Novedades del último mes en libros de Moda

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.

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

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

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