Novedades del último mes en libros de Diseño y Moda

* El nombre de Coco Chanel, reina de la alta costura, siempre irá unido a su inconfundible estilo. * Impulsada por su espíritu rebelde, hilvanó su futuro como si de un vestido se tratara, y revoluci

En julio de 1873, un grupo que no pertenecía a la Iglesia, ni al Ejército, ni a la clase media, protagonizó una revolución... El alzamiento obrero más importante del siglo XIX. Una apasionante historia de final trafico. En esa ciudad todo un microcosmos, resumen y al mismo tiempo esperanza del genero humano, que funcionara sin esfuerzo, ocupandose de las tareas necesarias a la vida

En este libro encontrarás conversaciones de profesionales del diseño con sus imprentas, en las que desvelan los entresijos de aquellos proyectos gráficos especiales que han desarrollado conjuntamente. Hablamos con personas que huyen de lo estandar, prueban materiales desconocidos y optan por procesos complejos, piensan locuras y buscan la manera de hacerlas realidad. Entre estas paginas hay escondidas historias de amor, autoediciones, libros que se abren por arte de magia, rompecorazones, traductores, interpretes, papeles de todo tipo, cafe que se convierte en tinta y tinta que tiene luz propia, una gran dosis de experiencia y algo, tambien, de inconsciencia.

Expresa tu creatividad y practica el arte del Lettering explorando 26 alfabetos de distintos estilos.

Si estás pensando en hacerte un tatuaje japonés y quieres saber más sobre esta expresión artística de raigambre histórica, ¡no busques más! Este libro sigue los pasos de la historia del tatuaje japones, situando en su contexto la iconografia y los simbolos. No solo encontraras tatuajes tradicionales a tebori (hecho a mano) e inspiradoras imagenes de los clasicos dragones, tigres y flores, sino tambien trabajos modernos inspirados en el anime y mucho mas. Incluye entrevistas con artistas especializados en tatuaje japones y perfiles de clientes tatuados que hablan de lo que significa para ellos el tatuaje japones. Este libro otorga el respeto y la reverencia que el sagrado y atemporal arte de la tinta merece.

Clive van Heerden (fundador de Phillips research-lab) subraya las frecuencias débiles perceptibles hoy en el tejido socio-cultural y su potencial para ser interpretadas en dinámicas creativas que se definan como frecuencias fuertes en el mañana. A su lado, el arquitecto Sudafricano Vernon Collis expone su concepcion de la sostenibilidad como pionero que fue del cartografiado de sistemas sociales que se convierten en punto de partida de proyectos de impacto sistemico. Victoria de Pereda es co-fundadora de to Dodesign, una plataforma de diseño y educacion que trabaja para el desarrollo sostenible y ha participado en proyectos de desarrollo social en China, Mexico, Niger, Libano.

Este libro narra el icónico desfile celebrado en el Palacio de Versalles en 1973, donde cinco diseñadores estadounidenses (Oscar de la Renta, Halston, Bill Blass, Stephen Burrows y Anne Klein) se enfrentaron a cinco casas de alta costura francesa (Yves Saint Laurent, Hubert de Givenchy, Pierre Cardin, Emanuel Ungaro y Marc Bohan para Dior). Mas que moda, fue un duelo cultural:- Los estadounidenses apostaron por modelos negras, musica disco y dinamismo- Los franceses ofrecieron elegancia clasica y teatralidad- El evento marco un antes y un despues en la percepcion global de la moda americanaLa autora, ganadora del Premio Pulitzer, reconstruye esta noche legendaria con entrevistas, contexto historico y analisis social, mostrando como la moda puede ser un reflejo del poder, la raza, el arte y la politica.

