Focusing on the rich heritage of hand-made rugs, this book highlights the craftsmanship of the Cogolin Manufacture, established in 1924. It pays tribute to the generations of women who have preserved and passed down this intricate expertise, showcasing the artistry and tradition involved in rug-making. The narrative captures both the historical significance and the cultural impact of this artisanal practice.
Serge Gleizes Books
Fashion designer Loris Azzaro embodied an era. His fashion house, founded in Paris in 1967, was known for visionary silhouettes , slinky silk jerseys, daring cut-outs, and ornate beading and embroidery. Starting with his wife and muse Michelle, Azzaro (b. Tunisia, 1933; d. Paris, 2003) created clothes for beautiful women— among them Sophia Loren, Raquel Welch, Marisa Berenson, Isabelle Adjani, Kate Winslet, Marion Cotillard, and Nicole Kidman. His style was seductive and modern, imbued with audacity and Parisian elegance. He created both mens’ and womens’ collections, and became well known for his perfumes. Filled with interviews with people who knew and worked with Azzaro, this sumptuous new book focuses on themes important to the designer: style, inspiration, contemporaneity, perfumes, and family. The stunning illustrations include photographs from the Azzaro archives by Helmut Newton, Guy Bourdin, and other well-known fashion photographers, as well as magazine covers from Vogue, Elle, and more.
Die 1862 gegründete Pariser Feinbäckerei Ladurée bietet dem Besucher viel mehr als köstliche Macarons. Beim Betreten des Ladens eröffnet sich eine Welt, deren Ausstattung vom Stil Madame de Pompadours und Kaiserin Eugénies im Zweiten Kaiserreich inspiriert ist. Anfang des 20. Jahrhunderts wurde das edle Ambiente von der Dekorateurin Madeleine Castaing vervollkommnet: Möbel, Tapeten, Stoffe, Lampen, Teppiche, Porzellan; all diese Luxuswaren atmen den Geist vergangener Epochen. Dieses Buch präsentiert einen einzigartigen Kosmos und enthält Porträts berühmter Manufakturen wie Zuber (Tapeten, Vorhangstoffe, Bodenbeläge), Sèvres (Porzellan), Baccarat (Kristallwaren), Christofle (Silberwaren), Royal Limoges (Porzellan), Wedgewood (Porzellan), Edmond Petit (Stoffe). Mit einer ausfaltbaren Bühnenkulisse, die drei bezaubernde Räume präsentiert.