Dan Jones

An overview of the life and work of a fashion icon and his enduring legacy in 70 looks

Hidden in the margins of history books classical literature and thousands of years of stories myths and legends through to contemporary literature TV and film there is a diverse and other worldly super community of queer heroes to discover learn from and celebrate Be captivated by stories of forbidden love like Patroclus & Achilles explored in Madeleine Miller s bestseller Song of Achilles join the cult of Antinous inspiration for Oscar Wilde get down with pansexual god Set in Egyptian myth and fall for Zimbabwe s trans God Mawi And from modern pop culture through Dan Jones s witty upbeat style learn more about 90s fan obsessions Xena Warrior Princess and Buffy the Vampire Slayer Neil Gaiman s American Gods and the BBC s Doctor Who Queer Heroes of Myth & Legend brings to life characters who are romantic brave mysterious and always fantastical It is a magnificent celebration of queerness through the ages in all its legendary glory

Hidden in the margins of history books classical literature and thousands of years of stories myths and legends through to contemporary literature TV and film there is a diverse and other worldly super community of queer heroes to discover learn from and celebrate Be captivated by stories of forbidden love like Patroclus & Achilles explored in Madeleine Miller s bestseller Song of Achilles join the cult of Antinous inspiration for Oscar Wilde get down with pansexual god Set in Egyptian myth and fall for Zimbabwe s trans God Mawi And from modern pop culture through Dan Jones s witty upbeat style learn more about 90s fan obsessions Xena Warrior Princess and Buffy the Vampire Slayer Neil Gaiman s American Gods and the BBC s Doctor Who Queer Heroes of Myth & Legend brings to life characters who are romantic brave mysterious and always fantastical It is a magnificent celebration of queerness through the ages in all its legendary glory

Painfully cool and instantly recognisable, the 50 style trailblazers in this collection used fashion to attract attention, gain influence, express themselves and make powerful statements. From Fred Astaire to Prince, Marlon Brando to Bob Dylan, JFK to Fred Perry, this book covers the looks and stories of politicians and actors, musicians and designers. With stunning photography, this book is the perfect gift for fashionistas, design students, and anyone who loves good style!

Ahora que un creciente número de celebridades masculinas cuida con esmero su imagen y sin cesar aumentan las citas online, cualquier hombre que se precie quiere sacar el máximo partido a su aspecto. No se trata de ser presumido, sino de darse cuenta de que los cuidados masculinos resultan indispensables. El hombre genuino luce un corte de pelo sofisticado, se acondiciona la barba, usa cremas hidratantes, calza unos zapatos decentes y come bien. Y, seguramente, ahora mismo esta en el gimnasio trabajandose los biceps. Pero, si bien esta moderna masculinidad da respuesta a algunas cuestiones, tambien genera un numero no menor de preguntas. ¿Que es la paleodieta? ¿Con que frecuencia hay que exfoliarse? ¿Y a que viene tanto hablar de meditacion?¿Te sientes perdido? Dan Jones, experto en estilo y cuidados masculinos, te guiara en todo aquello que necesites saber para sentirte en plena forma y lucir un aspecto formidable. Desde los moños masculinos hasta los bigotes o los afeitados de la vieja escuela, los remedios contra la resaca, los tatuajes, el modo de comprar unos vaqueros perfectos o abordar el estres: "MAN MADE. Como ser un hombre con estilo" abarca todo esto y mas. Perfecto para adolescentes advenedizos, veteranos gran reserva y cualquiera que se halle entre ambos extremos, esta es la unica guia autosuficiente que satisfara las exigencias de cualquier especimen varonil.

Every good hero needs a villain! Explore the hidden world of magnetic and mysterious villains, often cast aside and misunderstood in tales of mythology and folklore. Through the pages of Queer Villains of Myth and Legend, discover a diverse community of fascinating characters, ranging from seductive and cunning to powerful and awe-inspiring.Experience the dark allure of Circe and Medusa through to David Bowies Jareth in Labyrinth and delve into their complex and multifaceted personalities and motivations. Take a deep dive into the intersection of queerness and villainy, re-examine some of our favourite characters, and discover why so many bad characters are queer-coded. From ancient mythology to contemporary pop culture, Queer Villains of Myth and Legend celebrates the fascinating stories of these often-overlooked characters. Join Dan Jones on a journey of discovery, as he explores the hidden depths of queer villainy and sheds light on the queer identities of these compelling figures. Its a powerful celebration of queerness through the ages in all its legendary complexity.

Yves Saint Laurent s enduring impact on fashion and culture is explored through 70 of the fashion house s iconic pieces Joining the house of Dior at the age of just 18 it was obvious that this fashion upstart had a glorious career ahead of him Forged in the famous French house it wasn t long before YSL was launching his own boutique He reinvented women s wear and transformed it into daring pieces such as the Le Smoking tuxedo and the Saharienne safari jacket both instances of borrowing from menswear to create something bold striking and a little bit scandalous YSL championed the concept of ready to wear bringing high end fashion to a whole new audience His eponymous label created countless stunning garments and has been worn by both the famous and the infamous from Catherine Deneuve and Jerry Hall to Naomi Campbell and Charli XCX YSL is a true style icon whose genius is celebrated in this beautifully illustrated title

