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Fashion
Little Book of Vivienne Westwood: The story of the iconic fashion house (Little Books of Fashion, 22)
Glenys Johnson · 2023
Little Book of Loewe
Jessica Bumpus · 2025
Little Book of Celine: The story of the iconic fashion house (Little Books of Fashion)
Frances Solá-Santiago · 2025
Little Book of Miu Miu
Kristen Bateman · 2025
Little Book of Dolce & Gabbana
Jessica Bumpus · 2024
Little Book of Yves Saint Laurent: The Story of the Iconic Fashion House (Little Books of Fashion, 8)
Emma Baxter-Wright · 2021
The Little Book of Givenchy: The story of the iconic fashion house (Little Books of Fashion)
Karen Homer · 2023
<p><b><i>"It's a fabulous thing to give life to fabric, to make something move well, the harmony of colour" - Hubert de Givenchy</i></b><br> <br> Ever since Audrey Hepburn stood outside Tiffany's, croissant in hand, Givenchy has been the last word in elegant couture. The clean, sweeping lines and classic, feminine silhouettes have enthralled women from the Duchess of Sussex to Kendall Jenner, all of whom adore the romanticism and sophistication of a Givenchy ensemble. More sculptor than designer, Hubert de Givenchy created a house that is utterly timeless.<br> <br> This exquisitely illustrated volume explores the story behind the brand, from its creation in 1952 to its current leadership and designs. Through a carefully curated collection of finished designs, close-up details and key moments, this book shines a light on the dazzling world of Givenchy.</p>
The Little Book of Balenciaga: The Story of the Iconic Fashion House (Little Books of Fashion, 12)
Emanuelle Dirix · 2022
The Little Book of Valentino: The Story of the Iconic Fashion House (Little Books of Fashion, 13)
Karen Homer · 2022
The Little Book of Versace: The Story of the Iconic Fashion House (Little Books of Fashion, 19)
Laia Farran Graves · 2023
Little Book of Gucci: The Story of the Iconic Fashion House (Little Books of Fashion, 7)
Karen Homer · 2020
The Little Book of Gucci tells the story of this historic yet flourishing house, and the visionary looks that have cemented its place in fashion history. One of the oldest Italian fashion brands in existence today, Gucci was founded in Florence in 1921. Guccio Gucci established his company with the goal of creating opulent luggage for Italy's wealthy and fashionable upper-classes. With the signature Gucci print of dark brown diamonds on a tan background, interlocking G logo and red and green stripe, the brand has gone on to become the last word in Italian luxury.<br/>Gucci's signature items – the belt, the bag, the loafer – transcend fleeting fashion trends, and have remained central to the house's identity into the twenty-first century. Under the stewardship of Tom Ford, Gucci epitomized the louche and mischievous 1990s aesthetic. Today, under Alessandro Michele, the brand's combination of romance and toughness is in hot demand. The Little Book of Gucci tells the story of this historic yet flourishing house, and the visionary looks that have cemented its place in fashion history./p
The Little Book of Hermès: The Story of the Iconic Fashion House (Little Books of Fashion, 14)
Karen Homer · 2022
Little Book of Prada: The Story of the Iconic Fashion House (Little Books of Fashion, 6)
Graves Laia Farran Graves · 2020
Little Book of Louis Vuitton: The Story of the Iconic Fashion House (Little Books of Fashion, 9)
Karen Homer · 2021
The Little Book of Chanel (Little Books of Fashion, 3)
Emma Baxter-Wright · 2013
Little Book of Dior (Little Books of Fashion, 5)
Karen Homer · 2020
Little Book of Dior is the beautifully illustrated story of Christian Dior's early life, the brand's inception, the triumphs of the couture collections on the catwalk and the red carpet, and the brand's journey after the death of its founder. Christian Dior's spectacular rise to the upper echelons of the Parisian haute couture scene is one of the most compelling stories of twentieth-century fashion. An art gallerist with a contemporary vision, Dior's debut haute couture collection invented the 'new look' silhouette and revolutionized the way women dressed, shopped and saw themselves. The House of Dior's unique look blended the traditional, artisanal skills of the French fashion house - tailoring and intricate embellishment - with a modern sensibility. Dior was only helmed by its founder for a decade, but has flourished under the creative direction of some of the most storied names in fashion. In the present day, Maria Grazia Chiuri steers the brand as it stays true to its identity of opulence, femininity, drama and the creation of what Christian Dior called 'the complete look', from garments to perfume and shoes. An exquisitely curated selection of illustrations accompanied by fashion writer Karen Homer's authoritative text presents the journey of a brand known today as the last word in opulence, drama and femininity.
