...klobouk měkký, v létě slaměný, nikdy cylindr! ...k odpoledním vycházkám, schůzím i shromážděním se hodil dlouhý tmavošedý kabát (císařský neboli redingot) s vestou v téže látce, vesta ovšem mohla být i barevná. Černý se nosil k odpoledním zábavám nebo slavnostnějším návštěvám, také ho pán mohl vzít večer do divadla či pro jinou večerní příležitost, kde nebyl předepsán frak nebo smokink. Takto se

Unikátny obrazový sprievodca históriou módnej značky Hermes Príbeh slávneho módneho domu začal písať francúzsky sedlár a postrojár Thierry Hermes v roku 1837 v sedlárskej dielni. Jeho unikátna metóda šitia, vďaka ktorej držia stehy pevne pri sebe, aj keby jeden či dva povolili, sa pri výrobe kabeliek tejto značky používa dodnes. Kniha História módy do vrecka: Hermes rozpráva o značke, ktorá spája majstrovstvo

Why are wedding dresses white? And what is the Ketchup and Mustard Theory? The answers always come back to color. Color infuses our lives with meaning, manifesting in science, language, design, pop culture, and beyond. Specific hues shape our everyday actions and define entire generations. In 75 short essays, this book reveals the hidden histories behind a range of fascinating hues - from shocking

A bold, stylish look at the global rise of Korean culture and style in the words and images of those shaping and living it. K-pop, K-fashion, K-drama, K-beauty: over the last decade, K-style has exploded onto the global scene. What is behind this phenomenon? Where does K-Style go from here? Make, Break, Remix: The Rise of K-Style makes no attempt to define or categorize, instead celebrating the eclectic,

The first monograph of Rogan Gregory, the artist/designer on the forefront of contemporary organic form-making Rogan Gregory\'s work pushes boundaries across media and scale from miniature bronze animal forms to towering sculptures and furniture in innovative aggregated materials. Gregory\'s iterative process and life-long interests in abstract forms, geology, and evolutionary biology allow him to

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

Now repackaged in an attractive and great value-for-money format, this overview of twentieth-century horology combines stunning pictures of the most covetable time-pieces with the unparalleled expertise of a world-renowned vintage watch dealer. This impeccably researched and lavishly illustrated book traces the evolution of the watch across the twentieth century. It charts the early rise of the wristwatch,

Comic Sans is one of the most used and most reviled typefaces of the digital age. How was it made? How could it spawn a movement to ban it and yet still be so widely promoted by educators? What does its accidental creator make of its contentious and singular history? This quirky and unique book considers how the computer transformed type into something that anyone could use and have an opinion on.

This book showcases textile and surface design by some of the most exciting up-and-coming designers worldwide and points to the future of this vibrant field. It includes illustrative, abstract, geometric, floral, representational and digital designs; and knitted, woven, hand-dyed and digitally printed fabrics. In tandem with the rise of exciting new technologies is a renewed appreciation of traditional

True interior design styling goes a lot further than referring to Pinterest or Instagram. This book lavishly presents home decor options outside of safe color schemes, traditional furniture, and every day accents. With more than 20 international interior designs and interviews with acclaimed design professionals, this is an inspirational handbook on creating exciting, even daring, interiors using colour

Kompletní obrazový průvodce užitým uměním období Art deco nabízí informace z historie, tipy pro sběratele a orientační ceny. Více než 1 000 exponátů s přesným popisem, aktuální cenou a „pohledy zblízka“ umožní sběratelům rozpoznat výhodnou nabídku. Kniha představuje cenově dostupné sběratelské předměty i klasické exempláře – díla významných návrhářů včetně Reného Laliquea, Georga Menšena, Dauma a Clarice

It is human nature to look to the past when seeking inspiration, particularly in art and related creative fields. Unlike other genres that can be attributed to a specific era or style, folk art is harder to define or categorize due to its special significance in the hearts and minds of local communities. Although often created for practical purposes, each piece tells a story of cultural heritage and

The adventures, mysteries and many lives of a Matisse masterpiece Created in 1911, Henri Matisse\'s The Red Studio would go on to become one of the most influential works in the history of modern art. The painting, which has hung in MoMA\'s galleries since 1949, depicts the artist\'s studio in the Parisian suburb of Issy-les-Moulineaux, filled with his own artworks, furniture and decorative objects.

A comprehensive look inside the art of the Diablo series, featuring never-before-seen concept art. The Art of Diablo features more than twenty years worth of stunning concept art from Diablo, Diablo II and Diablo III, plus never-before-seen concept, development, and environmental art. Explore new and familiar nightmares, discover monsters and demons, and descend into the hellish depths of the best-selling

Why do we dress the way we do? Why has fashion changed and evolved over the centuries? How did the 3-piece suit come about? Why have hemlines risen and fallen over time? In The Anatomy of Fashion, respected fashion commentator Colin McDowell goes beyond standard fashion histories and narrative surveys to answer these questions and many more. Uniquely structured, taking the reader through fashion and

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Christian Dior achieved immortality with his first collection in 1947. His \'New Look\' amazed the world as it emerged after wartime austerity, and reset the boundaries of modern elegance. Dior\'s search for the perfect line and the ideal silhouette has been celebrated by couturiers of the first rank: Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Bohan, Gianfranco Ferre, John Galliano have all made their distinctive contribution.

The raw charm of rustic farmhouses, the inviting ease of country homes: New Romance presents romantic interiors inspired by modernity. From country house to chalet, New Romance highlights the charm and grace of interiors. Soft classic tones and unfinished woods provide the look and feel of dreamy antiquity. Mudrooms and breezeways bring the bright airiness of rustic outdoor spaces within the walls

Druhý ediční svazek Ad Akta se zabývá tématy, která historizují či kontextualizují moderní a postmoderní umělecké dění. Otištěné texty se věnují rozličným okruhům z dějin a teorie umění, počínaje osobou a dílem výtvarného kritika a teoretika Jiřího Padrty (Hanka Sládková) či vývojem a užitím plastů v československém designu (Anna Lískovcová) přes rodinnou amatérskou fotografii (Jindra Tichá), československou

Bicycles are more than just a sporty gadget that are ecofriendly and available for anyone: For fans of the Tour-de-France or the Giro d\'Italia, the racing bicycle is in the center of more than a century of history of heroic legends and athletic top performances. On the other side, the fans of the more robust bicycle have let the Mountain bike live up a golden era during the 90\'s - with its funky