 Three volume set on the history and spirit of Diors fashion perfume and jewellery collections, immortalising one of the worlds foremost luxury brands. Dior Fashion by Caroline Bongrand Dior Jewelry by Jrme Hanover Dior Perfume by Jrme Hanover The pinnacle of French haute couture and savoir faire, the house of Dior is one of the worlds most celebrated luxury brands. In three retrospective volumes presented in a collectible slipcase, Assoulines Dior captures the most enduring images from each decade of the brands rich history. Immortalizing Diors fashion, jewellery and fragrance collections, Assouline presents an objet as chic as its subject. AUTHORS: Dior Fashion: Former editor in chief of LOfficiel de la Mode, Caroline Bongrand is also a novelist and screenwriter. She has published seven novels, translated in many languages and an essay on the life and issues of modern women. Dior Jewelry, Dior Perfume: Jrme Hanover is a journalist specialising in luxury lifestyle topics. He was editor in chief of Double, and jewellery and watch editor for LOfficiel, and has written for Mixte, Air France magazine, and Le Figaro among other publications. PRODUCT DETAILS: 80 pages each volume, 240 pages total. 3 jacketed hardcover volumes in a slipcase.
 "I feel there is is something unexplored about women that only a woman can explore. Georgia OKeeffe Photographed by Vogue alumna Claiborne Swanson Frank, American Beauty is a tribute to the young women who symbolize our country todayfrom Lauren Bush Lauren to Lisa Mayock, Solange Knowles to Jenna Lyonseach of whom possesses an original blend of grit, grace, glamour, and gravitas that make them fitting exemplars of the kaleidoscope of American beauty. Featuring over 100 portraits, alongside texts by Genevieve Bahrenburg, Vogue photography director Ivan Shaw, and author Lesley M. M. Blume, American Beauty captures todays bright young things in a survey of quintessentially American women that echoes far beyond its pages. AUTHOR: Claiborne Swanson Frank is a fine art portrait photographer. After two years assisting Vogue editor in chief Anna Wintour, Frank went on to pursue a career in photography. In 2010, with continued guidance from mentor Ivan Shaw, Frank released her first body of work, Indigo Light, a collection of 29 portraits of the women in her life. Frank will next exhibit her portraits of American women in her first solo show, at Lu Magnus gallery in Manhattan, in 2012. Genevieve Bahrenburg is a journalist, writer, and magazine editor. She has worked in the features departments at Vogue and Elle, and is currently the executive editor of Above magazine and Above Live.
 This practical foundation course in fashion photography offers key advice on the principles, practice and techniques of the subject. Dealing with far more than just the technical aspects of photography, this book will help the reader to evolve a unique artistic style of their own. All photography students, as well as anyone interested in magazine or promotional design, will find this book an invaluable tool and reference.
About the Author:
Eliot Siegel has been a photographer for 25 years, working as both a fashion and a fine art photographer. During his career he has worked for many international magazines, advertising campaigns and catalogues, including Harpers & Queen, Vogue, Cosmopolitan and Selfridges.
 Japanese Street Style is the first book of its kind to showcase the most innovative and cutting-edge looks in Japan today. Japan has a rich and exciting culture that combines strong traditions and a fascinating history with a championing of innovation and modernity. Japan has become one of the strongest stages for fashion and style in the world and this book showcases the most exciting looks from this global fashion centre. All the most influential designers such as John Galliano, Dior, Vivienne Westwood, Paul Smith and Alexander McQueen have looked to Tokyo for inspiration from within its rich visual culture of fine textiles and techniques. Street style in Japan combines this historic sense of style with the most contemporary and cutting-edge looks and this book includes one-of-a-kind photographs of all the major fashion tribes from Gothic Lolita and Harajuku to Dolly Kei, Ganguro and Kigurumi to the popularity of the furry tail, this is the complete contemporary Japanese fashion collection.
Author Biography: Pat Lyttle is a photographer specialising in Japanese culture and street fashion. Pat has conducted many fashion shoots, the majority of which he styles himself as he has a vast collection of vintage fashion including very stylised and iconic designs from early Victoriana to present day pieces. After many years photographing celebrities such as Bette Davis, Joan Collins, Diana Princess of Wales and many others, Pat became a specialist in fashion photography and later set up his own Japanese street fashion website and blog called Jstreetstyle. Pat is now a fashion specialist and picture researcher for Getty Images, sourcing fashion-based and celebrity fashion images for well known publications, books and TV shows around the world.
 Join Brad on his wild ride as he transforms from a small-town boy into a big-time Hollywood fashionista <p>Fans know Brad Goreski as the fun-loving, bow-tie-wearing celebrity stylist. They have watched the reality star climb his way through the ranks of the fashion world, as he transformed himself from an assistant stylist into a full-fledged style icon. Along the way, they have experienced his near-fashion disasters and red-carpet victories. <p>But what they might not know is that Brad's first clients were his Barbie dolls or that he grew up in a small town far removed from the glitz of Hollywood. His love of glamour, sparkles, and costume jewelry set him apart from the other boys at school. In spite of this, he embraced his differences and followed his passion. Landing an internship and later a job at "Vogue" helped the young Brad break into the competitive fashion world and eventually capture the hearts of millions as the quirky and endearing assistant on "The Rachel Zoe Project." <p>Now, for the first time ever, Brad reveals the moving story of his road to success, and offers a glimpse into his world today, filled with insider access to the countless red carpets and awards shows he has worked across the globe. Of course, Brad also shares his fashion advice, style tips, and tricks to help you look your best. Part style guide, part memoir, and full of inspiration, "Born to Be Brad" will delight both loyal fans and newcomers alike.
