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The Shoe Book
by Nancy MacDonnell (Editions Assouline) “Shoes are like friends: you can never have too may!”: Charlotte Olympia’s quote opens the volume, published by Assouline, that explores the history, materials and technology behind the most beautiful and innovative shoes of all times. The book is illustrated with 300 photographs and includes contributions by Manolo Blahnik, Bruno Frisoni, Christian Louboutin and Sarah Jessica Parker.
the School of fashion
by Simon Collins (Editions Assouline) For over a century, Parsons The New School for Design has represented the best in American fashion, training great creative talents. The book is written by Simon Collins, the dean of Parsons, himself a designer who collaborated with Zegna, Nike and many others. With testimonies from the best graduates of this legendary school, including Donna Karan and Alexander Wang.
Dries Van Noten Alistair Croll Alistair Croll is a talented young artisan who began his brilliant career in London in the 1990s, distinguishing himself as a master pastry chef at the Claridges Hotel. Chocolate turned into a real passion when he came into contact with maîtres chocolatiers Jerry Lagundas (at the Savoy Hotel) and Frederic Bau (head pastry chef at Harrods), two of the best graduates from the French Valrhona École du Grand Chocolat. So, in 2004, Croll decided to set up his own business: he invented and tested recipes that combine pure chocolate with liquors and fruit essences, creating extraordinary little macarons in a great variety of delicious flavours. His desserts are sold at London’s most refined markets - Kings Road, Chelsea, Regent Square - and at specialised fairs like the South Bank Chocolate Festival. His recipes have been developed in years of intensive research and experimentation while working at the best hotels, where Croll learned the complex art of tempering chocolate from great master pastry chefs. His Whiskey Truffles and delicate, bite-size macarons are absolutely remarkable creations. Since Croll has not made up his mind yet about opening a permanent shop, his sweet-toothed fans can order his delicacies by email or by calling him directly on his mobile... simplyhandmade@live.co.uk Tel. +44.07813255672
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Various authors (Editions Musée des Arts Décoratifs) The book accompanies readers in the discovery of the sources that have inspired the Belgian designer’s creativity: fashion, painting, cinema, photography, even music, from East and West. A personal collection, like a book of wonders in the Renaissance style. Koen de Waal captures with his photography an intimate journey into the world of the designer, including his home and garden, and his extraordinary collections, from 1986.
The Garden of Paradise
by Emanuela Nava, illustrations by Patrizia La Porta (Carthusia) This children’s book in the “Storietalentuose” series was published by Carthusia with the support of the Cologni Foundation for the Métiers d’Art and Open Care–Servizi per l’Arte. It tells the story of a magnificent 16th-century Persian carpet, recently restored and exhibited at the Poldi Pezzoli Museum in Milan. A charming fairy tale, featuring beautiful illustrations.
Trame Copper Crossing in contemporary art, design, technology and architecture
by Antonella Soldaini and Elena Tettamanti (Skira) The exhibition at the Triennale Design Museum, conceived by Elena Tettamanti and coproduced by Eight Art Project, is collected in this interesting catalogue. Featuring objects in copper created by great artists who have experimented with multiple techniques, from Fontana to Ponti.
Birds of Paradise
Various authors (Lannoo Publishers) For centuries, feathers played a unique role in the decorations for exclusive and glamorous creations. The book focuses on the Plumassiers de Paris, the specialised artisans who created these wonderful compositions. An evocative journey in the designs worn by stage and screen stars like Marlene Dietrich and the Flapper Girls of the 1920s.
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