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A compelling insight into the life of one of the most iconic models in the world of 20th-century fashion<BR><BR> Lisa Fonssagrives-Penn (1911-1992) was a dancer, photographer, stylist and sculptor, but above all one of the most emblematic models of the 20th-century fashion world. She worked with the greatest fashion photographers of her time from 1935 to 1955: Richard Avedon, Erwin Blumenfeld, Louise Dahl- Wolfe, Fernand Fonssagrives, Toni Frissel, Horst P. Horst, whose favourite model she was, George Hoyningen-Huene, Frances Mclaughlin-Gill, Irving Penn, Georges Platt-Lynes and John Rawlings. She was the first model to feature on the cover of Time magazine in September 1949. Wife of Irving Penn from 1950 until her death in 1992, she was, according to Alexander Liberman, artistic director of Vogue magazine, the subject of his greatest photographs. The book features around 150 original vintage prints from her personal collection. Some of these images were published in Vogue France, Vogue US or Harper's Bazaar, and many are previously unpublished, including a large number of photographs of Fernand Fonssagrives, her first husband, and more private portraits taken by Irving Penn.

Experience the grace and glamour of women's fashion in "Elegant Dresses in Monochrome", a stunning photo book celebrating the beauty of black and white photography. With a square shape of 8.5 x 8.5 inches and printed on high-quality #80 white paper, this 103-page paperback book with a glossy cover is a true work of art.Featuring a carefully curated selection of images, this book captures the essence of women's fashion in a unique and artistic way. From luxury silk dresses to bridesmaid dresses, short dresses, and long dresses, these photographs showcase the beauty and diversity of women's fashion. Shot in various indoor and outdoor locations, from the bedroom and the beach, these images are a celebration of elegance and style.Each photograph captures a different expression of the women, from laughing and smiling to thinking and pondering, and even exuding an air of mystery and sexiness. These black and white photographs are a testament to the timeless allure of women's fashion.Perfect for anyone who appreciates art, photography, and fashion, this book is a beautiful addition to any collection or a thoughtful gift for a fashion-loving friend or family member. Get inspired by the natural beauty captured in these breathtaking photographs and order your copy of "Elegant Dresses in Monochrome" today.

With pieces drawn from the extensive personal collection of Pharrell Williams, this is a stunning and unprecedented exploration of the “bling” in hip-hop culture and fashion.<BR><BR>Few recording artists have had a greater hand in incorporating the culture of hip-hop into contemporary luxury than Pharrell Williams. Collaborating with Louis Vuitton nearly two decades ago, Pharrell was the first to have his designs integrated into the haute joaillerie of the great maisons. His innovative team-ups continue through to the present day, most memorably with Tiffany and Chanel, and the watchmaker Richard Mille.<BR><BR>The most extravagant of these chains, rings, and pendants—crafted in precious metals and studded with gems—are as much a part of Pharrell’s musical performance as they are of his personal style. His designs, which include one-off pieces such as solid-gold cases for mobile phones and handheld game consoles, have been legendary for featuring iconography of Pharrell’s own brands, Billionaire Boys Club and Ice Cream.<BR><BR>This book was originally published with two different colored covers. Customers will be shipped either of the colors at random. <BR><BR>Featured in the book are over 100 pieces, many of which he created in tandem with some of the most recognizable designers in the industry—such as Jacob & Co, Yoon & Verbal, and Lorraine Schwartz. With frequent collaborators such as NIGO® and Tyler the Creator, Pharrell discusses his role in the evolution of hip-hop jewelry, the processes involved in the creation of his one-of-a-kind custom pieces, and the state of connoisseurship in a growing market for the most extravagant of hip-hop collectibles.

