Radiance and Reverie
A lavish book to accompany the first exhibition of the celebrated Hollywood jeweler's fabled collection, organized by the Toledo Museum of Art. Features iconic jewels by Belperron, Cartier, Boucheron, Paul Flato, Tiffany, and more. Famous Hollywood jeweler and designer of the dazzling engagement rings bestowed in The Bachelor, Neil Lane has amassed a jewelry collection unrivaled in glamour. His magnificent holdings include storied jewels by the most renowned designers of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, many not only owned by stars of Hollywood's golden age but also worn by them on screen. This richly illustrated catalogue reveals the extraordinary scope of Lane's collection, highlighting its breathtaking beauty as well as its transatlantic roots and cultural significance to fashion history and style. The most stunning pieces are captured in photographs of Hollywood legends--from Mae West and Joan Crawford to Madonna, Zoe Saldana, and beyond--bringing their rich provenance to life. Featuring more than 150 jewels, this singular volume marks the first time that the majority of Lane's remarkable collection has been presented to the public.
More Than Human
Rethink design beyond the human: how designers are altering and adapting practices to center ecosystems and other speciesDesign is deeply associated with creating a better way of life--for humans. Yet we exist alongside billions of animals, plants and other living beings. Always putting human needs first has had devastating consequences on landscapes, other species and the climate. What if we fundamentally shifted our perspective? More-than-human design begins by acknowledging our entanglement with the ecosystems that give us life. It challenges us to imagine a world in which human desires no longer take precedence over the rights and needs of living systems. This book brings together a new generation of designers, architects and artists exploring how to reorient their practices for the flourishing of other species. With contributions by renowned writers and thinkers, including Anna Tsing, Tim Ingold and Daisy Hildyard, it examines what it means to design with and for the living world.
Preppy Style
Take a deep dive into preppy culture with this stunning lookbook and history of the iconic style. Preppy is a look, a vibe, and a lifestyle. From its inception as the fashion of Ivy League students to Japanese hipsters to Black jazz musicians, up to the now modern-day basics everyone should have in their closet, the preppy style is one that refuses to become just another trendy moment. Featuring gorgeous illustrations, Preppy Style traces the evolution of a fashion trend that continues to withstand the test of time. Written by fashion expert Rosalyn Gomersall, this beautifully illustrated and stylized book is your time capsule to preppy fashion. Explore the attitudes and cultural impact of preppy life and also learn the designs, fabrics, and items of clothing that convey that preppy look. This book also: Captures classic prepster moments in pop cultureDives into the brands of Ralph Lauren, J.Crew, and Tommy HilfigerLists the foundational preppy clothing items from the classic boat shoes to today's tennis skirtShowcases how the preppy aesthetic started within Ivy League, WASP family circles and became staples in everyone's wardrobePerfect for fashionistas, design junkies, and pop culture enthusiasts, Preppy Style is a fascinating and visually captivating exploration of one of the most enduring styles in history.
Unfolding Cloth
This insightful book is a guide to finding, researching, and using historical textiles in your stitched work, to bring layers of meaning and a rich sense of emotional connection through place and time. Renowned textile artist and tutor Hannah Lamb frequently uses and is inspired by old fabrics in her work, from age-worn cotton and linen sheets to delicate lace collars, vintage patchwork to snippets of colorful printed silk. In this book she explores many creative ways to incorporate historical textiles into your own work, from conception and initial research to the finished piece. Chapters cover: - "Beginnings" how to track down historical textiles in shops, markets, antiques fairs, museum collections, and online, or in your own family scrap bag, and how to conduct thorough and meaningful research into them.- "Creative Connections" how to design and plan your work with historical textiles, starting with mood boards and sketchbooks and progressing to practical creative experimentation, including old-fashioned techniques such as the "prick and pounce" method of pattern transfer, popular in Tudor times.- "Making with Meaning" the practicalities of using old and fragile materials in your work, and how to combine them with newer fabrics to make cohesive and beautiful pieces that tell powerful stories. This chapter also explores alternative ideas, such as digital printing, that allow you to import the fabric's essence but leave the original piece intact.- "Heritage in Context" this chapter considers examples of contemporary artworks that respond to textile heritage and place, and studies how we tell histories and whose perspective we tell them from.This thoughtful, imaginative book is illustrated with inspirational examples of the author's own work and that of other textile artists from around the world, and provides a valuable introduction to working with historical textiles to enhance your own pieces of textile art.
