Emmanuelle Polle Bücher

This monograph offers a comprehensive exploration of Jean Patou's life and career, blending personal and business perspectives. Emmanuelle Polle provides an insightful account of a figure synonymous with French fashion and perfume, emphasizing why Patou deserves greater recognition in fashion history. The book serves as both an intellectual pursuit and an entertaining narrative, akin to a real-life French fairy tale set in the fashion world. It is essential for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of fashion, especially newcomers to the subject. Featuring never-before-seen archival photos and sketches, the work highlights Patou's influence during the 1920s and 1930s, a time when he was a major rival to Chanel. Unprecedented access to Patou's diaries, letters, and client lists reveals the dynamic arc of his career, despite its brevity. The glamour and haute couture of the twentieth century are vividly captured, allowing readers to glimpse the luxurious world of Patou's studio. This book is a fantastic primer on Patou, making it a must-read for fashion enthusiasts and historians alike.

This selection of vintage French botanical prints from Deyrolle showcases botany as science and art in an ode to the plant kingdom.From exotic fruit to strawberry blossoms, palm trees to conifers, and grains to aromatic herbs, this selection of exquisite drawings and engravings showcases the charm of French botanical art. Iconic vintage prints of leaf morphology, root vegetable varietals, and a map of France's fruit trees are reproduced from the archives of Deyrolle-a legendary Parisian establishment dedicated to nature, art, and education. Each print celebrates the majesty of the natural world and will add a touch of French sophistication to your home.A scientific description of each botanical specimen is accompanied by a "frameable fact" that explains the importance and specificities of that particular plant. The twenty-one high-quality reproductions can be easily detached from the book, placed into standard-size frames, and displayed in the home. Step-by-step tips for grouping the works together harmoniously add an interior designer's flair to the ensemble. Curate your own home gallery of affordable and finely reproduced art with the Frameables series of decorative prints; the frame-worthy subjects include the Animal Kingdom, Cloudscapes, Tthe Great Outdoors, and City Lights.

This handsome gift volume celebrates a world-famous temple to taxidermy and the natural world, where extraordinary curiosities highlight the intersection of science and art. With an abundance of preserved flora and fauna, taxidermy, and otherworldly creations, the Deyrolle boutique is dedicated to showcasing the beauty of nature. A family venture founded in the spirit of discovery, Deyrolle has a 185-year history that is a Pandora’s box of scientific and aesthetic discoveries. Deyrolle flourished under the nineteenth-century passion for natural history, garnering celebrity devotees from Dalí to Nabokov, and quickly established itself as a center for education and research. A vocal advocate of sustainability and responsible business practices in the fields of taxidermy and entomology, Deyrolle works only with creatures that have expired from natural causes. Raising awareness for causes such as World Rhino Day, Deyrolle combines science and art, lightheartedness and engagement. This book provides fascinating insight into the history and day-to-day workings of this unique Parisian institution.