Une invitation à découvrir la vie et l'oeuvre d'Yves Saint Laurent, le couturier le plus célèbre et le plus célébré au monde, qui a mis son génie au service des femmes.
De ses débuts chez Christian Dior aux expositions et défilés spectaculaires, de la création du smoking à ses collections hommage aux artistes, de ses costumes pour le théâtre à la création de ses cartes de voeux, cet ouvrage aborde tous les grands thèmes mais aussi l'histoire du couple hors norme qu'il formait avec Pierre Bergé.
'Don't be into trends. Don't make fashion own you, but you decide what you are, what you want to express by the way you dress...' - Gianni Versace From Elizabeth Hurley's safety pin dress to Jennifer Lopez's plunging green gown, Versace has always been a brand at the cutting edge of fashion. With a foot firmly placed in pop culture, Versace is beloved by fashionistas and celebrities alike, providing iconic moments like Lil Nas X's gold armour at the 2021 Met Gala, many of Elton John's eclectic tour outfits and the gown worn by Lady Diana in her posthumous tribute in Harper's Bazaar.
Exquisitely illustrated and expertly written, this book explores the story of the brand, from its creation in 1978 by Gianni Versace to its iconic status today. Featuring images of red-carpet moments, key pieces and stunning catwalk shows, this is a fabulous collection of all things Versace.
From their heritage trenches and ubiquitous check to experimental red carpet looks, the House of Burberry is known worldwide for its covetable designs.
Sophisticated, simple, and quintessentially British, Burberry is beloved for its remarkable ability to straddle tradition and innovation. The allure of the 'Burberry Girls', like Cara Delevingne, Kate Moss or Naomi Campbell, epitomizes just what Burberry is about: aspiration, elegance and grace.
Featuring an exquisite range of photographs, from finished designs to close-up details and beautifully styled shots, this book pulls back the curtain on the story behind the brand. Touching on its humble beginnings in 1856, all the way up to its current designs, this invaluable reference is the definitive word on all things Burberry.
Little Book of Louis Vuitton is the pocket-sized and fully illustrated story of one of the world's most luxurious fashion houses.
Louis Vuitton's monogrammed bags have been seen on the arms of celebrities and royals alike for over 150 years. From the young Louis seeking his fortune in Paris through to two world wars, the Great Depression, the Jazz Age and the Swinging Sixties, there is no era in which this most opulent of brands hasn't thrived.
Detailing the global expansion of Louis Vuitton in the 1980s, the creation of the powerful fashion conglomerate LVMH, and the appointment in 1997 of Marc Jacobs, this is the story of a transformation from luggage company to high-fashion label. Louis Vuitton's continued evolution under the creative direction of Nicolas Ghesquiere and Virgil Abloh is also depicted through fabulous images and captivating text.
Little Book of Yves Saint Laurent est l'histoire de poche et superbement illustrée de 60 ans de création de mode innovante. Créateur énigmatique, audacieux et étonnamment créatif, Yves Saint Laurent est crédité de l'élévation de la haute couture aux beaux-arts, transformant le défilé de mode en un spectacle aux proportions époustouflantes et révolutionnant les normes genrées de la mode féminine. Décrivant les débuts de Saint Laurent en Algérie comme un garçon précoce fabriquant des vêtements miniatures à partir de chutes de tissu, le Petit livre d'Yves Saint Laurent décrit l'ascension du créateur d'étudiant en mode à la main droite de Christian Dior. Fondant sa propre maison de couture en 1961, Saint Laurent crée son célèbre tailleur-pantalon "le smoking", fait entrer la veste en cuir dans le grand public et étonne le monde de la mode avec son mélange d'élégance et de drame artistique. Le petit livre d'Yves Saint Laurent documente le talent d'un créateur visionnaire dans un cadeau parfait pour tout amateur de mode. Ayant étudié la mode au Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design et l'histoire de l'art à l'Université de Bristol, Emma Baxter-Wright a enseigné au London College of Fashion. Elle a contribué à de nombreuses publications, telles que The Face, Cosmopolitan et Marie Claire.
'A woman can carry a bag, but it is the shoe that carries the woman' - Christian Louboutin Among designers of luxury shoes, there is one whose designs are instantly recognizable: Christian Louboutin. His iconic red soles can be seen everywhere from the red carpet, the silver screen and the catwalk to city streets around the world.
From his early life in Paris to the founding of his first store in 1992, and from the red carpet to his global domination of the luxury shoe market, Little Book of Christian Louboutin charts the rise of the world's most celebrated shoe designer. Images of his designs past and present are accompanied by captivating text, describing the rise and rise of the king of shoe design.
Little Book of Dior is the pocket-sized and beautifully illustrated story of 70 years of opulent fashion.
