Skip to content

mag 18

capucci-artin

art into fashion…Roberto Capucci

Italian couturier Roberto Capucci (b. 1930) is revered by contemporary fashion designers for his innovative silhouettes and masterful use of color and materials. Capucci refers to his creations as “studies in form,” and draws inspiration from a multitude of sources, including art, architecture, and nature. This beautifully illustrated book, the companion to the first exhibition of Capucci’s work in the United States, examines his career from the 1950s to the present in the context of the rise of Italian fashion. Continue reading “art into fashion…Roberto Capucci” »

mag 17

matter of taste 3

food and fashion…

Fulvio Bonavia, Italian photographer, created a series of pictures for the book A Matter of Taste writted under the collaboration with chef Pete Matia. Continue reading “food and fashion…” »

mag 16

bulgari-perl

Bulgari: 125 Years of Italian Magnificence. Grand Palais

A kaleidoscopic, colorful, and dazzlingly illustrated history of Bulgari jewelry, this engaging book showcases more than three hundred objects from the late-nineteenth century to the present day. The color illustrations are of such high fidelity that one can almost caress the pieces that for more than one hundred years have emerged from the firm’s design workshops. Continue reading “Bulgari: 125 Years of Italian Magnificence. Grand Palais” »

mag 15

valentino

Valentino

The name Valentino has been synonymous with high fashion for almost fifty years. Based in Rome, Valentino is only one of two couture houses recognized by the French government outside of Paris. His exquisite designs are coveted and worn by young Hollywood and high society the world over. Continue reading “Valentino” »

mag 14

13.-tony-duquette-for-coach-necklace

Tony Duquette…Hutton Wilkinson Jewelry

The magnificent one-of-a-kind necklaces, brooches, bracelets, and rings Tony Duquette created for friends and clients such as the Duchess of Windsor, Liza Minnelli, Elsie de Wolfe, and Duquette’s wife, Beegle, instantly became highly desirable collector’s items and are found in museums and private collections around the world. Continue reading “Tony Duquette…Hutton Wilkinson Jewelry” »

mag 13

Suzanne belperron1

Suzanne Belperron

Suzanne Belperron was one of the most talented and influential jewellery designers of the 20th century. Inspired by the discovery of her personal archives in 2007, the authors of this book have created the first volume dedicated to the life and works of this renowned Parisian jeweller. Continue reading “Suzanne Belperron” »

mag 12

Edward Steichen 6

Edward Steichen

First edition, first printing. Soft cover. Photographically illustrated matt laminated wrappers with French folds, with title stamped in silver on cover and spine. Photographs and paintings by Edward Steichen. Continue reading “Edward Steichen” »

mag 11

the model us3

model as muse…

Model as Muse explores fashion’s reciprocal relationship to iconic beauties that represent the evolution and changing face of the feminine ideal. Featuring a brief historical overview of the phenomenon of the supermodel, the book begins in the early 20th century and continues to the present day. Continue reading “model as muse…” »

mag 10

aveillan
1 Comment

tribute to Bruno Aveillan…


A Great tribute to Bruno Aveillan…and my prefered video for you…

Continue reading “tribute to Bruno Aveillan…” »

mag 9

verduracover

Fulco di Verdura

Verdura’s beguiling jewelry, from ruby hearts wrapped with braided gold rope to scallop shells studded with precious stones. Continue reading “Fulco di Verdura” »

← Older Entries