Recommendations : Books About Fashion & Designers

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Yohji Yamamoto
Written by Yohji Yamamoto, Contribution by Wim Wenders, Steve McQueen, Charlotte Rampling and Takeshi Kitano

Pub Date: October 14, 2014

The definitive monograph on the complete work of Yohji Yamamoto—one of fashion’s most transformative designers working today and widely acknowledged as a master of postwar fashion design. Since the early ’80s, Yohji Yamamoto’s groundbreaking silhouettes and innovative design aesthetic have propelled him to the highest rank of the international avant-garde. Distinguished by his antifashion approach, Yamamoto changed the face of contemporary fashion, radically transforming it with asymmetrical and highly conceptual designs partly inspired by the techniques of traditional Japanese kimonos. His vision came as a refreshing contrast to the power suits and brightly clad fashions of the time, forcing a reconsideration of the future direction of fashion. Yamamoto launched his first collection in 1977 in Tokyo and followed this success with the debut of his experimental and critically celebrated Yohji Yamamoto label in Paris in 1981. This luxuriously bound book explores all the major themes in his thirty years of counter-fashion design. Illustrated with photographs by Craig McDean, Inez & Vinoodh, Max Vadukul and Nick Knight, each chapter elaborates on a particular theme—his sartorial philosophy, influential extensions into scenography, runway shows, monographic exhibitions, and costume design—and is anchored by an essay or interview that lends crucial insight to the story of Yohji Yamamoto, one of the most enigmatic and iconoclastic fashion designers of our time.

*Rizzoliusa.com

 

[Chanelcouture09]

Glen Luchford: Pictorialism
Written by Glen Luchford, Contribution by Bella Freud

Pub Date: September 23, 2014

A visually arresting chronicle of the career of one of the top fashion photographers of a generation. Glen Luchford is a true fashion photographer’s photographer. His influential and imaginative style— iconic, elaborately lit, highly cinematic, with extreme narratives—reinvigorated fashion photography in the 1990s and 2000s. This book is a photographic artist’s diary documenting the span of Luchford’s thirty-three-year career. Presented in the form of one continuous overlapping photographic montage, the book consists of intermixed tear sheets, prints, Polaroids, objects, and ephemera. It includes the young Luchford’s first photographs of his U.K. post-punk, new romantic friends in the eighties; the best of his gritty nineties editorials, such as his iconic shoot of Kate Moss for The Face; his polished fashion work and celebrity portraits for publications such as Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and W; as well as memorable advertising campaigns for Prada, Yves Saint Laurent, Chloé, and Calvin Klein.

*Rizzoliusa.com

 

[eugenius]

Hey, does anybody know anything re: an interior design book w/ an intro written by John Galliano? I recall seeing it years ago, but can't find it for the life of me.

Anybody?

 

[Chanelcouture09]

Have I Said Too Much?: My Life In and Out of The Model Agency by Carole White


*Amazon.co.uk

 

[LANZO_358]

Fashion + Books?

I think this is about to become my most favourite thread

 

[JaneCurtain]

I read a wonderful book about Diana Vreeland's life :

MACKENZIE STUART Amanda, Empress of Fashion: A Life of Diana Vreeland,
Harper Perennial (November 19, 2013).

Very enrichissant

 

[Chanelcouture09]

To be published -

Steven Meisel
Written by Franca Sozzani, Photographed by Steven Meisel

Pub Date: September 1, 2015
Format: Hardcover
Category: Photography - Fashion
Publisher: Rizzoli
ISBN: 978-0-8478-4457-9
About This Book

This is the first retrospective monograph of fashion’s preeminent image maker, Steven Meisel. Beautifully illustrated with over two hundred works by the photographer, Steven Meisel spans over thirty years, from his fabled beginnings on the New York 1980s scene to his collaborations with international magazines, designers, models, and celebrities that have resulted in the single most important visual archive of fashion and contemporary style. Steven Meisel not only depicts fashion, he defines it—and gives it cultural resonance. Along with his talent for casting the "faces" that come to represent the look of fashion, Meisel scripts story lines that reference and reflect contemporary culture, with an abundant lexicon of photographic styles and attitudes always in play. No other fashion photographer has as consistently and prolifically challenged, reinvented, and experimented with the genre of fashion photography. An exquisite and essential volume, Steven Meisel includes many of fashion’s most enduring photographs created season after season by Meisel, demonstrating that he alone continuously invents style and image.

