Download or read book Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf Goodman written by Bergdorf Goodman and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2012-08-28 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A gorgeously illustrated companion to the fashion documentary of the same name, Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf Goodman is an unforgettable collection of anecdotes, from the hilarious to the poignant, in commemoration of the internationally renowned luxury specialty store’s 111th anniversary. With delightful remembrances from celebrities, designers, and highly regarded fashion insiders—from Manolo Blahnik, Marc Jacobs, and Vera Wang to Joan Rivers, Susan Lucci, and Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen—Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf Goodman also features a foreword by fashion writer Holly Brubach, as well as art and photography from major advertising campaigns and original vintage sketches created by Bergdorf at the collection presentations of designers such as Lanvin, Chanel, and Balenciaga. This is an essential book for anyone who loves fashion, the thrill of a sumptuous shopping experience, and wonderful stories told by and about the famous.

Download or read book Gio Graphy written by Giovanna Battaglia and published by Rizzoli Publications. This book was released on 2017-09-27 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A witty guide to living the glam the life from an international style star, featuring hilarious anecdotes, fashion advice, and much more. Dubbed a “cyber icon” and “fashion heroine” by the New York Times, Italian fashion editor and stylist Giovanna Battaglia is known for her colorful street style and fun-loving personality. Her monthly column in W chronicles fashion, art, and adventure. In this, her first book, she has written an irreverent how-to guide for dressing for every occasion, finding fashion inspiration, living stylishly, and having fun while doing it. Covering style and beauty for daytime, nighttime, travel, and work, this book is brimming with chic and inspirational wisdom, from how to pull off bold fashion moves like barely-there tops, enormous hats, and powerful reds; advice for how to survive fashion emergencies (like what happens when you show up to an event in the same dress as someone else); and her secrets for donning multiple outfits in a day (bodysuits are key). Also featured are tips and tricks she has learned from fashion-world friends such as Carolina Herrera, Derek Blasberg, Hamish Bowles, and Anna Dello Russo. Filled with humor and style, this is a must-have book for anyone interested in fashion and having a good time.

Download or read book Taxi Driver Wisdom written by Risa Mickenberg and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2016-07-19 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Insights on love, pleasure, fate, and other topics” collected from conversations with New York City cabbies (AM New York). The worse a town’s economy is, the better looking the guys who work at the local gas station are. I see more of what is going on around me because I am not concerned with finding a parking place. There is no chivalry. For that you have to go upstate. Real taxi drivers know more than how to get you there without a GPS—often, they know how to get you there in life. This twentieth anniversary edition of the wise and hilarious classic, as true now as ever, is a celebration of the witty, philosophical perspective on human nature culled from real quotations from real cab drivers who’ve been around the block.

Download or read book Mitford at the Fashion Zoo written by Donald Robertson and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-08-11 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “I really love that giraffe… I would definitely be interested in playing Mitford when the inevitable movie comes out.”—Gwendolyn Christie, “Brienne of Tarth” from Game of Thrones “It’s at once a gentle satire of the fashion world and story intended to inspire kids to stay positive and follow their dreams.”—Wall Street Journal "Since his humble baby beginnings on Instagram, Mitford has gone on to grace J. Crew’s kids tees and more recently, the walls at French boutique Colette during Paris Fashion Week, and now, he’s getting his very own book: Mitford at the Fashion Zoo.” —InStyle.com “Sassy and inspiringly drawn: a funny, captivating treat for the eyes and imagination.”—Kirkus Reviews Mitford is a giraffe. But not your everyday, live-on-the-savannah giraffe. Mitford lives in the city. But not your everyday, filled-with-people city. This city is filled with animals. Animals who like to dress up, especially the animals who work at COVER magazine. Mitford would do ANYTHING to work there. But first Mitford must prove himself. Can Mitford survive the Fashion Zoo?!

Download or read book Claris The Chicest Mouse in Paris written by Megan Hess and published by Hardie Grant Publishing. This book was released on 2023-11-01 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The original book in the beloved and best-selling series about courage, compassion and a stylish little mouse, from acclaimed fashion illustrator Megan Hess. Claris: The Chicest Mouse in Paris follows an adorable mouse who dreams of moving to Paris to follow her fashion dreams. One day, she bravely takes the leap – only to find a mean little girl with a horrible-looking cat standing in the way of her perfect Parisian apartment! Can Claris use all her wit, warmth and – of course – style to make her dreams come true? Claris: The Chicest Mouse in Paris is the first picture book in a dazzling series for lovers of Eloise and Olivia. Compassion never goes out of style! Destined to delight fashion-obsessed readers of all ages. Three-quarters of a million Claris books in print! Megan Hess has sold over 1.5 million books in over ten languages worldwide. Shortlisted for the 2019 ABIA Picture Book of the Year Longlisted for the 2019 Indie Book Awards: Best Children's Book

Download or read book Louis Vuitton Windows written by and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The windows of Louis Vuitton's storefronts are magnetic. Onlookers stand with eyes wide in wonder at such spectacles as a colossal roller coaster, a panoply of brightly colored hot-air balloons, or a universe of polka dots. With an oeuvre of over thirty-five displays, creators Faye McLeod and Ansel Thompson bring the windows of one of the world's leading luxury brands to life with unparalleled magic. Featuring an introduction by The New York Times fashion director and critic Vanessa Friedman, these celebrated vitrines are presented as works of art in this hand-bound oversize Ultimate Collection edition, capturing the inspired world that is Louis Vuitton.

