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Glossy is a story of more than a magazine. It is a story of passion and power, dizzying fortune and out-of-this-world fashion, of ingenuity and opportunism, frivolity and malice. This is the definitive story of Vogue.
Vogue magazine started, like so many great things do, in the spare room of someone's house. But unlike other such makeshift projects that flare up then fizzle away, Vogue burnt itself onto our cultural consciousness.
Today, 128 years later, Vogue spans 22 countries, has an international print readership upwards of 12 million and nets over 67 million monthly online users. Uncontested market leader for a century, it is one of the most recognisable brands in the world and a multi-million dollar money-making machine. It is not just a fashion magazine, it is the establishment. But what - and more importantly who - made Vogue such an enduring success?
Glossy will answer this question and more by tracing the previously untold history of the magazine, from its inception as a New York gossip rag, to the sleek, corporate behemoth we know now. This will be a biography of Vogue in every sense of the word, taking the reader through three centuries, two world wars, plunging failures and blinding successes, as it charts the story of the magazine and those who ran it.
THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Transform your life using the Bullet
Journal Method, the revolutionary organisational system and
worldwide phenomenon. The Bullet Journal Method will undoubtedly
transform your life, in more ways than you can imagine' Hal Elrod,
author of The Miracle Morning In his long-awaited first book, Ryder
Carroll, the creator of the enormously popular Bullet Journal
organisational system, explains how to use his method to: TRACK
YOUR PAST: using nothing more than a pen and paper, create a clear,
comprehensive, and organised record of your thoughts and goals.
ORDER YOUR PRESENT: find daily calm by prioritising and minimising
your workload and tackling your to-do list in a more mindful and
productive way. PLAN YOUR FUTURE: establish and appraise your
short-term and long-term goals, plan more complex projects simply
and effectively, and live your life with meaning and purpose. Like
many of us, Ryder Carroll tried everything to get organised -
countless apps, systems, planners, you name it. Nothing really
worked. Then he invented his own simple system that required only
pen and paper, which he found both effective and calming. He shared
his method with a few friends, and before long he had a worldwide
viral movement. The system combines elements of a wishlist, a to-do
list, and a diary. It helps you identify what matters and set goals
accordingly. By breaking long-term goals into small actionable
steps, users map out an approachable path towards continual
improvement, allowing them to stay focused despite the crush of
incoming demands. But this is much more than a time management
book. It's also a manifesto for what Ryder calls "intentional
living": making sure that your beliefs and actions align. Even if
you already use a Bullet Journal, this book gives you new exercises
to become more calm and focused, new insights on how to prioritise
well, and a new awareness of the power of analogue tools in a
digital world. *** This book has been printed with three different
colour designs, black, Nordic blue and emerald. We are unable to
accept requests for a specific cover. The different covers will be
assigned to orders at random. ***
From the #1 "New York Times "bestselling "high priestess of French
lady wisdom" ("USA Today") comes every woman's guide to navigating
the world of work, living the good life, and savoring every minute
of it.
Mireille Guiliano, internationally bestselling author of "French
Women Don't Get Fat" and former senior executive for Veuve
Clicquot, uses her distinctive French woman's philosophy and style
to share lively lessons, stories, and helpful hints from her
experiences at the front lines and highest echelons of the business
world. Guiliano offers every reader the practical advice she needs
to make the most of work without ever losing sight of what is most
important: feeling good, facing challenges, getting ahead, and
maximizing pleasure at every opportunity.
When Karl Lagerfeld was named at the helm of the fashion house in 1983, he set out to radically shake up and update its image – not only through bold collections but also, from 1987 onwards, by choosing to shoot the house’s campaigns himself, a move that was unprecedented for a fashion designer.
