Description
Jaguar cars are aptly named — this beautifully illustrated book relates the legend of a brand’s name that highlights the nature of its exceptional cars. Fast, luxurious, powerful and elegant cars!
65.00 €
Author: Nigel Thorley
Publishing House: E. T. A. I (Editions Techniques Pour l’Automobile et l’Industrie)
Publication Date: February 2020
Founded in 1935 in a small English motorbike sidecar workshop, Jaguar has long been one of the world’s most respected automotive brands. This book is a tribute to a heritage of some of the most sublime sports cars and luxury saloons. The author reviews everything from the first pre-war SS to the fascinating post-war XKs, the remarkable Mark 2 and Mark X luxury saloons and the magnificent E-Type, right up to today’s F-Types, F-Pace SUVs and Type X saloons. Eighty years of Jaguar’s existence are covered here.
Jaguar cars are aptly named — this beautifully illustrated book relates the legend of a brand’s name that highlights the nature of its exceptional cars. Fast, luxurious, powerful and elegant cars!
Authors: Suzy Menkes, Olivier Flaviano, Jéromine Savignon
Publishing House: La Martinière
Publication Date: 2019
The complete haute couture collections, 1962-2002.
This collection of runway photographs offers the first comprehensive look at all of Yves Saint Laurent’s haute couture collections, from the opening of his house in 1962 to his farewell in 2002. A tribute to the legendary designer, this book covers forty years of creation, from the iconic 1966 women’s tuxedo to dazzling art-inspired designs: Mondrian dresses, richly embroidered Van Gogh jackets, and Cubist capes, to name just a few, not to mention the famous “Opera-Ballet Russes” collection. This book brings together the enlightened contributions of Suzy Menkes, Jéromine Savignon, Olivier Flaviano and the Yves Saint Laurent Paris Museum, author of the texts presenting the collections and retrospectives. It is a unique opportunity to follow from season to season the genius of the designer who revolutionized the wardrobe of the modern woman.
With over 1,000 iconic photographs, this treasure trove of inspiration is an indispensable reference for fashion professionals and admirers of Yves Saint Laurent.
Author: Matt Anniss
Publishing House: L’Imprevu-Adulte
Publication Date: September 2017
Rediscover the great figures and superstars of F1, from the 1950s to today, from Juan Manuel Fangio to Sebastian Vettel, through Alain Prost, Ayrton Senna or Michael Schumacher, relive the eventful careers of these virtuoso drivers.
Author: Susannah Frankel
Publishing House: La Martinière
Publication Date: 2019
Description :The first retrospective of Prada’s women’s ready-to-wear collections, from 1988 to the present day, through original images from the runway shows. Founded in 1913 in Milan as a luxury leather goods company, Prada entered a new era in 1979 with the arrival of Miuccia Prada at the head of the family business. After focusing on accessories, the designer presented her first fashion collection in 1988, quickly establishing Prada as one of the most innovative luxury brands with her highly personal, refined and quietly subversive approach to fashion.
Celebrating more than thirty years of design, this anthology brings together all of the ready-to-wear shows. Fashion journalist Susannah Frankel provides a scholarly analysis, painting a portrait of an extraordinary designer and the history of one of the world’s most influential fashion houses. With more than 1,300 iconic photographs, this treasure trove of inspiration is an indispensable reference for fashion professionals and Prada fans alike.
Authors: Vanessa Friedman, Alessandra Arezzi Boza, Laudomia Pucci
Publishing House: Taschen
Publication Date: February 2021
Description :Bright colors, bold prints, and joie-de-vivre flair abound in this must-have tribute to Pucci, the fashion house like no other. Packed full of archival photography, sketches, designs, and evocative ephemera, this updated XL edition captures the breathtaking elegance, drama, and innovation of a unique brand. Each book is uniquely bound with one of a selection of original print fabrics from Emilio Pucci’s collection.