Christian Dior's spectacular rise to the upper echelons of the Parisian fashion world is one of the most compelling stories of twentieth-century fashion. Dior's debut collection in 1947 invented the New Look silhouette and revolutionized the way women dressed, shopped and saw themselves.
Recounting Christian Dior's early life, the brand's inception, the triumphs of the couture collections on the catwalk and the red carpet, and the fashion house's evolution under Christian Dior's creative direction successors - Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Bohan, Gianfranco Ferre, John Galliano, Bill Gaytten, Raf Simons and Maria Grazia Chiuri - Little Book of Dior is a stylish gift for any lover of fashion.
From its founding in Florence in 1921 as luggage supplier to the elite to its modern standing as purveyor of cult accessories and couture, the house of Gucci is a titan of the luxury fashion world. Over the last century, Gucci's signature leather goods and decadent garments have elegantly combined the understated with the opulent, united under the covetable double G logo.
Little Book of Gucci tells the story of the brand's beginnings as a luxury luggage and equestrian outfitter, recounting how the family overcame rifts and wartime hardship to be reborn as a giant of 1990s haute couture and, under Alessandro Michele's current stewardship, made its mark on streetwear and a new generation of fans. Over 100 gorgeously curated images showcase Gucci's edgy yet sensual designs, confirming its place as the most influential label of our times.
The House of Chanel is synonymous with not one, but two, iconic designers. First there was Gabrielle, and then there was Karl.
Chanel is a house known for its signatures that not only changed the course of fashion history but still resonate today - the Little Black Dress, the tweed suit, costume jewellery, Chanel No5. These signatures were inspired by Gabrielle Chanel's taste, life experience and travels - but it was Karl Lagerfeld who took these signatures and ingeniously adapted them for the twenty-first century woman. From his first days at the helm of Chanel in the 1980s, to his creative application of the Chanel logo to everything from biker boots to a space rocket, King Karl's reign at Chanel is nothing if not legendary.
Little Book of Chanel by Lagerfeld covers his most exquisite pieces, breathtaking catwalk shows and constant reinvention that have maintained Chanel as the most illustrious couture house in the world. Written by the bestselling author of Little Book of Chanel, this beautifully illustrated book is the essential guide to Lagerfeld's tenure at Chanel.
'Haute couture is like an orchestra, whose conductor is Balenciaga. We other couturiers are the musicians and we follow the direction he gives' - Christian Dior The godfather of conceptual design, a master of shape, a true fashion game changer - all are accolades bestowed upon one of the most interesting, venerated and iconic couturiers of the twentieth century: Cristobal Balenciaga. His pureness of line, the comfort of his garments and innovative work with textiles, colour and volume made a huge impact on twentieth-century fashion, with creations such as the babydoll, balloon and sack dresses still influencing fashion today.
Through stunning images and captivating text, Little Book of Balenciaga depicts the work and life of Balenciaga the couturier. Fashion historian Emmanuelle Dirix examines his legacy both through tracing the Maison's artistic direction after his death, and the generations of designers influenced by the master himself.
Son nom est Vuitton, «tête dure» en patois jurassien, il a tout juste treize ans mais de la détermination à revendre lorsqu'il quitte, en sabots et sans pain, le moulin familial pour échapper à sa marâtre. Une marche initiatique qui le conduit en deux ans à Paris où il trouve à sêmployer auprès de Maréchal, le layetier-coffretier-emballeur le plus en vue du faubourg Saint-Honoré. Sa bonne étoile ne le quittera plus.D'une plume alerte, Caroline Bongrand retrace l'ascension de ce jeune audacieux, artisan virtuose et visionnaire dans une capitale transformée par Haussmann. Lorsque Eugénie de Montijo devient impératrice des Français, elle garde auprès d'elle son emballeur préféré auquel la lie une amitié aussivraie que durable. lnstallé à son compte en 1854 Louis Vuitton, porté par les fastes du Second Empire, ne cessera plus d'innover pour créer des malles adaptées aux tenues les plus extravagantes et aux voyages les plus lointains, faisant de sa propre existence un roman.
From Carrie Bradshaw to Grace Jones, and from Nicki Minaj to Blair Waldorf, New York is the fashion 'it girl' capital of the world.
Home of both laid-back street style and the luxury of the MET Gala, New York has earned its reputation as one of the most stylish capitals in the world. From the eclectic looks of Brooklyn to chic Manhattan elegance, it is a city that hums with style. This instalment of the beautiful Little Books of City Style series will explore the fashion history of the city that never sleeps, providing an exquisitely illustrated guide to dressing like a Native New Yorker.
Little Book of Prada is the pocket-sized and beautifully illustrated story of the legendary fashion house.
