Fashion
KNITSTER: 20 PATTERNS FOR HIP KNITTERS
Written by Dulaney, Robbie
Featuring fun and fresh craft projects from a crafter and blogger with a lifelong passion, The Knitster combines simple, modern design with a colorful palette and vintage flair that is perfect for both women and men. The Knitster is an original, highly illustrated project-based knitting book (with a little crocheting thrown in for good measure).
YOUR BEAUTY MARK: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO ECCENTRIC GLAMOUR
Written by Von Teese, Dita
From burlesque show to fashion runway, magazine cover to Internet video, fashion icon and "burlesque superheroine" (Vanity Fair) Dita Von Teese has undergone more strokes of red lipstick, bursts of hair spray, boxes of blue-black hair dye and pats of powder in a month than a drag queen could dream of in a lifetime.
PARISIAN CHIC LOOK BOOK: WHAT SHOULD I WEAR TODAY?
Written by Gachet, Sophie
A brand-new book of fashion secrets by New York Times best-selling author, model, and Parisienne extraordinaire, Ines de la Fressange. Ines de la Fressange's personal style is chic yet relaxed in every situation.
AUDREY HEPBURN: PORTRAITS OF AN ICON
Written by Trompeteler, Helen
A rich collection of iconic and rare portraits of one of the world's most photographed women, international film legend Audrey Hepburn. During her lifetime, Belgian-born British actress Audrey Hepburn (1929-1993), star of such films as Roman Holiday, Sabrina, Funny Face, Breakfast at Tiffany's, My Fair Lady, Charade, and Two for the Road, was recognized around the world.
GIVAUDAN: AN ODYSSEY OF PERFUMES AND FLAVORS
Written by Percy Kemp
For 250 years, Givaudan has created perfumes and flavors of the highest quality, innovating and inspiring trends in scent and taste. Dior, Saint Laurent, and Prada turned to Givaudan to create J'adore, Opium, Infusion d'iris, and more. Here, sci-entists, philosophers, and historians explore the his-tory and science of perfumes and flavors.
INSIDE HAUTE COUTURE: BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE PARIS ATELIERS
Written by Sadek, Désirée
From Maison Chanel on rue Cambon to Jean Paul Gaultier on rue Saint-Martin, the history of French fashion is often closely tied to those of Parisian addresses. With exclusive photographs by Guillaume de Laubier and text by Désirée Sadek, Inside Haute Couture offers a private tour of 10 meccas of French fashion.
VOGUE 100: A CENTURY OF STYLE
Written by Muir, Robin
Since its founding in 1916, British Vogue has acted as a cultural barometer, placing fashion in the context of art, literature, and politics.
FORTUNY: HIS LIFE AND WORK
Written by De Osma, Guillermo
This comprehensive monograph captures the fashions, art, and fantasy of one of the world's most original fashion designers. Mariano Fortuny is an exceptional figure in the history of art and design. Born in Spain and raised in Paris, he is most associated with Venice--he was often called the magician of Venice--where he lived and worked at the legendary Palazzo Fortuny until his death in 1949.
LOUIS VUITTON: THE SPIRIT OF TRAVEL
Written by Mauries, Patrick
From Louis Vuitton's Second French Empire pageantry to the brand's Far East launch; from the classic LV travel chest to Nicolas Ghesquières's trunk-inspired collection; and from the house's emblematic monogram, to recent creations merging it with daring designs from contemporary artists, this volume tells the story of Louis Vuitton, the fashion house that embodies the spirit of travel and quintess
COUTURE CONFESSIONS: TWENTIETH-CENTURY FASHION ICONS IN THEIR OWN WORDS
Written by Golbin, Pamela
Late legendary couturiers of modern fashion speaking eloquently about life, design, and inspiration. Vionnet, Chanel, Dior, Saint Laurent, McQueen--these names define haute couture, and long after the designers have passed away, their influence on fashion continues to be profound.
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