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 The bag, and the handbag in particular, has achieved high fashion status, but what's the cultural and historical significance behind the bag? Why do we use them and not just have pockets? Why don't men routinely use them? Does every culture have a tradition of using bags?
The Auckland Museum exhibition Carried Away: Bags Unpacked is a collection of 150 bags from their Applied Arts and Design Collection, a nationally significant research archive of key makers and designers from New Zealand and abroad, and this book serves as both a photographic record and an exploration of the symbolism and power behind bags. Grace Lai, curator of the collection, unpacks issues carried by the bag: of colonialism, the economy, consumption, gender politics, and whakapapa. Issues that remain relevant to not only museums and their collections but also to society today. Title: Carried Away Author: MUSEUM AUCKLAND Format: Limp Publishing status: Active Publication date: 03/06/2019 Price: $40.00 RRP: $40.00 Imprint: Miscellaneous Publisher: Allen & Unwin ISBN: 9781988547183 Temporarily out of stock Price: $40.00
|  Celia Birtwell is one of Britain's best-known, best-loved designers. She is an iconic figure on the global arts scene. This lavish, multi-layered book - the first to be published on Celia - delves into her work and eventful life. The book conjures up all the personal warmth and visual intricacy of a family scrapbook: it features intimate photographs of Celia, her family and friends from her own albums and archive, her drawings, her charmingly idiosyncratic, fashion sketches and a multitude of examples of her fashion and home fabrics. Her bohemian lifestyle in the 60s and 70s, which saw her hanging out with such colourful personalities as Manolo Blahnik, the Beatles, Mick and Bianca Jagger and Paloma Picasso, is brought to life through stylish photographs from the time. Her ongoing relationship with Hockney both as friend and muse, is illustrated by his personal photographs, drawings and paintings of her, including the sketches that led to Mr & Mrs Clark and Percy, recently voted one of the nation's favourite paintings. Celia's renaissance in the Noughties has seen two sell-out collections of frocks for TopShop as well as a plethora of her prints on a wide variety of items.
Title: Celia Birtwell Author: BIRTWELL CELIA Format: Hardback Publishing status: Active Publication date: 03/10/2011 Price: $70.00 RRP: $70.00 Imprint: Quadrille Publisher: Quadrille Publishing Ltd ISBN: 9781844008445 Temporarily out of stock Price: $70.00
|  Here, in more than one thousand full-colour illustrations, is the history of Western costume, from ancient Egypt to Paris fashion. John Peacock's meticulous drawings are organized in chronological sections and accompanied by detailed descriptions of each figure, including the individual items of costume shown and the many types of fabric, cut, pattern and colour that have been used over the centuries. An illustrated glossary gives additional information on technical terms.
The Chronicle of Western Costume is the unrivalled reference work on its subject. No student or designer in the performing arts, costume and fashion enthusiast, collector or social historian will want to be without it. Title: Chronicle of Western Costume Author: PEACOCK JOHN Format: Limp Publishing status: Active Publication date: 22/08/2019 Price: $22.00 RRP: $22.00 Imprint: Thames & Hudson Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd ISBN: 9780500284476 Available stock: 1 Price: $22.00
|  The Biographic series presents an entirely new way of looking at the lives of the world's greatest thinkers and creatives. It takes the 50 defining facts, dates, thoughts, habits and achievements of each subject and uses infographics to convey all of them in vivid snapshots. Many people know that Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel (1883-1971) was a prolific French fashion designer and founder of the House of Chanel, who ruled over Parisian haute couture for almost six decades. What, perhaps, they don't know is that: she was taught to sew by nuns and started Chanel by making hats; that she lived in a suite at the Ritz Hotel, Paris, for 37 years; that, in 1935, she was recognized as the world's wealthiest woman; and that, prior to her fashion career, she worked as a singer, famously gaining the nickname 'Coco' from one of her songs. Biographic: Coco presents a visual catwalk through her life and work, with an array of irresistible facts and figures converted into infographics to reveal the genius behind the garments.
