The Pocket Chanel
This beautifully concise guide tells the story of the couturier Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel and the luxury fashion brand she founded.A charismatic character, Chanel created relaxed clothing, made for comfort and activity, liberating women from the confines of corsets. This unofficial and unauthorized pocket-sized celebration of her life and work reveals her humble origins, rise to fame and key pieces.From the little black dress and the 2.55 handbag to costume jewelry and Chanel No. 5 perfume, her simple and elegant designs were so novel and original that they changed fashion for ever.Gemini PocketsFrom little guides to soothe your soul to all-access passes to the lives of pop icons, and from quizzes and puzzles for literature lovers to books on food, nature, fashion, and more, Gemini Pockets are the perfect fit for your life and interests.
Graphis Design Annual 2025
Immerse in a powerful visual journey through the eyes of over 500 award-winning graphic designers from around the globe. In one of the most coveted industry award competitions, Graphis Design 2025 celebrates design excellence through the captivating and influential work of the past year from solo designers and global firms. Juried by acclaimed international designers, these works can be seen across animation, branding, books, entertainment, packaging, posters, product design and other disciplines.This inspiring collection of work revolves around all categories of graphic design, demonstrating once again the importance of design in culture, commerce, and lifestyle. Read about the creative process from Platinum and Gold Winners regarding their assignments and the approaches they took to reach their award-winning solutions.
M_others
- The first-ever international book dedicated exclusively to motherhood in relation to fashion- The use of iconic imagery enhances its visual appeal. Interviews with fashion designers offer valuable, contemporary insights on the subject- From the Blessed Virgin, to contemporary fashion experiments that debunk stereotypes, to the testimonies of non-binary parents, surrogacy parents and adoptive parents, from Christian Dior's New Look to the designs of Jacquemus and the regal women who carry of South African Thebe Magugu: the mother figure as a source of inspiration and creativity in fashion is back from... never having left?- Published to accompany the exhibition M/OTHERS at the Fashion museum Hasselt, Belgium, from 14 June 2024 to 5 January 2025This book offers an in-depth exploration of the relationship between fashion and motherhood, a topic that is explored in detail for the first time. Mothers, mother figures, mentors and family ties are intimately intertwined with fashion history. Many designers reach back to the style of their mother's day, but mums themselves are also a big source of inspiration. Symbolic fashion mothers, such as Jeanne Lanvin, Madeleine Vionnet and Sonia Rykiel, made an artistic mark on the creations of their contemporaries and are still influencing present-day designers. From 1900 onward there was a growing appreciation of the cultural identity of mothers, both in fashion and in society. In 20th and 21st century fashion, this culminated in a veritable celebration of mothers and mother figures.
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Furnishing Fascism
The role of modernist interior design in the construction of Italian nationalism Along with the rise of Mussolini's fascist regime, the interwar years in Italy also saw the widespread development of its modernist interior design and furnishing practices. While the regime's politics were overtly manifest in monumental government architecture, Furnishing Fascism examines the subtler yet effective role of household goods and decor in the cultivation of Italy's exclusionary sense of national identity. Presenting a fresh look at the work of various architects and designers, including iconic figures such as Gio Ponti and Carlo Enrico Rava, Ignacio G. Gal獺n explores how seemingly neutral products of everyday life contributed to the propagation of fascist ideology. Through extensive promotion in popular magazines and department stores, on the film sets of Cinecitt? Studios, and throughout the country's colonial territories, Italy's modernist design practices were part of a larger political project that aimed to produce a totalizing image of cultural hegemony. Interweaving design theory, architectural history, and media scholarship, Furnishing Fascism reexamines the period's so-called minor arts to reveal the political entanglement of modernism in early twentieth-century Italy and offers valuable insight into the complications of cultural production under the auspices of authoritarian power. Retail e-book files for this title are screen-reader friendly with images accompanied by short alt text and/or extended descriptions.
Little Book of Miu Miu
Quirky, daring and unconventionally chic, Miu Miu is the fashion house for those that dare to be different. The cult little sister brand of Prada, the maison was launched as an 'anti-fashion' brand in 1993 and its pieces have been worn by celebrities including Sydney Sweeney and Chlo禱 Sevigny. From recent viral micro-miniskirts and covetable ballet flats to archive whimsical prints, artist collaborations and off-kilter colors, Miu Miu is the brand designed with a rare female point of view for daring women. With over 100 images of their most iconic pieces, accompanied by expert text, Little Book of Miu Miu explores the history of the iconic fashion house whose current and archival designs are coveted by the It girls of today.
