A captivating photographic odyssey spanning fashion, Hollywood and travel, this is the first publication in almost 40 years on the work of George Hoyningen-Huene, the photographer whose images defined an era. Baron George Hoyningen-Huene (1900–1968), known simply as Huene, worked during the golden age of couture fashion and Hollywood cinema. He was born in St Petersburg to a wealthy family, but they had to flee their home during the Russian revolution in 1917. Huene spent time in England bef...
First published in 1981, In A Glamourous Fashion is not only a fascinating look at film fashion portraying the glamour and glitter of Hollywood’s heyday; but is also an invaluable reference source for any student of the film, of costume, or of the social history. It documents some of the best work of the designers – names like Adrian, Cecil Beaton, Edith Head – but tells the often-dramatic story of their careers and their relationships with legendary stars such as Garbo, Dietrich, Monroe and man...
The retrospective on the work of couturier Thierry Mugler (1948-2022) at the Brooklyn Museum includes more than 150 costumes designed between 1977 and 2014, along with many unpublished archive documents and sketches. It showcases the multiple worlds of this one-of-a-kind artistic figure—a visionary fashion designer, director, photographer and perfumer—through a display of his prêt-à-porter and haute couture silhouettes. Thierry Mugler staged the most spectacular fashion shows of his time. He dre...
Fashion is often seen as an industry of eccentric personalities unique, exceptional talents but it s the collaborators, rather than the individuals, who underpin the industry and inspire this book. This stylish volume, compiled by Lou Stoppard, editor-at-large of London s SHOWstudio, delves into the behind-the-scenes worlds of the fashion industry s most intriguing partnerships to explore what, exactly, makes these pairs such magical duos. Featuring eighteen illuminating conversations led by St...
From the streets of Detroit to cities the world over, Carhartt s outerwear has become iconic of both work and play since Hamilton Carhartt developed his first pair of overalls for railroad engineers in 1889. Proudly sporting a union-made label, Carhartt s working-class origins and straightforward, rugged clothing appealed as an authentic expression of style. Carhartt Work in Progress, which began twenty-five years ago as a fledgling European line, reinvented these roots to draw a new, t...
Founded in 1990 by Davis and Dean Factor, the great-grandsons of Max Factor, Smashbox has become a legend in the world of makeup. Born in a Los Angeles studio and put to the test by professional makeup artists and photographers, Smashbox is the heir to the most storied family in American cosmetics. It draws from a legacy of over a century of Hollywood glamour, creating for today s celebrities what the house of Factor had done for the likes of Clara Bow, Joan Crawford, Jean Harlow, Bette Davis, J...
For this third installment in the successful LookBook series, Schiffer Fashion Press (SFP) presents the Fall/Winter 2014 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. This exhaustive compilation showcases not only women’s ready-to-wear and eveningwear, but also menswear, beauty and hair styling trends, and accessories. The added Trend Guide observes recurring themes in color, pattern, textile and texture, and silhouette this season. Intricate prints, graphic furs, structured silhouettes, and an emphasis on comfor...
Audrey Hepburn once said "I never thought I'd land in pictures with a face like mine." Nothing could be further from the truth. As one of the 20th century's most loved icons, her face is instantly recognisable the world over. Here, for the first time, ACC Art Books and Iconic Images proudly present the work of six wonderful photographers - Norman Parkinson, Milton H. Greene, Douglas Kirkland, Lawrence Fried, Terry O'Neill and Eva Sereny - who were fortunate enough to capture the star at differe...
The pure passion of the handbag lover. Based on the bestselling book "Handbags," 365 Handbags is a fashionista's fan-tasy of clutches, bracelet bags, "pochettes," purses, minaudieres, and shoulder bags. Dior to Valentino, Badgley Mischka to Schiaparelli, a logo-emblazoned tote from Moschino and Fendi's classic baguette. Each month's spread features one drop-dead picture at the top and smaller daily photos in the grid below--all in full color. Embroidered bags, beaded bags. Minimalist bags, out-t...
Too many handbags? Impossible! This calendar is pure eye candy for the handbag lover, packed with day after day of purses, "pochettes," clutches, totes, and shoulder bags in glorious full color. Here are the leather, the satin, the enameled; the feathered, fringed, and bejeweled; the minimalist and the over-the-top. But there is one thing "all" these bags have in common: they are fabulous. Each month features a large photograph at the top and dozens more in the grid below. Based on "Handbags:...
Scott Schuman is back with a completely new collection of beautiful images of the men and women who have caught his attention. From its origins on the streets of New York, his much-loved blog, thesartorialist.com remains a vivid and growing source of inspiration for readers everywhere.In The Sartorialist: Closer, Scott Schuman looks more deeply and with greater breadth at human style, telling diverse and compelling stories of its expression around the world. These images encompass the varied tas...
Tim Walker's exuberant fashion photography has dazzled the readers of Vogue and other leading magazines for over a decade. Elaborate staging and romantic motifs characterize his distinctive style. Compiled by Walker himself, a mA(c)lange of photo essays and personal pictures as well as scrapbook pages of collages and preliminary studies take us deep into his creative methods. In addition, there is a fascinating array of quotes from Walker, his assistants, fashion editors and models. These two ed...
Working at the nexus of painting and photography, William Klein conceived this original series when he was in the process of reviewing other photographers' contact sheets for a film he was making. Referencing the age of film photography, when photographers selected images by circling individual negatives on a contact sheet with brightly coloured grease pencils, Klein's works invent a new kind of art object that organically marries painting and photography. The resulting pieces are enormous mural...
The first monograph on the iconic independent New York street fashion label Supreme. In April 1994, Supreme opened its doors on Lafayette Street in downtown Manhattan and became the home of New York City skate culture. Challenging the dominance of the established Wes Coast skater scene and the new conservatism of 1990s New York, Supreme defined the aesthetic of an era of rebellious cool that reached from skaters to fashionistas and hip hop heads. Over the last sixteen years, the brand has sta...
Big Biba, the final flowering of Barbara Hulanicki's legendary Biba store in London, was a shop like no other, before or since. It was a fabulous fantasy palace that brought the indulgence of Hollywood to the world of retail. Big Biba lasted just two years before it fell victim to recession, but the myth of 'the most beautiful store in the world' continues to enchant both its former habitues and those who came to it too late. Founded as a corner-shop selling just one dress, Biba had grown in les...
Identity, diversity, inclusivity: the essential values of Maison Valentino and creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli. This book is founded on, as the choral work of three artists: Pierpaolo Piccioli, Liz Johnson Artur and Bernardine Evaristo.Three different visions in a unique moment: the Valentino Collezione Milano fashion show, which took place in Milan at the Fonderia Macchi on September 27, 2020. A time of great changes, a time when COVID dictated its rules, but that did not persuade art. We...
Masters of Fashion - Vol 37 Paris (Fashion Industry Broadcast, #37)
by Paul G Roberts