Fashion
PUNK: CHAOS TO COUTURE
Written by Hell, Richard
The provocative punk aesthetic and its incendiary influence on high fashion Since its origins in the 1970s, punk has had an explosive influence on fashion. With its eclectic mixing of stylistic references, punk effectively introduced the postmodern concept of bricolage to the elevated precincts of haute couture and directional ready-to-wear.
FASHION VICTIMS: DRESS AT THE COURT OF LOUIS XVI AND MARIE ANTOINETTE
Written by Chrisman-Campbell, Kimberly
A thoughtful, lavishly illustrated, and highly readable account of the fabulous French fashion world in the pre-Revolutionary period This engrossing book chronicles one of the most exciting, controversial, and extravagant periods in the history of fashion: the reign of Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette in 18th-century France.
HATS OF THE QUEEN
Written by Pernette, Thomas
The Hats of the Queen examines 50 iconic headpieces adorned by the Queen during her reign, uncovering the royal, political, and fashion landscape of the time. In her 70 years in power, Queen Elizabeth II has made her mark on history, navigating the ups and downs of the past century, and wearing many hats - literally and figuratively.
IDEAS FROM MASSIMO OSTI
Written by Daniela Facchinato
Creating fashion through timeless garments, clothes which are worn with pleasure, venturing into a decades-long experimentation on fabrics: research undertaken by Massimo Osti, the father of hi-tech apparel on an international level.0The book 'Ideas from Massimo Osti' traces the career of the visionary designer from Bologna, presenting his various brands, from the early silkscreen prints with Ches
VOGUE ON: CRISTOBAL BALENCIAGA
Written by Irvine, Susan
In 1936, Cristobal Balenciaga opened a fashion house in Paris, after fleeing the Spanish civil war; within a couple of seasons he had raised fashion to the level of art. Christian Dior called Balenciaga 'the master of us all', while Coco Chanel claimed that he alone was 'a couturier in the truest sense of the word... the others are simply fashion designers'.
VOGUE ON: ELSA SCHIAPARELLI
Written by Watt, Judith
Shocking, witty and eccentric, the designs of Elsa Schiaparelli are among the most innovative and influential in the history of fashion. Black gloves with golden fingernails, buttons shaped like lips, trompe l'oeil images, brightly colored zips and perfume bottles in the shape of a torso would not be out of place in fashion today, but they were created by Schiaparelli in the 1930s.
VOGUE ON: COCO CHANEL
Written by Cosgrave, Bronwyn
Hailed as 'the most influential female designer of the twentieth century', Coco Chanel pioneered classic easy-to-wear fashion for the modern woman. She arrived on the fashion scene when feathers, lace, and ostentatious beads were favorites, and proceeded to re-invent couture using new materials, like jersey, for outfits that were suitable for everyday wear yet still elegant.
JEFF STAPLE DELUXE : NOT JUST SNEAKERS
Written by Staple, Jeff
A streetwear collab and sneaker legend, Jeff Staple is known the world over for his work with brands including Nike, The Fader, and Hypebeast. This deluxe monograph documents the past twenty-five years of Staple's most iconic work, complete with additional interviews from streetwear legends and a limited edition T-shirt. In 1997, Jeff Staple walked into a boutique in New Y
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