Thinking Through Graphic Design History
Graphic design has a paradoxical relationship to history. While it claims to promote originality and innovation - ideas that emphasize the new and unique - design practice is deeply embedded in previous ideals. Too often, design students encounter the past in brief visual impressions which seduce them to imitate form rather than engage with historical contexts. Even though it has claimed to be objective and even comprehensive, graphic design history has focused largely on individual careers and Eurocentric achievements. Yet the past swells with untapped potential. Graphic design history can serve the field of today and tomorrow, but its narratives require updates. History, like design, is always changing - and like design, history is driven by present-day questions. This book shows how students and practicing designers can enrich their work by thinking historically about design. With thoughtful analyses, stimulating creative prompts, inspiring case studies, and perspectives from designers all over the world, this book challenges our traditional understanding of graphic design history, and the very notion of the design canon, offering ways to shape socially engaged, critical practices.
Rick Owens: Temple of Love
With his provocative and subversive approach to design, Rick Owens has been a transformative force in fashion since he founded his label in 1994. This essential volume is the first critical appraisal of Owens's work, documenting the evolution of nearly three decades of the designer's inimitable worldview. Owens remains one of the most daring and influential fashion designers working today. Often described for his "a-grunge-meets-glamor" aesthetic, Owens has cultivated a devoted international following. In his creations, grace and grit are paired with an obsession with structural transformation and movement, where diaphanous, flowing shapes contrast with opaque forms and sharp edges, an approach to formal invention that is complemented by a mania for new and often exotic materials. Timed to coincide with the first comprehensive show of the designer's work taking place at the Palais Galliera in Paris in summer 2025, the scope and breadth of this exhibition promises to be a treat to both longtime fans and the uninitiated. Owens will reimagine the grand nineteenth-century palace housing the museum, with temporary installations that will serve as vitrines to his many creations. In effect dividing the book between the conception of showcases and the precious objects that they display within, the curatorial essays bookending this visual narrative will attempt to describe the multidisciplinary, even architectural approach Owens has to his creations.
Greubel Forsey
This is the untold story of how two rebellious master watchmakers, Robert Greubel and Stephen Forsey, learned their craft, met, established a brand, and in a few years created some of the most astonishingly beautiful and mechanically sophisticated timepieces ever made. Today they are recognized as the makers of the most uncompromising designs in the world.In early 1992, the two men met at Renaud et Papi, a hothouse of new watchmaking ideas in Le Locle in the Swiss Jura Mountains. They teamed up and launched Greubel Forsey in 2004 in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, refusing to accept that everything had already been invented in watchmaking. Going against the grain, they focused their energy on uncompromising innovation and the most difficult elements of hand finishing, bringing back a level of excellence that would rival the eighteenth- and nineteenth-century masters.Greubel and Forsey are responsible for many inventions that have advanced watchmaking expertise to new levels, as well as creating thirty unique and original calibers since 2004.
Systemic Service Design
Systemic Service Design provides a comprehensive overview of how systems theories can be integrated into service design to address complex social-economic-technological challenges. Across fourteen chapters split into two sections, the book connects theoretical backgrounds and practical worldwide case studies to explore various approaches to systems thinking.The field of service design has evolved significantly in recent years, from focusing on touchpoints and user interactions, to being seen as a driver for organizational transformation and increasingly, a key component in transdisciplinary spaces involving complex systems. However, while service design has grown over the past few decades, it has also recognized its limitations in addressing complex societal problems. For example, the book highlights how a lack of holistic understanding of the systems in place can lead to service failure, which ultimately results in societal issues relating to unemployment, healthcare, and public transportation. As such, this book offers theoretical and practical resources specifically tailored to service designers in order to equip them with the ability to develop solutions that are appropriate in scope, depth, and feasibility to address these complex issues. Contributing authors draw upon and integrate theories from related disciplinary fields to extend the contextualisation of service design within complex systems, providing readers with more scientific frames of reference. The book also draws upon case studies from South and North America, Europe, Asia and Australia, to offer readers wide-ranging perspectives and real-life examples to further their understanding of systemic service design and demonstrate how to integrate it successfully.The book delivers theoretical and practical knowledge for students and designers in the fields of service design, design for policy, social design, and additionally for managers, public and private sector planners, engineers and politicians.
Wall Power!
