Jablonecká bižuterie je světoznámý pojem stejně jako české sklo nebo pivo. V období první republiky, kdy její obchodní podíl na globálním trhu činil ohromující jednu polovinu, zažila během pouhých dvou desítek let své nejlepší i nejhorší časy. Jablonec nad Nisou, město obývané zejména českými Němci, bylo exportním centrem továrny pod širým nebem, které nebylo rovno. Kniha se na základě důkladného studia

Colour is one of the essential elements of many branding designs. It can help give an identity personality and warmth, express emotion, communicate messages in an unconscious and subtle way and it can keep or navigate the viewer’s interest, drawing the eye and making elements stand out. This book explores colour palettes in graphic design that surprise, engage, challenge and grab our attention - the

\'Dame Anna Wintour might be one of the best-known and most successful journalists on the planet. But it wasn\'t always like that. When she started out on Vogue she was often so miserable she had to phone her husband for help. This is just one of countless fascinating titbits in this zippy story of dizzying fortune, out-of this-world fashion, ingenuity, passion, sex and power. And, this being fashion,

A compilation of food & drink logos, trademarks and symbols from around the world formed of elements such as fish, water, boats, lighthouses, seabirds, anchors and mermaids.

An overview of graphic design with an astute selection of contemporary work that makes great use of past inspiration. Reinterpreting the pastthe greatest form of creative flatterynever goes out of fashion. In the midst of todays technologically dr iven design, there has been a return to the comfort of familiar imagery and typography, particularly from the twentieth century. Drawing on classic examples,

Vintage Details is a stunning collection of over 550 beautifully photographed details from previously unseen 20th-century vintage clothing. The images are arranged by detail: necklines; collars; sleeves; cuffs; pockets; fastenings and buttonholes; hems, darts, stitching and fitting devices; pleats, frills and flounces; embellishment; surface texture and print. Inner construction shots will also be

An essential reference, The Fashion Directory covers hundreds of current fashion terms, techniques and details - from the types of embroidery or lace to definitions for clothing styles and stitching, from panniers and plackets to the difference between a batwing and a dolman sleeve. Appealing to students, designers or anyone who is interested in clothes, the book covers every conceivable item of clothing,

*From the author of the New York Times bestseller Capture Your Style* Aimee Song is a fashion icon, a sartorial star, the blogger behind Song of Style, and the author of Capture Your Style. Here she collects more than five hundred of her all-time favorite looks from around the world. Her style, favorite travel spots, and personal memories from the hottest destinations all over the globe, including:

Find inspiration in a selection of lush flamboyant interiors filled with colors and patterns. Eclectic interiors with a story behind: discover contemporary maximalist homes that celebrate personality and life experiences. Extravagant furniture, saturated colors and patterns of the wallpaper and bold decorations let rooms scintillate in the facets the eye can perceive. Living to the Max invites you

A first-of-its-kind book dedicated to color combinations in floral design. Floral Color Palette: Color Combinations for Flower Arrangements presents color combination ideas together with flowers in corresponding colors. The color schemes are based in four primary tones: Pastel, Vivid, Smokey and Dark. In addition to introductory pages highlighting fundamental color theory, each scheme is accompanied

The story of the illustrated book from the earliest printed books to the present day, told through the collections of the V&A\'s National Art Library. This is the story of the illustrated book, from the earliest printed examples to the present day, told through the collections of the National Art Library at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London - a library that was created to bring together examples

In 2016, sportswear manufacturer Nike and fashion designer Virgil Abloh joined forces to create a sneaker collection celebrating 10 of the Oregon-based company\'s most iconic shoes. With their project The Ten-which reimagines icons like Air Jordan 1, Air Max 90, Air Force 1, and Air Presto, among others-they reinvigorated sneaker culture. Virgil Abloh\'s new designs offer deep insights into engineering

We all constantly interact with type in almost every aspect of our lives. But how do fonts affect what we read and influence the choices we make? This book opens up the science and the art behind how fonts influence you. It explains why certain fonts or styles evoke particular experiences and associations. Fonts have different personalities that can create trust, mistrust, give you confidence, make

The lack of a specific and comprehensive guide to type design has long been a frustration for typographers, graphic designers and students. Designing Type finally addresses this important need - and brings new depth and insight to the art and process of developing a typeface. Copiously illustrated with type specimens and diagrams demonstrating visual principles and letter construction, the book discusses

This classic reference presents the history of interior design from prehistory to the present. Exploring a broad range of design styles and movements, this revised and expanded edition includes coverage of non-Western design and vernacular interior architecture and features 665 photographs and drawings (color and black-and-white). The companion image bank includes an interactive presentation of periods

Showcasing over 80 international artists who incorporate embroidery into their practice, this book provides a survey of embroidery in contemporary art, illustrating the huge range of ways in which the craft has been embraced as a form of creative expression. Some artists evoke a kind of nostalgia, rediscovering skills that have fallen from fashion or promoting the value of ancient handicrafts in an

A vivid company biography of leading furniture manufacturer Walter Knoll based on its formative figures Wilhelm, Hans, and Walter Knoll and, for more than 25 years to date, Markus Benz. Walter Knoll, the book, charts the more than one-and-a-half-century-old history of this remarkable furniture dynasty, tracing the evolution of its designs in relation to key cultural and historical developments. When

We are bombarded by perfect interiors, images that aren\'t attainable because they have been styled to the point where they bear no resemblance to reality. These interiors may be stunning, but they aren\'t an honest reflection of how we really live and I think they make us feel bad about our own less-than-perfect homes. Life Unstyled is about taking inspiration from real homes that are beautiful, creative

Sir Norman Hartnell (1901-1979) dominated London couture during the inter-war years, gaining international fame as dressmaker to the British royal family, designing Princess Elizabeth\'s wedding gown in 1947, and her magnificent Coronation dress six years later. Best known for romantic eveningwear shimmering with beads and embroidery, he cemented London\'s position as an innovative fashion centre.

The choice of materials is critical to the success of an interior. This book examines every aspect of the the use of materials in interior design, from initial concept and selection to visual representation and practical application. Following a brief introduction, the first five sections offer historical context and detailed guidance on selection, application, representation, communication, and sources,