 Each book in this inspired series by fashion writer Camilla Morton inventively reimagines one of our favorite "Once Upon a Time" stories, blending it with the real-life story of a famed fashion designer. Lushly illustrated by the designers themselves, these tales illuminate each iconic individual's creative magic while celebrating his unique life and career. The result is an intriguing combination of whimsy and memoir. In this contemporary twist on the tale of the "Elves and the Shoemaker", Manolo Blahnik's delightful drawings evoke the past, envision the future, and, of course, evidence the indelible footprint he's made on fashion history. His illustrations take us from the banana plantations of his childhood to his current reign at the top of high-fashion footwear design, while playfully hinting at all the adventures he's had and friends he's met along the way.
Author Biography: Camilla Morton is a London-based fashion writer and the author of the international bestseller How to Walk in High Heels, which has been translated into twenty languages worldwide. She was the runway reporter for Vogue.com, covering all international and couture collections. Morton has written for several magazines, newspapers, and blogs, including Time magazine's Style and Design supplement, W magazine, and Harper's Bazaar, both in the U.S. and the U.K., and collaborated with several high-end fashion houses. This is her fourth book. Manolo BlahnIk, whose career spans more than thirty years, is one of the world's most celebrated and imaginative footwear designers. His shoes have enchanted an international set of adoring and loyal devotees around the globe. Born in the Canary Islands and later educated in Geneva, he moved in 1965 to Paris, where he intended a career in theatre design. On a visit to New York in 1970, he met with the legendary editor in chief of American Vogue, Diana Vreeland, who told him, Do shoes. He has been doing so expertly ever since-on the runway, the red carpet, and in every girl's wildest dreams.
 Through a series of candid photographs taken over the last 7 years and covering all the different elements that make up the catwalk shows - Backstage, Front Row, Catwalk and Street Style - the more casual viewer will get an insight into the chaotic world that makes up the apparently glamorous fashion shows! Unlike many shots from the shows published in women's fashion magazines the book will have a much more documentary style feel to it. Quotes from different people from the industry will be mixed in and printed next to the images. For example make up artists, hair stylists, models, editors, designers and finally Bloggers who are the newest kids on the block bringing the book right up to the present day in the way fashion is being reported on with the birth of the internet. Firmly in tune with the current vibe and with a definite London edginess this book will be a sensational design statement. The book will be launched in November 2011 alongside an Exhibition at The Fashion and Textile Museum.
Contents: Backstage The Front Row The Catwalk Street Style The Models off Duty
Author Biography: Kirstin Sinclair is a well known fashion photographer working closely with Anthea Simms. Her work appears mainly in 'Elle' magazine. She has also worked with clients such as Louis Vuitton, Arcadia, Miss Selfridge and The Fashion and Textile Museum.
 Simon Doonan knows that when it comes to style, the gays are the chosen people. A second anthropological truth comes to him midway through a turkey burger with no bun, at an otherwise hetero barbecue: Do the straight people have any idea how many calories are in the guacamole? In this hilarious discourse on and guide to the well-lived life, Doonan goes far beyond the secrets to eating like the French--he proves that gay men really are French women, from their delight in fashion, to their brilliant choices in accessories and decor, to their awe-inspiring ability to limit calorie intake. A Gucci-wearing Margaret Mead at heart, Doonan offers his own inimitable life experiences and uncanny insights into makes gay people driven to live every day feeling their best, and proves that they have just as much--and possibly better--wisdom, advice, and inspiration beyond the same old diet and exercise tips.<p>So put down that bag of Pirate's Booty and pick up this fierce and fabulous book. From slimming jaunts through Capri in the evening to an intrepid "Bear" hunt (if you have to ask, you have to read this book and find out for yourself), "Gay Men Don't Get Fat" is the ultimate approach to a glamorous lifestyle--plus, you are guaranteed to laugh away the pounds!
Review:
"Dining with Mr. Doonan is like lunching with the "Jersey Shore"-era grandnephew of Oscar Wilde....there are times when his thoughts on the sexual orientation of food can be unexpectedly eye-opening."
--Jeff Gordinier
 This is the first book to focus on the Fendi baguette, and includes special inserts. In 1997, Silvia Venturini Fendi launched the Fendi baguette, revitalising the Fendi brand and creating a massive style icon. It quickly became one of the most popular and most important accessories of the decade. This gorgeously illustrated book celebrates the baguette - a story of craftsmanship, artisanship, connoisseurship, and design. A deceptively small, simple handbag to be carried under the arm like the French loaf from which it takes its name, the Fendi baguette has been produced in over 700 models. Some feature unique or deluxe materials, such as embroidery, leather, fur, or crocodile skin. Some sport special accessories such as precious stones, while others are unique works of art produced on a limited basis, making the Fendi baguette an iconic fashion must-have' discreetly clutched by debutantes and red-carpet celebrities alike.
Release Date:
June 2012
 The Australian Wedding Book is the definitive guide to planning your special day. This stunning book is packed with advice and information, and is beautifully illustrated with Australia's most inspiring real-life weddings. It explores the wealth of different options available to you when planning your wedding, and shows you how to create a bespoke occasion that is a reflection of you and your partner.
It takes you through your entire wedding journey, from choosing the engagement ring, drawing up a guest list and designing the stationery to buying your dress, finding the right celebrant and selecting the flowers, music and menu. There are tips from Australia's best jewellers, florists, cakemakers and dress designers, as well as helpful timelines, sample budgets and invitation wordings.
Whether your dream wedding is a traditional church service and a formal sit-down dinner, a simple beachside ceremony with cocktails and canapes, or an intimate gathering at your family home followed by a laid-back barbecue, you'll find information and inspiration in equal measure in The Australian Wedding Book.
Release Date: May 2012
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