\'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,

Inspiring new design ideas from multiple award-winning Danish fashion and interior designer Malene Birger. In this third volume of her successful interior design series, Birger showcases four houses and apartments she has recently furnished in England, Italy, Greece and Spain. Alluring before-and-after shots trace the path from proverbial white canvas to feel-good oasis. In addition, the versatile

For the first time, eight collectable, pocket-sized fashion books in one set. Containing the stories of eight legendary fashion houses, this beautiful box holds the best-selling fashion style guides. Exploring eight designers who exemplify elegance and high couture, the little books of fashion follow these brands from their creation, moving through their style evolutions, the key looks that define

According to the cliche, California is the place where anything goes and everyone does their own thing. Maybe that\'s because everyone knows that in California there\'s no terra firma: earthquakes, mudslides, fires, and the occasional civil uprising cause constant upheaval and change. It is also legendary as fertile ground for creativity, freedom, and social consciousness, where the status quo undergoes

The invention of the Jacquard loom in eighteenth-century France paved the way for computing and revolutionary change. From its punch-card origins, code has evolved to define and enable new methods in design, making, visualization, production and communication, achieving the previously unimaginable. \"Digital Visions for Fashion and Textiles: Made in Code\" considers how computing has reinvented image,

Step up your enamel pin game and learn how to make your own with this colorful collection of imaginative and inspiring creations! Popping up on countless jackets, backpacks, totes, and hats, enamel pins have taken the world by storm. Portable, collectible, and totally adorable, pins are the perfect accessory for expressing your pop culture fandom, obscure obsessions, and artistic ambitions. Now, wildly

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

The impressive wealth of Scandinavian interiors: locally inspired and international successful Nordic home design has long won over aficionados of clean lines, cozy and functional furniture, and bright spaces. This richly illustrated, inspirational book celebrates the Scandinavian interior design scene and its spectacular momentum in recent years. It offers a unique insight into the latest trends,

Fashion is one of the defining features of human evolution and culture. It’s fascinating development throughout different civilizations and periods of history is currently generating an impressive amount of interest, not only in the fashion world but also within the academic community and, as a result, among the general public as well. Spanning from the first civilizations to today’s most recent trends,

From the Italian luxury sports car to the Swiss chronograph—the ultimate collection of the best, most exclusive, and most luxurious toys for men With a special section on bespoke production An opulent photo book that opens up a world full of luxury, pleasure, and aesthetic beauty to the reader The perfect gift for all boys who have grown up,but preserved their inner child There are only two notable

Jaký je klíč k vytvoření opticky prostorného interiéru? Profesionální designér by vám odpověděl: neutrální barvy. Tato kniha nabízí nejen nejrůznější škály barev, ale také nápady a rady, jak s neutrálními odstíny v bytě pracovat co nejlépe a nejefektivněj

The colourful world of figurines may often be associated with anime fans, movie buffs, and hobbyists, but there is a growing section of graphic designers who are making their mark as creator-collectors. Figure It Out turns the spotlight on the talented creatives who apply their artistry beyond their usual two-dimensional canvases onto unique collectibles that blur the line between toy and art. Featuring

Showcases the best in current exhibition stand design—dozens of examples.Dozens of photos, plans, and construction details provide practical planning information.Exhibition stands are the face a company presents to many of its most important clients and would-be clients. Outstanding Stands showcases the most thought-provoking and innovative temporary stands from around the world. Every stand featured

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

Publikace je 2. revidovaným, doplněným a rozšířeným vydáním z roku 2001, jehož podstatná část byla zničena při povodních a mezi odbornou i laickou veřejnost se dostala pouze sporadicky. Prioritně se publikace věnuje vývoji výtvarných forem části české sklářské produkce, která bývá nazývána autorským sklem (skleněnou plastikou a tvorbou objektů) nebo také individuálním designem. Analyzuje specifickou

This book narrates the evolution of textile pattern through the history of manmade design. It studies the decorative art of pattern across a range of cultural aesthetics embracing Egyptian, Greek and Roman motifs, Asian and Middle Eastern as well as Western designs from medieval times up to the present. The chapters are thematic and include geometric, floral, natural forms, and abstract patterns. Each

Přehled designu 20. století představuje styly, hnutí, školy, firmy a instituce, které určovaly trendy rozvoje teorie i praxe designu, byly novátorské při hledání tvarů i materiálů a technických prostředků. Autoři přitom věnovali pozornost návrhům nábytku, textilií, skla, keramiky, výrobků z kovu, průmyslových výrobků a užité grafiky.

Unikátny obrazový sprievodca históriou módnej značky Dior Knižka rozpráva príbeh mladosti Christiana Diora, vzniku jeho značky, úspechu luxusných kolekcií na prehliadkových mólach a na červenom koberci aj históriu salóna Dior po smrti jeho zakladateľa. Dokonalý výber fotografií sprevádza text uznávanej odborníčky na módu Karen Homerovej. Autorka prezentuje cestu značky, ktorá má dnes posledné slovo

For many the smoke and mirrors which surround Banksy are as fascinating as the artwork of the 21st century\'s most important living artist. Banksy Myths Volume 2 takes the same approach as Vol 1. We collect the stories, the reader can judge for themselves

The updated new edition of the handy reference book for designers. What is a meta tag? What kind of measurement is DIN A1? What kind of clearance do you need before using copyrighted material? What does HSDPA mean for smart phones? How do social media influence a marketing mix? This updated new edition of The Little Know-It-All provides the fundamental information designers need to know to thrive in