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The Beauty of Physical Poetry
Douglas Kirkland one of the doyens of portrait photography in the motion picture industry, notably in Hollywood has produced a new book. In this publication his portraits entwine themselves with the world of letters. Françoise Kirkland stands at the helm of an ebullient team – the sky dancer Erika Lemay, costume designer Simone Guidarelli, element desinger William Thoren together created a modern-day abecedarium. The book is a celebration of design, a circus and a movie – all rolled into one and incorporating beautiful artistic expression of the alphabet, echoing similar exercises in Western culture from the Renaissance to the great works of Art Deco, notably Erté’s famous Alphabet Suite. Besides…
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Irresistible Reads: Harrison Design 25
Harrison Design 25 Text by Henrika Dyck Taylor, Foreword by Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk Hardcover / 453 pages / 446 color illustrations /$65 / ISBN: 978-1-5323-0471-2 / Publication Date: December 10, 2016 Harrison Design is an internationally acclaimed architecture firm known for its comprehensive architectural design services, close-knit office culture and a tradition of mentorship and service. Founded in Atlanta, GA, by William H. Harrison in 1991, the firm has thriving offices in Los Angeles, New York, Santa Barbara, St. Simons Island, and Washington, DC, and deep Southern roots that reach national and an increasing international clientele. Celebrating 25 Years “Harrison Design 25” celebrates the firm’s twenty fifth anniversary with a retrospective…
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Irresistible Reads: Design, Fashion and Food Books, A Feast for the Eyes
pictured: teNeues Mercedes-Benz The Grand Cabrios & Coupés, The Impossible Collection Of Design, Oscar De La Renta Hardcover Book, Assouline Publishing Louis Vuitton Windows Hand-Bound Book, Assouline Cartier Panthere Book, teNeues Good To Glow: Feel-Good Food. L’Objet Lapis Candle, Lenox Ivory Republic coffeepot, Prouna Golden Leaves Tea Cup & Saucer.
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Irresistible Reads: Valentino: Mirabilia Romae
Valentino: Mirabilia Romae The renowned Italian fashion house of Valentino since 2008 has been anchored by creative directors Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli. The pair has moved the house’s aesthetic forward with their contemporary feminine designs. The duo of Chiuri and Piccioli each personality possesses very different design viewpoints, yet together, they blend these contrasts into a timeless mélange of clean simplicity and modern elegance. The city of Rome itself, the Eternal City, to Chiuri and Piccioli is a most profound inspiration. Its beautiful blend of ancient and modern, pagan and baroque, historic buildings and contemporary lifestyle reflects their own distinctive approach in which heritage, tradition, and innovation coexist…
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BOOKS: “The Tailored Interior” by Greg Natale
“Making perfection look effortless is, in my opinion, the key to good design.” Jonathan Adler Throughout his varied career award-winning interior designer, Greg Natale, has become a master at creating chic, elegant and beautiful environments which has placed him at the forefront of design innovation and creative conceptualization. His vision and imagination led him to found Greg Natale Design which has become one of the top interior design firms for residential, retail and commercial spaces. The Tailored Interior is a stunning, photographic collection of Greg’s style and originality, revealing the inspirations, experiences and philosophy behind his unique approach – from beginning to end. Showcasing classic, contemporary and original projects, Greg…
Ode to Luxury and The Art of Life
