PAMELA GOLBIN

El nombre de Valentino ha sido sinónimo de alta costura al menos durante cincuenta años. Su casa de moda, en Roma, fue la primera en ser reconocida por el Gobierno francés fuera de París. Sus exquisitos y codiciados diseños los llevan desde la juventud de Hollywood hasta la alta sociedad de todo el mundo. Con motivo de su ultima coleccion, presentada en Paris en la primavera de 2008, este volumen, publicado en asociacion con la prestigiosa exposicion en Les Arts Decoratifs de Paris, se centra en sus creaciones de alta costura, especialmente en los iconos y en los diseños mas importantes de medio siglo de moda, a traves de los motivos recurrentes en el trabajo del diseñador: variaciones en las ideas de linea, superficie y volumen, o geometria, pliegues y flores.Ademas, incluye fotografias ineditas de las pruebas y del backstage de su ultimo desfile, que revelan su mundo privado por primera vez, y un ensayo critico escrito por la comisaria de la exposicion, Pamela Golbin. Un estudio definitivo sobre Valentino, el diseñador por excelencia de la alta costura.Un libro de referencia que conmemora la incomparable carrera de este creador y analiza en profundidad su contribucion al mundo de la moda.

Pulled from the shelf of a rare-book store, Paris: Les Boulevards is a true gem that was forgotten for well over a century but will now enchant readers once again in this charming facsimile edition. Paris's romantic architecture and vibrant street culture make it one of the most enjoyable cities in the world to stroll and people watch in. This charming little illustrated volume by Charles Franck captures just that through delicate lithographs: panoramic cityscapes of the most gorgeous Parisian boulevards in Victorian-era illustrations. Complete with horse buggies in the streets, women in society hats, and men in coattails, Paris: Les Boulevards highlights a nostalgic era in both fashion and architecture. To further add to the charm, this volume honours its original unique binding with twelve gatefolds: each page folds out to six panels displaying the whole of the famous promenades at once. With pages including Boulevard des Italiens, Avenue de l'Opera, and Boulevard Montmartre, Parisians and tourists alike will savour Franck's beautiful and meticulous re-creations of the city's most important streets and their buildings. The book only exists in one other library in the world, so little is known about the original publication date or the author, but the artwork is still captivating: Paris remains one of the most romantic and dreamy cities in the world, and for this Paris: Les Boulevards will be perfect for those of all ages smitten with the city's charms..

La sala de exposiciones del Canal de Isabel II, en Madrid, dedicará a partir del 9 de septiembre una exposición sobre la trayectoria del modisto español Manuel Pertegaz (Olba, Teruel, 1918 – Barcelon

Late legendary couturiers of modern fashion speaking eloquently about life, design, and inspiration. Vionnet, Chanel, Dior, Saint Laurent, McQueenthese names define haute couture, and long after the designers have passed away, their influence on fashion continues to be profound. In an exceptional compilation of the original words of these couturiers, Couture Confessions provides a unique and in-depth look at the lives and work of these fashion icons. In this engaging, beautifully designed book, Pamela Golbin, acclaimed chief curator of twentieth-century fashion and textiles at Pariss Musee des Arts Decoratifs, has ingeniously constructed conversations in the designers own words that highlight their compelling personal stories as well as essential fashion "moments"from designers Paul Poiret, Cristobal Balenciaga, Madame Gres, Alexander McQueen, Madeleine Vionnet, and Gabrielle Chanel to Elsa Schiaparelli, Yves Saint Laurent, Jeanne Lanvin, Pierre Balmain, and Christian Dior.Featuring striking illustrations by internationally recognized illustrator Yann Legendre, each "interview" asks the questions every fashion lover has always wanted to ask, making these legends approachable, human, and ever more inspiring.