books

Primitive...Modern...Post Modern..it's all namecalling

"Primitivism" In 20th Century Art : Affinity of the Tribal and the Modern, the 1984 show at MOMA was one of those legendary exhibitions

Hicks’ incredibly privileged lifestyle fed a highly dramatic , socially charged idea of decorating

Of all the legends of David Hicks, this one is my favorite.

Chernikov drew by hand what today can seem only possible with a computer.

I came across the most touching story this weekend via the ilovetypography.com and it inspired the purchase of this book. Here is an excerpt of the inspiring James Puckett review of Chernikhov's masterworks

Edurado Garcia Benito: Vogue Paris: Feb 1929

On the heels of the collected Meisel Vogue Italia covers,here comes a compilation of almost 100 years of Vogue Paris covers.

Image from "African Sculpture" by Warren Robbins

The madness and the genius: Pierre Cardin's "Maison Bulle" in Cannes

Pierre Cardin apparently has claimed the legend, "the inventor of prêt-à-porter" and that indicates that he is a fearless man.

That inimitable Versace taste point could see a come back: PH Avedon

I suspect half of the New York fashion industry read this book this weekend because tragedy and all, you can't seem to get Versace out of your head.

Babe Paley: Icon from the era of Marilyn Bender's "The Beautiful People"

"Too many manufacturers lose sight of the fact that Americans don't have to overspend on clothing to prove a point and that they are conditioned to receiving value for their fashion dollar. The merchandise must fit and it must stand up against a certain amount of wear and tear. If it is supposed to be a folly or a gag then it must be cheap. Jokes do not bear repeating. The most expensive ready made American clothes are as well put together as the made to order creations of the Paris couturiers and they cost about the same but only apply to a sliver of the population....The American fashion industry's continuing and massive inferiority complex works against the consumer"

Devon Aoki PH by Nick Knight and styled by McQueen: A legendary fashion image

Finally! The new Nick Knight tome in hand.

Hors de Commerce is an unlimited edition that can be printed and reprinted into perpetuity.

"Hors de Commerce
Also known as HC prints. Prints not equal in quality to the edition that may have minor flaws. These usually aren't signed and are canceled in some way, such as a hole in a corner or a stamp indicating they are not for sale. These prints are used by sales people to show to potential clients."