Download or read book Christian Dior written by Megan Hess and published by Hardie Grant Publishing. This book was released on 2021-09-29 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christian Dior: The Illustrated World of a Fashion Master is a stunning illustrated biography of legendary designer Christian Dior from internationally renowned fashion illustrator Megan Hess. Discover the key moments of Dior's fascinating life and iconic items from the fashion world that he created. Dior's love of flowers, creativity, femininity and good-luck charms were woven into everything he designed, and his New Look remains iconic to this day. Elegantly enclosed by a hardback cover and ribbon, Megan's beautiful illustrations follow Dior through three distinct chapters: the highs and lows of his early life, set against a backdrop of bohemian and wartime Paris; the couture house that he built into an empire in just ten years; and the incredible legacy he left behind for one of fashion's most influential brands. Christian Dior is a celebration of a man whose life was as remarkable as the clothes that he created, brought to life on the page by the expert hand of Megan Hess.

Download or read book We Share the Same Sky written by Elizabeth Mozley McGrady and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Change is inevitable. We all know this and yet it does not make the decisions that go along with change any more palatable. Often we wait, as if circumstance itself will alter. Then later, if we are wise, we acknowledge that we control only ourselves and

Download or read book The Palais Bulles of Pierre Cardin written by Jean-Pascal Hesse and published by Editions Assouline. This book was released on 2012 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On the cliffs of the French Riviera, le Palais Bulles (the Bubble Palace) is a futuristic yet timeless living sculpture.Innovative French couturier Pierre Cardin acquired this conceptual home as a showplace for his collections. This book explores the incredible architectural achievement and celebrates the adventurous decorative spirit that the legendary fashion designer has brought to life within its walls.

Download or read book Oli and Basil The Dashing Frogs of Travel written by Megan Hess and published by Hardie Grant Publishing. This book was released on 2023-11-01 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet Oli and Basil, the dashing frogs of travel, in the first World of Claris picture book! Two frogs dream of flying, but don't realise that they'll need each other to take to the skies … Basil is an artist who dreams up wild, fabulous machines, but he doesn't know how to build them. And Oli is a master craftsman who can build anything from scratch – except he doesn't know what to build! If only there was a way that these two dashing frogs could become friends … Delight in this entertaining adventure from the bestselling World of Claris series. These dazzling picture books explore the fabulous stories of Claris's animal friends from the beloved original series by creator Megan Hess. Keep an eye out for a special cameo from Claris herself in every book! Perfect for children aged 3+ and fashion-obsessed readers of all ages. With more than a million children's books in print, Megan Hess's beautiful rhyming picture books are beloved all over the world. She is the creator of three best-selling picture-book series for children: Claris, World of Claris and the Young Queens Collection. Perfect for: Fans of the bestselling Claris series, by Megan Hess Readers aged 3-6 who love dress-ups, gentle adventure and friendship stories Readers of all ages who love all things fashion and style! Fans of sparklingly fun picture books such as Eloise and Olivia. Gift-buyers looking for a dazzlingly beautiful, rhyming picture book Discover more gorgeous adventures with these friends of Claris: Oli and Basil: The Dashing Frogs of Travel Abigail Fig: The Secret Agent Pig Caviar: The Hollywood Star Stella: The Meerkat Burglar

Download or read book Visual Merchandising written by Tony Morgan and published by Laurence King. This book was released on 2021-11-25 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Write well. Live well. The practice of creative writing - being expressive, exploring ideas, crafting words, shaping stories - can deepen your appreciation of life and enhance your wellbeing. With 100 inspiring prompts, insights and exercises specially devised by an award-winning author and creative writing teacher, discover how to write well - and thrive. This comprehensive guide to visual merchandising covers both window dressing and in-store design, as well as all the other elements, real or virtual, used to enhance the contemporary retail experience. Featuring a range of shops, from fashion emporia such as Selfridges, Printemps, and Bergdorf Goodman to small outlets, the book offers practical advice, supported by tips from the most inspiring visual merchandisers and creative directors across the world. It reveals the secrets of their profession and all there is to know about the latest technology, mannequins, props etc. It also examines the psychology and ever-changing trends behind consumer behaviour. Visual merchandising is presented through lavish color photographs, diagrams of floor layouts and store case studies, and includes invaluable information such as a glossary of terms used in the industry.