Versace
Written by Stefano Tonchi and Maria Luisa Frisa, Contribution by Donatella Versace, Tim Blanks and Massimiliano Capella

Pub Date: September 15, 2015
Format: Hardcover
Category: Design - Fashion
Publisher: Rizzoli
ISBN: 978-0-8478-4607-8

A long-awaited and highly intimate visual history of the glamorous, world-renowned, and family-run Italian fashion house Versace. Versace, a name that epitomizes decadent glamour, bold sexiness, and a mythical flair for the extravagant, holds its place firmly in the fashion world as a legendary and iconic luxury brand. From its beginnings in the 1970s under the helm of fashion’s creative genius Gianni Versace, to its current status as a celebrity go-to brand led by his flamboyant sister Donatella Versace, this comprehensive volume chronicles the illustrious trajectory of the House of Versace. Through exclusive new essays and never-before-published photographs, this captivating and personal album reveals the family-style inner workings of Versace and the deeply close relationships the luxury brand has sustained with its atelier, celebrity, and fashion families.
Featuring private images from the Versace family archives; photographs by Richard Avedon, Irving Penn, and Steven Meisel, among others; Versace runway images; and red-carpet coverage of such Hollywood elites as Jennifer Lopez, Angelina Jolie, and Lady Gaga wearing Versace gowns, this glamorous album illustrates the magnetic vibrancy, supreme luxury, and deep familial ties that define the Versace family and their fashion house. This is truly an essential volume for those fascinated by fashion, style, and

Oscar de la Renta: His Legendary World of Style
Written by Andre Leon Talley, Preface by Paula Wallace, Foreword by Anna Wintour, Contribution by Julia Reed, Photographed by Adam Kuehl

Pub Date: September 8, 2015
Format: Hardcover
Category: Design - Fashion
Publisher: Rizzoli
ISBN: 978-0-8478-4717-4
About This Book

A sumptuous monograph tracing the life and legacy of fashion luminary Oscar de la Renta. In October 2014 one of the fashion world’s champions, Oscar de la Renta, passed away, a great loss brightened by the innumerable successes of his half-century reign. The acclaimed fashion designer dressed first ladies from Kennedy to Obama, and celebrities from Beyoncé to Sarah Jessica Parker. Renowned for his unique charm, impeccable taste, and original lifestyle, he married the highest standards of French couture with the ultimate motivation that women must look and feel beautiful.
In this intimate volume, longtime editor and friend André Leon Talley recounts de la Renta’s journey through nearly 70 iconic dresses, mainly made for private clients, accompanied by fascinating stories of the exquisite craftsmanship and the legendary friends that brought each gown to life. Born in the Dominican Republic in 1932, de la Renta left for Madrid at nineteen to study art, where he rose to prominence as a sketch artist for newspapers and fashion houses. From his apprenticeship under Cristóbal Balenciaga to his eponymous collections, the designer’s simple lines elevated with a flamenco dancer’s flourish reflect his deep connection to his roots and his commitment to transcendence through beautiful garments.

Manolo Blahnik: Fleeting Gestures and Obsessions
Written by Manolo Blahnik, Contribution by Michael Roberts, Pedro Almodóvar, Mary Beard and Eric Boman

Pub Date: September 1, 2015
Format: Hardcover
Category: Design - Fashion
Publisher: Rizzoli
ISBN: 978-0-8478-4618-4
About This Book

The first comprehensive and lavishly illustrated volume to document the influences and life work of Manolo Blahnik, one of the most influential and talked-about icons in contemporary fashion. Featuring more than forty years of shoe design, this is the definitive monograph of the work of Manolo Blahnik, one of the titans of contemporary fashion. This book is a comprehensive survey of Blahnik’s work and provides access to never-before-seen photography of his designs. Drawing inspiration from the worlds of architecture, art, film, and literature, Blahnik is a master of the art of the shoe. His exciting use of color, unprecedented designs, and exquisitely sculpted heels make his shoes some of the most coveted in the world. Featuring more than 250 iconic designs from his archive, the book reveals for the very first time the inspirations behind his singular artistic vision.
With insightful chapters devoted to Blahnik’s most powerful relationships and inspirations—including Marie Antoinette, Diana Vreeland, Cecil Beaton, Spanish and Italian film, the works of Goya and Velázquez and the Prado Museum—this book is a personal look into the man behind the shoes. Beautiful photography and thoughtful essays by fashion writers, curators, and colleagues give readers a unique opportunity to access Blahnik’s vivid and creative-filled world.

