50 Contemporary Fashion Designers You Should Know
50 Contemporary Fashion Designers You Should Know

Author: Doria Santlofer

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2012-10-25

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 3791347136

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Today’s designers are savvier and more daring than ever before. Happy to exist within or outside the established houses of haute couture, their reputations are cemented by smart consumers who are willing to navigate the thin line between setting and following trends. This book of the most creative and iconoclastic members of today’s fashion scene includes Fashion Week regulars and cutting-edge up-andcomers. Each designer is profiled in double-page spreads that include runway-ready products as well as notes, sketches, and biographical information. These 50 men and women have embraced the global, economic, and environmental.

50 Contemporary Artists You Should Know
50 Contemporary Artists You Should Know

Author: Brad Finger

Publisher: Prestel Publishing

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13:

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This survey of great contemporary artists is the perfect introduction to the exciting world of art today. Artists working after the Second World War faced a confounding array of challenges, as stylistic barriers were broken, technology advanced, and issues of sexuality and race came to the forefront. From painters and photographers to sculptors and performance artists, fifty of the most influential contemporary artists are profiled in this colorful and engaging book that traces the various artistic movements and radical changes of the second half of the twentieth and early twentyfirst centuries. Presented chronologically, each artist is featured in 2 or 4-page spreads that include brilliant reproductions of their most important works, an illuminating biography, key dates in their career, and informative background on major developments in the art world. Throughout the volume a timeline places each artist within the context of contemporary art. As diverse and inspiring as the artists themselves, this book is a voyage of discovery into art's cutting edge.

50 American Artists You Should Know
50 American Artists You Should Know

Author: Debra Mancoff

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2010-04

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13:

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Profiles the careers of fifty American artists, presented chronologically from colonial limners from the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, to Kara Walker, born in 1969, and includes time lines and reproductions of their work.

50 Fashion Ideas You Really Need to Know
50 Fashion Ideas You Really Need to Know

Author: Jessica Bumpus

Publisher: Greenfinch

Published: 2024-09-12

Total Pages: 221

ISBN-13: 1529438381

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Master the fashion ideas that shape the world of style today. In a series of 50 accessible essays, Jessica Bumpus introduces and explains the central ideas, trends and inventions of fashion, from the genesis of style itself to the present day. From fast fashion and the invention of the high heel to streetwear and the impact of the 'influencer', 50 Fashion Ideas You Really Need to Know is complete introduction to the most important fashion concepts in history.

50 Contemporary Artists You Should Know
50 Contemporary Artists You Should Know

Author: Christiane Weidemann

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2018-05-22

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 3791384422

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This survey of great contemporary artists is the perfect introduction to the exciting world of art today. Artists working after the Second World War faced a confounding array of challenges, as stylistic barriers were broken, technology advanced, and issues of sexuality and race came to the forefront. From painters and photographers to sculptors and performance artists, fifty of the most influential contemporary artists are profiled in this colorful and engaging book that traces the various artistic movements and radical changes of the second half of the twentieth and early twentyfirst centuries. Presented chronologically, each artist is featured in 2 or 4-page spreads that include brilliant reproductions of their most important works, an illuminating biography, key dates in their career, and informative background on major developments in the art world. Throughout the volume a timeline places each artist within the context of contemporary art. As diverse and inspiring as the artists themselves, this book is a voyage of discovery into art's cutting edge.

The World's Most Influential Fashion Designers
The World's Most Influential Fashion Designers

Author: Nöel Palomo-Lovinski

Publisher: A&C Black

Published: 2010-01-01

Total Pages: 193

ISBN-13: 1408127601

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This is a comprehensive survey of 50 of the most influential designers, ranging from early celebrity designers such as Paul Poiret to current cutting edge designers such as Hussein Chalayan. The names chosen are there because they have had an extraordinarily powerful influence on fashion and collectively they are responsible for almost the whole fashion story of the last 100 years. Each designer's iconic creations are shown in detail, and graphic timelines and cross references show not only why these pieces were extraordinary in their own time, but why they are still influencing designers today. The timelines demonstrate design influence through the generations. The result is a fascinating look at the fashion world that will appeal to anyone interested in fashion as well as being a useful resource for all fashion students.