Yves Saint Laurent colaboró con algunos de los fotógrafos más destacados del siglo XX. Durante más de cuatro décadas, hasta el cierre de su casa de moda en 2002, Saint Laurent y sus creaciones fueron retratadas por fotografos de vanguardia, incluyendo leyendas como Richard Avedon, Irving Penn, David Bailey, Helmut Newton, William Klein, Sarah Moon, Annie Leibovitz, Paolo Roversi y Juergen Teller, dando como resultado imagenes iconicas que ayudaron a forjar su propia imagen y la de su marca. Yves Saint Laurent and photography arroja nueva luz sobre el mundo de este genio, rastreando tanto la trayectoria de la moda como la historia de la fotografia del siglo XX. Este libro, de hermoso diseño, presenta una asombrosa gama de imagenes: impresionantes fotografias de moda de modelos como Audrey Hepburn, Catherine Deneuve, Naomi Campbell y Kate Moss; retratos de Saint Laurent y documentos de archivo nunca antes vistos, todo ello empaquetado en un lujoso volumen de gran tamaño. Con prologo de Madison Cox y Christoph Wiesner, y textos de Elsa Janssen, Simon Baker, Serena Bucalo-Mussely, Alice Morin y Clementine Cuinet

The official history of British Vogue telling the magazine s story and how it has reflected the changing face of Britain from the first issue in 1916 right up to the present day British Vogue has always been far more than just a fashion magazine For more than a century it has defined the tastes and style of successive generations playing a leading role in the continuing story of Britain s national identity From wartime austerity to the swinging sixties it is a chronicle of arts politics health travel and much more in addition to fashion Now for the very first time the fascinating history of British Vogue is told in full Beautifully illustrated with images from the Vogue photographic collections the book draws on hitherto unseen archives and behind the scenes interviews with Vogue insiders including stylist Grace Coddington editor Alexandra Shulman and fashion editor Lucinda Chambers This is the story of a legend and the individuals who created and curated it told against the backdrop of an extraordinary century of change upheaval and beauty

Dive headfirst into the world of knitting With Tom Daley as your coach learn everything you need to know to practise this versatile craft This dedicated knitting collection features fifteen patterns originally introduced in Tom s first book Made With Love now available specifically for knitting enthusiasts Whether you re a complete beginner or already have some experience you ll quickly pick up the essential skills with step by step photographs to help you master each project with ease Follow along with the masterclasses that accompany the patterns which range from stylish clothing to cosy accessories and beautiful homewares Knit for yourself or create thoughtful gifts for loved ones Get Stitched has something for everyone

A magnificent showcase of over 200 production drawings of star ships vehicles weapons droids and props from the Star Wars galaxy Drawing on unprecedented access to the Lucasfilm Archives this deluxe volume reveals and celebrates the spectacular work of the technical artists and designers who conceived the unforgettable look and feel of the Star Wars galaxy Go behind the scenes with this collection of official Star Wars blueprints Officially licensed Created in close collaboration with Lucasfilm with content from across the whole Skywalker saga of movies including the original trilogy the prequel trilogy and never before published blueprints from the sequel trilogy The Force Awakens The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker Rare and beautifully realised designs Pore over more than 200 rarely seen Star Wars schematics including 10 pull out artworks that display these artefacts in unrivalled detailA must have Star Wars gift With a wealth of content housed in a high quality hardcover finish Star Wars The Blueprints is the perfect addition to fans libraries and a fantastic gift for anyone interested in the history and design of science fiction films Encompassing material from Episode I The Phantom Menace to Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker this expa

To call Shepard Fairey a street artist is deceptive Although he rose to some notoriety with his Andre the Giant Has a Posse sticker campaign out of the skateboarding scene in the late 80s he has found success and a long term following as an artist activist If you ve seen the Obama Hope poster or the OBEY logo on a shirt then you know Shepard Fairey Includes bonus spread for September December 2025 Generous grids for adding appointments and reminders Includes major official world holidays The perfect gift for both any street art and Shepard Fairey fan Opens to 12 inches x 24 inches

Everything around us is designed and the word design has become part of our everyday experience But how much do we know about it Fifty Bags That Changed the World imparts that knowledge listing the top 50 handbags cases and backpacks that have made a substantial impact in the world of fashion and design today From the Gladstone s original 1860 red budget box to the 1984 Hermes Birkin bag each entry offers a short appraisal to explore what has made their iconic status and the designers that give them a special place in design history