Annette Kamping: Vitality
German top florist Annette Camping became Champion of Germany in 1994 and winner of the Golden Rose in the same year. One year later she became Vice-Champion of Europe. In 2001 she opened her own floral school Blumenwerk, a school for florists, designer and flower lovers in general. This monograph introduces a colourful and enthusiastic person. In her interaction with flowers, Annette wants to bring her compositions to life, full of character. An inner feeling, an impulse, an experience... they are all expressed in an harmonious coexistence of colours and shapes. Annette manages to bring across her love of flowers to the reader and will certainly bring a smile to your face. The publication is a discovery journey behind the scenes of a floral composition. The creativity of her compositions is beautifully captured in the many close-ups by photographer Bart Van Leuven. Also available: Nicole von Boletzky: Master Florist ISBN 9789058560797 Stein Are Hansen: The World of Botanics ISBN 9789058560957 Per Benjamin: Elements ISBN 9789058561329
Robert Rauschenberg
A survey of Robert Rauschenberg's innovative use of cloth in the 1970s and its significance in the artist's oeuvre Centering on a period of Robert Rauschenberg's career that has not received much attention, this book focuses on three series by the artist that feature fabric: the idiosyncratic Venetians, 1972-73; the gauzy Hoarfrosts, 1974-76; and the large, simple Jammers, 1975-76. Fascinated by the expressive potential of textiles, including silks, gauze, cheesecloth, and drop cloths, Rauschenberg experimented with the ability of woven materials to capture color and light, hold printed images, and move in the air. Essays contextualize Rauschenberg's work with cloth in the history of 1970s late modernism and Postminimalism, as well as his career-long interest in the intersection of art and the body through his work in scenography and costumes for dance. Michelle White provides an in-depth overview of the three series and related works, while Branden Joseph explores how they connect with the era's cultural and economic precarity. Nick Mauss examines how the artist used fabric to create a sense of intimacy and revisit past practices, relationships, and dynamics of collaboration. And Joseph N. Newland discusses Rauschenberg's costumes and scenic designs for the dance companies of Merce Cunningham and Trisha Brown. Distributed for the Menil Collection Exhibition Schedule: The Menil Collection, Houston, TX (September 19, 2025-March 1, 2026)
Vacheron Constantin
Founded in 1755, Vacheron Constantin is the world's oldest watchmaker in continuous operation. Its extraordinary creations embody the highest watchmaking values while demonstrating an understated elegance that combines tradition with a spirit of innovation. Published to celebrate the house's 270th anniversary, Vacheron Constantin: Time is Art showcases not only the highest standards of fine craftsmanship and finishing in the world of watchmaking, but also the union of high--precision technical expertise with the artistic crafts of past centuries.Featuring specially commissioned photography and illustrations, the book explores seventy of Vacheron Constantin's most distinctive, groundbreaking, and exquisite timepieces, ranging in date from the late eighteenth century to the present day. Four thematic chapters provide an unrivaled exploration of the craftsmanship, innovation, and artistry behind more than a quarter of a millennium of watchmaking, revealing how each watch bears its own unique technical and aesthetic signature.As anyone interested in classic and high--end watches will find when opening this beautifully produced book, the discovery of a Vacheron Constantin watch is a moment to be savored.
New Floating World
Long overdue, this new volume explores the latest in Japanese illustration from 30 contemporary masters. For many decades now Japan has been a leader in producing explorative art, creating new stylistic forms that continue to inspire artists the world over while they tackle a range of subject matter. Some artists are firmly entrenched in the bright and colorful world of kawaii, often incorporating a myriad of pop culture references into their work, while others are not afraid to investigate more challenging themes, from our darker pasts to the deepest recesses of our very own psyches. But whether heavily stylized or hyperrealistic, focusing on western or Japanese cultural imagery, their work continues to resonate with an ever-growing audience around the globe.
The Nineties X Anna Sui
From her iconic hippie and grunge-inspired collections to her beloved baby-doll dresses, Anna Sui's clothes defined '90s fashion. A favorite of Gen Z and nostalgic Gen Xers, the '90s remain a beloved moment in fashion and culture. It was the last analog decade--a time when DIY aesthetics, zines, and landlines were the norm. This book goes in depth with the designer in her own words about her raucous shows and the many inspirations for her clothes that were the epicenter of the fashion world. A self-taught historian of culture, art, and fashion, Sui samples music, books, movies, photography, and art in her designs. From the iconic slip dresses donned by the "it girls" of the moment, like Winona Ryder and pop icon Madonna, to the baby-doll dresses favored by Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love, each chapter details the defining moments and trends of the era, ranging from the rebellious energy of punk, grunge, and rock, to the ethos behind her preppy and vintage-inspired designs. Featured throughout the book are interviews with friends and colleagues Marc Jacobs, Sofia Coppola, Linda Evangelista, Christy Turlington Burns, and Steff Yotka, who talk about Sui's singular sartorial genius.