Greetings,I hope every one of our readers is enjoying this long hot summer. It's been hotter than usual so please make sure to stay hydrated and cool.In this months edition, we have on the cover girl group "Rumble G" . With the emergence and popularity of k-PopThis group of 4 girls, Didi Ga Yun, BaRum, and IAn are ready to take on the world with their debut single" Rootpretelcham"So dive in and read more about the next big K-Pop sensation " Rumble G".And we approach the day of Michael Jackson's passing we invite you to read a short article to remind you that The King of Pop was a a special person and a good human being. Gone too soon. On page 17 is a great article on Girl groups around the world. Can you guess which is the biggest selling girl group in history? ( not gonna tell) I'll give you a hint..Sugar and S___________ and everything nice! That's what girls are made of.And we move on in our expose of Girl Groups, we introduce you to some girl groups from around the world you may not have been aware of.Check out some of our hottest new indie artist's, And my top tips, one of the main reason I created this magazine, to support and help indie artists!If you need to know more about this music business from an indie artist standpoint, then you will want to pick up or order a copy of The Modern Artist Handbookby Bernie Capodici. A good and educational read.Being that I am French and my husband is American, we have teamed up to introduce a series of children's books ( adults too) to learn French and English in a fun and entertaining way.So flip through the pages and see even more on Music, Film, Fashion the arts and more.And don't forget to tune in to Pump it Up Magazine Radio for your daily dose of the best of indie and mainstream artists.Anissa

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From the haute couture runways of Paris and New York and editorial photo shoots for glossy fashion magazines to reality television, models have been a ubiquitous staple of twentieth- and twenty-first-century American consumer culture. In Work! Elspeth H. Brown traces the history of modeling from the advent of photographic modeling in the early twentieth century to the rise of the supermodel in the 1980s. Brown outlines how the modeling industry sanitized and commercialized models' sex appeal in order to elicit and channel desire into buying goods. She shows how this new form of sexuality-whether exhibited in the Ziegfeld Follies girls' performance of Anglo-Saxon femininity or in African American models' portrayal of black glamour in the 1960s-became a central element in consumer capitalism and a practice that has always been shaped by queer sensibilities. By outlining the paradox that queerness lies at the center of capitalist heteronormativity and telling the largely unknown story of queer models and photographers, Brown offers an out of the ordinary history of twentieth-century American culture and capitalism.

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*From the author of the New York Times bestseller Capture Your Style*Aimee Song is a fashion icon, a sartorial star, the blogger behind Song of Style, and the author of Capture Your Style. Here she collects more than five hundred of her all-time favorite looks from around the world. Her style, favorite travel spots, and personal memories from the hottest destinations all over the globe, including: ANGUILLA - ANTWERP - AUSTIN - BALI - BERMUDA - BUSAN - CAPRI - CHICAGO - COSTA RICA - CROATIA - DALLAS - DUBAI - THE FRENCH RIVIERA - THE HAMPTONS - IBIZA - ICELAND - INDIA - JAKARTA - KYOTO - LONDON - LOS ANGELES - LOS CABOS - MAURITIUS - MIAMI - MILAN - MOROCCO - NAYARIT - NEW YORK - PALM SPRINGS - PARIS - THE PHILIPPINES - PHUKET - SEOUL - SICILY - SINGAPORE - SOUTH AFRICA - ST. BARTS - SWITZERLAND - TOKYO - TULUM - VENICE

Alek Wek has been the face of ad campaigns for companies ranging from Coach to Michael Kors to Nars and has worked the runways on behalf of designers such as Diane von Furstenberg and Christian Dior. Yet her defining moments extend beyond the runways of New York, Milan, Paris, and London. Born to a middle-class family in the Sudan, Wek found her life suddenly inverted when civil war broke out among outlaw militias, the Muslim-dominated government, and southern rebels. The conflict not only killed two million people, it created an entire community of refugees, including Wek's family--many of whom fled to London. Here is Wek's incredible, daring story of rising from refugee to international supermodel.

New York reduced to a miniature city? In New York Resized, photographer Jasper Léonard offers you a completely new perspective on The Big Apple. His Tilt-Shift technique creates a dazzling bird's-eye perspective. Taking pictures from rooftops, helicopters or even drones, Léonard points his lens at the skyscrapers and yellow cabs from above, transforming the city into a swirling ant-hill of miniature people. His images are accompanied by the best quotes about New York, and his unique style guarantees that this is the most original photobook about New York that you will ever see. Praise for Antwerp Resized: "What started as a dissertation with homemade lenses has resulted in a surprising photo book" - Gazet van Antwerpen (newspaper) - "Thanks to his special tilt-shift lenses the photographer creates the illusion you are watching miniature sculptures. Not people but puppets. Not buildings but maquettes" - De Morgen (newspaper) Facebook: Jasper Leonard Photography Twitter: @jasperleonard Instagram: jasper.leonard www.jasperleonard.be Also available: Belgium Resized ISBN 9789401434614 Antwerp Resized ISBN 9789401432702

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