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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...

2010s Dior Accessories Insider catalog lookbook on binder, 56 pages, English Language, UK edition on thick white paper full colour  Measurements: 24x15x2.5cm  Condition details: 20...

Chanel The Metropolitan Museum of Art hardcover book c 2005 A beautiful collection of Chanel's luxurious garments; with fine and costume jewelry designs Showcases the exquisite co...

Collectible Vogue Magazine, November 1994 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Cover model, Cindy Crawford! Editor: Anna Wintour! 388 pages of fashion, ad...

American Fashion Hardcover Coffee Table Book Assouline 2007. American Fashion by Assouline, published in 2007 is a comprehensive and beautifully illustrated overview of the history o...

David Webb The Quintessential American Jeweler hard cover book by Ruth Peltrason c 2013 The book is an amazing archive of Webb's extraordinary 20th century jewelry designs Webb is be...

Harper's Bazaar Magazine, May 1971 Cover Model Lauren Hutton •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 156 pages of fashion, advertising and early 1970's lifestyl...

Elizabeth Taylor: My Love Affair With Jewelry 1st Edition Hardcover Book Edited by Ruth A. Peltason. 280 illustrations, including 175 color photographs by John Bigelow Taylor. "Here...

The rare hardcover large scale coffee table Rizzoli book is an extraordinary archive of 20th century art deco jewelry and accessories The 329 page book features exquisite art deco designs from preeminent 20th century jewelry...

Vogue Magazine August 1st, 1959 A wonderful issue with lots of beautiful photos and interesting articles! Features include: • When to Wear White • Ten Pages of New Fashion Answe...

L'Officiel Magazine Spring 1977 ____________________________________ Features include: • YSL's Romantics • Spring Couture • Perfume 160 pages of fashion, advertising and 70's li...

Vogue Magazine July 1977 __________________________ A packed issue with lots of beautiful photos and interesting articles! Features include: • Holiday Clothes in Greece • Two Da...