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Fashion and Versailles
  • Language: en

Fashion and Versailles

The Château de Versailles—the indisputable birthplace of fashion—continues to inspire glamour and style today. The royal residence of Versailles—this unparalleled seat of power and seduction—is an important influence on contemporary fashion, inspiring passions and vocations. Since the establishment of the world’s first dress codes under the rule of Louis XIV to incite the whims of the queens and royal mistresses, fashion at Versailles has been a constant and inexhaustible source of inspiration for designers, photographers, decorators, and directors and has launched countless fashion revolutions. Courtesan Madame de Montespan launched the “innocente” robe to camouflage pregnanc...

Paris: Capital of Guerlain
  • Language: en

Paris: Capital of Guerlain

The history of the quintessential Parisian perfumer Guerlain both influenced and was shaped by Parisian life, savoir faire, and culture. The house of Guerlain is a Parisian institution. Guerlain aficionados—from royalty and empresses, to celebrities, writers, and artists—have been featured in novels, song lyrics, movies, and artistic creations, all while exemplifying Parisian savoir faire and luxury. The Guerlain headquarters and laboratory on the rue de Rivoli in the heart of Paris feature a new scent laboratory and a rose garden, intrinsically binding the famous house to the city of light, which it so perfectly captures in each bottle of perfume. Traveling through two centuries of hist...

Jacques Helleu & Chanel
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 288

Jacques Helleu & Chanel

  • Categories: Art
  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2006-10
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  • Publisher: Unknown

This beautifully designed and lavishly illustrated volume tells the story of Helleu's vision for Chanel over the past 40 years.

Dior by Yves Saint Laurent
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 300

Dior by Yves Saint Laurent

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2017-06-27
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  • Publisher: Unknown

The second volume in an unprecedented series of books devoted to each designer of the prestigious house of Dior since its inception, Dior by Yves Saint Laurent encompasses Yves Saint Laurent's most iconic haute couture creations for the renowned house, from the Trapeze silhouette of his debut Spring-Summer 1958 collection to the beatnik inspiration for Fall-Winter 1960. Featuring a wealth of stunning photographs by Laziz Hamani and expressive text by Saint Laurent biographer Laurence Benaïm, this monumental volume provides profound insight into Saint Laurent's inspirations, influences, and vision for the evolution of the house of Dior.

René Lacoste
  • Language: en

René Lacoste

"What do we know about Rene Lacoste? That he was a French tennis legend, the founder of the Lacoste brand, and a remarkable inventor? Lacoste (1904-1996) was an elegant player with an acute sense of fair play, a demanding designer who revolutionized sports apparel, and a passionate engineer who invented the first tubular steel tennis racket. From the tennis court to the golf course, accompanied by family members or friends made along the way, the man called the Alligator was a determined visionary with an eye for authenticity and detail. Rene Lacoste remains to this day a timeless yet remarkably contemporary fashion icon. Published to celebrate the Lacoste brand's 85th anniversary, this lavishly illustrated work includes a wealth of photographs and archival documents, some published here for the first time, and original drawings by the renowned French illustrator Floc'h."--Provided by publisher.

Issey Miyake
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 79

Issey Miyake

Balancing influences from East and West, Issey Miyake has produced striking, bold designs in linear and geometric shapes. This text follows his career, from his beginnings as a student of graphic design to his move to fashion in 1970 and the development of his signature look.

Introspection
  • Language: en

Introspection

In 2005, two brothers with a background in the music industry decided to channel their love for sound into a different medium: fashion. Laurent and Arik Britton's Paris-based brand IRO remixes Parisian sophistication with New York sass, a look that's both chic and rock 'n' roll. Introspection marks IRO's 15th anniversary and highlights the spirit of a brand that has influenced style worldwide, with more than 45 stores in New York City, Los Angeles, Miami, and beyond. This beautifully designed book features 20 fashion campaigns photographed by major names including Benoît Peverelli, Karim Sadli, and Alex Cayley, among others. Accompanying essays by fashion writer Laurence Benaïm showcase the brand's identity and follow the designers throughout the making of a campaign.

Pants
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 280

Pants

Pants. Trousers. Knickers. Pajama. Pantaloon...What kind of pants will I wear today? Pants have transformed the history of fashion into something else than just fashion; it is definitely with pants that the real revolutions have happened.

Debut : Yves Saint Laurent, 1962
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 136

Debut : Yves Saint Laurent, 1962

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2002-03
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  • Publisher: Unknown

This Behind-The-Scenes Look At Saint Laurent's first year as an independent designer provides an unprecedented portrait showing the hard work behind the fashion genius's early & meteoric rise.

Pierre Cardin
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 260

Pierre Cardin

  • Categories: Art
  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2017-08-14
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  • Publisher: Unknown

Filled with fascinating images from the 1950s to today, this comprehensive anthology is the first to showcase the complete vision of Pierre Cardin from fashion to interior design, at a time when his creations are experiencing a resurgence. More than simply an album of compelling images, this impressive volume encapsulates Cardin’s entire oeuvre and portrays his daily life as a still-constant quest for new creative expression. -- Publisher's website.