A striking collection of French tapestries, from the 1940s to today, from the collection of the Mobilier nationale, Paris Beginning in the 1930s, artists, government officials, art dealers, and entrepreneurs sought ways to modernize the ancient tradition of tapestry-making in France to reassert its role as an independent art form available to contemporary artists. What followed was several decades of intense production that brought international attention to a renewed tradition of French tapestry, as well as new opportunities for the historic manufactories of Gobelins and Beauvais, now overseen by the Mobilier national of France. Drawing from the celebrated collection of the Mobilier national from the 1940s to present day, this book explores the works of such artists as Joan Mir籀, Jean Lur癟at, Henri Matisse, and Le Corbusier, who were central to the rapid resurgence of tapestry production. Distributed for the Clark Art Institute Exhibition Schedule: Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, MA (December 14, 2024-March 9, 2025)
Nonlinear
From the acclaimed designer and bestselling author of Reimagining Design, a nonlinear approach to navigating design's nuances in pursuit of meaningful innovation. In Nonlinear, Kevin Bethune shows us that we can reject trodden paths of digital or physical product creation by taking advantage of a nonlinear approach. To unlock meaningful innovation that breeds new and novel outcomes, he writes, teams need to embark on a journey into the proverbial forest of ambiguity, the result of a rapidly converging, dynamic, and exponentially changing landscape. The journey is less about getting it right or wrong, and more about using the information we have at our disposal to understand our choices and unlock new learning. Nonlinear begins by taking the reader through Bethune's professional zigs and zags. The author explains that while his interdisciplinary leaps were rare at the time he took them, these varied experiences unlocked perspectives about design and innovation that uniquely prepared him for our present moment and for the future. He then showcases the role of quantitative information to strategically frame and set boundary conditions for our creative exploration, and he highlights the role of qualitative insights to provide the substance necessary to begin crafting solutions that address unmet needs. The book also identifies accelerants (or flywheels) that will help readers as they reflect on their journey through the forest of ambiguity, with a specific emphasis on diversity, a key theme for Bethune, a Black man who has navigated new horizons. Readers will enjoy having the chance to customize the author's perspectives and make them their own at both an individual and a team level.
Gegen Das Erkalten Des Erinnerns / Against the Freezing of Memories
Europe, indeed, the whole world, is littered with concentration-camp memorials, information centres, memorial plaques, and other signs that have been set up as a reminder of the atrocities committed by the National Socialists and their numerous willing helpers. In the United States alone, there are around 100 Holocaust memorials. In Germany, there are over 500 of all kinds of memorial facilities commemorating the Nazi victims. Perhaps without these facilities, the deeds of that time would have long since been forgotten. Nevertheless, the memories of what happened are fading everywhere. Almost all of those once affected, victims and perpetrators, have now passed away, and many of us today would rather not be bothered by it.How should we deal with this? Remembrance can only be present and have an effect in the future if those dealing with the subject succeed in touching us emotionally in such a way that what we hear, read and see causes us to begin to deal intensively with what happened and ask questions: How could so many of our ancestors be so merciless, so inhuman? How could these monstrosities happen? How was this possible, especially in Germany, against the backdrop of the Enlightenment, German Humanism, German Classicism, German Romanticism and the highly developed German culture in general? And as the present unfortunately shows, much of this has since been repeated - even in places where one would no longer have expected it.
La Manufacture Cogolin
- The first book ever written on La Manufacture Cogolin, an artisanal weaver of hand-made rugs in a French atelier run exclusively by women. - La Manufacture Cogolin is an internationally admired brand, whose rugs decorate the White House, the Vatican and the E織lyse織e Palace. - A gift book for decorative arts and design lovers. La Manufacture Cogolin, a weaver of hand-made rugs established in 1924 in a village near Saint-Tropez, is rich with a traditional craftsmanship particularly sought out by a clientele looking for authenticity and quality. Acquired by the visionary textile engineer Jean Lauer in 1928, La Manufacture Cogolin has grown remarkably from the 1930s onward, thanks to early collaborations with well-known designers such as Jules Leleu, Christian Be織rard, Jean-Michel Frank, Sir David Hicks and artists such as Jean Cocteau. This fully illustrated art book dives into what has made the Cogolin house special for a century. Mixing unpublished archives (letters, photographs, watercolours), lively texts suited to a wide audience, and testimonies from women working in the historical workshop, from contemporaries, and from illustrious customers. Following a chronological approach, this book describes the manufacture's economic history, shedding light on its rebirth in the 21st century, while placing it in the history of the Decorative Arts of the 19th and 20th centuries, and describes the key elements of this recognized French craftsmanship. This fully illustrated art book dives into what has made the Cogolin house special for a century. Mixing unpublished archives (letters, photographs, watercolors), lively texts for a wide audience, and testimonies from women working in that historical workshop, from contemporaries, and from illustrious customers. Following a chronological approach, this book situates the manufacture in its economic history, shedding light on its rebirth in the 21st century, but also in the history of Decorative Art of the 19th and 20th centuries and French craftsmanship.