Conceived in collaboration with Karl Lagerfeld and the House of Chanel, this definitive publication opens with an essay by Patrick Mauriès before exploring the campaigns themselves, organized chronologically. A carefully curated selection of images showcases hundreds of spectacular clothes worn by the top fashion models – and personalities – of each era, from Inès de la Fressange, Claudia Schiffer, Kate Moss and Cara Delevingne, to Kirsten Stewart and Lily Rose Depp, captured in glamorous locations, from Coco Chanel’s Paris apartment to the French Riviera or LA.
Presented in a high-end, slipcased package, Chanel: the Karl Lagerfeld Campaigns offers an unrivalled overview of the house of Chanel as seen through the eyes – and lens – of Karl Lagerfeld himself.
With trackers to help you chronicle everything from your mood to
your spending, this book has all the tools you need to see the big
picture of your daily life Whether you want to understand your
sleep patterns or social media usage, hit a fitness goal, or simply
find joy in documenting your day, My Life Tracker is the ideal
place to start. You'll find a variety of interactive pages where
you can record all aspects of your life, month by month, including:
Your budget and spending habits Your meditation and wellness habits
Your exercise sessions and goals Your sleep, hydration and diet The
books you've read Tracking your routine with a journal gives you
instant visual feedback and can show you how different aspects of
your life interact to affect your well-being. It's fast, it's fun
and, best of all, it's so easy! By spending just a few minutes on
your journal each day, you will quickly build up a picture of who
you are and where you want to go.
"A true collector's item..." - Tim Chan, Rolling Stone "Filled to
the brim with everything from Harry's colour palettes to his
inspiration, this pick combines high-fashion with all the
quirkiness we love about HS and it's just perfect." - Glamour UK
"Have the best-dressed coffee table by adorning it with this book
filled with photos of THE best-dressed man." - Seventeen Magazine
"I'm incredibly lucky to have an environment where I feel
comfortable being myself" - Harry Styles. Stepping bravely into the
cyclone of 21st-century fashions, Harry Styles is more than
weathering the storm. Whether he's breaking the internet with his
$7.99 frog-eyed yellow bucket hat or a pair of black fishnets, or
fronting cult magazine The Beauty Papers, as he did in March 2021,
Hazza's sparkle knows no boundaries. Gucci met Styles in 2014, and
there was instant chemistry. According to designer Alessandro
Michele, Harry is 'a young Greek God with the attitude of James
Dean and a little bit of Mick Jagger' - and that effortless
superstardom certainly radiates from the photos in this collection,
which document the heart of Harry's wardrobe, both on-stage and
off. Part fashion history lesson, pulling references from the rock
and roll greats of the past, and part innovation, Harry's style
pays homage to Kurt Cobain and Marc Bolan, Prince and Little
Richard, while developing into something authentic and entirely his
own. This chic book fizzles with facts about Harry's styling
choices, presenting the star's most revered looks alongside
pictures that trace the roots of each design. With quotes from key
designers, this is the perfect gift for any fan.
Pause, Breathe and Grow is the perfect companion for anyone with a
creative and inquisitive mind. Aimed at students, artists,
designers, illustrators, coders, innovators, creative
technologists, craft hobbyists and more, this guide provides a
blueprint for changing the way we view our work and ourselves.
Whatever stage your life or career is at right now, these pages are
for those who want to think more clearly, enrich their creativity,
enjoy their work more, become more resilient and achieve a greater
sense of calm. The foundations of Pause, Breathe and Grow lay in
making progress in realistic increments. Designed to be used
alongside your work schedule, each page focuses on just one thing
to achieve in a day. Containing enough prompts to enable you to try
a new exercise each day for four months, the book also includes
spaces devoted to tracking your moods and habits, as well as pages
for you to jot down daily notes and reflections. The prompts in the
book aim to help you avoid task overload and endless lists that
never get fully ticked off. They offer new ideas for improving your
workflow, and more broadly, for helping you find peace with the
world around you. Through easy-to-follow advice on approaching
tasks with clarity, thoughtfulness and creativity, this book will
untangle your mind from the knots of seemingly impossible doubts
and deadlines. Pause, Breathe and Grow doesn't try to be an
all-purpose Swiss Army Knife for living. It's created for making
time with your thoughts, plans and ambitions by leading a more
mindful creative life. This is about considering who you are today
and thinking about where you want to be tomorrow; learning to
change what you can and accepting the rest. Designed, printed and
bound in London, Pause, Breathe and Grow is a certified
climate-neutral print product manufactured using 100% offshore
wind-generated electricity. Printed with vegetable oil-based inks
using paper created from well-managed, FSC (R)-certified forests
and other controlled sources.
