Chanel Catwalk - The Complete Karl Lagerfeld Collections (1983-2019) by PATRICK. MAURIES

$100.00 AUD

Category: Design & Designers | Series: Catwalk

The best-selling Chanel Catwalk was the first book to gather every Chanel collection ever created by Karl Lagerfeld in a single volume - a unique opportunity to chart the development of one of the world's most influential fashion brands and discover rarely seen collections. Now fully updated (with twen ty-two new collections) and concluding with Lagerfeld's final collection for the house, the book will be a lasting tribute to Karl Lagerfeld's Chanel. This definitive publication opens with a concise history of Karl Lagerfeld's time at Chanel and a brief biographical profile of the designer. It goes on to explore the collections themselves, organized chronologically. Each collection is introduced by a short text unveiling its influences and highlights, and illustrated with carefully curated catwalk images, showcasing hundreds of spectacular clothes, details, accessories, beauty looks and set designs - and of course the top fashion models who wore them on the runway. A rich reference section, including an extensive index, concludes the book. ...Show more

Chanel Collections and Creations by Danièle Bott

$59.99 AUD

Category: Fashion & Beauty | Reading Level: Scholarly/Undergraduate

The book explores five central themes--the suit, the camellia, jewelry, makeup and perfume, the little black dress--and follows the threads from past to present to show how these key items have been rediscovered and reinvented by new designers. It includes many previously unpublished archive photographs and original drawings by Karl Lagerfeld, as well as glorious images from some of the greatest names in fashion photography. ...Show more

Don'ts for Weddings by Anonymous

$7.99 AUD

Category: Fashion & Beauty

Following the success of Don'ts for Husbands and Don'ts for Wives a brand new old collection of advice for couples from courtship to the honeymoon. On looking for a partner in life: "Don't single out a girl if you do not intend to propose to her, for the way in which your conduct is regarded will be gre atly influenced by your banking account" On The Question: "Don't rush but chose an auspicious moment, A man who tries to propose when a servant is expected to arrive with a scuttle of coals is not likely to meet with much favour." On the Engagement: "Don't allow awkward pauses to break the conversation because your thoughts and eyes are hungrily trying to follow your lover, who is manfully assisting the hostess." On Planning The Event: "Don't forget that elderly bridesmaids in youthful frocks and girlish hats are ridiculous to the unthinking, and pathetic to those who look below the surface." On Gifts: "Don't be thoughtless - Good silver is always a joy, but remember the young wife with only one servant will have to rub up her own silver backed brushes and sweetmeat dishes if she wants them to look nice." The Honeymoon: "Don't indulge in a long honeymoon. Undisturbed possession soon palls, and man was made for something more virile than perpetual billing and cooing." ...Show more

The Scandinavian Skincare Bible: The Definitive Guide to Understanding Your Skin by Johanna Gillbro; Fiona Graham (Translator)

$35.00 AUD

Category: Make-up techniques

The Swedish bestseller that will revolutionize the way you treat your skin. Beautiful, healthy skin is a holy grail for teens with acne and adults with wrinkles alike, and multi-step beauty routines are all the rage. But we know surprisingly little about our largest organ. Think drinking water will repl enish your skin? Think again. More products, better skin? Nope. And an expensive product doesn't guarantee reliable results. You don't need to cleanse your skin in the morning; in fact, too much cleansing can be damaging. Toner is redundant, natural products are not always best, and bacteria are not the enemy--and that's just the beginning! Learn how to read the labels on products, know exactly what it is you're putting on your skin, and make better decisions about how you care for it. Using cutting-edge research about the microbiome, as well as the relationship between gut health and skin,The Scandinavian Skincare Bible challenges how we look at beauty today. By revealing the science and exposing commercial tricks, Dr Gillbro empowers us to lay the foundation for healthy, beautiful skin. ...Show more

Fashion and Flemington by Emily Power

$59.95 AUD

Category: Fashion History

To coincide with the 50th anniversary of Myer Fashions on the Field, this beautiful book celebrates the unique and long established link between the Melbourne Cup Carnival and style, exploring the fun and flamboyancy of fashion at Flemington over the years. Covering the designers and milliners who have shaped today's racewear, to the winners of Myer Fashions on the Field, as well as Jean Shrimpton and her white mini dress and the celebrities and royalty who have graced Flemington's famous lawns. Essays - interspersed with stunning photography - include: The all-inclusive nature of fashion at Flemington, an exciting forum where global runway trends are interpreted. A foreword by iconic hat designer Philip Treacy OBE and fashion designer Leona Edmiston. The history of Fashions on the Field, from the VRC's launch of a fashion contest in 1962 to the present-day national competition, plus a look at global raceday fashion events. ...Show more

In the Frow: the New Fashion Rules by Victoria Magrath

$39.99 AUD

Category: Fashion & Beauty

The rules of fashion have changed. The new digital era is all about being seen, liked and inspired. So how do we define ourselves through style? And why has the evolution of the Internet changed the way we buy and wear clothing? Superblogger Victoria Magrath reveals the pivotal moments that have transfo rmed the fashion world, from the Nineties through to the Noughties, and shares insider secrets and practical tips for navigating the ever-changing fashion landscape. Find inspiration from the new diversity movement which embraces all shapes and sizes, relive the moment Cara Delevingne recorded a selfie on the catwalk and discover how internet sensations like Instagram and ASOS are changing the landscape of fashion permanently. These are The New Fashion Rules. ...Show more