50 Brilliant Things To Do In London
50 Brilliant Things To Do In London

Author: Paul the Traveller

Publisher: Richards Education

Published:

Total Pages: 82

ISBN-13:

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London is one of the world's most brilliant cities, renowned for its rich history, cultural diversity, and vibrant energy. With its iconic landmarks, world-class museums, and bustling streets, London has something to offer everyone, making it a truly unique and unforgettable destination. One of the greatest things about London is its cultural diversity. With over 300 languages spoken in the city, London is a melting pot of different cultures and communities, each with their own unique traditions and cuisine. This makes London a food lover's paradise, with everything from traditional British pub grub to exotic international cuisine available at every turn. This easy-to-read guide suggests 50 places to visit in London, helping you have the most exciting, enjoyable visit possible!

Do It Yourself
Do It Yourself

Author: Thomas Bärnthaler

Publisher: Phaidon Press

Published: 2015-09-14

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780714870199

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50 of the world's most exciting designers and visionary artists have devised simple objects that anyone can make at home. Do It Yourself collects 50 simple, beautiful projects by the world's best designers and artists. From lamps and tables to toys and chairs, all items can be constructed using basic tools and everyday items, making designer classics from the everyday. Each project is illustrated with full color photographs of the finished piece and all tools and materials required to make it, in addition to hand-drawn illustrations for the step-by-step instructions. Text for each object describes the design concept and gives a bio for the designer plus the price of materials and time to complete. The book features designers and artists from all over the globe and from a variety of disciplines, including Konstantin Grcic, Rafael Horzon, Hella Jongerius, Sarah Sze, and Ai Weiwei. This book offers readers affordable access to world-class design – as well as hours of fun – and will inspire young designers for years to come.

The End of Fashion
The End of Fashion

Author: Adam Geczy

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2018-11-01

Total Pages: 273

ISBN-13: 1350045063

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Attitudes to fashion have changed radically in the twenty-first century. Dress is increasingly approached as a means of self-expression, rather than as a signifier of status or profession, and designers are increasingly treated as 'artists', as fashion moves towards art and enters the gallery, museum, and retail space. This book is the first to fully explore the causes and implications of this shift, examining the impact of technological innovation, globalization, and the growth of the internet. The End of Fashion focuses on the ways in which our understanding of fashion and the fashion system have transformed as mass mediation and digitization continue to broaden the way that contemporary fashion is perceived and consumed. Exploring everything from the rise of online shopping to the emergence of bloggers as power elites who have revolutionized the terrain of traditional fashion reportage, this volume anatomizes a world in which runway shows now compete with live-streaming, digital fashion films, Instagram, and Pinterest. Bringing together original, cutting-edge contributions from leading international scholars, this book is essential reading for students and scholars of fashion and cultural studies, as well as anyone interested in exploring the dramatic shifts that have shaken the fashion world this century – and what they might say about larger changes within an increasingly global and digital society.

Form, Fit, Fashion
Form, Fit, Fashion

Author: Jay Calderin

Publisher: Rockport Publishers

Published: 2009-12-01

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 1616736755

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An indispensable primer for students and first-stop reference for professionals, Form, Fit, and Fashion guides the fashion designer through the entire design process, from conceiving a garment to marketing it. This handbook collects the information and ideas essential to planning and executing fashion projects of every scale and distills them in an easy-to-use format that is compact enough to slip into a tote. Linking six central phases in the cycle of fashion—research, editing, design, construction, connection, and evolution—Form, Fit, and Fashion will help designers to develop effective strategies for building a cohesive collection and communicating their vision.