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CHANEL Catwalk: The Complete Karl Lagerfeld Collections
Timeless and Stylish, this fashion forward addition is perfect for coffee tables, bedside tables and library collections. For the first time, every Chanel collection ever created by Karl Lagerfeld is gathered in a single volume.
Each collection is illustrated with carefully curated catwalk images, showcasing hundreds of spectacular clothes (from evening dresses and day suits to casual and sports pieces), details, accessories (from hats and jewelry to handbags and shoes), beauty looks and set designs - and of course the top fashion models who wore them on the runway, from Claudia Schiffer and Linda Evangelista to Kate Moss and Cara Delevingne. Ever since his first show for the house in 1983, Karl Lagerfeld’s Chanel collections have consistently made headlines and dictated trends the world over. This definitive publication opens with a concise history of the house of Chanel, followed by a brief biographical profile of Karl Lagerfeld. It goes on to explore the collections themselves, which are organized chronologically and introduced by a short text unveiling each collection’s influences and highlights.
Author: Mauries, Patrick & Sabatini, Adelia
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Format: Hardback
Publication Date: 16/05/2016
Illustrated: Colour images
Pages: 632
Dimensions: 290x204mm
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CHANEL: Collections and Creations
Timeless and Stylish, this fashion forward addition is perfect for coffee tables, bedside tables and library collections.
In this dazzling book, the House of Chanel opens its private archives, revealing a galaxy of brilliant designs created by Coco Chanel from the 1920s onwards, and now reinterpreted to become the motifs for brand new garments, accessories and beauty products. It explores five central themes - the suit, the camellia, jewelry, fragrances and make-up, and the little black dress - and follows the threads from past to present to show how these key items have been rediscovered and reinvented by fashion designers working in the footsteps of their illustrious predecessors. This visual journey includes previously unpublished archive photographs and original drawings by Karl Lagerfeld, as well as glorious images from some of the greatest names in fashion photography.
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DIOR Catwalk: The Complete Addition
Timeless and Stylish, this fashion forward addition is perfect for coffee tables, bedside tables and library collections.
On the 70th anniversary of Dior’s first ever collection (the iconic ‘New Look’, launched in spring 1947), this book charts Christian Dior’s fabled collections and those of his successors Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Bohan, Gianfranco Ferré, John Galliano, and Raf Simons, as well as Maria Grazia Chiuri’s debut presentations for the house.
Every haute couture collection is represented, as are ready-to-wear collections from the arrival of John Galliano onwards. Complete with an introduction and designer profiles by Alexander Fury, this book offers a unique opportunity to chart the development of one of the most influential and luxurious fashion brands of all time and discover rarely seen creations.
With over 1,100 images, this treasure trove of inspiration will be the must-have reference for all fashion professionals and Dior fans.
Author: Alexander Fury
Format: Hardback with printed cloth (without jacket)
Size: 27.7 x 19.0 cm
Publication date: 22 June 2017
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Little Book Of CHANEL
Chanel and Prada are known the world over as towering greats of women’s fashion. Covering everything from the early days of Coco Chanel’s revolutionary inventions in sportswear to the creation of a global empire under Karl Lagerfeld, and exploring the understated elegance, luxury, technologically advanced fabrics and originality of design of Prada, these two titles will take you deep into the life of the world's most highly regarded fashion houses, with detailed photographs, design sketches and fascinating detail.
Author: Baxter-Wright, Emma
Format: Hardback
Illustrated: Illustrated
Pages: 160
Dimensions: 180x125mm
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Louis Vuitton: Catwalk Book
Timeless and Stylish, this fashion forward addition is perfect for coffee tables, bedside tables and library collections.
Founded as a luxury leather goods house in 1854, Louis Vuitton was for many decades one of the world’s leading trunk and accessories makers. It was after launching its first fashion collections in 1998, however, that the house reached unprecedented global fame, and pioneered high-profile collaborations with artists such as Richard Prince, Takashi Murakami and Stephen Sprouse.
This definitive publication opens with a concise history of the house, followed by brief biographical profiles of Marc Jacobs, the first creative director (1998–2014), and Nicolas Ghesquière, who helms the brand today, before exploring the collections themselves, organized chronologically. Each collection is introduced by a short text unveiling its influences and highlights, and illustrated with carefully curated catwalk images. Showcasing hundreds of spectacular clothes, details, accessories, beauty looks and set designs – and, of course, the top fashion models who wore them on the runway, from Naomi Campbell and Gisele to Kate Moss and Cara Delevingne. A rich reference section, including an extensive index, concludes the book.
Contents: Introduction • The Collections: Louis Vuitton by Marc Jacobs, 1998–2014 • Louis Vuitton by Nicolas Ghesquière, 2014–2018
Format:Hardback with printed cloth (without jacket)
Size: 27.7 x 19.0 cm
Extent: 632 pp
Illustrations: 1350
Publication date: 26 July 2018
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The Flower Expert
Beautiful book both inside and out, perfect to inspire homemakers and dress up coffee tables, bookcases and bedside tables. Filled with phenomenal imagery this book can be picked up and flicked through or read cover to cover.
Fleur McHarg is the go-to florist for A-list clients. Here she shares her years of experience in creating unique floral arrangements for every event imaginable, with her unique take on colour, the personalities of flowers, and why there are some things you should never do with floral arrangements. She shares her astute flower philosophy, including an analysis of over thirty of her favourite flowers and how to use them, why some combinations work and others don’t and how to select a base and blend colours.
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The Making of GUCCI
Timeless and Stylish, this fashion forward addition is perfect for coffee tables, bedside tables and library collections. An unprecedented publication showcasing Gucci as never before, including thought-provoking essays, commentaries, and authoritative anecdotes along with previously unpublished contemporary and archival photographs.
Author: Giannini, Frida
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This Is Home: The Art Of Simple Living
Filled with clever ideas and creative spaces, with examples and case studies from around the world, This Is Home shows that you don’t need a huge budget to create something true, timeless and authentic. The book gives concrete advice on simple ways to think about decorating, including how to determine your decorating personality, working out a budget using your values as a guide, and creating balance in a room while reflecting your decorating style. Find what makes you happy and make it happen at home.
Author: Walton, Natalie
Format: Hardback
Illustrated: Colour photos
Pages: 240
Dimensions: 283x216mm