Nová publikácia Z. Šidlíkovej predstavuje viac než 40 rokov odevnej kultúry v povojnovom Československu, v tom čase výrazne pod tlakom socialistickej ideológie. Zároveň sa zameriava na osobnosti, ktoré sa stratili v anonymnom prostredí slovenských odevných podnikov, a zachytáva mnohé príbehy a materiály z domácich zdrojov - návrhárok, editoriek, manekýnok, krajčírok, fotografiek a fotografov a ďal

Megan Hess: The Little Black Dress is an illustrated love story about fashion\'s most enduring and chic uniform, celebrating the designers, the women and of course the dresses. A piece of fashion is so much more than an object. To the designer who created it, the muse who inspired it, the fashion lover who lusts after it, the stylist who is lucky enough to own it, or the star who made it iconic - that

Whether it\'s diamond-encrusted grills, oversized “truck” style chains, bust-down Rolex and Patek Philippe watches or a Tiffany necklace, jewelry is a cornerstone of hip-hop culture. Glittering, blinged-out jewels are the shining statement of a collective identity: unapologetic, charismatic, and street savvy. Spanning the history of hip-hop jewelry, from the 1980s to today, Ice Cold: A Hip-Hop Jewelry

In 2016, the London Stereoscopic Company, under the direction of its proprietor Dr Brian May, will publish its first book on fashion! In keeping with the magical and mysterious themes which characterise this highly original, and quality driven publishing list, our contribution to fashion literature is far from conventional. Crinoline: Fashion\'s Most Magnificent Disaster is about a fashion which died

Houseplants are more popular than ever before--especially with millennials, who are setting up their homes for the first time and discovering that nothing can add energy, style, and that essential \"lived-in-ness\" to their spaces better than a little bit of green. Whether it\'s a statement-making fiddle-leaf fig or a tiny tabletop succulent, a houseplant instantly elevates the look of your home. But

This accessible handbook from design guru Rob Forbes uncovers the beauty in the commonplace and reveals how visual thinking can enrich our lives. In friendly text complemented by photographs taken on his travels around the world, Forbes explains how to appreciate the design elements that surround us in the built environment. Linking broad concepts such as composition and materiality to quotidian details

A selected history of socially committed design strategies within the Western tradition, from the past 150 years Within the design discipline, calls for sustainability and social responsibility have become some of the most common rallying cries of the past decade, generating countless new products, materials and technologies?all designed to change the course of our future. Adjectives like “sustainable,”

An insider\'s guide to the world\'s largest archive of patterns and textiles, the source of inspiration for the globe\'s top designers Every season, designers from fashion, home furnishings, textiles, graphic arts, and paper-product industries seek inspiration from patterns to bring their collections to life. Many of these designers - including Beacon Hill, Boden, Calvin Klein, Clinique, Colefax &

The latest publication by designer Kenya Hara following his acclaimed Designing Design. White is not a book about color. It is rather the author\'s attempt to explore the essence of \"white,\" which he sees as being closely related to the origin of Japanese aesthetics-symbolizing simplicity and subtlety. The central concepts discussed are emptiness and the absolute void. Kenya Hara also sees his work

Chosen by design expert Frédéric Chambre, this selection of furniture designs unspools like the frames of a film, an epic picture composed of one hundred years of creative innovations in form, materials, and techniques. This hand-bound oversize luxury edition, presented in a linen clamshell case, traces the development of twentieth-century design from the Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts movements through

Chinese ceramics are among the most significant and widely collected decorative arts produced anywhere in the world, with a history that spans millennia. Despite the saturation of Chinese ceramics in global culture-in English, the word \"china\" has become synonymous with \"porcelain\"-the function of these works and the meaning of their often richly decorated surfaces are not always readily apparent.

Chloe Colchester\'s up-to-the-minute survey reveals a diverse, exciting and provocative field, one at the vanguard of extraordinary technological developments while also the source of astonishing works of beauty. From colour-changing, light-sensitive camouflage to emergency shelters of cement-impregnated fabric bonded to an inflatable plastic, from Eley Kishimoto\'s gorgeous patterns to the astonishing

Once the mark of an underground subculture, tattoos have well and truly stepped out of the shadows and into the streets. Join photographer Nicolas Brulez and Mylene Ebrard on their road trip through Berlin, London, Paris, New York and Tokyo to capture the most stylish designs and cutting-edge tattoo artists the world has to offer. Showcasing over 300 photographs of diverse people and their unique designs

For a cycling enthusiast, only the perfect bicycle will do. Enthusiasts adapt their creations to every terrain and every taste--from chic baroque bicycles with frivolous details to minimal city bikes; from remakes of classic cruisers to robust cargo bikes. Fully equipped SUV two-wheelers are ready to roam through rocky terrain, while the latest electric technologies are perfect for pushing tired muscles

In the collection Essential Tips each book offers over 200 tips on different ways to create an environment that is functional and aesthetically pleasing. This book series explores contemporary design with exemplary case studies of homes with display innovative and practical design solutions.

Publikace podává ucelený přehled o vývoji odívání ve 14. a 15. století. V tomto období proběhla největší změna ve způsobu konstruování oděvu, vznikl totiž střih kopírující tvary lidské postavy. Díky tomu začal oděv zdůrazňovat krásu lidského těla i jeho individualitu. Začalo se rozvíjet krejčovské umění, jež umožnilo rychlejší proměny oděvu i vznik zcela nových oděvních součástí. Byly tak položeny

Katalog představuje novou semestrální kolekci realizovanou v Ateliéru oděvu a obuvi UMPRUM, který vede významná oděvní designérka Liběna Rochová. Kolekce Modernita v lidovém vychází z poučení historickým výzkumem lidového řemesla a stavitelství, pracuje s četnými předlohami a fotografiemi z knihovny VŠUP. Cíleně se soustředí na provázanost lidového řemesla s modernistickým designem, tj. na typologii

\"Basics Fashion Design 10: Jewellery Design\" looks at the origins of jewellery and how to assess historical references and trends. It explores how inspiration and research can be used to build a jewellery collection. It gives an overview of how the design process evolves. It demonstrates that even on a limited budget it is possible to carve out a niche in this exciting genre. Each chapter includes

With a great introduction for retail students, this book offers a user-friendly reference guide to all aspects of visual merchandising and covers both window dressing and in-store areas. Using examples from a range of shops, from fashion emporia to small outlets, the book offers practical advice on the subject, supported by hints and tips from established visual merchandisers. It reveals the secrets

From Pop art to Op art, plastic furniture to bubble-gum paint colours, the Sixties saw a new wave of interior design that was closely linked to popular culture and fashion, becoming increasingly youth-oriented and playful to appeal to the new generation of baby-boomers. In Sixties House, mid-century modern enthusiast Catriona Gray has drawn on the magazine\'s peerless archive, curating the best illustrations