The Logolounge Guide to Iconic Branding
From the founder of LogoLounge comes a definitive guide to creating timeless visual identities. The LogoLounge Guide to Iconic Branding blends decades of trend forecasting and practical insight to help designers build logos that last. Known for his annual trend reports and top LinkedIn Learning courses, author Bill Gardner, founder of Gardner Design, reveals the principles, patterns, and processes behind enduring brand marks. This book goes beyond just inspiration--it shows you how to understand trend trajectories, when to evolve or break tradition, and how branding is shifting with emerging technologies like AI, AR, and sonic identity. With more than 500 images, case studies, and a comprehensive look at branding elements, this is a must-have resource for any brand designer. Features include: Expert insights from trend forecaster and LogoLounge founder Bill GardnerCase studies from visionary designers worldwideFrameworks for understanding trends and projecting future visual languagesA global perspective from industries, cultures, and design erasExplorations of future brand environments, including AI, the metaverse, and sensory branding500+ visuals, including logos, identities, timelines, and moreThis visually rich, idea-packed volume is perfect for professional designers, brand strategists, students, and anyone who wants to better understand how branding evolves--and how to build marks that last.
Nike - Fashion Icon
Discover the history of the iconic swoosh. This remarkable journey unveils the evolution of a brand that has not only transformed the sports industry but has also shaped popular culture across the globe. Founded in 1964 by Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight as "Blue Ribbon Sports," Nike grew from selling running shoes out of the back of a car to becoming a global icon. From the creation of the revolutionary "waffle sole" shoe to the launch of the Air Jordan line, Nike catapulted into international prominence. This beautifully illustrated book brings to life the defining moments of Nike's history, particularly the brand's breakthrough signing of Michael Jordan in 1984, which set the stage for Nike's dominance in athlete partnership. The development of Nike's powerful slogan, "Just Do It," along with sponsorship deals with icons like Tiger Woods, Serena Williams, and Cristiano Ronaldo also stand out as pivotal moments that established Nike's supremacy in the sports world. What better way to learn about Nike's history than through this visually rich celebration of a global powerhouse in sportswear, blending history, culture, and sport in one.
Design, When Everybody Designs
The role of design, both expert and nonexpert, in the ongoing wave of social innovation toward sustainability. In a changing world everyone designs: each individual person and each collective subject, from enterprises to institutions, from communities to cities and regions, must define and enhance a life project. Sometimes these projects generate unprecedented solutions; sometimes they converge on common goals and realize larger transformations. As Ezio Manzini describes in this book, we are witnessing a wave of social innovations as these changes unfold--an expansive open co-design process in which new solutions are suggested and new meanings are created. Manzini distinguishes between diffuse design (performed by everybody) and expert design (performed by those who have been trained as designers) and describes how they interact. He maps what design experts can do to trigger and support meaningful social changes, focusing on emerging forms of collaboration. These range from community-supported agriculture in China to digital platforms for medical care in Canada; from interactive storytelling in India to collaborative housing in Milan. These cases illustrate how expert designers can support these collaborations--making their existence more probable, their practice easier, their diffusion and their convergence in larger projects more effective. Manzini draws the first comprehensive picture of design for social innovation: the most dynamic field of action for both expert and nonexpert designers in the coming decades.
Notable Woodworkers Since the 1600s
Learn about the influential woodworkers who shaped the craft and inspired us all.Notable Woodworkers Since the 1600s is a concise, informative, and essential reference manual for both hobbyist and professional woodworkers. It describes the evolution of woodworking from the time when individual craftsmen were first recognized as masters at the trade and carries us through centuries of style to modern methodology and materials. The book depicts the journey from adze and spokeshave to CNCs and CAD, with stops along the way in the woodshops of the finest practitioners.While the primary focus is on cabinetmakers and furniture builders, the umbrella also covers designers, educators, and decorative artists such as carvers and turners who have made significant contributions. From Chippendale to Norm Abram, design/build has intrigued both furniture buyers and builders as both a creative art and a way to soothe the soul. Notable Woodworkers introduces the portfolios of familiar names who have guided that quest and personalizes them. It also opens windows on work that may not be so well-known but is equally significant.A perfect gift for the woodworker in your life, this is a sequential, chronological index to those who have piloted growth in the craft--in essence, a Who's Who of woodworking since the seventeenth century from Sheraton and Stickley to Krenov and Maloof. Come, meet the masters . . .
