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'There comes a moment in one's life or career when in order to
evolve, you need to draw a line and acknowledge where you come
from. This book is exactly this for me. In this book, you find the
soul of Versace. I could not be any more proud to share it with the
world' Donatella Versace Founded by Gianni Versace in 1978, the
family-run fashion house soon grew into a symbol of high glamour
and luxury known the world over, dressing the biggest personalities
of the 1980s and 1990s, from Madonna to Princess Diana. After
Gianni Versace's tragic death in 1997, his sister Donatella became
artistic director of the brand, steering it into the 21st century
and cementing its legendary status for new generations of fans.
This definitive publication opens with a concise history of the
house, followed by brief biographical profiles of Gianni Versace
and Donatella Versace, 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 that showcase 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 Claudia Schiffer to Jennifer
Lopez and Kaia Gerber. A rich reference section, including an
extensive index, concludes the book. With 1200 illustrations in
colour
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Versace (Paperback)
Donatella Versace, Maria Luisa Frisa, Stefano Tonchi; Contributions by Tim Blanks, Ingrid Sischy
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Versace-a name that epitomizes Italian opulence, bold sexiness, and
a flair for the extravagant-holds its place firmly in the fashion
world as a legendary and iconic luxury brand. Taking over the
creative artistic direction of the family-run fashion house in
1998, the enigmatic and alluring Donatella Versace has since
catapulted the brand into popular culture, cementing Versace as a
go-to label for A-list celebrities. This richly illustrated tome
chronicles Donatella's interpretation of Versace in the
twenty-first century and her remarkable work as the curator and
face of Versace. Versace includes exclusive contemporary and
archival imagery from runway and backstage shots to intimate scenes
at the Versace atelier, with accompanying original essays penned by
fashion's most authoritative voices. Featuring arresting
photography by Richard Avedon, Irving Penn, and Steven Meisel,
among many others; images of Versace fashions modeled by the
original "supers," such as Christy Turlington, Naomi Campbell, and
Linda Evangelista; and red-carpet coverage of Hollywood's elite
wearing dazzling Versace couture, this glittering volume delivers
the magnetic vibrancy, supreme luxury, and glamour quotient that
define Versace.
With photographs spanning Sam McKnight s entire career, this book
is a dramatic anthology of looks from retro to androgynous,
romantic to sexy, red to platinum all from the master hairstylist's
deft hand. Featured are some of the most iconic images in popular
culture Princess Diana s short, slicked- back style, Madonna s
Bedtime Stories cover, Tilda Swinton channeling David Bowie, both
Lady Gaga and her male alter-ego, Jo Calderone, plus countless
editorial stories featuring the ultimate model for everywoman, Kate
Moss, in myriad demonstrations of hairstyles. McKnight has won
numerous awards and has worked with some of the top names in
fashion Patrick Demarchelier, Nick Knight, and Mario Testino to
name just a few. From ingenues to tomboys, from the girl next door
to the Hollywood siren, the book is organized by theme and includes
McKnight s informative commentary throughout. Richly illustrated,
it features photo- graphs by leading fashion photographers and
styles commissioned by Vivienne Westwood, Balmain, Chanel, and many
others. A unique reference book that is at once a glamorous look
through the past forty years of some of fashion s most memorable
looks and a style bible for glorious locks.
Celebrating the astounding creativity and originality of designer
Alexander McQueen, who relentlessly questioned and confronted the
requisites of fashion "An authoritative and moving insight into the
legacy of the British designer."-Carola Long, Financial Times
"McQueen's brilliance is celebrated in this sumptuous
tome."-Harper's Bazaar "Excellent."-Huffington Post Arguably the
most influential, imaginative, and provocative designer of his
generation, Alexander McQueen both challenged and expanded fashion
conventions to express ideas about race, class, sexuality,
religion, and the environment. Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty
examines the full breadth of the designer's career, from the start
of his fledgling label to the triumphs of his own world-renowned
London house. It features his most iconic and radical designs,
revealing how McQueen adapted and combined the fundamentals of
Savile Row tailoring, the specialized techniques of haute couture,
and technological innovation to achieve his distinctive aesthetic.
It also focuses on the highly sophisticated narrative structures
underpinning his collections and extravagant runway presentations,
with their echoes of avant-garde installation and performance art.