If plants have shaped fashion s past couldn t they hold the secret to its future Vivid celebratory impassioned and angry The Nature of Fashion is an epic sweep through the history of how we learned to create clothing with plants revealing how textiles have transformed the human world and our natural landscape More than just a story about plant based fashion The Nature of Fashion chronicles the plant stewards obsessives innovators and profiteers who have shaped what we wear It is about the clash of worlds voracious exploitation and silenced voices about devotion passion blindness idealism greed and how clothing has separated us from nature Told through intimate vignettes into this past each person people group plant and place is a thread in the fabric of the book forging connections across place and time And like weaving as the story strands weave in and out the pattern slowly emerges As the centuries unfold we meet plants from every continent and understand the human stories of origin culture and community We see people and countries interact through trade conflict human and land exploitation and the age old struggle for riches and power The stories of yesterday find their echoes in today In every culture and every place each plant is

From the bestselling authors of Travel Home and Sense of Place a comprehensive masterclass on interior design filled with practical tips advice from some of the most respected names in the field and inspirational examples Interior designer Caitlin Flemming always gets asked how the rules of professional design can be applied to any home how to pick a paint color and get better lighting how to mix patterns where to hang art and curtains how to get the right scale and placement of furniture and rugs the list of common questions goes on While there s no one way to design a space there is a teachable art to creating a harmonious home So Flemming and her coauthor Julie Goebel came up with the idea for this book a design bible that divulges the wisdom vouchsafed only to the pros In The Essentials Flemming and Goebel consolidate everything it takes to create a beautiful and comfortable home mining all the knowledge they ve amassed from decades designing and styling homes and antiquing and traveling the world They also ask their colleagues some of the most talented designers in the world to contribute advice as well Organized in three parts the first section of the book discusses the tacit knowledge that seasoned designers have and how to translate it

A tribute to icon Jane Birkin s timeless effortlessly chic style Jane Birkin is the epitome of bohemian chic and effortless beauty Diane von Furstenberg Jane Birkin was more than a fashion muse she was a cultural icon whose style defined an era and her legacy continues to influence new generations As the namesake of the legendary Hermes Birkin bag she brought an unstudied elegance to everything she wore making simplicity look sophisticated and effortlessly cool Arriving on the scene in the 60s with her tousled hair fringe and basket bag in hand Jane Birkin quickly captivated the worlds of music film and fashion with her bohemian charm and natural beauty But Jane Birkin s influence extended beyond her wardrobe She embodied a spirit of independence and authenticity often blending masculine and feminine pieces in ways that felt modern and unconstrained Jane Birkin Icon of Style pays tribute to her enduring impact and style with a curated collection of stunning photography fashion illustrations and intimate portraits This first of its kind visual celebration traces her evolution from British ingenue to international style icon and showcases the lasting imprint she left on the fashion world Whether you re a longtime admirer or discovering her for th

Spell out anything and stick it anywhere you like with these ornate alphabet stickers With hundreds of ornate alphabet stickers Ye Olde Ransom Note Sticker Book brings the perfect vintage vibes to any journal collage or scrapbook Personalize your junk journal send mysterious messages or simply stick your name on stuff There are endless uses for these beautiful sticky letters With complete alphabets in a variety of antique typographic styles from mediaeval gothic to renaissance fonts and Victorian alphabets you re free to create any message you want Organized by letter with plenty of accents punctuation marks numbers and even some antique typographical curiosities this book is the perfect addition to your junk journal or crafting supplies Skittledog Sticker Books are loved by junk journallers collage artists and scrapbookers for their fun and imaginative range Make sure to check out The Ransom Note Sticker Book Graffiti Alphabet Sticker Book The Curious Collectables Sticker Book All the Feels A Sticker Book of Faces and Emotions

Museu del Disseny de Barcelona – DHub inaugurates its new 3P (Project-Product-People) Collection with a volume dedicated to Miguel Milá, a key figure in Catalan and European design. With its accessi

¿Que tienen los bolsos que los hace ser tan codiciados y fascinantes y, al mismo tiempo, estar envueltos en un halo de misterio? Estos accesorios van más allá de la mera funcionalidad; se comportan como narradores silenciosos, ofreciendo atisbos de nuestra personalidad, nuestro estilo de vida e incluso nuestras aspiraciones. Desde el practico tote, adornado con lemas de empoderamiento y fabricado siguiendo un programa sostenible, hasta los iconicos bolsos de edicion limitada asociados a la realeza y los famosos, cada bolso cuenta una historia unica sobre su dueño.