Emmanuelle de L. Ecotais Book order (chronological)

Accompanying a major exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, this book on the legendary designer Elsa Schiaparelli is an essential reference for fashion enthusiasts. Schiaparelli (1890–1973) was a pivotal figure in Paris fashion between the two World Wars. Her first knitwear collection, launched in January 1927, showcased trompe-l’oeil motifs and quickly gained popularity in both France and the US. In 1935, she opened the Maison Schiaparelli on Place Vendôme, offering collections for sports, city, and evening wear. Like her rival Gabrielle Chanel, Schiaparelli collaborated with artists such as Man Ray, Jean Cocteau, and Salvador Dalí, famously creating the lobster dress. Her imaginative designs, influenced by Surrealism, utilized innovative materials and evolved throughout the 1930s, gaining acclaim for their originality. Notable collections included themes like the circus (Summer 1938) and astrology (Fall/Winter 1938–39). In 1937, she launched the fragrance “Shocking,” named for her signature color, shocking pink. Featuring vintage photographs, sketches, and contemporary articles from Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue, this lavishly illustrated volume showcases masterpieces from the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, solidifying Schiaparelli's legacy in fashion history. 200 illustrations.

Bringing together iconic as well as rarely seen works, Photography and Abstract Art explores the development of photography in relation to abstract art, tracing the key moments of innovation in new techniques and practice.

Presents an overview of the life and work of the groundbreaking artist Man Ray (1890-1976) who broke down the boundaries between photography and graphic design with his innovative techniques. This collection of famous, lesser known, and unknown works illustrates Man Ray's singular visionary power.

Man Ray is indisputably one of the most original artists of the 20th century. His innovative nude studies, fashion work and portraits opened a new chapter in the history of photography. Born Emmanuel Radnitzky in Philadelphia, he began his artistic career in New York. In 1921 he moved to Paris, where he was enthusiastically welcomed into Dadaist and Surrealist circles. Man Ray - together with Marcel Duchamps, André Breton, Paul Eluard, Louis Aragon and Philippe Soupault - revolutionized the traditional understanding of art. A multi-faceted genius, he not only did photographic portraits of James Joyce, Gertrude Stein and Pablo Picasso, but he also engaged himself as a fashion photographer for Vogue and Harpers Bazaar. Man Ray experimented tirelessly with new photographic techniques - multiple exposure, rayography and solarization were some of his most famous creations. 'The Man Ray' portfolio features high quality prints that beg to be framed. Tucked in the portfolio are 14 large-format reproductions, each with a brief description.