Published to coincide with an exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum
of Art organized by The Costume Institute, this stunning book
includes a preface by Andrew Bolton; an introduction by Susannah
Frankel; an interview by Tim Blanks with Sarah Burton, creative
director of the house of Alexander McQueen; illuminating quotes
from the designer himself; provocative and captivating new
photography by renowned photographer Solve Sundsbo; and a
lenticular cover by Gary James McQueen. Published by The
Metropolitan Museum of Art/Distributed by Yale University Press
Exhibition Schedule: The Metropolitan Museum of Art (May 4-August
7, 2011)
In 2002, Tomas Maier, Bottega Veneta's Creative Director, launched
the Art of Collaboration-a project that invites a world-renowned
photographer or contemporary artist to collaborate on the Italian
brand's campaign for each season. With more than a thousand
photographs, this book chronicles the comprehensive series of
creative partnerships since the beginning. Divided by each seasonal
campaign from 2002 to 2016, Bottega Veneta: Art of Collaboration
documents the collaborations between Tomas Maier and all the
artists who have contributed to the creation of Bottega Veneta's
advertising portfolio including Lord Snowdon, Annie Leibovitz,
Peter Lindbergh, Steven Meisel, Robert Longo, Nan Goldin, Nick
Knight, Philip-Lorca diCorcia, and others. These creative
individuals translate Bottega Veneta's timeless and refined
elegance into beautifully cinematic campaigns season after season.
Tomas Maier, whose resume includes positions at Sonia Rykiel and
Hermes, joined Bottega Veneta in 2001 as Creative Director and
re-established the original identity of the brand founded in
Vicenza in 1966, focusing on its values and original motto, "When
your own initials are enough." Since joining, Maier guided the
company with his distinctive vision of functional design and
holistic creativity built around the dynamism of the collaborative
process. Collaboration at Bottega Veneta is not only a meaningful
alliance between the creative vision of its designer and the
innovative techniques of the Italian master craftspeople, but
extends to the way Bottega Veneta partners with talents on its
advertising portfolio, and other initiatives. Featuring some of
today's brightest visionaries working in photography, often from
outside the world of fashion, Bottega Veneta: Art of Collaboration
illustrates how they have each interpreted the house's modernist
aesthetic and material elegance, resulting in a book that will be
an essential volume for photography aficionados.
Since 1954, Supima has dedicated itself to offering the world s finest cottons to the global fashion industry. Cross breeding strains to develop a rare extra-long staple fiber, the brand established a new industry standard adopted by designers as well as world-class brands ranging from Lacoste to Brooks Brothers. In parallel to the formalization of the American fashion industry, Supima developed a uniquely American product sought after around the world. Lush photographs of Supima s growing and refining processes, historical images, and fashions from the early twentieth century to today trace the vibrant history of the fiber and contemporary applications. Portfolios and runway photos from established and emerging designers and fashion schools highlight the fiber s enormous range. Photographers from William Helburn to Roe Ethridge captured the trajectory of Supima from AIGA award-wining campaigns to today s collaborations with top designers and industry innovators, like Uniqlo and Casper. Supima: World s Finest Cottons follows a luxury product s journey from humble fields to an integral part in some of the world s most iconic garments.
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Maria Cornejo - Zero (Hardcover)
Maria Cornejo; Text written by Tim Blanks; Introduction by Nicole Phelps; Text written by Jerry Stafford; Photographs by Mark Borthwick
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Maria Cornejo established her atelier in 1998, and in the nineteen
years since her label has grown a devoted following of fashion
icons including First Lady Michelle Obama. A champion of women in
the fashion industry and beyond, Cornejo is guided by the idea of
creating wearable luxury for real women. Her designs are timeless
and accessible, using only the highest-quality fabrics to make
minimalist, modern, understated luxury and effortless elegance.
This is an intimate portrait of Cornejo s processes and
inspirations that combines a mix of Polaroids, sketches, runway
shots, and photographs created especially for this book by her
fashion-photographer husband, Mark Borthwick, including images of
Tilda Swinton, Cindy Sherman, and many other fashion muses. This
much-anticipated volume will be a must-have for lovers of fashion,
culture, and personal style alike.
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