Hamish Bowles est éditeur européen pour Vogue et rédacteur en chef de Vogue Living. Il a été le conservateur de l'exposition du Costume Institute du Metropolitan Museum of Art en 2001, intitulée « Jacqueline Kennedy : Les années à la Maison Blanche ». Il vit à New York, Londres et Paris.
Vogue Living: Houses, Gardens, People offers an illustrated journey through thirty-six stunning homes and gardens owned by icons from fashion, music, and art. Featuring captivating photography by renowned artists, it provides intimate insights into the lives of style-makers like Madonna and Oscar de la Renta, showcasing their unique spaces.
Yves Saint Laurent's signature design style is marked by its intertwining of references from the art world with those of popular culture and social revolution. This book presents a survey of the history of the Yves Saint Laurent fashion house.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s annual Costume Institute exhibition is the most spectacular event of its kind. With subjects that both reflect the zeitgeist and contribute to its creation, each exhibition—from 2005’s Chanel , to 2011’s Alexander Savage Beauty and 2013’s Punk —creates a provocative and engaging narrative attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors. The show’s opening-night gala, produced in collaboration with Vogue magazine and attended by the likes of Beyoncé, George Clooney, and Hillary Clinton, is regularly referred to as the Party of the Year.Covering the Costume Institute’s history and highlighting exhibitions of the 21st century curated by Harold Koda and Andrew Bolton, this book offers insider access of the first order. Anchored by photographs from the exhibitions themselves in tandem with the Vogue fashion shoots they inspired, it also includes images of exhibited objects and party photos from the galas. Drawn from the extensive Vogue archives, the featured stories showcase the photographs of icons such as Annie Leibovitz, Mario Testino, Steven Meisel, and Craig McDean; the vision of legendary Vogue editors like Grace Coddington and Tonne Goodman; and the knowledge and wit of writers such as Hamish Bowles and Jonathan Van Meter.
"This one-of-a-kind book of 300 photographs of some of the most celebrated actors, artists, models, First Ladies, and social figures draws on stories that have appeared in the pages of Vogue over the past four decades, as well as photographs from those stories that have never been published. These trendsetters and newsmakers are captured by such famous photographers as Cecil Beaton, Jonathan Becker, Eric Boman, Horst P. Horst, Edward Steichen, Irving Penn, Richard Avedon, François Halard, Helmut Newton, Stephen Meisel, Snowdon, Toni Frissell, Bruce Weber, Herb Ritts, and Annie Leibovitz. Not only did these photographers take dazzling portraits--in studios or on location--that caught these iconic figures in classic, playful, or dramatic moments but they also documented their parties, weddings, houses, and gardens. Writers like Hamish Bowles, Paul Rudnick, Truman Capote, Francis Wyndham, Jeffrey Steingarten, Joan Juliet Buck, William Norwich, Gloria Steinem, Georgina Howell, Vicki Woods, Marina Rust, Michael Specter, and Jonathan Van Meter tell you the stories behind these figures and events."--Jacket
The Impact of Indian Dress and Textiles on the Fashionable Imagination
Exploring the rich history and aesthetics of traditional Indian fashion, this volume highlights its influence on Western fashion from the eighteenth century to the present. Featuring contributions from global experts, it showcases the evolution of Indian textiles, dress, and embroidery through stunning visuals, including archival Vogue photography and historical portraits. Renowned designers reinterpret traditional motifs like saris and jodhpurs, celebrating the vibrant colors and intricate patterns that define Indian style. This essential book is perfect for those interested in fashion history and design.
The book offers an expansive look at Federico Forquet's illustrious design career, highlighting his contributions to couture fashion, sophisticated interiors, and creative gardens. It captures the essence of Italian style and the vibrant dolce vita era of Rome, showcasing Forquet's unique ability to blend elegance with imaginative flair throughout his decades-long journey in design.
"An illustrated history of the iconic fashion magazine's cover, this book chronicles over 100 years of the images that have influenced past and present style"--Provided by publisher.