Fashion Icons

This revealing volume provides unprecedented access to master designers and industry leaders. No topic is off-limits to Fern Mallis, award-winning creator of Fashion Week in New York, when she hosts Fashion Icons with Fern Mallis at New York’s prestigious 92nd Street Y, a series of in-depth interviews with the fashion industry’s most talented, successful, and legendary personalities. Featuring nineteen inspiring interviews with American fashion luminaries, this engaging book introduces readers to the real artists behind these very public figures. These no-holds-barred interviews, combined with never-before-seen personal photographs from interviewees such as Tom Ford, Marc Jacobs, Calvin Klein, Donna Karan, Michael Kors, Tommy Hilfiger, Betsey Johnson, Polly Mellen, Bruce Weber, and more bring a fascinating, compelling perspective to their work. Profound, funny, and provocative, the discussions range from childhood inspirations to nitty-gritty industry details to advice on how to succeed in the fashion business today. Mallis’s Q&A format combines the intimate approach of a tête-à-tête with the dynamics of a live audience, sparking candid and inspiring conversations. With Mallis, fashion luminaries drop their public personas and provide a window into the inner workings and culture of the fashion industry.

An exploration of fashion trends throughout the centuries.

'Icons of Fashion' is a graphically exciting exploration of the history of fashion in the 20th century. Together with entertaining and insightful texts, double-page layouts divide the century into eleven stylistic periods.

Fashion Icons on Tour: Beyoncé & Taylor Swift—Global Odyssey Through Music & Style! Embark on an extraordinary journey as this book unveils the fusion of music and fashion through the careers of Beyoncé & Taylor Swift. The narrative transcends borders, providing a passport to witness the seismic impact of two of the world's most influential artists on the global stage. A Stylish Evolution Across Continents: • Beyoncé's Early Tour Fashion: From captivating audiences with Destiny's Child to the "Dangerously in Love" era, trace the evolution of Beyoncé's style. • Taylor Swift's Journey: Immerse yourself in the cultural phenomenon as Taylor Swift transforms from her country roots to the "Fearless" tour. Creative Collaborations that Echo Worldwide: • Behind the Scenes with Stylists: Uncover the international collaborations that have shaped Beyoncé and Taylor Swift's signature looks. • Costume Designers and Collaborations: Explore the artistic brilliance behind iconic tour costumes. Signature Looks Reverberating Across Continents: • Beyoncé's Iconic Outfits: Immerse yourself in the revolutionary looks from "The Formation World Tour." • Taylor Swift's Memorable Ensembles: Traverse the globe with Taylor Swift's standout outfits from the "1989 World Tour." Evolving Styles with a Global Impact: • Beyoncé's Style Evolution: Witness the thematic shifts and inspirational influences shaping Beyoncé's tour fashion globally. • Taylor Swift's Style Transformation: Explore the maturation of Taylor Swift's fashion sense, captivating hearts on every continent. The Global Influence Beyond the Stage: • Influence on Pop Culture Worldwide: Delve into the far-reaching impact of Beyoncé and Taylor Swift, shaping global fashion trends. • The Fashion Industry's Global Response: Explore the international resonance of their tour fashion. Behind the Scenes Exclusives from Every Corner of the Earth: • Tour Preparation on a Global Scale: Immerse yourself in the meticulous preparations and rehearsals. • Challenges and Triumphs on an International Stage: Uncover the obstacles faced in creating tour fashion masterpieces. Global Fan Connection and The Universal Legacy: • Fan Engagement Worldwide: Explore how tour fashion resonates with dedicated fans on every continent. • The Universal Legacy: Unravel the enduring impact of Beyoncé and Taylor Swift in both music and fashion history. Predicting the Future of Global Fashion: • What the Future Holds for International Tour Fashion: Speculate on the future impact of Beyoncé and Taylor Swift's tour fashion on a global scale. Step into the global phenomenon where music meets style—order "Fashion Icons on Tour" now and become part of the international legacy!

Following Rizzoli’s popular Fashion Lives: Fashion Icons with Fern Mallis this second volume documents a new roster of no-holds-barred interviews with the fashion industry’s most talented, successful, and iconic personalities. This new volume introduces a new format, original artwork, and more pages. Fern Mallis is the award-winning creator of New York Fashion Week and is often called the Godmother of Fashion. She hosts the sold-out conversation series “Fashion Icons with Fern Mallis,” assembling an incredible list of guests at the 92nd Street Y. Mallis goes one-on-one with her guests in front of a live audience to discuss everything from their childhood aspirations, career struggles and triumphs, to dishing on the inner workings of the notoriously high-pressure fashion industry. No topic is off-limits. This second volume features fifteen new, provocative, and inspiring interviews with the boldest and brightest names in the fashion world including: Christian Siriano, Billy Porter, Stan Herman, Zandra Rhodes, Bob Mackie, Iris Apfel, Tim Gunn, Leonard Lauder, Arthur Elgort, Victoria Beckham, Rosita and Angela Missoni, Bethann Hardison, and Valentino. The book also features when, by popular demand, the tables were turned and Fern Mallis was interviewed by the smart and sassy Bevy Smith. Each fashion icon shares never-before-seen personal photographs, sketches, and memorabilia to bring their story to life. For readers interested in the fashion industry, popular culture, style and design, this book takes a look behind the very public and glamorous lives of famed designers, creatives, photographers, tastemakers, and media personalities alike.

In 1911 the French publisher Lucien Vogel challenged Edward Steichen to create the first artistic, rather than merely documentary, fashion photographs, a moment that is now considered to be a turning point in the history of fashion photography. As fashion changed over the next century, so did the photography of fashion. Steichen’s modernist approach was forthright and visually arresting. In the 1930s the photographer Martin Munkácsi pioneered a gritty, photojournalistic style. In the 1960s Richard Avedon encouraged his models to express their personalities by smiling and laughing, which had often been discouraged previously. Helmut Newton brought an explosion of sexuality into fashion images and turned the tables on traditional gender stereotypes in the 1970s, and in the 1980s Bruce Weber and Herb Ritts made male sexuality an important part of fashion photography. Today, following the integration of digital technology, teams like Inez & Vinoodh and Mert & Marcus are reshaping our notion of what is acceptable—not just aesthetically but also technically and conceptually—in a fashion photograph. This lavishly illustrated survey of one hundred years of fashion photography updates and reevaluates this history in five chronological chapters by experts in photography and fashion history. It includes more than three hundred photographs by the genre’s most famous practitioners as well as important but lesser-known figures, alongside a selection of costumes, fashion illustrations, magazine covers, and advertisements.

Late legendary couturiers of modern fashion speaking eloquently about life, design, and inspiration. Vionnet, Chanel, Dior, Saint Laurent, McQueen—these 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 Paris’s Musée des Arts Décoratifs, 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, Cristóbal Balenciaga, Madame Grès, 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.

- Shows how the latest fashion trends can inspire innovative design work- Features a range of design projects, including labels, bags, boxes, tags, and store displays