Download or read book Fifth Avenue Style written by Howard Slatkin and published by Vendome Press. This book was released on 2013-10-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Interior designer and founder of home-fragrance and lifestyle brand Slatkin & Co., Howard Slatkin shares his decorating and entertaining secrets as he conducts an intimate tour of his heart-stoppingly exquisite Fifth Avenue apartment"--

Download or read book So Long See You Tomorrow written by William Maxwell and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2011-04-27 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this magically evocative novel, William Maxwell explores the enigmatic gravity of the past, which compels us to keep explaining it even as it makes liars out of us every time we try. On a winter morning in the 1920s, a shot rings out on a farm in rural Illinois. A man named Lloyd Wilson has been killed. And the tenuous friendship between two lonely teenagers—one privileged yet neglected, the other a troubled farm boy—has been shattered. Fifty years later, one of those boys—now a grown man—tries to reconstruct the events that led up to the murder. In doing so, he is inevitably drawn back to his lost friend Cletus, who has the misfortune of being the son of Wilson's killer and who in the months before witnessed things that Maxwell's narrator can only guess at. Out of memory and imagination, the surmises of children and the destructive passions of their parents, Maxwell creates a luminous American classic of youth and loss.

Download or read book The Dress written by Megan Hess and published by Hardie Grant. This book was released on 2014-10-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of dresses from the inimitable Megan Hess celebrates fashion's finest moments and takes the reader on a decadent romp through fashion history... from the haute to the hot. From the elegant, such as Audrey Hepburn's simple black shift or Princess Di's never-ending wedding gown, to the quirky, such as Bjork's Swan Dress or the Liz Hurley safety-pin dress, to the simply unforgettable - such as Marilyn's famous moment in white in The Seven Year Itch or Madonna's perilous-looking conical bustierre. Megan Hess has spent her career exploring and illustrating fashion. And while fashion is an ever-changing, ever-inspiring beast, there are certain dresses that capture a moment in history, the spirit of a generation and the indefinable energy of a fashion icon. In this book, Hess has collected the most iconic dresses throughout fashion history, and explores why they continue to resonate with audiences and viewers in decades to come. Interspersed with historical anecdotes, famous quotes and scene-setting landscape illustrations which enlighten the reader of the social themes surrounding the fashion moment in question, this book is an elegant and immersive introduction to the moments that shaped fashion - and how fashion, in turn, shaped our lives.

Download or read book Fashion House written by Megan Hess and published by Hardie Grant. This book was released on 2015-03-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ever dreamed you could live in the suite of a Manhattan socialite? Or the grand estate of one of London's men-about-town, or a Parisian vintage loft? Within the sumptuously illustrated pages of this book you will find that all of your extravagant dreams of interior design have come true. Internationally acclaimed illustrator Megan Hess has assembled some of the most decadent and indulgent interior designs from around the world in her collection Fashion House - beautiful interiors which are guaranteed to delight and inspire. Fashion House celebrates some of the most decadent and indulgent interiors from around the world and the icons, past and present, who inhabit them. Discover the type of furniture they choose, the style of clothes they wear, and how they style a space. Learn the benefits of the eclectic chair, the portrait piece, the striking rug, the signature wallpaper, and the resident pet. Drawing on her years of experience working as an illustrator for internationl brands such as Tiffanys, Chanel and Christian Dior, Hess has combined her love of fashion and interior design with her signature illustrations, and has created a book of undeniable style sure to be adored.

Download or read book Where Is Claris in New York written by Megan Hess and published by . This book was released on 2024-12-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Claris, the chicest mouse in Paris, is setting off on an exciting adventure through the Big Apple! Can you find Claris and her friends in fabulous New York places such as Central Park, Fifth Avenue and the Met? Look inside to find out! The second look-and-find Claris adventure from beloved children's author Megan Hess. The best-selling Claris series follows an adorable mouse who moves to Paris to follow her fashion dreams, for fans of Eloise and Olivia. Destined to delight fashion-obsessed readers of all ages! A quarter of a million Claris books in print!

Download or read book Lyle XOX written by Lyle Reimer and published by Rizzoli Publications. This book was released on 2019-03-05 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Canadian makeup and mixed media artist Lyle Reimer has nearly 125,000 Instagram followers who visit his account @Lylexox to experience the fantasy and undeniable creativity of his self-portrait personas, which fuse facial sculpture, makeup, and found objects, accompanied by hilarious fictional backstories. Lyle Reimer has captivated Instagram fans with his strangely beautiful self-portraits where his face serves as a blank canvas for decorative facial collages that bring his otherworldly online personas to life. His love of makeup, fashion, and storytelling is evident in his Instagram posts where he styles the makeup, wigs, and assembles his elaborate facial sculptures made up of found and recycled objects. Always pushing the boundaries of beauty, Reimer explores a multiplicity of characters à la Cindy Sherman, combined with the subversive edge of performance artist Leigh Bowery, and the glamorous theatrics of Moulin Rouge! In his debut book, designed by the renowned art director Fabien Baron, Reimer has curated a collection of his favorite Instagram personas. For Reimer's spectacular facial collages, inspiration comes from the most quotidian things--from feathers, soy sauce packets, Pellegrino water labels, bleached turkey bones, and mattress foam to ripped pages from Vogue and deconstructed Gucci purses--to create beautiful pieces of facial art. Truly a must-have for makeup and beauty aficionados and those interested in online popular culture, this one-of-a-kind volume captures Reimer's work as he breaks the boundaries of beauty, embraces self-expression, and celebrates the ever-changing nature of an individual's sense of style.