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A New York Times Bestseller A Cosmopolitan Best Nonfiction Book of 2024 Compulsively readable I found myself dashing through it like a novel The Wall Street Journal Riveting Financial Times The New York Times bestselling story of the golden age of luxury department stores and the trailblazing women who ran them The twentieth century department store a wonderland of consumption where every wish could be met under one roof Dropping off the baby at nursery an afternoon tea a stroll through the latest fashions A wedding or funeral could be planned A Bengal Tiger cub could be purchased Inside these towering price tag palaces anything was possible They were beacons of modernity and within this atmosphere of glamour and luxury women dominated Men may have owned the buildings but inside women ruled Among the rising prices and growing opulence three women climbed to the top Hortense Odlum Dorothy Shaver and Geraldine Stutz Julie Satow draws back the curtain on these three visionaries who took great risks forging new paths for the women who followed in their footsteps This stylish account rich with personal drama and trade secrets captures the department store in all its glitz decadence and fun and showcases the women who made that beautifully c

A New York Times Bestseller A Cosmopolitan Best Nonfiction Book of 2024 Compulsively readable I found myself dashing through it like a novel The Wall Street Journal Riveting Financial Times The New York Times bestselling story of the golden age of luxury department stores and the trailblazing women who ran them The twentieth century department store a wonderland of consumption where every wish could be met under one roof Dropping off the baby at nursery an afternoon tea a stroll through the latest fashions A wedding or funeral could be planned A Bengal Tiger cub could be purchased Inside these towering price tag palaces anything was possible They were beacons of modernity and within this atmosphere of glamour and luxury women dominated Men may have owned the buildings but inside women ruled Among the rising prices and growing opulence three women climbed to the top Hortense Odlum Dorothy Shaver and Geraldine Stutz Julie Satow draws back the curtain on these three visionaries who took great risks forging new paths for the women who followed in their footsteps This stylish account rich with personal drama and trade secrets captures the department store in all its glitz decadence and fun and showcases the women who made that beautifully c

A guide for designers covering everything they need to know about building a successful career after graduating With record numbers of design and advertising students graduating into the job market each year it makes more sense now than ever before to be fully armed to succeed This book helps new designers make the transition from design school to work giving them the ammunition they need for a successful start Here the reader will learn how to get that all important first job and how to impress their new employer They will also have at their fingertips plenty of useful practical information essential to know in the design studio and when working for clients Enriched with quotes and advice from some of the best and brightest in the industry this book is where you will find out what they didn t teach you in design school

Even the book s cover sparkles with gold a brilliant visual cue at least for those of us of a certain age of what s in store A traipse through that time in our lives when the sparkly flash of pop cultural figures served as guides to millions of youngsters desperate to connect to a dim constellation we knew to be out there but couldn t see alone East Hampton Star What The Band Wore by Alice Harris is an unprecedented collection of photographs that illustrates four decades of pop rock soul disco funk punk reggae heavy metal and hip hop fashion Sparkling sequins safety pins and even suits from outer space are spotlighted in more than 80 images by acclaimed music photographers including Terry O Neill Henry Diltz Matthew Rolston Bob Gruen and Lynn Goldsmith Featuring exclusive comments from legendary artists What The Band Wore traces the evolution of stage wear from the 1960s through the 1990s from the self made counterculture style of Jefferson Airplane Janis Joplin and Sly & The Family Stone to the custom designs that Bob Mackie Bill Whitten Larry LeGaspi Vivienne Westwood and Issey Miyake created for the most renowned names in music Whether it s Elvis Presley or Janet Jackson posing in tight leather Freddie Mercury masquerading

A Practical tool to unlock the mechanics of exhibition design and production. What is Exhibition Design? is the ultimate guide to the many facets of this rapidly emerging discipline, from retail design to museums and trade shows every field that applies graphic information to place and object. This unrivalled handbook is a guide to the world of exhibition design, exploring what constitutes successful design and how it works. It clarifies the roles of the various design skills involved in exhibition design, and explores how new technology and materials expand the possibilities for both form and function. It also describes the tools and processes for design and manufacture, methods of prototyping, and means of transporting, assembling and dismantling exhibits. What is Exhibition Design? provides a stunning, diverse portfolio of cutting-edge work from designers and studios around the world. Like the other titles in the Essential Design Handbooks series, this will be essential reading for every professional and student involved with exhibition design. **North American Rights Only**

What's the secret to looking great? According to Jessica Quirk, it's kind of like a recipe. Based on her popular blog What I Wore, this book shows how a closet full of staples (and a few show pieces) can blossom into a magnificent clothing collection. What I Wore is divided into four sections that match up with the four seasons. The advice is practical and there are lots of tips for people who are working from a limited budget. I think this could be a great gift or resource book for someone who is just starting their career or transitioning from college to the workforce. As someone who is decidedly plus-sized, I'm not sure how applicable all of the 'recipes' are to me, but there were a lot of great ideas about how to manage my closet and build a solid wardrobe.

