François Baudot Bücher

This disciplined, secretive and subversive man succeeded in overturning all the rules of contemporary dress and in rejecting every traditional clichéd notion of what a glamorous woman should look like

Aside from fashion, the most immediate extension of the human body is the d�cor with which we surround ourselves. This book explores the relationship between interior architecture and interior life, between the mental and the ornamental. Taking readers inside some of the most beautiful houses in the world, subjects range from the medieval era to the 20th century, covering design from the Belle �poque era to contemporary aesthetics.

France is the world's largest exporter of luxury goods and this fascinating volume places these products and their manufacture into historical and cultural context, examining the history, techniques, and contemporary trends in the luxury crafts for which France is most famous. French notions of quality and culture are explored, along with the repercussions of today's association of traditional crafts with modern technology.Nine chapters, each providing in-depth treatment of one craft, explore the traditions, techniques and artistry which contribute to the great diversity of French craftsmanship. Written in a lively and informative style, the test is based on a series of interviews conducted in the vineyards, traditional workshops, and modern laboratories of today's luxury goods' industries. An illustrated overview identifies landmark dates and key personalities in the history and modern development of each craft; a glossary and bibliography provide complementary information.

A perspective on inspirational design from the interior magazine, "Elle Decoration". It explores the work, influences and principles of great French contemporary designers, including Philippe Starck, Didier Gomez, Christian Liagne, Andree Puttman and Jacques Grange. There are over 200 pictures from interiors photographers, along with ideas for transforming any room, from the simple and chic to the exotic.

Až do konca 19. storočia sa ľudia obliekali podľa svojho postavenia, majetku, zamestnania. V 20. storočí sa však všetko dáva do pohybu a výzor žien i mužov sa za 100 rokov mení viac ako za celé predchádzajúce tisícročie. Kniha bohato vybavená fotografickou prílohou zachytáva chronologický vývoj svetovej módy od začiatku storočia až po súčasnosť. Všíma si, aké prúdy, štýly a trendy prevládali v jednotlivých obdobiach v dámskej a pánskej móde a čo ju ovplyvňovalo. Približuje nám prácu aj život známych módnych tvorcov, venuje sa špičkovej móde i konfekcii a pozýva nás do sveta prestížnych značiek. Spolu navštívime Mekku módy Paríž, vycestujeme do Londýna, Talianska, Japonska a do USA.