Design

The House of Chanel is synonymous with not one, but two iconic designers. First there was Coco, and then there was Karl.

The Story of Chanel is the stunning gift set of two hardback books that, through over 200 images accompanied by expert text from bestselling author Emma Baxter-Wright, explores the birth and evolution of the most illustrious fashion house in the world. The first book chronicles Coco Chanel's revolutionary innovations and iconic classics, from jersey and sportswear to the little black dress and Chanel No5. The second explores Karl Lagerfeld's ingenious reinvention of Coco's signatures for the modern woman.

Immerse yourself in the world of Chanel, and discover the origins of chic.

There are two fashion designers in the world of Paris couture whose stories are intertwined: Christian Dior and Yves Saint Laurent.

Dior's debut collection in 1947 revolutionized womenswear. The last word in opulence and elegance, the House of Dior evolved to become ever-relevant but true to its founder's vision. Yves Saint Laurent took the reins at Dior after Christian's untimely death, and astonished the world with his talent and creativity, turning haute couture into fine art.

Made in Paris is the stunning gift set of two hardback books that, through over 200 images and expert text, tells the story of two visionaries who changed the world of fashion forever.

When a brand becomes a cult, its items are lusted after, hunted down, break the Internet, and change the fashion landscape. These four fashion houses have all become cult brands in their own right, and this is your ultimate guide to them.

Known for the distinctive Intrecciato woven design and statement green, Bottega Veneta is renowned for beautifully-crafted leather goods, including the iconic clutch Knot bag, and increasingly famous footwear and jewellery collections.

From his famous Pleats Please range to Steve Jobs's signature black turtleneck and Grace Jones's sculptural looks, Issey Miyake's designs are produced with technology and designed for everyone, and redefined the notions of clothing and beauty.

Known for its deceptive simplicity and off-kilter femininity, Celine has thrived under the stewardship of both Phoebe Philo and Heidi Slimane, and is known as one of the most chic Parisian brands.

The cult little sister brand of Prada, Miu Miu is designed with a rare female point of view for daring women. From recent viral micro-miniskirts and covetable ballet flats to archive whimsical prints, artist collaborations and off-kilter colours, it is the ultimate 'anti-fashion' brand.

Four authoritatively written little books complete this collection of the most groundbreaking fashion houses of our times, illustrated with over 400 stunning images of runway presentations, street style, designs and behind the scenes shots.

Little Guides to Style: The Classics is the beautifully packaged story of four heritage design houses that exemplify elegance and haute couture - Burberry, Chanel, Givenchy and Louis Vuitton.

From the timeless Burberry trench to the iconic Louis Vuitton luggage, these four pocket-sized books feature the key looks which have defined the fashion landscape and cemented these brands as classics.

Featuring over 400 exquisite images and expert text by bestselling fashion writers, these definitive guides to luxury style are the perfect gift set for any fashion lover.

Is there a bigger challenge for a designer than the creation of an identity for the Olympic Games? Each venue must have its own unique image that merges national spirit and international trends with the Olympic values of friendship, solidarity, and fairness. This title provides an in-depth overview of the history of the Games, centering visual design aspects for the first time: logos, mascots, medals, pictograms, uniforms, tickets, luggage tags, posters, souvenirs, and much more.

Markus Osterwalder presents approximately 6,000 illustrations on over 1,500 pages in two volumes, coming in a slipcase, with fifty-eight chapters that detail astonishing facts and stories about who created what and how. Three foldout sheets give an overview on key design topics from the birth of the Modern Games to the present. For each of the Games, the passionate Swiss collector has chosen comprehensive examples from all desigin fields that enable viewers and readers to fully grasp the design identity of the respective Games. In addition, this title also highlights extraordinarily exciting developments in the field of corporate identity and brand design.

Markus Osterwalder, Secretary General of the International Society of Olympic Historians, has one of the biggest Olympic ollections worldwide and is a renowned expert in the field. A graphic designer, Osterwalder has been devoted to the visual history of the Olympic Games for almost thirty years. He started to collect everything from and about the Olympic Games when he attended his first Games in Lillehammer 1994. Recently, he curated the exhibition “Olympic Langauage—Exploring the Look of the Games“ at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland.

The largest collection of the stunning pocket-sized fashion books in one luxury boxset.

Contains The Little Book of Chanel, The Little Book of Dior, The Little Book of Prada, The Little Book of Gucci, The Little Book of Louis Vuitton, The Little Book of Hermès, The Little Book of Valentino, and The Little Book of Yves Saint Laurent.

Containing the stories of four legendary fashion houses, this collectable box holds a beautiful set of covetable style guides. 

Exploring four designers who exemplify elegance and high couture, these little books of fashion follow these brands from their creation, moving through their style evolutions, the key looks that define them and their impact on the fashion landscape today.

Discover the story behind the Birkin with the Little Book of Hermès, the creation of red carpet elegance with Valentino, the construction of architectural masterpieces with Balenciaga and the complete re-imagination of the iconic brand with Chanel by Lagerfeld.

Featuring hundreds of exquisite images and text by best-selling authors, these definitive guides to luxury style are the perfect gift for any fashion lover.