An exhaustive appraisal of the Rolex watch, including studies of
vintage models, current designs and special editions. Learn how to
spot fakes using the same clues as the experts. Invaluable to any
watch-lover, especially aspiring Rolex collectors. Horological
trends flit by faster than ever in today's fast-paced society. But
Rolex does not rely on gimmicks; theirs is a more perennial allure,
with a reputation built on traditions and hard-earned skill. A
company that innovates while paying homage to their roots, every
Rolex is the culmination of centuries of watchmaking expertise.
Within this book you will find explanations of the making process,
descriptions of the materials involved and expert commentary on
what makes each Rolex wristwatch unique. The Book of Rolex
demonstrates how each model fits its social milieu, present and
past. It also addresses the multitude of fakes on the market,
including the so-called 'Frankensteins' - watches made from a
mixture of real parts and forgeries, which are notoriously hard to
spot - imparting all the skills needed to pick counterfeits out of
a line-up. A holistic view of Rolex watches, this book promises to
be as timeless as the brand itself. Should you be considering a
Rolex, this book will convince you of its worth as an investment.
Relax. Refresh. Restart. Amid the commotion of everyday life,
finding a few precious moments of "me time" can be challenging.
With so many demands on our attention, knowing how to get the most
out of our limited downtime is more important than ever. Discover
new ways to take some time out with this invaluable guide to
finding and creating sanctuary. Whether you're searching for
serenity at home or seeking solace in the great outdoors, this book
is packed with self-care tips, calming crafts and delicious recipes
to help you relax, recharge and rejuvenate.
Though his life was relatively short, Christian Ernest Dior's
seismic influence on the fashion world ensures his name lives on as
one of the most successful and celebrated designers of all time.
Using the rationing restrictions of wartime, he created designs
that extenuated the female figure and released the women of the
world from the restrictive, dull clothing that restricted rather
than enhanced femininity. It was Dior's sudden prominence on the
world stage that restored Paris' reputation as the epicentre of the
fashion world. To wear a Dior item of clothing, was to wear the
best of the best. His post-War collection was described as a
completely 'new look' by the editor-in-chief of Harper's Bazaar,
one of the world's most powerful style magazines. The description
was adopted and quickly became a fashion movement, with Dior's 'New
Look' leading the way and even stealing the limelight from
compatriot Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel. The Little Guide to Christian
Dior shows how despite coming from a wealthy background with
powerful allies, Christian Dior may not have had to scrap his way
to the top as Coco Chanel did, but his talent is no less worthy and
his legacy as one of the world's greatest designers is no less
deserving. 'My dream? To make women happier and more beatiiful.' As
seen on Living in Fifties Fashion, 'Salute Mr Dior'
"Whether it is a behind-the-scenes look at how these classic styles
came to be or taking a front-seat look at how iconic women taught
us how what it means to accessorize, this is a must-have for
fashion lovers." - BELLA magazine Women love handbags because they
are a perfect vehicle - not just for keys, credit cards, and
lipstick, but also their dreams and desires. Luxury labels made the
humble bag into a billion-dollar business in the 20th century, but
the bag is more than just a status symbol. Because it is constantly
being reinvented, it wields a greater influence on everyday fashion
than any hemline or silhouette. For the Love of Bags is a homage to
the power of the handbag: from icons like the Kelly Bag, the first
"must-have" item ever, to popular Paris fashion house labels and
the latest Instagram stars, this book details the history of the
"it" bag and decodes the messages handbags communicate. Text in
English, German and French.
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