Africa
Gain new perspective on the vibrant and innovative world of contemporary African fashion design, bursting with fresh creativity and free from reductive stereotypes. From the runway in Lagos and music festivals in Casablanca or Nairobi, to the "image makers" of Marrakech and the influencers of Dakar or Accra, a new gener­ation of African fashion designers, photographers, bloggers, and hair and makeup artists are redefining the aesthetic contours of the continent. Audacious, humorous, disruptive, and innovative are the bywords of these young creatives who, while drawing upon and reval­orizing their heritage, offer an ultra-contemporary perspective on fashion today. A creative revolution is spreading in an extension of continental revindication through cultural reappropriation and the invention of a visual language. Appliqu矇 figures straight from Ghanaian Asafo flags seem to chant modern slogans as they march across silk dresses, traditional textile prints give power back to women, and Xhosa beaded embroidery serves as an inspiration for modern knitwear. Body-artists transform themselves into platforms for activism, and photographers--using clothing and finery--question identity, gender, and environment. Urban neighborhoods are reframed in a new light through the lens of ubiquitous smartphones. This volume celebrates a creative, effervescent gener­ation, which--by breaking the rules and rewriting the narrative of the African continent--is inventing a new and resolutely African chapter in the history of fashion that is now resonating across the globe.
The Fashion Book
'The fashion bible.' - VogueThe global bestseller, showcasing more than 500 of fashion's greatest names from A-ZPhaidon's iconic global bestseller The Fashion Book takes a fresh look at the fashion world and the people who created and inspired it. Spanning almost 200 years, the entire fashion industry is represented: from designers to photographers, stylists, and retailers, as well as editors and creative directors.Back in print in a chic new colorway, this new edition marks exciting changes on the fashion landscape. Readers will discover important names who have fundamentally shaped the way we see fashion in recent years, including Virgil Abloh, Gosha Rubchinskiy, and Alessandro Michele, influential photographer Petra Collins, designer and contemporary icon Rihanna, and Leandra Medine, alongside fashion pioneers such as Coco Chanel, Issey Miyake, Kate Moss, Erdem, and Richard Avedon.Ordered A to Z, each entry is illustrated with a full-page image and accompanied by a short, accessible text providing detailed background information and context.
Alive
A silicone jellyfish with a rat's heart, a drone that smells using the antenna of a moth, wearables made from cultured human skin, an AI-populated digital snack bar in the metaverse. These projects and many more offer a mind-bending, head-turning vision of the future that Madeline Schwartzman demonstrates is just around the corner.Curated from new developments in synthetic biology, artificial intelligence, robotics, engineering, biology, and art, this broad-ranging survey demonstrates the myriad ways in which our perception of what it means to be alive has dramatically changed. Where do we draw the new lines? Are there any boundaries we should not cross? And what if?. . .? By examining these new "beings," Alive maps out a vision of new partnerships, uncanny hybrids, and collaborative intelligences, as science fiction rapidly becomes science fact.Book cover: Adapted from "Analog Electronic Songbird" (2018), by Kelly Heaton.
Handcrafted Bicycles
Handcrafted Bicycles: Builders, Frame Design, and Inspiration celebrates the artistry of bicycle building, revealing that bicycles are so much more than a set of handlebars, a seat, a frame, wheels, a chain, and pedals. Bicycles are about the builder, the rider, the ride, riders' needs, special componentry, and aesthetics. This stunning coffee-table book showcases 32 exceptional bicycle builders from 13 countries, capturing their unique designs and the stories that inspire them. Designers include both established and contemporary bike builders who find themselves in demand for an ever expanding cycling culture. Key Features: - 32 Chapters on different bicycle designers: Each featuring striking visuals and engaging text - International perspective: Builders from Australia, Belgium, Canada, Colombia, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, the UK, and the US - Historical context: Insights into the evolution of bicycle design and culture - Personal stories: Anecdotes that illuminate the passion behind each bike This timely publication aims to captivate a new generation of cycling and design enthusiasts.
Procreate for Digital Artists
Turn your iPad and iPhone into professional art studios with step-by-step instructions to enhance your creativity and overcome digital art challengesFree with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader*Key Features: - Master stunning digital art creation, from character design to background settings, to bring your vision to life- Learn how use color and lighting techniques to set the mood and convey emotion in your illustrations- Overcome art challenges and streamline workflows in Procreate to deliver polished resultsBook Description: You know that feeling when you can picture exactly what you want to create - such as a sunlit meadow that glows with warmth - but no matter what you do, you just can't get the lighting right? Procreate for Digital Artists will help you push past these frustrating roadblocks when your vision doesn't match what's on screen.Made for digital artists and background artists who tackle creative challenges head-on, this Procreate book offers step-by-step solutions to common pain points. It's like having a pro by your side, showing you exactly how to fix what's not working. By the end of this book, you'll have a reliable set of go-to techniques and the confidence to take on those ambitious projects you've been putting off.*Email sign-up and proof of purchase requiredWhat You Will Learn: - Build stunning backgrounds using texture, color, and composition- Master perspective to create depth, realism, and dynamic scenes- Control light and shadow using professional techniques tailored for Procreate- Develop visual storytelling skills to evoke emotion through your art- Apply color theory to improve your digital coloring skills- Create character designs that complement your background art- Explore digital techniques for creating engaging background conceptsWho this book is for: This book is for digital artists and designers working in fields such as children's books, animation, film, video games, and concept art. A basic understanding of digital painting and Procreate, including familiarity with the interface and tools, is required to get started.Table of Contents- Crafting Stunning Backgrounds with Advanced Techniques- Drawing Intricate Details with Precision- Mastering Perspective for Dynamic Scenes- Enhancing Lighting to Elevate Your Artwork- Exploring Color Theory for Vibrant Illustrations- Crafting a Mood and Atmosphere with Useful Techniques- Storytelling Through Art: Creating Visual Narratives- Designing Characters that Blend Seamlessly into Backgrounds- Perfecting Composition for Visually Striking Art- Step-by-Step Guide to Drawing Compelling Backgrounds
Handbook of Design and Industry
This book brings together researchers, academics, policy makers and designers with the objective of developing a focused vision that enhances innovation through design and industry for a better future. Readers will gain an interdisciplinary perspective on what good design can achieve and why it is needed to challenge the climate crisis.