Hidden in the margins of history books, classical literature, and thousands of years of stories, myths and legends, through to contemporary literature, TV and film, there is a diverse and other-worldly super community of queer heroes to discover, learn from, and celebrate. Be captivated by stories of forbidden love like Patroclus & Achilles (explored in Madeleine Millers bestseller Song of Achilles), join the cult of Antinous (inspiration for Oscar Wilde), get down with pansexual god Set in Egyptian myth, and fall for Zimbabwes trans God Mawi. And from modern pop-culture, through Dan Joness witty, upbeat style, learn more about 90s fan obsessions Xena: Warrior Princess and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Neil Gaimans American Gods and the BBCs Doctor Who. Queer Heroes of Myth & Legend brings to life characters who are romantic, brave, mysterious, and always fantastical. It is a magnificent celebration of queerness through the ages in all its legendary glory.

Christian Diors era-defining designs and enduring legacy are captured here in more than 50 of the fashion houses most iconic pieces. Dior redefined what fashion looked like in the post-war age and demanded glamour, femininity and excess to be the order of the day. His vision for seriously structured corsets tapering to dramatically full skirts with pleats for days earned the title The New Look, and it really was. His garments spoke of hope and beauty and were crafted with the utmost attention to detail. This beautifully illustrated book charts not only the work of the great man himself, but also those who stood at the helm after him, including the inimitable Yves Saint Laurent and John Galliano. The House of Dior has dressed everyone from Old Hollywood icons like Grace Kelly and Marlene Dietrich through to fictional fashion icon Carrie Bradshaw and music royalty Rihanna. Style Icon: Dior is a wonderful tribute to the romantic, lavish and elaborate designs of a beloved brand.

Yves Saint Laurents enduring impact on fashion and culture is explored through 70 of the fashion houses iconic pieces. Joining the house of Dior at the age of just 18, it was obvious that this fashion upstart had a glorious career ahead of him. Forged in the famous French house it wasnt long before YSL was launching his own boutique. He reinvented womens wear and transformed it into daring pieces such as the Le Smoking tuxedo and the Saharienne safari jacket both instances of borrowing from menswear to create something bold, striking and a little bit scandalous. YSL championed the concept of ready-to-wear, bringing high-end fashion to a whole new audience. His eponymous label created countless stunning garments and has been worn by both the famous and the infamous from Catherine Deneuve and Jerry Hall to Naomi Campbell and Charli XCX. YSL is a true style icon whose genius is celebrated in this beautifully illustrated title.

Un compendio de perfiles y retratos ilustrados que celebran las vidas, obras y perspectivas únicas de los iconos que cambiaron el mundo.Todos sabemos que la comunidad queer fue la primera en bailar el vogue, organizarse en los desfiles del Orgullo e introducir el estilo drag en la cultura de masas, pero ¿sabias que los pioneros queer inventaron la inteligencia artificial, encabezaron el movimiento por los derechos civiles y viajaron al espacio?50 queers que cambiaron el mundonos presenta a heroes y heroinas LGTBIQ+ que traspasaron todo tipo de fronteras a lo largo de los años. Preparate para descubrir las vidas de Freddie Mercury, Alan Turing, RuPaul, Oscar Wilde o Virginia Woolf, entre otras estrellas queer y simpatizantes queer procedentes de los mundos de la musica, el arte, la literatura, el cine y la television, ademas de toda una serie de aguerridos academicos, activistas y descarados idolos de la cultura pop.

* Descubra y rinda homenaje a los diseños icónicos y los momentos decisivos que han forjado el profundo impacto de Yves Saint Laurent en el mundo de la moda.* Cuando este joven prodigio de la moda se incorporo a la casa Dior con tan solo 18 años, se hizo evidente que tenia una extraordinaria carrera por delante. * Formado en la famosa casa francesa, no tardo mucho tiempo en crear su propia marca. Saint Laurent reinvento la moda femenina y la transformo en piezas atrevidas, tomando elementos del vestuario masculino para crear una propuesta audaz, impactante y ligeramente escandalosa.Este libro presenta prendas emblematicas junto con perfiles de los diseñadores, modelos y amigos que inspiraron a Yves Saint Laurent, desde Catherine Deneuve y Jerry Hall hasta Naomi Campbell y Tyra Banks.

* Un maravilloso homenaje a los románticos, magníficos y minuciosos diseños de una marca muy querida.* Los diseños de Christian Dior que definieron una época y su inolvidable legado protagonizan este libro que incluye mas de sesenta piezas, productos y momentos iconicos de la casa de moda.* Dior redefinio la moda en tiempos de posguerra y reivindico que el glamur, la feminidad y el exceso estuviesen a la orden del dia. Sus prendas transmitian esperanza y belleza, y se confeccionaban con la mas exquisita atencion a los detalles. Este libro, con sus magnificas ilustraciones, no solo repasa el trabajo de esta gran figura, sino tambien de aquellos que llevaron el timon despues de el: el inimitable Yves Saint Laurent, John Galliano y Maria Grazia Chiuri, entre otros.Dior-que vistio a iconos de la edad dorada de Hollywood como Grace Kelly y Marlene Dietrich; a personajes de ficcion como la fanatica de la moda Carrie Bradshaw, y a una de las reinas de la musica como Rihanna- cuenta con una enorme legion de fieles seguidores.