Marcel Rochas: Designing French Glamour
Written by Sophie Rochas, Preface by Olivier Saillard, Photographed by Francis Hammond

Pub Date: May 5, 2015
Format: Hardcover
Category: Design - Fashion
Publisher: Flammarion
ISBN: 978-2-08-020207-9
About This Book

The first fashion monograph on Marcel Rochas, a key twentieth-century women’s wear designer, written by his daughter. Fashion designer Marcel Rochas (1902–1955) made considerable and enduring contributions to the world of fashion; his legacy has inspired a range of contemporary designers. In this lavish monograph, his daughter, Sophie Rochas, provides an intimate first-hand account that includes her childhood memories and rare access to the family’s private archives. She provides insight into her father’s talents as an innovative designer, communications genius, revered socialite, attentive father, and demanding husband, as well as the style influences that inspired him.Rochas’s trademarks included exaggerated shoulders, the wasp-waisted bodice, a strapless girdle that defined the female silhouette of the ’40s and ’50s, a judicious combination of fabrics, contrasting prints, his Sirène gown, and the Oiseau dress. His myriad creations were favored by many starlets, including Carole Lombard, Marlene Dietrich, Mae West, and Danielle Darrieux, both on-screen and off.This lavishly illustrated work includes family photographs, portraits by the great fashion photographers, his iconic perfume bottles, and his most significant women’s wear creations. During his thirty-year career, he opened two couture houses, employed an army of workers, and created innumerable pieces that have since become milestones in the history of women’s wear.

*Rizzoliusa.com

 

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Fantastic Man: 70 Men of Great Style and Substance (Release date | 26 Oct 2015)

For the last ten years, Fantastic Man has been publishing a biannual magazine highlighting the most stylish and influential men. Chronicling these icons in menswear are in-depth interviews coupled with imagery from the most renowned photographers, offering a timeless look for men worldwide. Its witty editorials and award-winning designs are going to be immortalized in a book this fall, fully illustrated and commemorating the publication’s legacy. Featuring names such as David Beckham, Tom Ford, Ewan McGregor and Helmut Lang

*Amazon.co.uk

 

[LANZO_358]

^^^ Hmmmmmmm, the Fantastic Man and the Manolo tomes are sumptuous!!! The bookworm/magpie in me wants them both!

 

[Thefrenchy]

OH MY GOD I AM SO HAPPY ABOUT THE FANTASTIC MAN BOOK ALLELUIA!!!!

 

[Chanelcouture09]

I forgot to put in the description - the book has 572 pages.

 

[Thefrenchy]

Pre-ordered it

 

[Chanelcouture09]

I've just took the chance and pre-ordered this..

Grace: Thirty Years of Fashion at Vogue Hardcover

Hardcover: 408 pages
Publisher: Phaidon Press (1 Nov. 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0714870595
ISBN-13: 978-0714870595
Product Dimensions: 27.3 x 5.8 x 35.3 cm

A celebration of the work of legendary fashion stylist Grace Coddington in her first 30 years at Vogue UK and US

With the reissue of Grace: Thirty Years at Vogue, Phaidon Press publishes the first of two volumes showcasing the definitive collection of work by the legendary fashion stylist Grace Coddington. The edition includes a special, illustrated and autographed letter by Grace.

The 408-page collection of Grace Coddington's greatest work as a fashion stylist and sittings editor is not just a monograph of her first 30 years at Vogue, it is also a visual reminiscence of 30 years of British and American Vogue's best work. The photographers whose work is included: Irving Penn, Cecil Beaton, Helmut Newton, Guy Bourdin, Snowdon, Horst, Norman Parkinson, Ellen von Unwerth, Bruce Weber, Mario Testino, Steven Meisel, Arthur Elgort, Steven Klein, Annie Leibovitz, Hans Feurer, Sarah Moon, Peter Lindbergh, Patrick Demarchelier, Peter Knap, Clive Arrowsmith, Sheila Metzner, Terence Donovan, Barry Lategan, Sacha, Alex Chatelain, Duc, Paolo Roversi, and Herb Ritts.

An introduction by Michael Roberts, former fashion editor for Tatler, Vanity Fair, and The New Yorker is included as is a foreword by Anna Wintour.

*Amazon.co.uk

 

[eugenius]

A must-have for any Sacai fans. Sooo much good stuff in here. Book & pic courtesy of Amazon.com

 

[Chanelcouture09]

The book that was meant to be released by Steven Meisel has been discontinued. I doubt we will be seeing this anytime soon, if at all, since the book was due to be released in September this year.

