A Seattle Times Best of 2017 Book!Los Angeles, 1938. Former aspiring actress Lillian Frost is adjusting to a new life of boldfaced names as social secretary to a movie-mad millionaire. Costume designer Edith Head is running Paramount Pictures’ wardrobe department, but only until a suitable replacement comes along. The two friends again become partners thanks to an international scandal, a real-life incident in which the war clouds gathering over Europe cast a shadow on Hollywood.Lillian attended the Manhattan dinner party at which well-heeled guests insulted Adolf Hitler within earshot of a maid with Nazi sympathies. Now, secrets the maid vengefully spilled have all New York society running for cover – and two Paramount stars, Jack Benny and George Burns, facing smuggling charges.Edith also seeks Lillian’s help on a related matter. The émigré pianist in Marlene Dietrich’s budding nightclub act has vanished. Lillian reluctantly agrees to look for him. When Lillian finds him dead, Dietrich blames agents of the Reich. As Lillian and Edith unravel intrigue extending from Paramount’s Bronson Gate to FDR’s Oval Office, only one thing is certain: they’ll do it in style.The... [Read More]

John Galliano’s extraordinary fashion creations for the House of Dior, captured in inspiring and never-before-seen images by celebrated Vogue photographer Robert Fairer.John Galliano’s creations for the House of Dior have entered fashion history and are widely recognized as some of the most breathtaking and imaginative collections ever created. John Galliano for Dior is dedicated to showcasing these unforgettable designs, which have become collectors’ items and formed a key chapter in the history of the House of Dior―“the greatest house in the world,” as Galliano stated when he was first placed at its helm. “I see myself as a guardian of [Christian Dior’s] spirit, a keeper of his dreams.” Opening with an essay on the designer’s work, the book unfolds chronologically, covering a decade of showstopping designs, from 1998 to 2010, and revealing previously unseen behind-the-scenes moments that capture models, hairdressers, stylists, makeup artists, and John Galliano himself at their most creative.Robert Fairer’s stunning and high-energy photographs convey the drama, glamour, and wild imagination that defined Galliano’s Dior shows. They make this publication a mu... [Read More]

Celebrate the imagination, passion, and attention to detail invested in each Disney costume within this gorgeous coffee table book! The elegant and adventurous array of dresses, uniforms, and other attire is a feast for the eyes and a fascinating examination of pure craft and of the brilliant, creative minds behind it. The collection begins with a summation of the costumes created for Disney animation, early live action, and television, along with show wardrobes sported at the Disney Parks by Audio-Animatronics figures and Cast Members. The next section details a timeless case study: Cinderella's ball gown. A diverse group of designers has been called upon over the years to address and improvise the creative and practical needs each time the fairy tale Cinderella has been reimagined. Each project has brought with it inherent cultural challenges when bringing a familiar and beloved tale to life again and again, and all have yielded stunning and distinct results. At last, the full galleries (organized by the character archetypes of heroes and villains, and those complex, always interesting, "spaces between") showcase costumes across more than thirty Disney films. At each turn, this v... [Read More]

A look through the sparkling history of Harry Winston, “King of Diamonds.”   From the legacy of the Hope Diamond to “Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend”, and from runways and red carpets to presidential inaugural balls, Harry Winston jewels are icons of international glamour. Harry Winston opened his doors in New York in 1932 and soon rose to the top of the international diamond industry. Winston revolutionized modern jewelry design by buying great collections of estate jewels and transforming precious stones into jewelry pieces that appealed to contemporary customers. This book showcases Winston’s most exquisite jewels and jewelry in captivating advertising campaigns, historic images, and celebrity photos, as well as showing the important stones with which the company has worked, including the Hope, Lesotho, and Vargas diamonds. Featuring archival and contemporary jewels and watches—displayed on beauties such as Elizabeth Taylor, Gwyneth Paltrow, Halle Berry and, of course, Marilyn Monroe—this book presents some of the most breathtaking jewel creations and timepieces in history.

This companion to the New York Times bestselling book The Wes Anderson Collection takes readers behind the scenes of the Oscar®-winning film The Grand Budapest Hotel with a series of interviews between writer/director Wes Anderson and movie/television critic Matt Zoller Seitz. Learn all about the film's conception, hear personal anecdotes from the set, and explore the wide variety of sources that inspired the screenplay and imagery—from author Stefan Zweig to filmmaker Ernst Lubitsch to photochrom landscapes of turn-of-the-century Middle Europe. Also inside are interviews with costume designer Milena Canonero, composer Alexandre Desplat, lead actor Ralph Fiennes, production designer Adam Stockhausen, and cinematographer Robert Yeoman; essays by film critics Ali Arikan and Steven Boone, film theorist and historian David Bordwell, music critic Olivia Collette, and style and costume consultant Christopher Laverty; and an introduction by playwright Anne Washburn. Previously unpublished production photos, artwork, and ephemera illustrate each essay and interview.The Wes Anderson Collection: The Grand Budapest Hotel stays true to Seitz's previous book on Anderson's first seven f... [Read More]

We started our brand by working closely with celebrities and the music industry on their style. Our glitter was inspired by working behind the scenes on music videos, backstage preparing for tours and festival stage performances including the likes of Coachella. We have designed our own glitters for you bringing some sparkle from our world. The KARIZMA glitter is your secret formula to get that superstar glow. Our glitter formulas are designed in our London studio for a celebrity glitter mix that will reflect, shine and be sure get a lot of compliments. VEGAN, COSMETIC GRADE, CRUELTY FREE & KID FRIENDLY: Tested on celebrities, not animals. Karizma glitters are vegan, cruelty free, non toxic and cosmetic grade. The packaging is recyclable. Our cosmetic grade glitter are very safe to wear on the skin and are also kids friendly. Karizma glitter is FDA approved cosmetic glitter, safe to wear on the skin and will compliment all skin tones. STYLE TIPS FROM KARIZMA: Drip in glitter glow at festivals with under the eye glam glitter tears or on the cheekbones for a club night ready reflecting highlight. Our hair glitter makes for the cutest glitter braid insta looks. On the body, dust some ... [Read More]

MERCY LONDON: From the creators behind Karizma Beauty emerges fun-loving, free-spirited Mercy London. We started our brand by working closely with celebrities and the music industry on their style. Our products were inspired by working behind the scenes on music videos, backstage preparing for tours and festival stage performances.  We're here to inspire our customers to express themselves however they choose. Add some sparkle to your look and get ready to create, inspire, and glow. STYLING TIPS FROM MERCY: Drip in jewels at festivals. Place on the cheekbones for a club night ready reflecting highlight. Our hair pieces makes for the cutest jewelled braid insta looks. On the body, stick some on the collarbones and shoulders for a super shimmering effect, perfect for weddings and evening glamour. Mix our designs for unlimited makeup moments with your friends. HOW TO APPLY: All gems are applied just like a sticker and can be used a few times, once the glue has dried out they can be re-used using eyelash glue. VEGAN, COSMETIC GRADE, CRUELTY FREE & KID FRIENDLY: Tested on celebrities, not animals. Mercy jewels are vegan, cruelty free, non toxic and cosmetic grade. The packaging is recy... [Read More]

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