21st Century and Contemporary Wearable Art

Chanel: The Couturiere at Work by Amy De la Haye, Shelley Tobin. Published by Woodstock, N. Y. The Overlook Press, 1994 Victoria & Albert Museum, 1996 - Costume design - 136 pages. '...

Haute Couture and Luxury Leather Goods by Besch Cannes Auction Catalog France, Juillet 2015. Regular sales in one of the best luxury hotels of Cannes Haute Couture and luxury leather goods, tableware, luxury leather goods, designer bags, jewels and shoes, signed furs, fashion accessories: all these objects have in common an incomparable know-how and creativity. They are appreciated for their sewing technics, the choice of the fabrics and materials, the quality and rarity of the skins, the originality of their design, the name they bear. They “make” the fashion and necessarily the auction market : Hermès, Louis Vuitton...

Louis Vuitton Le Catalogue Reference Book No 7. From the Louis Vuitton store in Rodeo Drive Beverly Hills in California. Catalog LV 2011 GIFT SELECTIONS MEN/WOMEN Wardrobe Trunks i...

Cartier and America by Martin Chapman Hardcover Table Book 2009. 176 pp. 1st Edition Published in 2009. Dimensions: 11" x 10" x 1". As opulent as the treasures it celebrates, this lavish volume presents Cartier's timeless designs worn by some of the twentieth century's most legendary figures. It's been one hundred years since the House of Cartier opened its doors on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. Since then the luxury jeweler has been creating exquisite brooches, bracelets, tiaras, timepieces, and other items including scent bottles, so-called mystery clocks, and handbags many of them specially commissioned by their illustrious patrons. Readers will see up close Gloria Swanson's bracelets from Sunset Boulevard, Douglas Fairbanks s elegant watch, the Duchess of Windsor s panther brooch, and Grace Kelly s 10.47-carat diamond engagement ring, as well as items owned by Marion Davies, Vivien Leigh, Barbara Hutton, and Elizabeth Taylor. Author Martin Chapman offers an in-depth exploration of how Cartier conquered America, from its European birth in 1847 to its arrival on the other side of the Atlantic, and from its whimsical Art Deco creations to the red carpet prominence that linked the name Cartier with fame, wealth, and exclusivity. In addition to stunning color images of each object, the book features photographs of stars and heiresses wearing their Cartier jewelry. A beautiful volume for fashion aficionados, this trove of jewelry is a tribute to Cartier s...

Bvlgari catalog, jewelry and watches. Bulgari "Serpenti" Collection of 2011. Hardcover catalog of one of the most famous Luxury Jewellery maker in the ...

Rock and Royalty Gianni Versace Hardcover Large Coffee Table Book.Abbeville Press, 1999 - Celebrities - 288 pages EnglishFashion's late king here offers a parade of couture featuring...

Vera Wang On Weddings by Vera Wang Large Hardcover Book. In this superbly produced volume by Callaway Editions, Ltd.; the world′s most successful bridal gown designer shares her thoughts and vision on weddings. Culled from years of experience in the wedding business, Vera Wang offers ideas on every aspect of the wedding day from invitations to flowers, from cakes to attendants. Of course, a wedding book by Vera Wang wouldn′t be complete without detail on the bride′s gown...

Hermes Chanel Vuitton Selection Luxe & Collector Auction Catalog 2021 by Gros & Delettrez Paris. Paris Auction Catalog 2021 Published by Gros & Delettrez, Hermes Chanel Vuitton Selection Luxe & Collector Auction Catalog 2021 Paris Auction Catalog. Title: Hermes Chanel Vuitton Selection Luxe & Collector Auction Catalog 2021. Binding: Soft cover 115 lots Gros & Delettrez Novembre 2017 Hotel Drouot...

Louis Vuitton 2011 PRINTEMPS – ETE (Spring / Summer) MEN by Marc Jacobs. Louis Vuitton Fashion Catalog Spring Summer Men Women RTW Cover Printemps Ete Paris Marc Jacobs 2011. From t...

Vogue The Covers Hardcover Coffee Table Book. From Gallery Met founder and author Dodie Kazanjian, this stunning updated edition of Vogue: The Covers continues to pay tribute to its tradition of beauty and excellence with a compilation of even more spectacular cover art from the magazine. In addition to featur­ing classic covers from the magazine’s 125-year history, this revised edition features every cover since 2010, with each cover displaying the magazine’s cutting-edge takes on style, fashion, and culture. Unforgettable new covers feature such celebrated subjects as Michelle Obama, Kim Kardashian, Rihanna, Lena Dunham, and more. This lavish, beautifully illustrated book even includes five frameable Vogue cover...

The Story of Jewelry 1973 by J. Anderson. Introduction by Edward Lucie-Smith Black Hardcover Book. Translate from Italian. J. Anderson Black - Storia dei gioielli English text. Documents jewelry's history from the primitive ornaments of prehistoric times to the abstract simplicity of modern design. This book offers a unique way of exploring the world of vintage jewelry for experts, newcomers, and anyone with an interest in the topic. Every piece of jewelry tells a story. Each chapter is centered around a particular piece of jewelry and the way in which it is emblematic: a previous owner, an exemplary design or dominant material. From an array of historic pieces...

The Beauty of Jewellery by Joan Frank Crescent Books, 1979 - Jewelry - 93 pages. An appreciation of fine jewelry for the non-expert, with a chapter on the collection at the Victoria ...