 

[Starry]

The book that was meant to be released by Steven Meisel has been discontinued. I doubt we will be seeing this anytime soon, if at all, since the book was due to be released in September this year.

As I mentioned in Meisel's thread a while ago, this won't happen any time soon. I think it's because of the bad blood between him and Franca after the Vogue Italia "China issue" incident, as Franca was supposed to be co-author or at least writing the preface of the book.

 

[Benn98]

Will definitely look out for this.....

Take a Look Behind the Scenes at Bottega Veneta's Stunning Visual Artist Collaborations

Sarah Cascone, Wednesday, October 14, 2015

What do Nan Goldin, Annie Leibovitz, Ryan McGinley, Robert Longo, and Alex Prager have in common? All of them have worked with fashion house Bottega Veneta as part of The Art of Collaboration, creative director Tomas Maier's ongoing project in which he enlists contemporary artists to help create the Italian luxury brand's seasonal campaigns.

The fruits of such partnerships, which began in 2002, are the subject of Art of Collaboration, a newly *published book from Rizzoli, the latest arty initiative from Bottega Veneta.

Maier teamed with Goldin in 2010 for a shoot in what he described in the book as "an old tumbledown house in a bad neighborhood on Staten Island." ("I think the shabbiness and rawness of the environment inspired her," he added.)

In 2007, Maier traveled to the East London studio of Sam Taylor-Johnson, former Turner Prize-nominee-turned-50 Shades of Gray director, for a theatrical photo shoot capturing the various stages in a relationship.

For its most recent fall/winter ad campaign, Bottega Veneta brought on board photographer Jürgen Teller (who also recently shot Kim Kardashian to bizarre effect). The photo session took place in the former home of influential mid*-20th century Italian designer Carlo Mollino.

Choosing the artist for each collection is an important part of Maier's process, but one that only begins once the clothing designs have been finalized, and the silhouettes, fabrics, and color palette are all in place.

"We always try to think how a specific collection could fit with a particular artist's work, and from there we determine the choice that makes the most sense for both us and the artist," Maier told artnet News.

For Maier, it's the full picture that matters, not the clothes—"the better the clothes are, the less you see them," he's fond of saying. Maier wants the artist's personal style to be present in the finished image, as in Longo's 2010/2011 campaign, which revisits the Men in the Cities series for which he is perhaps best known.

It's the artists, not just big name fashion photographers, who help set the Bottega Veneta brand apart from the competition—"Not that we don't think they're great," Maier clarified. "But it's a little boring when it's all the same names."

Working with artists presents different challenges than those encountered in traditional shoots with commercial photographers, but when there's a perfect match between an artist and a collection, "you do anything you have to do to make it happen," Maier said.

McGinley was particularly difficult to nail down, for instance, because of his work in film, which takes him "on these mega-trips across the country" from May through October. "We ended up at the Botanical Gardens in the Bronx, a last* minute switch from the original location, but it was during the one week of the year when the azaleas were in bloom. That was so special it had to be a part of the shoot."

Sometimes, it's the unexpected challenges that can prove fruitful. "We wanted to shoot with sunlight, but it was pouring all day," Maier recalled of a 2013 shoot with David Armstrong (who died in 2014). "It was gloomy and there was no sun out. Everything went wrong and then went right."

An accomplished if somewhat reluctant fashion photographer (he once told the New York Times "what I loathe is modern fashion photography—the bells and whistles and light and foolishness"), Armstrong took advantage of the moment, capturing quiet, melancholy beauty.

The end result was yet another success story for The Art of Collaboration: "When I have such a huge amount of respect for what they do," noted Maier, "how could the outcome go wrong?"

Source: Artnet.com

 

[MayaStar]

Amazing thread! I think it should be alive again!

I really interesting in Fashion Business books and this thread was helpful.
Thanks to everyone.

 

[eugenius]

Books on McQueen?

Hey, does anybody have any recommendations/suggestions on the McQueen books that have been released since his death? I already have the Savage Beauty book, but I'm trying to figure out which ones are worth the money.


TIA.

 

[BetteT]

Not sure when it was released, but I think it was published after his death byt the Met in NYC: http://forums.thefashionspot.com/showpost.php?p=9927365&postcount=352

ETA: Uh ... I just now noticed that you said you already have this book ... sorry.