NEWS IN BOOKS

True Prep is the reedition of the well-known The Official Preppy Handbook by Lisa Birnbach and Chip Kidd. Hopefully, like a reedition of a bible, it is still a bible. It is a visual pleasure, a funny inside and complete look in the preppy universe, not only on the fashion point of view, but it also socially speaking. You should at least check… Read the rest of this entry »

You know our love for Hedi Slimane for a long time but when I found this book, I knew I had to share it with you, again! The book gathers as you may imagine the best shots of the last decade. So yes, I have to have it. Available at Amazon of course.

For the re-release of the reference book about the Ivy style, K-Swiss and Jack Spade team-up on a special collaboration set that includes a great grey preppy sweater and a retro-inspired leather belt. Available at http://www.jackspade.com/shop/home.php for (USD245).

Famous editor Phaidon teams up with respected Wallpaper Magazine to produce these city guides for more than 80 cities around the world. The guides include the ultimate places to enjoy art and architecture and to sleep, eat, drink, shop, exercise and relax. No need to say that the hotspot selection is extremly strict and the inside page layout delightful. Some city guides are available for iPhone on the AppStore. Books available at Amazon.com for 10$.

Editorial of the en vogue photography book from Guy Bourdin : “One of the Polaroid’s acknowledged masters, Guy Bourdin (1928-1991) brought to the medium an uncanny ability to combine the snapshot feel with a strong patina of glamour, and of course plenty of sexiness. Read further Read the rest of this entry »

After his successfull art axhibitions around the world, Pete strikes back with the release of his collected diaries in sorts of personal handbooks where he exposes his intimacy through written feelings and private pictures or drawings. Read further… Read the rest of this entry »