The regular feature What Ive Learned in Frame magazine opens the door for readers to discover m ore about their favourite designers and architects. In candid interviews, these individuals not only reflect on the path their careers have taken them and the industry at large; they also talk about beliefs and experiences that have shaped their lives. The interviews are presented in the first person: the designer/architect opens up and tells readers their own thoughts, memories, opinions, stories, etc. in a candid, warm and honest fashion.Revisiting each of these interviews for compilation into this new book, What Ive Learned includes new material and further insights. The accompanying visuals are serious or playful, depending on the interview subject; always with portraits capturing their character in unique and individual ways. The book does also featu re the most important projects or products with which these established creatives made their name, but in a personal way with the intricacies of real - life woven in.

An illustrated volume that introduces readers to the unique world of author and illustrator, Joanna Rubin Dranger''s creations - from her graphic novels and short stories to her posters, animated films, and plush dolls. It also features essays by writers, actors, journalists, and theatre directors about how Dranger''s works have inspired them.

Each chapter deals with a different technique from which we can best represent and make explicit the forms of knowledge used by designers. The book explores whether design knowledge is special, and attempts to get to the root of where design knowledge comes from. Crucially, it focuses on how designers use drawings in communicating their ideas and how they ''converse'' with them as their designs develop. It also shows how experienced designers use knowledge differently to novices suggesting that design ''expertise'' can be developed. Overall, this book builds a layout of the kinds of skill, knowledge and understanding that make up what we call designing. 1. Provides an exploration of research techniques giving an insight into the source of design knowledge 2. Illustrates how designers interact with their drawings and with computers in developing their knowledge 3. Provides the latest debates on the nature of design knowledge

After working as a a freelance illustrator and designer in New YOrk, Bob Gill (b.1931) moved to London in 1960, where he joined Alan Fletcher and Colin Forbes to create a design agency that became the precursor of Pentagram. He resumed his freelance career as an illustrator, designer, teacher, film-maker and author of childrens books in 1967, and return to New York in 1975. His clients include Pirelle, Universal Pictures, Nestle and the United Nations, and he has written a number of books on graphic design.The bookWaht colour is your world? If you lie in the graa, the world is green; turn over and look at the sky, its blue. But if you ask a gardener or a bricklayer or a milkman "what colour is your world?", they will give you different answers.This book encourages children and their parents to think a bout colour and look at the world in a new way. Look around, and think again. Waht colour is your world?

A Financial Times Book of the Year* 'The first time I opened What Artists Wear, I gasped with pleasure. Imagine it as a kind of punk cousin to John Berger's Ways of Seeing, liberally illustrated with the most astonishing images of artists, decked out in finery or rags ... It transported me to somewhere glamorous, exciting, even revolutionary' Olivia Laing, GuardianMost of us live our lives in our clothes without realizing their power.But in the hands of artists, garments reveal themselves. They are pure tools of expression, storytelling, resistance and creativity: canvases on which to show who we really are. In What Artists Wear, style luminary Charlie Porter takes us on an invigorating, eye-opening journey through the iconic outfits worn by artists, in the studio, on stage, at work, at home and at play.

If Alexander McQueen were to give a masterclass on design creativity and attitude what wisdom would he impart Discover McQueen s life work and legacy in this sharply curated biography focusing on artistic spirit Alexander McQueen will go down in history as the most talented and enigmatic bad boy of fashion But it was his drive and visionary perspective that secured his place in sartorial legend when his defying couture looks sent shockwaves through the fashion landscape But how did he think And how was his attitude reflected in his work What Alexander McQueen Can Teach You About Fashion breaks down McQueen s life and work into memorable maxims including Don t be Scared of Fear Challenge Gender Add Volume then More Volume and Show Skin This book uncovers McQueen s creative flair his inspirations his business acumen and the details that make his designs so arresting With pithy thoughtful text and inspirational photographs learn something from McQueen and apply it to your own life creativity and style These are the things that really define what it means to be McQueen Small and beautifully formed if you like this What Coco Chanel Can Teach You About Fashion is also available

From prehistory to the mid-20th century, this informative book describes and illustrates the development of Western dress. The text -- enhanced by nearly 500 illustrations -- appears in outline form, permitting easy cross-referencing of material. Details of distinctive features for each era include footwear, headgear, accessories, and typical colors and materials. 491 black-and-white illustrations.

El 31 de gener de 1827, en una conversa amb J. P. Eckermann, Goethe va afirmar: "Jo no puc sinó sentir-me a gust contemplant les obres d’altres nacions, i aconsello a tothom d’adoptar aquest camí. Li