Скачать книгу (размер 932 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 184) Аннотация: «Conceived by Andre Leon Talley and published on the occasion of an exhibition at the SCAD Museum of Art, Savannah, this book is a tribute to the iconic little black dress and its deeply resonant cultural and social significance in the modern era. Timeless, chic, iconic, and intergral to a woman's wardrobe, the little black dress embodies simple elegance like no other fashion staple. Launched by…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 268 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 250) Аннотация: Dior is one of the most revered names in fashion, the archetype of the Parisian couture house. Famous for launching the “New Look” Christian Dior’s landmark first collection that marked a sea change in women’s dress after the Second World War, Dior is known today for its exquisite couture line of dramatic dresses. This book comprises a portfolio of portraits of over one hundred incredible gowns…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 921 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 378) Аннотация: This publication explores Picasso’s portrayals of life with Gilot and their young family in the decade they spent together. Françoise Gilot was a young budding painter when she met Picasso by chance at a café in 1943. The subsequent ten years spent together was a time of transformation in Picasso’s paintings that coincided with revolutionary inventions in lithography, sculpture, and…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: «Design trendsetter Kelly Wearstler shares her inspirations, inviting readers into the creation of her opulent interiors. Celebrated for luxurious interiors that capture the swankiness of old-world Hollywood with a modern pop sensibility, Wearstler is known for her decadent designs of residences and boutique hotels, such as the line of Viceroys and the tastemakers Maison 140 and Avalon. Her…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 870 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 368) Аннотация: A highly personal and complete retrospective of Kate Moss's career, illustrating her evolution from girl to supermodel to photographic icon, created by Moss herself. Kate Moss began modeling as a teenager, when the first photographs of her shot by Corinne Day appeared in The Face. While her celebrity skyrocketed in the 90s with her campaigns for Calvin Klein, Moss maintained an intense and…
Скачать книгу (размер 3 563 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 700) Аннотация: Leningrado, 1941. In una tranquilla sera d'estate Tatiana e Dasha, sorelle ma soprattutto grandi amiche, si stanno confidando i segreti del cuore, quando alla radio il generale Molotov annuncia che la Germania ha invaso la Russia. Uscita per fare scorta di cibo, Tatiana incontra Alexander, un giovane ufficiale dell'Armata Rossa che parla russo con un lieve accento. Tra loro scatta suvbito…
Скачать книгу (размер 891 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 176) Аннотация: In questo volume, destinato a suscitare dibattito e a rilanciare la discussione teologica, l'Autore analizza i testi dei Vangeli e invita il lettore a porsi domande cruciali: È vero ciò che è stato detto? Riguarda proprio me? E, se mi riguarda, in che modo?. Sono le domande con le quali si apre il libro, che rimandano a quella di Pilato: Tu, da dove vieni?. La domanda che…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: The seminal volume on body painting and adornment by the world's preeminent photographers of African culture. Following the international masterpiece Africa Adorned, Carol Beckwith and Angela Fisher have focused on the traditions of body painting spanning the vastly unique cultures of the African continent. In a contemporary world so fascinated with tattoos and piercings, Beckwith and Fisher…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 381 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 272) Аннотация: A luxurious, graphically compelling vision for contemporary domestic living, as observed and artfully presented by the Oscar-winning film star. House is Diane Keaton's stunning portrayal of the way we may and do live now, in rusticated, reimagined, or repurposed spaces across the country. Inventive designers, including Annabelle Selldorf, Roy McMakin, Rick Joy, and Tom Kundig, have brought their…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 544 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 304) Аннотация: This monograph explores the life and work of Antonio Lopez, a Warholian illustrator, designer, and 'connector' who worked in New York and Paris from the 1960s through the mid-80s. It features hundreds of never-before-seen photographs, polaroids, and fashion illustrations, as well as contributions by top names in fashion today.
Скачать книгу (размер 2 278 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 448) Аннотация: The glamour and excitement of the world of haute jewelry is explored in Jewelry International. The world's most famous jewelers come together, presenting their most luscious pieces for your delectation. Jewelry International, the only book of its kind, features the world's most exquisite jewels and the companies that craft them.
Скачать книгу (размер 1 707 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 336) Аннотация: «Nostalgia in Vogue» celebrates the popular and poignant coming-of-age memoir columns that have been enchanting Vogue readers since 2000. This elegant volume collects a wonderful selection of Vogue's famous «Nostalgia» columns and the stunning photographs that accompanied them. Writers, designers, models, and celebrities share coming-of-age stories based on a rich range of themes from fashion to…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: «For those who love boldness in design, Los Angeles-based interior designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard demonstrates his mastery of dramatic environments for a clientele of celebrities. Drawn to glamour, Martyn Lawrence Bullard moved from London to Los Angeles to pursue acting but became a star decorator instead. His designs balance the contemporary with the traditional, the Occidental with the…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: Dior is one of the most revered names in fashion, the archetype of the Parisian couture house. Famous for launching the New Look, Christian Dior's landmark first collection that marked a sea change in women's dress after the Second World War, Dior is known today for its exquisite couture line of dramatic dresses. This book comprises a portfolio of portraits of over one hundred incredible gowns…
Скачать книгу (размер 401 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 80) Аннотация: Philip Johnson designed some of America’s greatest modern architectural landmarks—most notably the Glass House. This new publication, with a foreword by Paul Goldberger and essay by Philip Johnson, presents an exclusive tour of the Glass House, its grounds, treasures, and patrons, and honors the legacy of one of modern architecture’s most famous creations. Johnson’s private residence on…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: The newest book from acclaimed designer Michael S. Smith showcases his exceptional take on kitchens and baths, the busiest yet most personal rooms in a home. Legendary designer Michael S. Smith has stories to tell about kitchens and bathrooms-those he has designed himself, and those that inspire him. In this fascinating and inspirational book, Smith, who has his own line of kitchen and bath…
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Скачать книгу (размер 728 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 144) Аннотация: In 1946, the tabloid photographer known as Weegee relocated from New York City to Los Angeles. Abandoning the grisly crime scenes for which he was best known, Weegee trained his camera instead on Hollywood celebrities, starlets, autograph seekers, and shop-window mannequins, sometimes distorted through trick lenses and multiple exposures. Now I could really photograph the subjects I liked, said…
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Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: From acclaimed French interior designer and decorative arts historian Florence de Dampierre comes an inspiring collection of the best decorative wall treatments. Throughout history, there has been a desire to express the esprit of a period by decorating the walls of our homes. From Italianate murals in Renaissance villas and the whimsical painted panels of the Musee Carnavalet, to English Arts…