Title: Coco Great Lives in Graphic Form Author: COLLINS SOPHIE Series: Biographic Format: Hardback Publishing status: Active Publication date: 30/11/2017 Price: $23.00 RRP: $23.00 Imprint: Ammonite Press Publisher: Guild of Master Craftsman Publ ISBN: 9781781453124 Available stock: 1 Price: $23.00
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 There's something about shoes. Fashionable women will tell you that the shoes make the outfit and they could never have too many in their wardrobe. For them this book will be a very fashionable treat. The Complete Book of Shoes is an indulgent feast of footwear. It brings the fantasy and possibility of almost 300 extraordinary shoes to the shoe addict's wish list. The inventive designs and meticulous adornment are testament to the astonishing creativity and craftsmanship found at the highest levels of fashion. Each shoe is shown in a two-page spread. On one side is a page-filling colour photograph of the shoe up close to show the colour, texture and embellishment. Opposite is descriptive behind-the-scenes text about the shoe and the designer. The colourful presentation displays the footwear creations in all their glory; details vividly revealed to satisfy even the most enthusiastic admirer of shoes. The Complete Book of Shoes gives readers a guided tour through the world's fashion capitals, from Paris and London to Tokyo, New York and Rome, with stops at the ateliers of the world's most avant-garde shoe designers.
These are the creations of Pons Quitana, Paco Gil, Victoria Spruce, Iris Morata, Cuple, Barbara Bui, BF Coleccion Europa, Caramelo, Chie Miraha, Ellen Ver Beek and many more. This exciting book is a practical and inspirational resource for both working and aspiring shoe designers as well as stylists and wardrobe professionals. For fashionistas and shoe lovers everywhere, no matter their shoe allowance, it is pure eye candy. Title: Complete Book of Shoes Author: MORALES MARTA Format: Hardback Publishing status: Active Publication date: 12/09/2013 Price: $25.00 RRP: $25.00 Imprint: Firefly Pub Canada Publisher: Firefly Books Ltd ISBN: 9781770851245 Temporarily out of stock Price: $25.00
|  Courtyards have long played an important function in residential design, regulating light, shade and the use of space. With centuries of tradition as inspiration, contemporary architects are now realizing courtyard living afresh. This lavish survey of 25 residences across the Asia-Pacific region features homes from Australia, Taiwan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Singapore, India, Vietnam and Sri Lanka.
Structured by courtyard function, the book consists of five chapters - on privacy; social spaces; sightlines; air, light and shade; and blurring boundaries - that are richly illustrated with photography as well as architectural illustrations showing the position of the courtyard within the floor plan. Showcasing the unique lifestyle opportunities afforded by contemporary courtyard design, this is an inspirational resource for anyone interested in indoor-outdoor living. Title: Courtyard Living Contemporary Houses of the Asia Pacific Author: CHAN CHARMAINE Format: Hardback Publishing status: Active Publication date: 19/09/2019 Price: $80.00 RRP: $80.00 Imprint: Thames & Hudson Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd ISBN: 9780500519202 Available stock: 2 Price: $80.00
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Author: GERALDINE JAMES Format: Hardback Publishing status: Active Price: $45.00 RRP: $45.00 Imprint: Ryland Peters & Small ISBN: 9781782497486 Available stock: 1 Price: $45.00
|  What would Little Women be without the charms of the March family's cozy New England home? Or Wuthering Heights without the ghost-infested Wuthering Heights? Getting lost in the setting of a good book can be half the pleasure of reading, and Decorating a Room of One's Own brings literary backdrops to the foreground in this wryly affectionate satire of interior design reporting. English professor and humorist Susan Harlan spoofs decorating culture by reimagining its subject as famous fictional homes and "interviews" the residents who reveal their true tastes: Lady Macbeth's favorite room in the castle, or the design inspiration behind Jay Gatsby's McMansion of unfulfilled dreams. Featuring 30 entries of notable dwellings, sidebars such as "Setting Up an Ideal Governess's Room," and four-color spot illustrations throughout, Decorating a Room of One's Own is the ideal book for readers who appreciate fine literature and a good end table.
