Karen Homer Livres

« Je t’en prie, habille-moi pour toujours. Je t’aime ». (Marilyn à Travilla.) Femme fatale ou pin-up ingénue, Marilyn incarne le glamour. Retrouvez la légende dans les yeux de celui qui l’a créée : William Travilla, le concepteur génial de ses plus belles robes, inspiré par cette muse exigeante. Ensemble, ils inventèrent un style et une allure inimitables. Dans ce livre recouvert de dentelle et agrémenté de photos et de croquis inédits, redécouvrez les tenues mythiques de la star. Des volants blancs de Sept ans de réflexion au fourreau rose des Hommes préfèrent les blondes, ce superbe ouvrage nous ouvre les coulisses de l’âge d’or du cinéma, et nous invite dans l’intimité de l’icône hollywoodienne.

William Travilla is one of the best costume designers of all time and Marilyn Monroe his most famous client. This title focuses on the dresses Travilla designed for Marilyn, from his early work on the thriller Don't Bother to Knock and the gorgeous pink dress in which Marilyn sang Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend.

A new 'ladies' version of the best-selling A Well-Dressed Gentleman's Pocket Guide, this book is about dressing well for all occasions. Whether you are presented with a black-tie dress code or concerned about what underwear to buy, it intends to emphatically answer all your sartorial questions.

A new 'ladies' version of the best-selling A Well-Dressed Gentleman's Pocket Guide, this book is an exhaustive bible to dressing well for all occasions. Whether you are presented by a black-tie dress code or concerned about what underwear to buy, it emphatically answer all your sartorial questions.

An illustrated exploration of the story behind the fashion house Givenchy, from its creation in 1952 to its current leadership and designs. Includes a collection of finished designs, close-up details and key moments.

An illustrated exploration of the story behind the brand, from Alexander McQueen's own early days to the current leadership of Sarah Burton. Includes a collection of finished designs, close-up details and personal sketches.

Little Book of Hermès tells the story of the evolution of the House of Hermès, through beautiful illustrations of the most coveted items and authoritative text by fashion historian Karen Homer.

For the intelligent woman who wants practical advice on dressing with classic style rather than being a slave to fashion, this book includes hard-and-fast rules, some constructive criticism and occasional shouts of protest. From the hazards of choosing underwear to finding the right wedding outfit, it is suitable for women of all ages.

A pocket-sized, illustrated book depicting the work and life of Valentino Garavani.