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Pulp Fashion
Published on the occasion of an exhibition held at the Legion of Honor, San Francisco, Feb. 5-June 5, 2011.
Paper Illusions
"Artist and designer Isabelle de Borchgrave creates exquisite paper dresses evoking high fashions from the courts of the Medici to the legendary Fortuny silks of the early twentieth century. She cuts, folds, glues, and paints her paper costumes with imagination and exceptional mastery, creating the illusion of lace from Bruges, Renaissance-era brocade, and delicate silk a la Pompadour. Their historical authenticity, combined with their startling realism, caused an overnight sensation when they were first shown in France in 1998 as "Papiers a la Mode." Since then, the dynamic, light-hearted collection has traveled all over the world to critical and popular acclaim." "Paper Illusions does full...
Papiers À la Mode
Life-size reproductions or re-interpretations, in paper and paint, of dresses from17th to 20th century.
Fashion-- À la Mode
With short texts and numerous costumed figures that pop-up in three dimensions, this book is organized chronologically into themes: Egypt and the beginning of costume, the Elizabethan period, 18th-century France, the Victorian Opera (the age of Tiffany and Sargent), the Kimono, Chanel and the liberation of women's clothing, and Fashion as Art (Fortuny and Miyake). 7 pop-up spreads.
Living with Art in Belgium
* A stunning book of the art collections in the most exclusive homes in Belgium by Fiammetta d'Arenberg Frescobaldi, author of The Art of Living in Brussels, with photography by noted photographer Jean-Pierre Gabriel* An exclusive tour of the private homes of notable artists, entrepreneurs, and royalty* The gardens of the royal Belgian residence, Belvédère Castle, have been photographed here for the first timeArtists, art collectors, entrepreneurs, even King Albert II and Queen Paola, welcome you into their homes with an exclusive invitation to see their art-filled, unique interiors and gardens. Author Fiammetta d'Arenberg Frescobaldi and photographer Jean-Pierre Gabriel take you to into places that are normally hidden from outsiders behind high hedges and closed doors. The owner's collections are highlighted with stunning photographs that illustrate the way their artwork resonates with the home's architecture and interior design. Peek over the fence of the royal residence, the Belvédère Castle, and look inside the houses of Jan Fabre, Gérald Watelet, Isabelle Werner de Borchgrave, Boris Vervoordt, Gert Voorjans, Sybille de Spoelbergh, and many others.
Papiers À la Mode
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Seattleness
This visually rich cultural atlas of Seattle explores the mercurial nature of place through the lens of one of the fastest growing cities in America. Through both experiential and data-driven cartography, Seattleness lends itself to longtime residents, newcomers to the city, and those curious about the moody borough that has brought us airplanes, grunge, gourmet coffee, and e-commerce. In the style of Infinite City and Portlandness, this illustrated book examines an expansive range of topics from UFO sightings to pinball legacies, gray skies to frontier psychology, strong women and strong coffee. Compelling infographic visuals emerge from deep dives into data, unraveling over 50 real and strange narratives about the green metropolis perched at the edge of the Salish Sea.
Rrripp!!
"Like the eponymous exhibition, this book begins with 1960s throwaway paper dresses, and launches into an examination of new ways to approach the invention and use of textiles and non-woven materials. It juxtaposes modern creations with paper garments from various cultures, analysing the history of paper and paper-like materials in relation to fashion, art, and design through creators like Anna Piaggi, John Galliano, Hussein Chalayan, Issey Miyake, Andy Warhol, Jackie Nickerson, Robert Wilson, Kosuke Tsumura, and many more. Essays by specialists address the various aspects of this humble material"--Publisher's description.
My Venetian Sketchbook
This gift book is a celebration in vibrant brushstrokes of one of the most-visited and romantic cities in the world. Isabelle de Borchgrave arrives in Venice via the lagoon, with its singular luminosity and its scattered islands. She is enchanted by the city and its canals, vaparettos, water-taxis, gondolas, romantic bridges, and whimsical facades. After window shopping in chic boutiques, de Borchgrave ventures into the markets, bursting with life and color, before leading us to hidden museums, charming hotels, and restaurants. Illustrated throughout with charming paintings, My Venetian Sketchbook also features de Borchgrave's favorite addresses, allowing the reader to follow in the artist's footsteps and experience her very personal take on Venice.