Understated elegance and luxury, technologically advanced fabrics and sublime originality of design are all hallmarks of the House of Prada. In this miniature monograph, Laia Farran Graves documents the history and heritage of the brand, from the company's origins as a leather-goods manufacturer to the global fashion empire created by Miuccia Prada.
Little Book of Prada explores the evolutions and innovations of the brand, as well as a design ethos informed by an interest in minimalism and contemporary art. Images of individual garments, catwalk shots and fashion photography pay tribute to one of the world's most influential fashion houses and the woman behind it, in a perfectly designed and stylish format that makes a perfect gift for any lover of fashion.
To have a colour named after you is one of the highest accolades in fashion. Valentino Garavani is one such icon.
Since the founding of the House of Valentino in 1950s Rome, Garavani has been celebrated for the desirability of his designs. His stunning gowns in his signature Valentino Red have been sought after by the jet set for over half a century, and still signify the very epitome of red carpet glamour.
Little Book of Valentino tells the story of this most elegant of brands. Beginning with Garavani's initiation into the world of haute couture in 1950s Paris, progressing through the glittering social scene of 1970s New York and Valentino's domination of Hollywood from the 1980s to the present day, images of every dazzling era are beautifully reproduced alongside text exploring the significance of each stunning piece.
Little Book of Chanel is the pocket-sized and beautifully illustrated story of the most celebrated fashion designer in history.
Chronicling the life and legacy of Coco Chanel, one of fashion's most influential couturiers, this gorgeous book offers a fascinating account of Chanel's evolution and innovation. From her early days of millinery, through her revolutionary inventions in sportswear and jersey fashions for women, to the classics that made her name, such as the Chanel cardigan jacket, little black dress and exquisite perfumes.
Detailed photographs and sketches of Chanel's designs, along with fashion photography and catwalk shots, pay tribute to one of the world's most highly regarded fashion houses and the woman behind it, making a striking gift for any lover of fashion.
En 2016, le géant du sportswear Nike et le créateur de mode Virgil Abloh unissaient leurs talents pour composer une collection de sneakers qui mettrait à l'honneur 10 des modèles les plus emblématiques de la marque basée dans l'Oregon. Ce projet, baptisé The Ten, qui réinventa des icônes comme la Air Jordan 1, la Air Max 90, la Air Force 1 et la Air Presto, a galvanisé la sneaker culture.
Les créations de Virgil Abloh, dont le cachet culturel saute aux yeux, exploitent des trésors d'ingéniosité et d'ingénierie. En partant du génie original de la chaussure, grâce au lettrage, au collage et aux techniques de façonnage, Abloh jouait avec le vocabulaire et les éléments structurels pour élaborer un sens nouveau, non sans ironie. Inspiré par l'espièglerie du dadaïsme, par la théorie architecturale et les happenings d'avant-garde, il analysait grâce à quels éléments un modèle était reconnaissable entre mille, puis le déconstruisait pour former un assemblage artistique où chaque chaussure devenait une pièce de design industriel, une sculpture readymade portable. ICONS retrace l'approche artistique d'Abloh, à la fois créateur et enquêteur, à travers des schémas de prototypes, des échanges de messages entre Abloh et les designers de Nike et des trésors issus des archives Nike. Les virgules d'une paire d'Air Jordans se retrouvent découpées et réappliquées avec du ruban ou du fil, on retrouve les bouts de texte entre guillemets typiques d'Abloh sur les Air Force 1 et les All Stars sont taillées en pièces. L'ouvrage vous ouvre les coulisses et révèle l'approche empirique d'un Abloh bricoleur génial, qui donnait un aspect unique à chaque modèle de sa collection Off-WhiteTM c/o Nike. Ce lexique de la déconstruction se reflète dans la reliure à la Suisse, qui dénude le dos des cahiers et révèle ainsi le processus de fabrication du livre.
Le livre décrit le travail collaboratif mis en place par Abloh et réaffirme la force de l'imprimé. Pour sa conception, Nike et Abloh se sont associés au célèbre studio de création londonien Zak Group. Ensemble, ils ont imaginé un recueil en deux parties égales: d'une part un catalogue, de l'autre une boîte à outil conceptuelle. La première présente la culture visuelle liée à la chaussure de sport, le lexique de la seconde définit les personnages, lieux, objets, idées, matériaux et contextes qui ont permis à ce projet d'exister. Les textes rédigés par Nicholas Schonberger de Nike, l'auteur Troy Patterson, l'historien et conservateur Glenn Adamson et Virgil Abloh lui-même inscrivent cette collaboration dans l'histoire de la mode et du design, tandis que l'avant-propos d'Hiroshi Fujiwara inscrit le projet dans la continuité des collaborations prisées par Nike.
