Obrazové dejiny obliekania a štýlu Unikátny obrazový sprievodca históriou odievania Výpravná obrazová publikácia Móda vás prevedie storočiami, počas ktorých sa šaty z kusov nazberaných látok postupne premenili na dnešné prehliadkové senzácie. Vizuálne bohaté katalógy sú zostavené z obrazov, zo sôch i z fotografií a sú doplnené odbornými komentármi. Zachytávajú významné okamihy dejín módy, napríklad

Nevyhovuje vám konfekční šatník? Oblečení v obchodech není zcela podle vašich představ? Vaše tvůrčí duše touží po originalitě a dokonale padnoucím střihu? Tak právě pro vás je tato kniha určena! Držíte v rukou klíč ke konstruování vlastních oděvních střihů. Přátelským způsobem jsou zde shrnuty základní střihy dámského oblečení včetně návodu, jak střihy na míru sestrojit, upravit a dále podle potřeby

...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

A compilation of food & drink logos, trademarks and symbols from around the world formed of elements such as fish, water, boats, lighthouses, seabirds, anchors and mermaids.

The homes of some of the world\'s most celebrated artists are featured in this lavishly illustrated volume. From Frederic Church\'s castle on New York\'s Hudson River to Claude Monet\'s house and garden at Giverny in France to Giorgio de Chirico\'s sophisticated Roman apartment and William Morris\'s Arts and Crafts-style Kelmscott Manor, this book reveals each artist\'s tastes and fashionable flair.\"Artists\'

In John Varvatos, the legendary designer reveals his perspective on how rock and roll music and style have influenced his own designs and fashion worldwide. Varvatos\' personally curated collection of more than 250 images are some of the most provocative ever shot by top rock photographers from the late 1960s to today, from the Rolling Stones to the Kings of Leon. The featured photographers are among

Vintage Details is a stunning collection of over 550 beautifully photographed details from previously unseen 20th-century vintage clothing. The images are arranged by detail: necklines; collars; sleeves; cuffs; pockets; fastenings and buttonholes; hems, darts, stitching and fitting devices; pleats, frills and flounces; embellishment; surface texture and print. Inner construction shots will also be

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.

Fashion trends may be ever-evolving, but the art of dressing up is a timeless affair. From investing wisely in flattering pieces that transcend the seasons to accentuating one\'s personality with the right accessories, curating the perfect wardrobe can be a lifelong quest worth pursuing for those who enjoy expressing themselves in style. Drawing from his years of experience honed through commissions

After a career of more than 20 years spanning four countries, globally-renowned graphic designer, illustrator and visual branding consultant Rejane Dal Bello explains how choosing (or being chosen by) a design career has come to matter to her - and how it can matter to others no matter whether they are also seeking a creative path or are simply curious about the value and possibilities afforded by

Twenty-five leading artist duos and collectives give insight into how and why to work collaboratively Art history is traditionally presented as the individual\'s struggle for self-expression, yet over the past fifty years, the number of artists working collaboratively has grown exponentially. Co-Art: Artists on Creative Collaboration explores this phenomenon through conversations with twenty-five leading

The Pepin Press introduces a new series of packaging books – Structural Package Design – consisting of 4 new titles. Each volume is jam-packed with 100% structurally accurate, scalable packaging templates. All of the designs are tested, working models, ready for immediate use. Every design template is illustrated with a photograph of the final product and a 3-D structural drawing that clearly shows

This book exudes the charm and glamour of exciting clubs, bars and restaurants across the globe. Original design ideas for interior spaces. Packed with illustrations and photographs Including important features to design, such as atmosphere, ambience, lighting, and furniture are discussed. The international cross-section of interior spaces presented here show how designers have successfully addressed

Geometric patterns are perhaps the most recognizable visual expressions of Islamic art and architecture, magnificent in their beauty and awe-inspiring in their execution. Now, with the aid of this book, anyone can learn how to master this ancient art and create intricate patterns or re-create classic examples. An introduction guides the reader through the basics, and is followed by some of the best

Showcasing over 80 international artists who incorporate embroidery into their practice, this book provides a survey of embroidery in contemporary art, illustrating the huge range of ways in which the craft has been embraced as a form of creative expression. Some artists evoke a kind of nostalgia, rediscovering skills that have fallen from fashion or promoting the value of ancient handicrafts in an

This book contains practical ideas that make the most of every room in your apartment or house.

No single living artist has created as many myths, rumours and legends as Banksy. Many of the tales in this book are from Bristol, some are from further afield. What they share is that they are all told with the wide eyed wonder which Banksy inspires. Collated between 2009 and 2011 some of these stories are quite old and have been told so many times they have become the stuff of legend, others are

A gripping blockbuster ... Thomas researches meticulously and writes with simmering even-handed anger\' TELEGRAPH. Fashionopolis is the definitive book on the cost of fast fashion, and a blueprint for how we get to a more sustainable future. ***************** Fashion has blighted our planet. Today, one out of six people on earth work in fashion, churning out 100 billion garments a year. Yet 98 percent

Romantic English Homes is an inspirational collection of truly timeless houses. Robert O\'Byrne has gathered together a collection of some of England\'s most glorious homes including a rural farmhouse set in a quietly picturesque village and a fourteenth-century folly. Ever since the English aristocracy embarked on a Grand Tour in the seventeenth century, the passion for developing collections has