The Fashion House: Inside the Homes of Leading Designers
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Rating | : | 4.19 (743 Votes) |
Asin | : | 185029898X |
Format Type | : | paperback |
Number of Pages | : | 208 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"FASHION DESIGNERS AS DECORATORS" according to A Customer. Now you can see how the designers really live in their own homes. This book is a great inspiration for people who wants to live the designer-way.
. From Library Journal Lovatt-Smith here peeks into the homes of 20 international fashion designers. The text provides a brief biography as well as descriptions of the designers' approach to both fashion and interior design that makes this book a welcome addition to both fashion and interior design collections.Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. The beautiful photographs illustrate a variety of residential styles, from the simplicity of Kenzo to the opulance of Versace, suggesting that the fashion design style of each is reflected in their living style
Unlike their fashion collections which are reinvented each season, their homes are spaces which have evolved to reflect the life of their owners.. Those opening their doors include, Givenchy, Anouska Hempel, Yves St Laurent and Lagerfeld. From New York to Paris, this text looks at the apartments of 25 international designers, providing a glimpse of their lives beyond the catwalk and an insight into each designer's creative approach. Each home tells a story, from Armani's villa - recreating childhood memories of the simple life, to Versace's palazzo - a sumptuous backdrop to his art collection