What Artists Wear

Jedwab to skarb Chin i klejnot Wschodu, który zapisał się złotymi zgłoskami na kartach historii i odegrał doniosłą rolę na scenie kultury światowej. Historia produkcji jedwabiu sięga ponad tysiąca lat. Jak powstaje jedwab? Jak doszło do jego odkrycia? Czym był Jedwabny Szlak? Na te i wiele innych pytań odpowiada ta publikacja, która powstała w chińskim Muzeum Jedwabnictwa znajdującego się w Hangzhou u stóp góry Yuhuang nad brzegiem Jeziora Zachodniego. Jest to także muzeum państwowe, które będąc jednocześnie największym w Chinach ośrodkiem gromadzenia zabytków tkackich, ich wystawiania, ochrony i badania, prowadzi także działalność edukacyjną w zakresie jedwabnictwa i jest bramą wprowadzającą w świat kultury jedwabiu. 100 pytań o jedwabiu to praca zespołowa, której inspiracją były pytania od zwiedzających muzeum licznych wycieczek z całego świata.

Historyczka mody Emmanuelle Dirix w kolejnej części serii poświęconej kultowym domom mody opisuje życie i twórczość Balenciagi, zwracając uwagę na najważniejsze jej cechy oraz podkreślając znaczenie licznych inspiracji. Pokazuje, jak wpłynęła na nią hiszpańska tradycja, religia katolicka oraz dawne malarstwo, kreśląc jednocześnie postać Balenciagi jako awangardowego projektanta, nieustannie eksperymentującego z formami i materiałami. Poznamy tu również dokonania kolejnych pokoleń projektantów pozostających pod wpływem wielkiego mistrza, a także najnowszą historię marki. Ojciec chrzestny konceptualnego wzornictwa, mistrz formy, prawdziwy reformator modowych trendów – to tylko niektóre z wyrazów uznania, jakimi został obdarzony jeden z najciekawszych i najbardziej kultowych projektantów mody XX wieku: Cristóbal Balenciaga.

The first comprehensive overview of Chloé’s collections presented through catwalk photography, published in collaboration with Chloé to celebrate the house’s 70th anniversary in 2022.

Founded by Egyptian-born Gaby Aghion in 1952, Chloé pioneered luxury ready-to-wear that was all about ease and femininity, offering an elegant haute bohemian style for the modern, liberated Parisienne. Resolutely contemporary, the house spotted and hired a young Karl Lagerfeld as early as the 1960s: he stayed for over two decades, achieving fame and recognition worldwide through his Chloé work, before Stella McCartney (and her then assistant Phoebe Philo) succeeded him straight out of fashion school.

This definitive publication opens with a concise history of the house of Chloé before exploring the collections themselves, which are organized chronologically. Each new era in Chloé’s history opens with a brief overview and biography of the new designer, while individual collections are introduced by a short text unveiling their influences and highlights, and illustrated with carefully curated catwalk images. A rich reference section, including an extensive index, concludes the book.

After Chanel, Dior, Louis Vuitton, Yves Saint Laurent, Prada, Vivienne Westwood and Versace, Chloé is the eighth in a series of high-end, cloth-bound books that offer an unrivalled overview of the collections of the world’s top fashion houses through original catwalk photography.

Featuring a vivid selection of contemporary fashion photography, this volume is a visual odyssey through ideas of beauty, danger and seduction. Its exciting exploration of the confluence of art, fashion and fetish in the cult of high heels swooping down fashion show runways and city streets everywhere is an enticing mixture whimsy, allure and luxury. It will appeal to anyone with an interest in fashion or contemporary photography.

The iconic bags, the instantly recognizable packaging, the celebrity fans - Hermes is the last word in luxurious accessories.

Through the generations, Hermes have created innovative and exquisite accessories for the most glamorous customers. From their nineteenth-century saddlery workshop to 1960s Paris and beyond, Hermes has graced the arms and wardrobes of style icons from Grace Kelly and Jane Birkin to Victoria Beckham and Kim Kardashian. Little Book of Hermes tells the story of the evolution of the House of Hermes, through beautiful illustrations of the most coveted items and authoritative text by fashion historian Karen Homer.

The Sartorialist Man: Inspiration Every Man Wants, Education Every Man Needs, by renowned photographer, fashion editor, and social media sensation Scott Schuman, is the definitive fashion primer celebrating the diversity of today's well-dressed man. Schuman's dynamic street photography captures the essence of style as seen through lens of guys of all ages from around the globe. Setting the new standard, the book will be an invaluable resource for men as they explore and hone their unique personal style. "What I didn't want this book to be was a list of rules. But I do outline principles that will help you make confident decisions about your many sartorial choices," says Schuman in the book's introduction.

The book begins with "Dressing Your Body Type," because when you know what fits your unique body, the better you can pull off any look. In section one, "Clothing," Schuman delves into wardrobe basics with "Elements"--an illustrated glossary of everything from jackets and pants, and collars and cuffs, to outerwear and underwear. Also sprinkled throughout are "Style Strategies" explaining how stylish gentlemen do what they do so well, and the "Focus" section is filled with tips on to how to talk to a tailor, view the runway, and discover inspiration from friends and colleagues.
The second part of the book tackles everything you need to know about accessories--whether to go socks or no socks, and how to tie a tie, choose the right glasses or sunglasses, and find the right shoe. Part three, "Maintenance & Sustainability," is filled with illustrated step-by-step instructions on how to care for, mend, fold, store, and pack your clothes and footwear. Schuman even shares pointers on the how and why to invest in key pieces of your wardrobe, shop online or in person, or buy vintage or new.

Refreshing, contemporary, and inspiring, this striking menswear tome will come to define today's essence of style. The Sartorialist: Man is about enjoying the freedom to explore what looks great on you--and that, perhaps, is the ultimate chic.