Abstract Textiles
An exploration of abstract textile work with practical tips on how to progress from the realistic to the abstract within your own practice. From Amish quilts through to contemporary makers, abstract textile work is a captivating art form that can capture a mood or feeling. In this fascinating book, renowned textile artist and tutor Anne Kelly shows you how to incorporate the abstract into your own work through experimentation and process. From shapes, colors, and surface patterns to line art and textile influences, you will be armed with everything you need to make and experience your own personal responses to the theme. Beautiful artworks by the author illustrate the themes and techniques in the book. There are also contributions from other exciting contemporary artists and makers, such as Sarah Z. Short, Lorna Crane, Iain Perry, and Helen Banzhaf. Chapters include: - "From Nature to Abstract: Getting Started" - "Shapes and Color: Midcentury Influences" - "Surface Pattern and Mixing Media" - "Capturing Emotion" - "Playing and Process: Materials and Experimentation." This fascinating and evocative book is suitable for all ages and abilities, from students to experienced practitioners, or anybody seeking to inject new inspiration into their textile practice.
Iconic Fashion
Discover the ultimate fashion compendium, now reissued in a stunning new edition. This visual feast includes historical sketches, cult advertisements, and beautiful pictures that tell the story of 20 iconic fashion items that changed fashion forever. Sometimes a single garment can change the course of fashion forever. Think Burberry's trench coat or Givenchy's little black dress. This extraordinary book is a visual and intellectual feast of historical sketches, cult advertisements, and stunning shots that tell the story of 20 iconic fashion pieces, from Levi's jeans to Herm癡s scarves and Tiffany pearls. This elegant and refined graphic book highlights the iconic nature of style, making this beautiful new edition perfect for fashion lovers.
Daniels' Graphics
"Daniels' Graphics" is a comprehensive treatise on graphics and engineering drawing, likely intended for students and practitioners alike. Originally published in 1889, this book provides detailed instruction on the principles and techniques of creating accurate and informative technical illustrations. It covers a range of topics essential for understanding and producing engineering drawings, making it a valuable resource for anyone involved in design, manufacturing, or construction.This historical work offers a glimpse into the methods and standards of engineering graphics during the late 19th century. Its enduring value lies in its detailed explanations and its demonstration of fundamental principles that remain relevant in contemporary practice. Whether you're a student of engineering, a historian of technology, or simply interested in the art of technical illustration, "Daniels' Graphics" provides an insightful and practical guide to the subject.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Rhs Botanical Illustration
This new updated and extended edition of RHS Botanical Illustration: The Gold Medal Winners includes an additional 29 stunning works from 14 new and accomplished artists since 2019. RHS Botanical Illustration: The Gold Medal Winners collects outstanding examples of botanical illustration from around the world, all of which have been awarded prestigious gold medals by the famous Royal Horticultural Society. This new updated and extended edition includes all new gold medal winners from the 2019 to 2024 with an additional 29 stunning works from 14 new and accomplished artists. The RHS only award their gold medal to the most outstanding artists, encouraging the international artistic community to perform to the highest standard for the RHS annual exhibition, now held at the Saatchi Gallery in London, which runs for six weeks every summer. This gold medal is a highly coveted testament to an artist's abilities, and the illustrations gathered in these pages demonstrate great attention to detail, masterful color work and outstanding technical skill. Insightful commentary on the artists' creative process accompanies each picture. The perfect book for the lover of horticulture, as well as an excellent reference both for botanists and aspiring artists, this collection also includes an updated introductory essay that delves into the history of the RHS.
