Since its inception more than a century ago, British Vogue has been fascinated by the infinite incarnations of the handbag. From the myriad surrealist creations of Karl Lagerfeld at Chanel to Prada's democratic nylon backpack, from the exclusive Hermés Birkin bag to individual vintage gems,...
A companion volume to John Peacock's 20th Century Fashion and Men's Fashion, Fashion Accessories is the most comprehensive record ever published of fashion accessories throughout the twentieth century.
More than 2000 full-color drawings―the result of extensive research into paintings,...
Bags can take many forms - from shopping bags to totes and purses. While the retail variety is undergoing upheaval with notions of disposability, reuse is the growing trend. Along with brand considerations, new opportunities for revitalisation, from portraying a company's products, or mission in a...
Cartiers most famous and complicated watches and a new never published before collection. From their forms to their movements, Cartier watches are unique. They are an enduring combination of the unexpected and the classical. This book chronicles Cartiers constant quest for excellence in the...
Anyone can wear a scarf, and nearly every woman will have one tucked away in her wardrobe. But knowing how to style up your scarf is another matter.
In The Art of the Scarf, you will learn how to adapt your scarf to your personal style. From bold bows to more subtle knots, there is something for...
• A fantastic reference work for the novice or the seasoned watch enthusiast
• Fully illustrated with 400 color photographs
• Includes sections on basic watch mechanics, design and materials, and the industry and its players
The Wristwatch Handbook provides the reader with a...
Set to accompany the highly anticipated exhibition at the Grand Palais, Volez, Voguez, Voyagez — Louis Vuitton surveys the rich heritage and trajectory of the world’s most recognizable luxury brand. Before its foray into the realm of luxe ready-to-wear and accessories, Louis Vuitton was...
A fascinator is a chic little adornment, not quite a traditional hat but more than a headband, that suits any occasion and any time of day. Style mavens in England are credited with setting off an international fascination with fascinators; this smashing headwear now appears everywhere, donning the...
Iranian sculptor, scholar, and collector Parviz Tanavoli presents a book about the hand-woven bags made by Irans tribal peoples. These practical objects are steeped in folkloric narratives and myths, each a unique expression of their makers. Mainly woven by women, the bags are used by shepherds to...
Né en 1821 à Anchay, petit hameau du Jura, Louis Vuitton quitte son village à l'âge de 13 ans et part pour Paris, sans un sou en poche. Il fait son apprentissage auprès de Romain Maréchal, layetier et emballeur réputé de la capitale. En 1854,...
