"Louis XIII Cognac - The Thesaurus" explores the rich history and artistry of Louis XIII cognac, from its exquisite decanter crafted by skilled artisans to the complex blend of flavors. The book features anecdotes from notable figures and traces the decanter's evolution, offering an elegant look into this prestigious drink and its admirers.
Original photography and insightful text illuminate the House of Dior, including 150 of its most beautiful haute couture dresses by Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Bohan, Gianfranco Ferre and John Galliano. Celebrity models from Suzy Parker to Kate Moss are immortalized in Dior by fashion photography legends from Irving Penn to Nick Knight. This definitive anthology of one of the world's foremost couture houses captures the ambiance, creativity, and fashion of each era. An added an appendix of the house's 120 Haute Couture collections.
Jean-Paul Gaultier has astonished us with his inventiveness, energy, and ability to have fun since his first collection at the end of the '70s. A master of mixing styles, his clothes break down the barriers between beauty and ugliness, elegance and vulgarity, yet have undoubtedly earned him a place in the mainstream of haute couture.