The Jewelry Book
A stunning and authoritative collection of 300 of jewelry's greatest names spanning more than 200 years 'A new jewelry encyclopedia.' - The New York Times A BEST COFFEE TABLE BOOK OF THE YEAR: EE72, and L'Officiel USAThe Jewelry Book is a deep dive into the designers, creative houses, artists, collectors, and style icons from around the world who have produced and inspired the most memorable designs in jewelry.Edited by Melanie Grant, author of Coveted: Art and Innovation in High Jewelry, in collaboration with an international panel of experts, this stunning book spans more than two centuries of rich history, showcasing 300 of the industry's greatest contributors in one lavish, collectible volume.The Jewelry Book is arranged in A to Z order, placing early stars and iconic brands alongside today's most innovative designers and creatives. Entries ranging from Boucheron, Buccellati, Cartier, Ren矇 Lalique, Elsa Peretti, Hemmerle, Tiffany & Co and Van Cleef & Arpels to Iris Apfel, Wallace Chan, Loulou de la Falaise, Olivier Rousteing, James de Givenchy, and Elizabeth Taylor reveal the jewelry world's inextricable connection to fashion, art, and culture.Filled with inspirational images, the book is designed as a gorgeous object in its own right, with a cover featuring a luxe, faceted deboss on a metallic material to evoke a dazzling gemstone.
Danish Textile Prints
Full of vivid patterns and lively designs, this compact clothbound gem is a delightful journey through Danish fabric prints from the 1920s to the presentThe distinct craft of textile printing has played a significant role in defining the internationally renowned Danish modernism movement. Beyond playing with colors and repeating motifs, textile printing is also a tradition that embraces poetry and humor. This volume tells the story of the craft's diversity, highlighting its rich history and artistic significance. At the beginning of the 20th century, the craft of printing on fabric had nearly been forgotten in Denmark. However, by the late 1920s, it was revived as an artisanal practice, primarily a women's craft--something it largely remains today.The techniques of textile printing allow for the creation of a vast array of patterns and motifs. These countless possibilities are evident in many everyday items, from clothing to furniture. This handsome, clothbound book explores the history and techniques of the craft, spanning from the early attempts of Danish artisans to transfer patterns and motifs using printing blocks to screenprinting, still practiced in independent workshops, as well as digital prints produced either industrially or on a jet-ink printer.Based on the extensive collection of printed fabrics from the Designmuseum Danmark, the book highlights a wide range of modernist textile printers, including Marie Gudme Leth, Helga Foght, Ruth Hull, Dorte Raaschou, Ingeborg Cock-Clausen, Axel Salto and Grete Ehs ?stergaard, alongside more recent works by a selection of contemporary textile artists.Kirsten Toftegaard is the head of the fashion and textile collection at Designmuseum Danmark.
Streetwear Beyond Fashion
Streetwear Beyond Fashion: Lifestyle and Influence By Craig D. Washington, Founder of Top Notch NMEStreetwear is no longer just a fashion statement-it's a global language of identity, innovation, and influence. In Streetwear Beyond Fashion: Lifestyle and Influence, acclaimed designer and visionary Craig D. Washington challenges readers to think bigger than clothing and deeper than trends.This isn't a beginner's guide-it's a blueprint for creators ready to elevate their vision, scale their brand, and redefine what fashion means in today's cultural landscape. Washington reveals how streetwear has evolved into a full-spectrum movement that touches tech, music, art, architecture, sustainability, and digital storytelling.Drawing from his personal journey as the founder of Top Notch NME-a Detroit-rooted luxury streetwear brand-Washington blends business acumen with cultural insight. He explores the power of brand mythology, symbolism, and storytelling, while introducing readers to future-forward strategies involving NFTs, digital fashion, and the emerging Top Notch Universe.In this book, you'll discover: How to turn your streetwear brand into a cultural lifestyleWays to build brand architecture for longevity and legacyThe influence of 2854-a symbolic code for alignment and transformationHow to tap into fashion tech, digital drops, and immersive storytellingReal strategies for expanding globally without losing authenticityStreetwear Beyond Fashion speaks directly to fashion designers, entrepreneurs, and cultural leaders who are building not just products-but ecosystems. With over 20 powerful chapters, this book equips you to merge creativity with consciousness and launch a brand that shifts culture.Whether you're redefining your brand, designing your next drop, or preparing to scale into global markets-this is the ultimate guide to help you build a movement that lasts.This is more than a book. It's a transmission for the next generation of fashion leaders.