Chaumet. Photographers' Gaze
- This reference title enhances in a visual, innovative way the links of Chaumet with photography. How the Parisian and global brand participated in and contributed to the history and art of photography since its origins- Highlights the historical and present connection between the Maison and photography- Showcases the commissions to great photographers and highlight the brand's boldness- Presents the richness of editorials on Chaumet by leading photographers and stylists in glossy print media- Emphasizes the pioneering character of Joseph Chaumet, his early attention to photography- Visual object including sophisticated crafting (3 different papers)- Two covers for photography and Maison collectors- Introduction by Carol Woolton, author of best seller Vogue the JewelryThe very first retrospective book showcasing the renowned high jewelry Maison Chaumet features a collection of iconic editorials and campaigns captured by major photographers such as Guy Bourdin, Peter Lindberg, Mario Testino, Mario Sorrenti, Richard Burbridge, and Paolo Roversi. Additionally, it presents previously unreleased autochromes from the early 20th century, offering a captivating glimpse into the Maison's historical archives. A photographic reference title authored by Carol Woolton, a leading authority on high jewelry at British Vogue, Sylvie L矇callier, director of the photographic collection at Palais Galliera Mus矇e de la Mode in Paris, and Flora Triebel, a curator specialist in 19th-century photography at Biblioth癡que Nationale de France, delves into the close ties Chaumet has woven with photography since its inception, revealing its innovative collaborations over the years. From the 1930s to the present day, the book offers a portrait of high jewelry and women, making it an essential read for photography and high jewelry enthusiasts worldwide.
50 Fashion Ideas You Really Need to Know
Master the fashion ideas that shape the world of style today. In a series of 50 accessible essays, Jessica Bumpus introduces and explains the central ideas, trends and inventions of fashion, from the genesis of style itself to the present day. From fast fashion and the invention of the high heel to streetwear and the impact of the 'influencer', 50 Fashion Ideas You Really Need to Know is complete introduction to the most important fashion concepts in history.
Drawing for Product Designers Second Edition
Designers do far more than visualize new products; they are called upon to imagine a future and bring it to life through visuals. Whether such futures begin as elaborate maps and diagrams of emerging technology or speculative "world-building," the contemporary designer's skill set must cover the entire spectrum, from abstract to representational, and from "low fidelity" to "high fidelity" visualizations. The advent of tablet-based sketching, VR sketching, and hybrids bring new and more intuitive ways of working. But confidence in manipulating lines, curves, and surfaces in space (whether flat, computer-assisted, or virtual) will remain a coveted skill regardless of where technology leads. In this practical guide to both hand-and computer-drawn design, essential principles are outlined so that readers will learn to think in 3D and build complex design ideas that are structurally sound and visually clear. Specially created sketches and computer models show how to develop rough sketches into finished illustrations, while also explaining how to select the right type of representation for the right purpose. This revised edition contains new material on sketching principles, working across platforms, and hybrid workflows. Also new to this edition: coverage of UX/UI design for smart devices and digital platforms, and information on cutting-edge technology such as AI tools and intuitive and collaborative VR sketching platforms. There are fifteen new case studies featuring work by leading designers, and a selection of videos further illuminate themes discussed in the book. List of chapters: The Sketching Spectrum Perspective Visual/Spatial Overview Orientation Registration Form Line Exploring Ideas in Space and Time Sketching and Storytelling
Little Book of Loewe
From avant-garde accessories to directional red-carpet glamour, Loewe is the fashion house of the moment. Modern twists bring an unbridled joy to its cult items, from surreal balloon heels to the coveted Puzzle bag, with every design underpinned by craftsmanship. Loewe's fashion-forward looks are worn by everyone from Anna Wintour to Zendaya while visionary creative director Jonathan Anderson continues the heritage house's legacy of reinvention. With over 100 stunning photographs accompanied by engaging text, Little Book of Loewe uncovers the story of an iconic brand that continues to redefine the fashion landscape.
