Diane Von Furstenberg
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"Von Furstenberg reflects on her extraordinary life from childhood in Brussels to her days as a young, jet-set princess, to creating the dress that came to symbolize independence and power for an entire generation of women, ... [mining] the rich territory of what it means to be a woman. She opens up about her family and career, overcoming cancer, building a global brand, and devoting herself to empowering other women, writing, 'I want every woman...
Author
Publisher
Phaidon Press Limited
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Von Furstenberg, a celebrated fashion designer and philanthropist, presents a collection of words to live by. Following an A to Z format, she shares her manifesto for turning problems into assets, and enjoying personal growth at any age. -- Adapted from back cover.
Author
Publisher
Grand Central Life & Style
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
The designer, stylist, and editor celebrated for shaping the images of Oscar-winning actresses and creating collections that embody her modern and sophisticated look offers trusted tips and advice --along with style insights from her fellow insiders, friends, and family members.
Publisher
Abrams
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
The Pursuit of Style is an all-new, original collection of clever, charming, and often hilarious musings from American fashion's biggest designers. The book culls the best pieces of advice and insight from a survey conducted by the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) of its 400-plus members, including Diane von Furstenberg, Zac Posen, Betsey Johnson, Narciso Rodriguez, Donna Karan, and Ralph Lauren, among many others. From tips and tricks...
Author
Publisher
Rizzoli International Publications
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Ashley Longshore now turns her eye toward badass women throughout history with Roar! A Collection of Mighty Women. Longshore's pop art paintings are never shy of daring; her art makes noise, and her singular portraits of legendary stateswomen, artists, and notable women from all walks of life include Marie Curie, Maya Angelou, Mother Teresa, Peggy Guggenheim, First Lady Michelle Obama, Greta Thunberg, Queen Elizabeth II, Cleopatra, Rosa Parks, Frida...
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
In sharing their stories, Gates uses every tool available, from cutting-edge DNA research to old-school genealogical sleuthing to reveal long-buried secrets. Spanning the globe, the series compiles family trees that trace throughout the United States and Canada; Latin America and the Caribbean; and Germany, Poland, Ireland, Russia, and more.
Author
Publisher
Rizzoli
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Timed to publish with the opening of the Statue of Liberty Museum, this is Lady Liberty's untold story of her building, restoration, and iconic place in the world as brought to life through the fascinating lens of archival images, ephemera from the museum's collection, and today's most compelling photography--restored and resplendent against the New York City skyline.
Publisher
Distributed in the U.S. by New Video
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
A captivating glimpse into the rise and fall of America's first celebrity designer, Halston, the man who was synonymous with fashion in the 1970s, and became the emperor of New York City nightlife. Interviews with friends and witnesses (including Liza Minnelli, Diane Von Furstenberg, Andre Leon Talley, Anjelica Huston, Bob Colacello, and Billy Joel, among others) round out this glittering evocation of the man who defined the most beautiful and decadent...
Publisher
TMW Media Group
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Women's fashion is largely a story of liberation. The evolution of women's fashion is a long and winding history. In fashion history the division between haute couture and ready-to-wear was not sharply defined. In the late 1800's and early 1900's The two separate modes of production were still far from being competitors and they often co-existed in houses where the seamstresses moved freely between made-to-measure and ready-made. A radical change...
14) Mademoiselle C
Publisher
Cohen Media Group
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Carine Roitfeld ran French Vogue for ten years, building a reputation as one of fashion's most influential movers. Her inner circle of friends includes Donatella Versace, Tom Ford, Karl Lagerfeld, Diane Von Furstenberg, and Alexander Wang. Yet few people outside the fashion world have heard of her until now.