Libros

Following the 2008 debut of his eponymous label at New York Fashion Week, Christian Siriano burst into international stardom, becoming a red-carpet favorite and one of today s most popular young fashion designers. Known for the sophisticated structure and exquisite movement of his gowns, Siriano (...)

Jewelry, long associated with luxury, is also becoming a medium for social responsibility and ethical values. Kyle Roderick, an authority on ethical jewelry, profiles fifteen designers who are at the forefront of refashioningthe medium for today's consumers.In the wake of Charles Leavitt's (...)

Christian Dior discovered gardening at his childhood home in Granville, France. Roses profoundly influenced the designer, especially with his famous New Look aesthetic, where they were placed beneath the iconic corolla symbol. Published on the occasion of the exhibition at the Musee Christian Dior (...)

El ambicioso catálogo Mujeres de la abstracción incluye cinco ensayos principales, quince temáticos y 112 textos dedicados a cada una de las artistas, que analizan su enfoque de la abstracción y el contexto en el que trabajaron. Además, presenta una cronología de los hechos y eventos más (...)

A beautiful, lively tour through the portraits of one of the most celebrated painters of 17th century Europe In this sumptuously illustrated volume, eminent art historian Sir Christopher White places the portraiture of renowned Flemish painter Anthony Van Dyck (1599-1641) in context among the work (...)

Charlotte Moss inspires readers to imbue everyday life with elegance and romance. Moss focuses on events-as small as breakfast in bed or tea in the afternoon or as elaborate as a festive Christmas luncheon or large dinner party-and the artifacts of our lives (china, silver, linen) to create the (...)

Johannes Vermeer is the master of tranquillity. His intimate and introvert domestic scenes, with their persuasive illusionism and unique use of clear, colourful light, are counted among the most exquisite paintings ever made. His work has continued to fascinate new generations for centuries. With (...)

Juan Carlos Ruiz Souza. Obra selecta rinde homenaje a la trayectoria intelectual de uno de los historiadores del arte medieval más brillantes de las últimas décadas. Esta recopilación de artículos muestra la variedad de sus intereses y la agudeza de su mirada. A través de un extenso catálogo de (...)

A lavishly illustrated banquet of style, elegance, and taste, this is a who's who of the most glamorous men and women around the world, the ultimate treasury of fashion inspiration.This sumptuous volume--the ultimate sourcebook for fashion mavens, Instagram followers, and celebrity (...)

The author of the acclaimed Living Well by Design now harnesses the power of design to create a healthy home that not only looks beautiful but also contributes to our quality of lifeIn her new book, internationally renowned design and style authority Melissa Penfold turns her attention from the (...)

New homes, featuring interiors, gardens, and furniture from London-based architect John Simpson, famed designer of the Queen's Gallery at Buckingham Palace and one of the world's leading practitioners of New Classicism. Inviting, perfect in proportion, exquisite in detail such are a few of the ways (...)