The Pocket Fendi
A beautifully concise guide to the history of Italian fashion house Fendi.Founded in a small boutique in Rome a century ago, the luxury goods company is now synonymous with elegance and experimentation, and known for its groundbreaking couture, perfume, handbags, shoes, jewellery and accessories. This unofficial and unauthorized pocket guide to Fendi describes these classics in exquisite detail.Recognized by its double F logo, designed by Karl Lagerfeld, as well as for its iconic pieces, such as the Baguette and Croissant bags popularized in the 1990s, the brand is celebrated on its centenary. Gemini PocketsFrom little guides to soothe your soul to all-access passes to the lives of pop icons, and from quizzes and puzzles to literature lovers to books on food, nature, fashion, and more, Gemini Pockets are the perfect fit for your life and interests.
The Pocket Cartier
An insider's view of the exquisite jewellery and accessories that have made Cartier one of the most prestigious brands in the world.Beloved by royaly and rockstars alike, Cartier is synonymous with qualilty and rarity. The Pocket Cartier is an unofficial and unauthorized guide to this iconic brand. It covers the historical background of Cartier, accomponied by stunning imagery of its jewellery, as well as the timeless watches and the people who popularized them. For example, Louis Cartier's simple yet enduring design of the Cartier tank has been worn by stars such as Clarke Gable and Humphrey Bogart, as well as Jackie Kennedy and Princess Di. It has become an eternal classic, evolving with updates while preserving its original integrity. Gemini PocketsFrom little guides to soothe your soul and to all-access passes to the lives of pop icons, and more quizzes and puzzles for literature lovers to books on food, nature, fashion, and more, Gemini Pockets are the perfect fit for your life and interests.
Typography Through The Years
This book covers, in a selected way, the history and development of printing and typefaces from earliest ancient alphabets through modern typography. From scribal days through the printing revolution ushered in by Johann Gutenberg, modern typography and printing rapidly advanced, especially in western Europe. New functional typefaces through the Bauhaus school competed with classic standards. Frederick Goudy and others gave us carefully crafted typeface designs. Printing went from typewriter-like IBM Composers to phototypesetters to modern digital printing from a computer. Even the old standard Helvetica face has undergone new developments. A sampling of digitized typefaces from Lewis F. Day are highlighted, as well as a number of fonts developed or digitized by CARE Typography. Carl Shank is the owner of CARE Typography, a typographic design and printing business since the late 1980s. They have provided clients with font, layout and website designs and services.
Poggy Style
Poggy Style is the modern man's guide to getting dressed, from Motofumi "Poggy" Kogi--a sought-after fashion tastemaker and street style star known for his refreshing perspective on men's dressing for today. In Japanese culture, there is the concept of hare (roughly translated as festive or extraordinary occasions) and its antonym is ke (roughly translated as ordinary, or day-to-day). It is often said that living a life of ke alone withers the spirit. Human beings need the occasional moment of hare, and they should dress accordingly. Resolving this tension of dressing for both work and play, and for both formal and informal settings, is what has driven Poggy over two decades of design and curation. By mixing streetwear savvy with what is referred to in Japan as "Traditional" Western fashion, he challenges rigorous definitions of what is done or not done, inventing new ways of dressing up. In his own inimitable way, Poggy shares with readers how fun and appropriate it can be when you break the so-called rules. His sartorial approach is casual, but with a little effort: a hoodie layered under a tweed jacket, a tailored suit styled with sneakers and topped with a wide-brimmed hat, a basketball jersey paired with a cozy vintage coat. In contrast to fashion titles devoted to the collections of one creator, Poggy Style is all about self-expression, and how inexpensive or lovingly worn items can be extremely versatile or can express one's individuality: a new wabi-sabi sensibility.
Jews in Suits
Shortlisted for the Leslie and Sophie Caplan Award for Jewish Non-Fiction Surviving photographs of Jewish Viennese men during the fin-de-si癡cle and interwar periods - both the renowned cultural luminaries and their many anonymous coreligionists - all share a striking sartorial detail: the tailored suit. Yet, until now, the adoption of the tailored suit and its function in the formation of modern Jewish identities remains under-researched. Jews in Suits uses a rich range of written and visual sources, including literary fiction and satire, 'ego-documents', photography, trade catalogues, invoices, and department store culture, to propose a new narrative of men, fashion, and their Jewish identities. It reveals that dressing in a modern manner was not simply a matter of assimilation, but rather a way of developing new models of Jewish subjectivity beyond the externally prescribed notion of 'the Jew'. Drawing upon fashionable dress, folk costume, religious dress, avant-garde, oppositional dress, typologies which are often considered separate from one another, it proposes a new way of reading men and clothing cultures within an iconic cultural milieu, offering insights into the relationship of clothing and grooming to the understanding of the self.