Little Book of Schiaparelli chronicles the work of one of history's most influential and eccentric couturiers. Endowed with a strikingly imaginative and experimental approach to fashion, Elsa Schiaparelli cultivated a combination of the witty and the surreal, the cutting edge and the elegant, from her garments and jewellery to her collaborations with Salvador Dali, Jean Cocteau and Alberto Giacometti.
Exquisitely illustrated and expertly written, the book follows a biographical chronology detailing her life, career and primary creative themes of her work. Images of Schiaparelli's finished designs, along with close-up details and illustrations of her personal sketches, showcase the brilliance of her innovative oeuvre, and the legacy that lives on in the House of Schiaparelli to this day.
'Whoever does not visit Paris regularly will never really be elegant.' - Honore de Balzac.
Paris has always been the home of high fashion. The epicentre of classic chic, whether haute couture or street style, designers and fashion lovers travel from across the world to breathe in the understated and sensual style of the Parisian streets. From the iconic luxury of Chanel, Dior and Saint Laurent, to the effortless sophistication of the typical Parisian, the city's look is replicated the world over.
Following the evolution of a uniquely elegant capital - describing both the moments of ingenuity and enduring looks and icons that embody the city of light - this beautifully illustrated book is not only the perfect guide to embracing Parisian fashion, but to embracing the Parisian spirit itself.
The elegance of the Little Black Dress. The simplicity of the Breton shirt. The luxury of the fragrance. These signatures exemplify the image of Chanel.
Bringing to life the story and designs of Gabrielle Chanel, the most influential couturiere in the history of fashion, Chanel in 55 Objects is an exquisite collection of bespoke illustrations and captivating text. The chic drawings depict her most iconic innovations including fashion, fragrance, jewellery and accessories, as well as the places, motifs and people that inspired her.
Au fil de 50 ans de création (1976-2020), Anna Pawlowski raconte, le parcours du designer de mode « préféré des français » et révèle dans cette (auto)biographie artistique, complète et fidèle le talentueux et facétieux couturier, qui révolutionne la mode, impose sa griffe pour devenir une icône considéré mondialement comme un symbole de la culture française.Au fil d'une centaine de collections remarquables et emblématiques (sur 180 à son actif), et autant de défilés du premier, au Palais de la Découverte en 1976, jusqu'à ses adieux à la Mode au Théâtre du Châtelet en 2020, où il célébrait ses 50 ans de création, ce livre raconte, en mots et en images, Jean Paul Gaultier,le créateur le plus inventif de notre temps. GAULTIER, artiste du détournement, inventeur de l'entre deux masculin-féminin, virtuose du contre-pied qui habille les hommes en jupes et libère les femmes en corsets, recrute ses mannequins dans la rue,transgresse, mixe, mélange et bouscule les codes, la modeet les identités. Des marinières, aux seins iconiques, des collections Glam Rock,Néo Kitch Baba chic, Punk cancan ou Andro- Jeans, à celles inspirées par l' Ambiance, salons de haute couture, le 7e Art, la Grèce, Londres ou Afrique, Jean Paul Gaultier, croise les héritages, traverse les frontières et mêle dans des collections inoubliables et intemporelles, humour et créativité.
A handbook for clothing designers, stylists and fashionistas, this dashing publication uses beautiful illustrations and drawings to highlight the design and key details of various forms of contemporary clothing, such as coats, jackets, shirts, tops, blouses, dresses, trousers, shorts and skirts. Traditional and contemporary materials, colors and textures for different styles are also listed. This atlas will help designers in their work, no matter which creative method of costume design they choose: inversion, analogy, empathy, fantasy, creating new combinations and problem-solving. It is meant to be a source of inspiration and a useful tool for artists and designers working with clothing, and will be of interest to anyone who is passionate about fashion and style.
Gisèle Halimi, Simone Veil, Françoise Sagan, Nina Simone, Frida Kalho, Megan Rapinoe... De grandes femmes ont traversé l'histoire récente du monde et y ont imprimé leur marque, contribuant à construire un futur plus juste et plus égalitaire.
ELLE, qui dès sa création en 1945 se fait l'écho de l'émancipation des femmes et de leurs combats pour l'évolution des mentalités, ne pouvait que leur rendre hommage. Qu'elles soient avocates, auteures, politiciennes, actrices, sportives de haut niveau, artistes ou chanteuses, toutes ont en commun d'avoir fait reculer les préjugés et bouger les lignes.
Cinquante portraits de femmes, illustrés de photos prises pour le magazine, qui sont autant de témoignages de respect à des figures aussi essentielles qu'inspirantes.
