BOOKS

Since the release of his first monograph, Vincent Van Duysen has consolidated his excellent reputation for buildings of unparalleled spatial mastery and highly refined detailing, winning a growing international following. This beautiful volume brings us thirty of the Belgian architect’s works from the past decade, many of which has been exquisitely immortalised by renowned photographers Hélène Binet and François Halard. The buildings featured from this latest period include an array of elegant residences in Europe, New York, Paris and The Hamptons, as well as larger-scale commercial and public projects. Product and furniture designs, allowing us to be immersed in the microcosms of the architect’s rigorous attention to detail, are also featured, including yacht interiors and decorative elements.
With the foreword written by close friend and Academy Award-winning actress Julianne Moore, the broader context of Van Duysen’s contribution to contemporary architecture is also provided by architect Nicola di Battista and architecture critic Marc Dubois. Accompanied by an illustrated chronology providing a complete picture of the architect’s recent projects.
Van Duysen has become one of the most exquisite architects with great artistic talent. This new publication will help to further establish his steadfast commitment to creating unique and timeless places.

Format: Hard back, 320 pages.
Language: English.
Published: November 2018.

The Belgian architect Vincent Van Duysen has been creating sublime and nuanced works for over three decades, with a minimalist approach that does not go unnoticed. This monograph compiles his complete works from 1989-2009, including his residential, commercial and office space architectural design, as well as furniture and decorative objects designed for renowned international manufacturers such as B&B Italia, Poliform and Swarovski. With over thirty projects presented in luxurious detail, each one accompanied by his commentary - many of them also include photos taken by photographer Alberto Piovano - and a complete chronology of the project.

Format: Hard back, 288 pages.
Language: English.
Published: November 2018.

Karl Lagerfeld, a modern maestro of haute couture, is equally celebrated for his unabashed honesty. His wise and surprising statements make unconventional headlines. This concise collection of quotes pays tribute to the legendary fashion luminary. Lagerfeld’s musings on fashion, women, art, politics, love and life have become famously prophetic, resonating with fashion aficionados, devotees and intellectuals worldwide.

Curated with the designer's unequivocal approval, this treasury of Lagerfeld’s maxims is a must-read for us all as we navigate the complex contours of modern life. Sophisticated, unpredictable, provocative and occasionally startling, Lagerfeld’s ‘bons mots’ are always impossible to ignore.

Language: English.

Credited with creating some of the most luxurious and spectacular haute couture pieces of all time, Christian Dior became a fashion icon overnight in 1947 with the launch of his ‘New Look’ - sumptuous hourglass silhouettes that provided a welcome tonic to the austerity of wartime. Its wild success, and the global fame that ensued, was built on the designer’s subtle understanding of fashion, couture, style, elegance and women - a perspective and insight best revealed in Dior’s own words, which are gathered here for the first time.


Rightly described as the ‘Designer of Dreams’ in the recent blockbuster exhibition on the house of Dior that attracted millions of visitors the world over, Christian Dior was an unrivalled arbiter in the world of high fashion. Dior was generous with his advice on all things, from style and how to dress (‘No elegant woman follows fashion blindly’, he once declared), to his insights into the creative process, invaluable for any budding designer.


Presented in a beautiful package and accessible format, The World According to Christian Dior is the perfect gift for fashion fans, publishing on the occasion of the house’s 75th anniversary.

Language: English.

This book explores the intimate relationship between Yves Saint Laurent and the art of photography, showing how the designer used the medium to shape and express his distinctive vision of fashion and the modern woman. Through a curated selection of iconic images, advertising campaigns, portraits and collaborations with legendary photographers, it reveals how photography became a vital tool in creating and disseminating Saint Laurent’s legacy.

From his early years to his most celebrated collections, this book showcases the synergy between haute couture and the photographic image, illustrating how visual aesthetics became a powerful language for the designer. A tribute to the creativity, style and innovation that defined Yves Saint Laurent, this volume is a must for anyone with a passion for fashion and photography.

Language: English.