Armed by Design
A stunning full-color, multilingual exploration of the profound graphic and intellectual legacy of the Organization of Solidarity of the Peoples of Asia, Africa, and Latin America (OSPAAAL) for internationalism, solidarity, communication, and art among movements today.Armed by Design reflects on the intersection of graphic design and political solidarity work in revolutionary Cuba through the lens of the production of OSPAAAL, the Organization of Solidarity of the Peoples of Africa, Asia, and Latin America.OSPAAAL developed out of the 1966 Tricontinental Conference in Havana, a meeting of delegates representing national liberation movements and leftist political parties almost exclusively from the Global South. Based in Havana, OSPAAAL produced nearly five hundred posters, magazines, and books beginning in the late 1960s, with most of their work ceasing by the late 1980s. Until 2019, OSPAAAL was a political organization focused on fighting US imperialism and supporting liberation movements around the world through poster production, regularly produced publications, and a series of books featuring the writings of the intellectual leadership of these movements.Armed By Design brings together artists and thinkers from around the world whose work has been impacted by the legacy of OSPAAAL. These contributions reflect on impacts of OSPAAAL's work on regional movements, including in the Arab world and Korea, design iconography, the evolution of tricontinentalism, our present-day.This full-color multilingual edition includes ten international contemporary political poster-makers, artists, and designers commissioned to produce OSPAAAL-inspired prints in solidarity with today's movements: Friends of Ibn Firnas (USA), Yuko Tonohira (Japan/USA), Ganzeer (Egypt/USA), Un Mundo Feliz (Spain), Steven Rodriguez (USA), Dignidad Rebelde, Tomie Arai (USA), Sublevarte Colectivo (Mexico), Jamaa Al-Yad (Lebanon/Worldwide), and A3CB (Japan).
Application of Random Search Method for Selection of Optimum Ergonomic Femoral Intramedullary Rod
This Book is carried out combining the concept of ergonomics and biomechanics by designing an intramedullary rod for the fractured human femur bone. Many failures in the human femur implantations are being encountered in post-surgical operations. One of the reasons is the inappropriate selection of the intramedullary rod material, dimensions and its designing. In this project, the ultimate strength of the original femur bone and the femur intramedullary rod are compared and the optimum length, material and optimum diameter of the rod are calculated using the data with respect to the height of 31 female individual humans. The optimization process is carried out using RANDOM SEARCH METHOD which is a type of non-gradient, unconstrained optimization technique. The softwares used in this work include, MATLAB for the calculation of femur strength, length and diameter, CATIA V5R20 for the designing and modeling of human femur bone and human femur intramedullary rod and ANSYS 16.0 for the analysis of the stresses acting on the designed models. Results of this work gives the optimized length and optimized diameter of the human femur intramedullary rod required for the 31 female human individuals considered with different heights. The designed model helps in the easy insertion of the intramedullary rod during surgery due to its simple design. These dimensions can be useful in further study and minimization of the femur implant failures.
Marital Misfortune
I am Amara, a woman who once believed in the sanctity of marriage and love. I was married to Chijioke, a man I thought was my soulmate. We had dreams, shared laughter, and built a life together, but slowly, the cracks began to show. I was blindsided by his infidelity and emotional neglect, and I found myself lost in a marriage that no longer resembled the one I had once envisioned. I tried to hold on, to mend the broken pieces, but in the end, I was left with a heart full of pain and disappointment. I spent months trying to come to terms with the collapse of my marriage. I questioned my worth, wondering if I had failed, if I was not enough. I distanced myself from friends and family, not wanting anyone to see my vulnerability. But over time, I realized that I needed to rebuild my life. I could no longer live in the shadow of my failed marriage, so I took the painful step of walking away from Chijioke, hoping that it would be the beginning of my healing journey. I decided to focus on myself, to rediscover who I was without the weight of a toxic relationship holding me down. I started to embrace the little things that brought me joy-reading, cooking, spending time with people who cared for me. But despite my progress, the scars from my past relationship lingered. I was still afraid to open my heart to anyone new, terrified of repeating the same mistakes. It wasn't until I received a phone call from Chijioke that I was forced to confront the past once more. I agreed to meet Chijioke at a quiet caf矇, unsure of what to expect. I wanted closure, but I wasn't sure if I was ready to face him again. When I saw him, I felt a rush of old emotions-anger, betrayal, sadness-but also a strange sense of calm. He was apologizing for everything he had done, admitting his mistakes, and asking for forgiveness. In that moment, I realized that I no longer needed his validation. I had forgiven him long ago, but I had to forgive ii myself too. I had to let go of the pain that had kept me captive for so long. I understood then that the journey toward healing wasn't linear. It wasn't about erasing the past or pretending it didn't matter. It was about accepting that I had been hurt, but also acknowledging that I had the strength to move forward. Chijioke and I parted ways for the last time, not with bitterness, but with a quiet understanding that it was time for both of us to move on. I had finally made the decision to take control of my future, to choose happiness and peace over lingering resentment. I walked away from that meeting with a sense of freedom. The weight of my past no longer defined me. I was ready to start a new chapter, one that was mine and mine alone. As I stepped into the world with a renewed sense of self, I realized that Marital Misfortune wasn't just a story of loss and heartbreak-it was a story of strength, resilience, and the power of choosing yourself.