Title: Decorating a Room of Ones Own Author: SUSAN HARLAN Format: Hardback Publishing status: Active Publication date: 09/10/2018 Price: $30.00 RRP: $30.00 Imprint: Abrams Publisher: Abrams ISBN: 9781419732379 Available stock: 1 Price: $30.00
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 From the Chanel suit to the Wonderbra, via Jackie Kennedy, Ziggy Stardust and Alexander McQueen, respected fashion journalist and editor Paula Reed explores each of the styles and visionaries that have defined the way we dress.
Spanning fifty years - from the 1950s to the 1990s - and accompanied by striking photographs throughout, FASHION EVOLUTION is the definitive story of the style moments that changed the world. Title: Design Museum Fashion Evolution Author: REED PAULA Format: Trade Paperback Publishing status: Active Publication date: 05/09/2019 Price: $55.00 RRP: $55.00 Imprint: Octopus Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group ISBN: 9781840917901 Available stock: 1 Price: $55.00
| For over 20 years, Kit Kemp has been at the forefront of the international design community, with her signature style that mixes contemporary elements with antiques and junk-shop finds, luxurious fabrics with bespoke wallpapers and hand-finished detailing with collections of simple objects that create impact. In Design Thread Kit shares the inspiration behind her creative decisions: whether it's a house in town, a Piede a Terre, hotel suite or beach bar, her unique design shines through. Kit considers every element of her interiors in detail and, as always, creates personal, handcrafted rooms by bending the rules and combining colour and wit.
Alongside the stunning images of room sets and detailed close-ups will be the inspiration behind Kit's work, her design collaborations, hotels as well as her private residences. Interiors are meant for living in, and the key is to create a space that is comfortable, beautiful and reflects who you really are. Title: Design Thread Author: KEMP KIT Format: Hardback Publishing status: Active Publication date: 21/02/2019 Price: $60.00 RRP: $60.00 Imprint: Hardie Grant Books Publisher: Hardie Grant Books (UK) ISBN: 9781784881948 Temporarily out of stock Price: $60.00
|  The Biographic series presents an entirely new way of looking at the lives of the world's greatest thinkers and creatives. It takes the 50 defining facts, dates, thoughts, habits and achievements of each subject, and uses infographics to convey all of them in vivid snapshots. Many people know that Christian Dior (1905-1957) was a French fashion designer, the founder of the world famous fashion house that carries his name. What, perhaps, they don't know is that he once owned a small art gallery selling work by artists including Pablo Picasso; that he employed a young Yves Saint Laurent as his assistant; that he included a garment in each of his shows named after his home town of Granville; and that he had a superstitious belief in the number 8, with the house of Dior being housed over 8 workshops in an 8-storey building in the 8th district of Paris. Biographic: Dior presents a visual catwalk through his life and work, with an array of irresistible facts and figures converted into infographics to reveal the genius behind the garments.
Title: Dior Great Lives in Graphic Form Author: FLAVELL LIZ Format: Hardback Publishing status: Active Publication date: 30/11/2017 Price: $23.00 RRP: $23.00 Imprint: Ammonite Press Publisher: Guild of Master Craftsman Publ ISBN: 9781781453131 Available stock: 1 Price: $23.00
|  Doors are a barrier between reality and imagination, and the portal between private and public. And therein lies their sense of mystery: without opening them we will never know what or who lies behind them. Our curious nature leads us to wonder what is beyond, and we only have what we see in front of us to go by, but take a closer look and you will discover that every door tells its own story. Whether it's the particular shade of paint, the texture of the finish, an extravagant knocker, the plant that scrambles around the frame or an elegantly turned handle, every door reveals the secret of its past, its present, its culture and the person who lives behind it.
This book showcases a variety of beautiful doors chosen for their wide-ranging appeal and celebrates the everyday beauty of something we take for granted - doors. Title: Door JAdore A Celebration of the Worlds Most Beautiful Doors Author: ROWELL NICK Format: Hardback Publishing status: Active Publication date: 12/06/2018 Price: $25.00 RRP: $25.00 Imprint: Ryland Peters & Small Publisher: Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd ISBN: 9781849759632 Available stock: 1 Price: $25.00
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