pop-up store, Aesop in Singapore, the uber-minimalist Muji in Milan and so much more. Here visual merchandising is taken to a whole new level, elevating the products into objects of beauty and works of art and blurring the boundaries between fashion and design.

This work features information and interviews with the designers, technical drawing plans as well as an explanation of the concept and creative process and personal vision behind the design of each space.

Features the following shops and designers:

Earl's Gourmet Grub- Free Land Buck; Aesop, Singapore- March Studio; V2K Designers, Istanbul- Autoban; Boutique Runway, Vietnam- CLS Architetti Lik+Neon- Gitta Gschwendtner; Folk Clothing- Iya Studio, London; YOUR Concept Store- Iya Studio, London; Et Vous- Joseph Dirand Architecture; 3.1 Phillip Lim, Seoul, Korea- Leong Leong Architecture; Korchiro Kimura Aoyama- International; Japanse winkeltje- Nezu Aymo Architects; Lodge, Hiroshima, Japan- Philipp Plein; Duras Daiba, Tokyo- Chikara Ohno; Entrance, Buchares- Square One; Camper in Malmo, Sweden- TAF; Eva New York Fashion Store- Volido; Comme des Garcon Aoyama- Studio Toogood.