100 Logos
A collection of iconic designer Louise Fili's illustrious logo designs for every letter in the alphabet, from restaurant Artisanal to fashion designer Zelda. Louise Fili is one of the most iconic graphic designers of our time. In 100 Logos: A to Z, she collects her favorites among the brand designs created in her unique and distinctive style. Encompassing brand identities from restaurants to vineyards, publishers to jewelers, coffee roasters to gelato makers, Fili's playful, elegant, and whimsical designs showcase her expertise and mastery of typographic forms. Within these pages, we see logos for: Good Housekeeping Hyperion Late July Paperless Post Tate's Bake Shop Tiffany & Co. and many more Each logo is paired with a caption exploring the design's influences and processes. And the elegant package includes an iconic Fili cover, with flowing lines and beautiful typography, perfect for lovers of graphic design. AWARD-WINNING DESIGNER: Louise Fili has received Gold and Silver Medals from the Society of Illustrators and the New York Art Director's Club, the Premio Grafico from the Bologna Book Fair, and three James Beard award nominations. A PEEK BEHIND THE DESIGN OF ALL-STAR BRANDS: Take a deep dive into the fascinating design process of the iconic design studio, Louise Fili Ltd. Readers can see how acclaimed clients like Sarabeth's, Tate's Bake Shop, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Tiffany & Co., and well-known Manhattan restaurants including Via Carota, Pisellino, The Mermaid Inn, Claudette, and Pearl Oyster Bar collaborate with Fili to incorporate her incredible signature style into their branding. A PLAYFUL DESIGN BOOK FROM A TO Z: A design book like no other, 100 Logos is a sophisticated volume that is a must-have for graphic design students and professionals, as well as anyone interested in advertising, branding, typography, and travel. Perfect for: Louise Fili fans Hand-lettering and calligraphy artists and admirers Art and design students, professionals, and enthusiasts Graduation, teacher, holiday, birthday, or housewarming gift
Thom Browne
In a little over twenty years, New York--based fashion designer Thome Browne has decisively and permanently changed the fashion industry. Through his clothes that are rooted in America's distinctive preppie style, he has challenged age-old conventions of tailoring by altering proportions and blurring gender boundaries. The cropped trouser, which has become a staple of people's wardrobes around the world, owes much to Browne's pioneering reinterpretation of the suit. Through highly choreographed catwalk shows, he has enlivened the presentation of fashion, creating soulful spectacles that variously critique and cherish common themes in human lives. Browne's influence within the fashion industry has been recognised through various awards. The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has named him 'Menswear Designer of the Year' on three occasions, in 2006, 2013, and 2016. Since 2023, Browne has served as the CFDA's Chair. In May 2023, Browne dressed nine celebrities to honour Karl Lagerfeld at the annual gala hosted by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. This book considers Browne's position as a fashion auteur by focusing on four collections that enable detailed consideration of his innovative clothing designs and catwalk presentations, situating them within their historical and social context and drawing out what makes them distinctive and influential.
Historical Pattern Archive 2
Historical Pattern Archive 2 features a collection of women's period garment patterns taken from the Historic Clothing Collection at the University of Virginia.The book offers an accurate pattern of each garment on a 1/8" graph that can be used to scale the pattern up to its original size, photographs of each piece from multiple angles, instructions about how the original garment was constructed, and details on what materials were used. Capturing research and information about garments that would have otherwise stayed hidden or eventually disappeared, this volume is designed to be a tool to preserve history through documenting vintage clothing.Written for historians, reenactors, costumer makers, and costume designers, Historical Pattern Archive 2 will enable readers to study the history behind each piece, implement their original techniques and recreate unique garments that are both beautiful and historically accurate.
Shocking Life
A lively, idiosyncratic, and fascinating account of the life and career of Elsa Schiaparelli--in her own inimitable voice."I merely know Schiap by hearsay. I have only seen her in a mirror. She is, for me a kind of fifth dimension." - Elsa SchiaparelliElsa Schiaparelli is one of the most celebrated fashion designers of the 20th century. Recognized for her unique creative vision, which combined a love of art and mysticism with ingenious design talent and wit, her collaborations with surrealist artists, affluent and famous clientele, and innovative--yet wearable--designs set "Schiap" apart from her contemporaries.With a cast of characters that includes Coco Chanel, Salvador Dal穩, Daisy Fellowes, and Eva Per籀n, Shocking Life is a lively, idiosyncratic, and fascinating account of the life and career of Schiaparelli in her own inimitable voice.This deluxe edition, illustrated with a selection of some of her most iconic designs, takes us from her somewhat conventional childhood in Rome, where she was surrounded by academics and aristocrats, through the establishment of her couture house during the turbulence of the 1920s, on to her dominance of 1930s fashion, and the fate of her house during World War Two.
