Prada Catwalk: The Complete Collections

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With an extensive reference section, this lavishly illustrated volume provides unrivalled insight into one of the most thought-provoking and influential fashion designers in the world.

In spring 1947, Christian Dior presented the first collection of his newly founded eponymous fashion house. Published in collaboration with Prada to celebrate 30 years of trend-setting creations, this stunning volume offers a comprehensive and definitive history of the house. Each collection is illustrated with a curated selection of catwalk images (filled with photos of top fashion models, including Cara Delevingne, Linda Evangelista, Kate Moss, and Claudia Schiffer), showcasing hundreds of spectacular clothes, from luxurious haute couture to trendsetting ready-to-wear, accessories, beauty looks, and set designs.Introducing Le Smoking, the first tuxedo suit for women, in 1966, Saint Laurent also presented iconic art-inspired creations, from Mondrian dresses to precious Van Gogh embroidery and the famous Ballets Russes collection. A] ‘greatest hits’ riffing on Miuccia Prada’s own obsessions with maid’s uniforms, schoolgirl garb and twists on luxury. The best-sellingChanel Catwalkwas the first book to gather every Chanel collection ever created by Karl Lagerfeld in a single volume. This book published by Thames Hudson helps complete my collection of the works of some of the most revered fashion houses in the world.

It opens with a concise history of the house, followed by brief profiles of designers Marc Jacobs and Nicolas Ghesquière, before exploring the collections themselves. A brief biographical profile of Miuccia Prada and concise history of the house following the chapters about collections themselves in Prada Catwalk book. This fashion book takes you through the rags-to-riches success story of the house of Prada, featuring a brief biological profile of one of the world's most influential fashion tycoons and creator of the brand, Miuccia Prada.

Opening with a concise history of the house and brief biographical profiles of Westwood and her longtime collaborator Andreas Kronthaler, this spectacular volume—the seventh in the celebrated Catwalk series—documents all of Westwood’s catwalk collections from 1981 to today.

This definitive publication opens with a concise history of the house, followed by brief biographical profiles of Marc Jacobs, the first creative director (1998–2014), and Nicolas Ghesquière, who helms the brand today, before exploring the collections themselves. Vivienne Westwood Catwalk records the inimitable creations imagined by Vivienne Westwood since her first runway show in 1981, as well as those designed by her husband and long-time collaborator, Andreas Kronthaler.Founded as a luxury leather goods house in 1913 in Milan, Prada entered the field of fashion when Miuccia Prada took the helm of the family company in 1979. With over 1100 images, this treasure trove of inspiration will be the must-have reference for all fashion professionals and Dior fans. Explore our curation of cookery books from various renowned chefs and culinary artists around the globe to sample new cuisines. Yves Saint Laurent Catwalk is a sumptuous visual history, showcasing everything from Le Smoking, the first tuxedo suit for women, as well as iconic art-inspired creations such as Mondrian dresses, precious Van Gogh embroidery and the famous Ballets Russes collection.