Kniha s názvem \"S hrdostí nošený. Sokolský kroj, úbor a scénický kostým\" shrnuje historii sokolského mužského kroje v kontextu s dějinnými událostmi. Na základě bohatých sokolských sbírek Národního muzea, které jsou v knize představeny, se v knize autorka zabývá i vývojem mužského cvičebního úboru. Neopomíná ani vznik a vývoj ženského cvičebního úboru i ženského slavnostního kroje a část knihy je

Jablonecká bižuterie je světoznámý pojem stejně jako české sklo nebo pivo. V období první republiky, kdy její obchodní podíl na globálním trhu činil ohromující jednu polovinu, zažila během pouhých dvou desítek let své nejlepší i nejhorší časy. Jablonec nad Nisou, město obývané zejména českými Němci, bylo exportním centrem továrny pod širým nebem, které nebylo rovno. Kniha se na základě důkladného studia

Na sklonku 90. rokov tri postavy navždy zmenili tvár módy a kultúry: Marc Jacobs, Alexander McQueen a Kate Mossová. Všetci traja mali úžasný talent a každý mal nejakú temnú stránku, ktorá ho takmer zničila. Spolu predstavovali zlomový moment v móde a pop kultúre, ktorý skoncoval so všetkým, čo bolo pred tým, a zmenil všetko, čo nasledovalo. Táto trojica sa objavila presne vo chvíli, keď dlhonohé supermodelky

Phaidon presents Palace Product Descriptions: The Selected Archive, the official printed archive of Palace Skateboard\'s online product descriptions. Since their debut in 2013, Palace\'s unconventional descriptors - which often have little or nothing to do with the product being described – have earned a cult following, with readers hooked on every line. Authored by Palace co-founder, Lev Tanju, whose

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

Výkladní skříně v období socialistického Československa nesloužily jen k propagaci zboží, ale byly též jedním z kanálů politické propagandy a osvěty, vybízející k zdravějšímu životnímu stylu, spořivosti nebo pracovní morálce. Široce založený vzdělávací systém produkoval profesionální aranžéry v učebních oborech a na středních uměleckoprůmyslových i vysokých uměleckých školách. Propagační praxe probíhala

Katie Service has years of experience in the beauty industry, working as the Editorial Beauty Director at Harrods and with world-famous makeup artists such as Charlotte Tilbury, and top brands from Chanel to Tom Ford. Here, she shares her secret tips and tricks, giving you the low-down on which ingredients, products and procedures to adopt or avoid, whatever your skin type or budget. You\'ll find advice

\"A woman once rang me up and said, \'Mr. Escher, I am absolutely crazy about your work. In your print Reptiles, you have given such a striking illustration of reincarnation.\' I replied, \'Madame, if that\'s the way you see it, so be it.\'\" A fittingly sly comment from renowned Dutch graphic artist Maurits Cornelis Escher (1898-1972), whose complex and ambiguous drawings continue to leave hasty interpretations

For all those who thought digital heralded the end of an era: illustration is alive and kicking, and new tools have given the art renewed vigor and the illustrator greater stamina. Steven Hellerand Julius Wiedemannpresent a snapshot of “the new golden age of illustration,” rounding up 100 of the most talented artists around the world. We dare you to pick your favorites. For the last ten years, Steven

The call of the wild has never looked as stylish as in these homes nestled in the French countryside, crafted by families pursuing a new form of country living. A manor next to an elegant seventeenth-century castle in a picturesque village, a restored four-hundred-year-old windmill, or a ruin in the Barbizon forest transformed into a contemporary timber house--our trio of authors saw the potential

The most comprehensive, fully illustrated book on women designers ever published - a celebration of more than 200 women product designers from the early twentieth century to the present day This glorious visual celebration of the most incredible and impactful design ever produced by women designers flips the script on what is historically considered a man\'s world. Featuring more than 200 designers

Raketový vzestup Christiana Diora do nejvyšších pater pařížského módního světa tvoří jeden z nejúžasnějších příběhů v dějinách módy. Dior - se zkušenostmi galeristy, moderní vizí a respektem k tradicím francouzské haute couture - vstoupil na scénu v roce 1947 jako tvůrce siluety new look a přinesl revoluční proměny do způsobů, jimiž se ženy oblékají, nakupují a vnímají samy sebe. ***** Kniha Dior do

One of the original big Parisian couture houses, alongside the likes of Dior and Chanel, Pierre Balmain reigned supreme over the 1950s fashion world with his spectacular and intricate evening wear. Now, in the twenty-first century, Balmain\'s ultra-modern look – still with the spirit of Pierre – is worn by the likes of Beyoncé, Kristen Stewart, Kate Moss and Kendall Jenner. Heavily embellished, dazzling

Hilary Davidson delves into the clothing of one of the world’s great authors, providing unique and intimate insight into her everyday life and material world. What did Jane Austen wear? Acclaimed dress historian and Austen expert Hilary Davidson reveals, for the first time, the wardrobe of one of the world’s most celebrated authors. Despite her acknowledged brilliance on the page, Jane Austen has all

Equal parts photo-rich lookbook, and cultural commentary, Fly: The Big Book of Basketball Fashion is the story of the extraordinary intersection of high fashion and basketball, from the league\'s inception to today, and celebrates the iconic style of NBA athletes. Each chapter explores the style of an era and the cultural influences that shaped it: The league’s inception in 1949, pre-Civil Rights Movement,

The first monograph on the contemporary French fashion brand Zadig & Voltaire, published on the occasion of its 25th anniversary. Synonymous with an effortless rock and roll style, Zadig & Voltaire is a Paris-based French fashion brand founded by Thierry Gillier in 1997. With the brand’s name and ethos inspired by the 1747 philosophical novella Zadig, or The Book of Fate, by the French philosopher

- Stunning images of global phenomenon Billie Eilish - Revealing fashion insights from the bestselling author of Harry Styles and the Clothes He Wears and Rihanna and the Clothes She Wears - Elegant hardback presentation including real cloth cover - The perfect present for fans and fashionistas Billie Eilish is a fashion phenomenon. Her goth-skate-anime wardrobe resonates loud and clear with her generation

In a 2021 study, McKinsey describes Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) within the watch market as \'the industry\'s fastest-growing segment\'. The trade in pre-owned watches is expected to overtake that in new watches by the middle of the decade. \'Certified Pre-Owned\' is thus a booming trend. Pre-owned watches are becoming increasingly popular for various reasons: CPO makes classic watches and exclusive rarities

Whether it\'s diamond-encrusted grills, oversized “truck” style chains, bust-down Rolex and Patek Philippe watches or a Tiffany necklace, jewelry is a cornerstone of hip-hop culture. Glittering, blinged-out jewels are the shining statement of a collective identity: unapologetic, charismatic, and street savvy. Spanning the history of hip-hop jewelry, from the 1980s to today, Ice Cold: A Hip-Hop Jewelry

Influential designer Harris Reed explores the world of gender-defying fashion in this richly illustrated monograph. In Fluid, revolutionary fashion designer Harris Reed introduces the world to a new era in fluid fashion. At the center of Reed’s sartorial journey has always been his desire to change the way people express their identities through clothing. Fluidity’s essence is adaptable, evolutionary,