NEWS IN BOOKS

Everything you ever wondered on how to be well-manered ! Brooks Brothers’ book How To Be A Gentleman is a collection of practical advice  so that you can behave like the ultimate gentleman should be. It makes for a stylish present with tips on formal dress, dinner table etiquette and much more. 224 pages long, leather bound and gold embossed, it is published by Thomas Nelson and written by John Bridges.

This book isn’t the only one produced by Brooks Brothers so if you’re curious, you can check them all in their online store.

Peruvian-born Mario Testino travels around the world shooting for Vanity Fair, American, British, and French Vogue. Other clients include Burberry, Versace, Dolce & Gabbana and Michael Kors. His solo exhibitions have shown in galleries worldwide and his work is held in the permanent collections of the National Portrait Gallery and V&A Museum in London among others. So since we are in the year of both Kate Middleton and Kate Moss, I suggest you consider Testino’s homage to the latter : the book is the simple result of two decades of extraordinary friendship and phenomenal glamor, this iconic collaboration is an intimate insight into the lives and minds of two of the world’s definitive style leaders. Amazon link. Read the rest of this entry »

As I was strolling in Colette store on Rue Saint Honoré two weeks ago, I bumped into this book: Minimalism and Fashion: Reduction in the Postmodern Era written by Elyssa Dimant. This book  is a groundbreaking, provocative exploration of the influence of minimalist art and minimalist design on the fashion industry from the 1960s to the present. Indeed, I was quite amazed by her work, the pics she chose and her view on this movement and its effect on fashion!

You can read an excerpt of it here ! Read the rest of this entry »

Paul Labonté chose rap music as the subject for his fourth publication, “Photographs inspired by the rap music that once inspired me”. Photos from an exhibition that the artist showcased in 2008 are now gathered and published in this book. From the few pages I can see, I believe this book is amazing. Shots are really representative of the gangsta 90s in the US. Maybe they are too much and turn caricatural sometimes but still, shots are great. In the hereunder video interview, Labonte explains the choice to shoot scenes which faithfully portray those elements found in raps which he was most inspired by. Check the video interview and some shots after the break! Read the rest of this entry »

Here is the best way to get to know the most significant fashion designers… This book issued by TASCHEN costs less than 10€ and combines some in-depth presentations of designers with the very best fashion photography and styling !!! All the fashion fans are going to love it !!

Then, the iconic British style magazine i-D once again brings you a guide to the world’s most important designers. From the biggest players in the international fashion industry including Karl Lagerfeld, John Galliano, and Marc Jacobs, to emerging names such as Kim Jones and Tess Giberson, to streetwear and sportswear brands A Bathing Ape, Nike, Diesel and Silas, Fashion Now 2 is a comprehensive survey of today’s best designers. Read the rest of this entry »

Still looking for an awesome gift for one of your friends? I may be helpful… I think the cover speaks for itself but you’re not convinced? Okay, then I invite you to check after the break if the content of the book is appropriate so that you’ll know the book will be appreciated and, more than that, you’ll be elected the Santa Claus of the year because this book will without any doubt make some jealous… Read the rest of this entry »