Illustrating the Victorian Supernatural
A detailed study of Victorian supernaturalism in book and magazine illustrations and cartoons Illustrating the Victorian Supernatural explores written and visual texts through which the original Victorian readership encountered and navigated their experience of supernaturalism. Looking across the nineteenth century, Simon Cooke investigates illustrative responses to well-known texts by writers such as Charles Dickens and Henry James while also examining responses to less familiar ghost stories by female authors such as M. E. Braddon and Amelia Edwards. The mix of familiar and unfamiliar carries forward into the selection of artists, both those in the mainstream--John Leech, George Cruikshank, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, John Everett Millais--and others whose names are lost to modern readers and whose work deserves to be better known.The study addresses two main questions: how illustration responded to key literary texts and how graphic designs related to contemporary contexts of race, gender, and class and to the workings of the supernatural itself. The first chapter focuses on satirical writings about ghosts and ghostliness and the various ways illustrators depicted that mockery. Chapter 2 traces artistic responses to Dickens's writing of the supernatural as a mode of psychological investigation. Chapter 3 looks at class and gender and the problematic practice of male artists illustrating female-authored ghost stories. The fourth chapter examines satirical cartoons' deployment of supernatural imagery to anatomize issues of imperialism and race. Finally, chapter 5 examines how neo-Victorian artists have revisited the classic texts and taken up the themes established by their forebears.
Historical Pattern Archive 2
Historical Pattern Archive 2 features a collection of women's period garment patterns taken from the Historic Clothing Collection at the University of Virginia.The book offers an accurate pattern of each garment on a 1/8" graph that can be used to scale the pattern up to its original size, photographs of each piece from multiple angles, instructions about how the original garment was constructed, and details on what materials were used. Capturing research and information about garments that would have otherwise stayed hidden or eventually disappeared, this volume is designed to be a tool to preserve history through documenting vintage clothing.Written for historians, reenactors, costumer makers, and costume designers, Historical Pattern Archive 2 will enable readers to study the history behind each piece, implement their original techniques and recreate unique garments that are both beautiful and historically accurate.
Nathan Turner's I Love Decorating
In this gorgeous book, Nathan Turner explores what makes an interior space beautiful--blending English-Bohemian influences with vibrant global inspiration from destinations around the world.Renowned designer Nathan Turner has spent his career crafting spaces that reflect his clients' personalities and passions, from beach bungalows to Spanish villas to modern country farmhouses.In Nathan Turner's I Love Decorating, Turner offers readers an inside look at his design process, from the seedling of initial ideas to the nuts-and-bolts challenges of building a dream home. With personal anecdotes, stunning photography, and practical advice, Turner shares how he creates homes that feel both stylish and livable.Drawing influence from travels to Istanbul, Mexico City, and beyond, his designs feel effortlessly curated yet deeply personal. Unlike typical, polished, and unattainable design books, Nathan Turner's I Love Decorating embraces the imperfect journey of home design, making it a must-read for anyone looking to bring personality and adventure into their space.
Thom Browne
In a little over twenty years, New York--based fashion designer Thome Browne has decisively and permanently changed the fashion industry. Through his clothes that are rooted in America's distinctive preppie style, he has challenged age-old conventions of tailoring by altering proportions and blurring gender boundaries. The cropped trouser, which has become a staple of people's wardrobes around the world, owes much to Browne's pioneering reinterpretation of the suit. Through highly choreographed catwalk shows, he has enlivened the presentation of fashion, creating soulful spectacles that variously critique and cherish common themes in human lives. Browne's influence within the fashion industry has been recognised through various awards. The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has named him 'Menswear Designer of the Year' on three occasions, in 2006, 2013, and 2016. Since 2023, Browne has served as the CFDA's Chair. In May 2023, Browne dressed nine celebrities to honour Karl Lagerfeld at the annual gala hosted by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. This book considers Browne's position as a fashion auteur by focusing on four collections that enable detailed consideration of his innovative clothing designs and catwalk presentations, situating them within their historical and social context and drawing out what makes them distinctive and influential.
The Seal of Scorpio
The Seal of Scorpio is a striking Doctor Who-inspired blank journal designed for fans of Time Lord mythology and Gallifreyan mysticism. Featuring an ornate golden seal rendered in circular Gallifreyan script on a rich obsidian-black background, this paperback captures the essence of Scorpio's enigmatic and transformative nature.Whether you're journaling time-bending dreams, decoding personal transformations, or recording cosmic alignments, this journal invites you to write with purpose. The symbol at its center is subtly infused with Scorpio's essence-intensity, secrecy, and the power of rebirth-mirroring the darker mysteries often explored in the Whoniverse.Created for writers, mystics, fans, and thinkers alike, the journal blends sci-fi elegance with astrological symbolism. The design is both functional and evocative: no prompts, no lines dictating your direction-just infinite space for you to travel inward or outward in time.Ideal for daily notes, dream logging, or interdimensional thought experiments, The Seal of Scorpio serves as your personal gateway to inner alchemy, shadow integration, and silent evolution. A tactile keepsake for those drawn to the stars and the spaces between.This paperback journal is the perfect companion for those ready to write like a Time Lord-with intensity, mystery, and timeless vision.