Carla Sozzani
Louise Baring's captivating text is based on interviews with Carla Sozzani, and each chapter covers a foundational aspect of Sozzani's inspirational life and career. Beginning with her bourgeois childhood in Italy, the text takes us through her early love of fashion and passion for travel; her trajectory as a magazine editor, including working on special issues for Vogue Italia (her sister Franca Sozzani would edit the magazine for 28 years) and launching the Italian edition of Elle; embracing unmarried motherhood in conservative Milan; founding her own publishing company as well as a gallery that has staged hundreds of exhibitions, including of her own extensive photography collection; launching her own fashion label; helping to propel fashion designers Romeo Gigli and Azzedine Ala簿a to worldwide fame; and creating--in collaboration with her long-term partner, artist Kris Ruhs--the world's first concept store, 10 Corso Como, later rolled out in Tokyo, Seoul, Shanghai, Beijing, and New York; and founding the Fondazione Sozzani cultural space. Ever restless and in search of new ways to share her vision, the interdisciplinary Sozzani continues to tread her own path: a true trailblazer.Interspersed with images that illustrate each chapter are pull quotes in Sozzani's own words. Complete with guest appearances by a veritable who's who of the fashion, art, and design worlds--photographers Paolo Roversi, Helmut Newton, Sarah Moon, Nick Knight, and Bruce Weber; designers Yohji Yamamoto, Zoran, Rei Kawakubo, the Memphis Group, and Marc Newson, to name but a few--Carla Sozzani offers a fascinating look at the remarkable life and work of a visionary icon.
The Texture of Change
The Texture of Change examines historical change across a broad region of western Africa--from Saint Louis, Senegal, to Freetown, Sierra Leone--through the development of textile commerce, consumption, and dress. Indigo-dyed and printed cotton, wool, linen, and silk cloths constituted major trade items that linked African producers and consumers to exchange networks that were both regional and global. While much of the historiography of commerce in Africa in the eighteenth century has focused on the Atlantic slave trade and its impact, this study follows the global cloth trade to account for the broad extent and multiple modes of western Africa's engagement with Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Jody Benjamin analyzes a range of archival, visual, oral, and material sources drawn from three continents to illuminate entanglements between local textile industries and global commerce and between the politics of Islamic reform and encroaching European colonial power. The study highlights the roles of a diverse range of historical actors mentioned only glancingly in core-periphery or Atlantic-centered framings: women indigo dyers, maroon cotton farmers, petty traveling merchants, caravan guides, and African Diaspora settlers. It argues that their combined choices within a set of ecological, political, and economic constraints structured networks connecting the Atlantic and Indian Ocean perimeters.
The Dance of the King
The Dance of the King teaches you how to recognize the underlying messages of visual language. What can you learn from the seven liberal arts, the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the seven chakras? Answers are hidden in sunflower seeds, Black Pete, Halloween, and Noah's Ark, among many other topics. Rognvaldr reveals hidden meanings in plain sight by connecting a thousand and one subjects to familiar contemporary logos. "Your book is amazing. Finally, a book on symbols, not just with fragmentary explanations but with connections and a storyline. I'm enjoying it immensely." Through this book, the author aims to demonstrate that the images you encounter daily trace back to the same source, even if different people may have other mental pictures associated with them. Above all, you will discover what symbols tell you about your body and mind. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to see the forest through the trees or for the unprepared reader who is eager to be surprised by things they didn't even know existed. From now on, you will view symbols from history, art & culture, language, religion, science, sports, media, and advertising in a different light. The Dance of the King comprises 360 pages, covering 1001 topics, and is packed with countless images."The unique combination of images and text - controversial yet universal - will make you eager to keep reading."
