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Big Shots: Polaroids from the World of Hip- Hop and Fashion by Pharrell Williams and Phillip Leeds
For music buffs who have also contemplated the evolution of style, this new tome will prove to
be an intriguing read.
Big Shots explores the worlds of hip-hop and fashion, and spotlights in uential stars such
as Rita Ora, Mos Def
and Jay Z. Featuring a foreword by hitmaker Pharrell Williams, the book features the images of photographer Phillip Leeds, who was once the tour manager for Kelis and N.E.R.D. RIZZOLI
Models Matter by Christopher Niquet and Steven Meisel Penned by writer
and former stylist Christopher Niquet, Models Matter features iconic models of the past such as Jean Shrimpton and Jerry Hall, modern day beauties like Naomi Campbell and edgy muses like Anita Pallenberg. With a preface by famous fashion photographer Steven Meisel, Models Matter examines the importance of runway models as style legends. From inspiring industry greats like the late Vogue editor Diana Vreeland or reigning Chanel creative director Karl Lagerfeld, to in uencing generations of women, this book shows how models are more than just pretty faces. DAMIANI
Yves Saint Laurent:
e Scandal Collection, 1971 by Olivier Saillard Written by the curator of
the exhibit Yves Saint Laurent 1971: The Scandal
Collection, this book
looks at the late designer’s infamous Spring/Summer 1971 haute couture collection, which debuted in January 1971
in Paris. The 1940s-inspired line featured an array of short hemlines, platform shoes and boxy shoulders, and earned the unfortunate moniker “Paris’ ugliest collection.” While the runway show was heavily criticized, it eventually in uenced the fashion of the day and made its way on to city streets. This book explores the story of the Scandal collection, with photos from the archives, interviews and a series of textile and print samples. ABRAMS
Manolo Blahnik: e Art of Shoes—A Catalogue by Cristina Carrillo de Albornoz Fisac
At once demure and sensual, Manolo Blahnik
shoes have long attracted
attention of the famous and elite. They were a particular favourite of Sarah Jessica Parker’s character Carrie Bradshaw on Sex and the City, and are also beloved by Jennifer Aniston and Olivia Palermo. This
book explores the world of Blahnik’s signature delicate high heel and
the creative energy of the footwear designer, who found inspiration among style in uencers like Anna Piaggi and Loulou de la Falaise. SkIRA RIZZOLI
Micro Purses
is season, the mini handbag trend gets even more diminutive. Micro purses appeared on one catwalk after another on the Spring 2017 runways, boasting all kinds of embellishments. At Valentino, the look came with silver chains and metallic detail. Fendi’s take involved white leather, girlish pom-poms and cutesy bows, while at Chloé, miniature saddle bags were accessorized with oversized gold buckles and hoops, for a Western spin on the trend. Don’t let the small size fool you: Mini handbags are bigger than ever!
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