Shoes A-Z: Designers, Brands, Manufacturers and Retailers by Jonathan Walford

$39.99 AUD

$45.00 (11% off)

Category: Fashion & Beauty

A must-have for any shoe or fashion addict, "Shoes A-Z" tells the story of sixty years of shoes. This fun yet authoritative book covers more than 350 leading womens shoes designers and manufacturers, and includes a vast range of fashionable styles, from trainers to haute couture. Each illustrated entry features photographs, sketches and advertisements, and highlights how shoe designers have become heroes of popular culture. ...Show more

Fashion House by Megan Hess

$29.99 AUD

Category: Fashion & Beauty

Fashion House is a collection of beautifully illustrated interiors depicting inspirational interior design and how these can be achieved. It will inspire and delight anyone with a love of fashion, a penchant for interior design or an appreciate for beautiful illustration. Ever dreamed you could live in the suite of a Manhattan socialite? Or the grand estate of one of London's men-about-town, or a Parisian vintage loft? Within the sumptuously illustrated pages of this book you will find that all of your extravagant dreams of interior design have come true. Internationally acclaimed illustrator Megan Hess has assembled some of the most decadent and indulgent interior designs from around the world in this collection, Fashion House - beautiful interiors which are guaranteed to delight and inspire. Drawn on her years of experience working as an illustrator for international brands such as Tiffany & Co., Chanel and Christian Dior, Hess has combined her love of interior design with her signature illustrations to create a book which both celebrates style and offers advice on how we can achieve it. With suggestions ranging from using patterns and fabrics on wallpaper and upholstery to the benefits of the eclectic chair, this book celebrates the icons of interior and fashion design, past and present. ...Show more

Paris in Style A Guide to the City's Fashion, Design and Style De by Janelle McCulloch

$39.99 AUD

Category: Fashion & Beauty

Having written three bestselling books about Paris, journalist, author and photographer Janelle McCulloch thought she knew most of the best places in which to stay, wander and explore. But the more time she spent in Paris, the more she realised how much there was still to discover. Paris in Style reveal s this city's most surprising and fascinating fashion, design and style destinations. It is the ultimate insider's guide for travellers seeking style, creative inspiration and unforgettable experiences. ...Show more

Elegance: The Beauty of French Fashion by Megan Hess

$29.99 AUD

Category: Fashion & Beauty | Series: Megan Hess: the Masters of Fashion Ser.

Join internationally renowned fashion illustrator Megan Hess as she explores the timeless beauty and glamour of ten of France's best-loved designers in a stylish celebration of one of the world's favourite fashion destinations.   From the courts of Versailles to the cobbled streets of Paris, French fash ion has always been the epitome of elegance. Whether it's Dior's New Look, Yves Saint Laurent's Le Smoking jacket or Chanel's little black dress, the masters of French fashion understand that clothing is more than a craft: it's an art form.   Megan Hess's love for French style sparked her career in fashion illustration. In these pages, she unspools the threads of ten legendary designers - Chanel, Dior, Saint Laurent, Lanvin, Givenchy, Chlo , Balmain, Louis Vuitton, Herm s and Celine - to discover the origins of haute couture, pr t- -porter and everything chic.   Accompanied by Megan's exquisite illustrations of current and archival collections, Elegance: The Beauty of French Fashion tells the story of how France's iconic fashion houses have influenced the very fabric of design. ...Show more

Dior - Catwalk - The Complete Collections by Alexander Fury; Adélia Sabatini

$100.00 AUD

Category: Design & Designers | Series: Catwalk Ser.

This book gathers together, for the first time, every Dior haute couture collection, including also ready-to-wear collections after the arrival of John Galliano (when ready-to-wear presentations took on a new importance), and the first two collections designed by creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri, a ppointed in 2016. It offers a unique opportunity to chart the development of one of the world's most famous fashion brands and discover rarely seen collections. This definitive publication opens with a concise history of the house of Dior before exploring the collections themselves, which are organized chronologically. Each new 'era' in Dior's history is inaugurated by a brief overview and biography of the new designer, while individual collections are introduced by a short text unveiling their influences and highlights and illustrated with carefully curated catwalk images. A rich reference section, including an extensive index, concludes the book. After Chanel, Dior is the second volume in a series of high-end, cloth-bound books that offer a complete and unrivalled overview of the collections of the world's top fashion houses through original catwalk photography. ...Show more

The Importants by Kevin Amato

$65.00 AUD

Category: Fashion History

The much-anticipated first book by photographer Kevin Amato, a leading influencer in fashion today Kevin Amato, a fashion insider whose influence is felt around the world, defines who and what is beautiful and fashionable today. Through his photography - evocative of the work of the generation of photog raphers before him, including Nan Goldin, Larry Clark, and Ryan McGinley - Amato celebrates the faces of the Bronx, where he discovers the majority of his subjects. He takes their pictures. He casts them in fashion shows and advertising campaigns. He calls them 'The Importants', the young people thriving against all odds and who together exemplify diversity and inclusivity. Amato documents a new world order that is as provocative as it is tender, and as disturbing as it is joyful. ...Show more