The Anton Seder Collection
Immerse yourself in the captivating beauty of Art Nouveau with The Anton Seder Collection, a carefully curated archive of 100 exquisite illustrations by renowned artist and educator Anton Seder. This colourful collection is a treasure trove of meticulously restored Art Nouveau images inspired by the natural world-from delicate plant forms to intricate animal motifs-that reveal his unique ability to transform flora and fauna into timeless, ornamental designs.Image Download Included: Each copy of The Anton Seder Collection includes high-resolution digital downloads of every illustration, accessible via a convenient download link in the back of the book. This feature allows artists and designers to explore Seder's intricate linework and inventive compositions in stunning clarity. Whether you want to study his techniques or incorporate these beautiful elements into your creative projects, this collection is an invaluable resource for modern creatives. These downloadable assets also make it easy to create elegant decorative prints, adding a touch of stunning Art Nouveau style to your home or workspace.Perfect for artists, designers, and art lovers, this collection is a powerful tool to inspire and enhance your artistic journey. With 100 iconic illustrations that continue to influence art and design, The Anton Seder Collection offers exceptional value and a timeless reference for anyone captivated by the elegance of nature-inspired Art Nouveau design.
An Eye for Couture
In this stunning book, one of the world's leading art dealers reveals her passion project--collecting French haute couture from the twentieth century and telling the stories of the women who wore them. Francesca Galloway's collection, unique in concept, spans the great period of French haute couture and fashion. It includes an outstanding group by the luminary Paul Poiret and important pieces by, among others, Jeanne Lanvin, Gabrielle Chanel, Madeleine Vionnet, Sonia Delaunay, Elsa Schiaparelli, Cristobal Balenciaga, Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, Paco Rabanne and Yohji Yamamoto.These garments and accessories come to life through the women who wore them. Denise Poiret--Paul's muse, collaborator and model--is the subject of a specially commissioned essay. So is Princess Niloufer of Hyderabad: known as one of the most beautiful women in the world. She was photographed by Horst P. Horst for Vogue in 1939 and used her status to campaign for women's rights. With an eye for design innovation, technical brilliance, and the material dialog between East and West, Galloway has assembled a collection spanning more than one hundred pieces--from evening gowns to hats and shoes.The striking imagery is the result of a collaboration between a fashion photographer, set designer and costume conservator/dresser. The images are positioned between haute couture and still life photography to bring these pieces of fashion history to life.
300 Portrait Illustrations
This book explores various techniques, sources of inspiration, and creative processes that bring to life the unique visual expressions of portrait illustration. From detailed realism to expressive abstraction, each approach offers an opportunity to capture the essence of an individual in a unique way. The use of different mediums provides artists with a wide range of tools to bring their portraits to life. Inspiration can come from various sources, and the creative process is an exciting journey that allows artists to explore the beauty and complexity of the human form.
Rose B. Simpson
A new and exciting voice in contemporary art that enriches the wider discourse on Native women artists Rose B. Simpson (b. 1983), a mixed-media artist from Santa Clara Pueblo, New Mexico, is from a long lineage of women working in ceramics in her tribe, dating back hundreds of years. Her signature figures draw heavily on her ancestral Kha'po Owingeh (Santa Clara Pueblo) tribe's centuries-long ceramic tradition while also integrating modern methods, materials, and processes to express bold interventions in colonial legacies of dependency, erasure, and assimilation. Published on the occasion of a large-scale commission for the Cleveland Museum of Art, this richly illustrated volume features essays that contextualize Simpson's work in terms of the history of art, Indigenous feminisms, and Native American art in general. It also includes a moderated conversation with the artist that elucidates Simpson's conceptual framework and practice. Distributed for The Cleveland Museum of Art Exhibition Schedule: The Cleveland Museum of Art (July 14, 2024-April 13, 2025)
Diamonds from Golconda
Unearthing the history of an Indian region known for its impeccable diamondsThe Golconda Sultanate, in the contemporary Indian regions of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, was once a center of diamond mining. Jewelry expert Capucine Juncker provides an in-depth study of the region's history, as well as a gemology of the diamonds and their subsequent mythology.
