Ottavi enjoyed a rare degree of open and candid access to Lagerfeld in his later years, and this biography offers an unparalleled look into the iconic designer’s complex personality and wide-ranging creativity. Lagerfeld himself wanted this to be a frank, honest, serious account that would be an invaluable resource for fashion lovers and admirers of his incomparable legacy. Unlike other recent books, this intimate portrait deftly reveals his true inner nature in his own words.
This “must-have tome . . . which pays homage to trailblazers as varied as Gloria Steinem and Dolly Parton” (ELLE) invites readers into a way of living that is singularly joyous, distinctly feminine, and wildly interesting.
The most exciting and vibrant women in America are the ones who stand out from the crowd. SHE pays tribute to:
Revered activists like Gloria Steinem and Shirley Chisholm
Classic fictional characters like Mary Richards and Carrie Bradshaw
Treasured icons like Marilyn Monroe and Nina Simone
Contemporary firebirds like Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Dolly Parton
With rich photography, spirited quotes and profiles, amusing anecdotes, words of wisdom, personal essays, and signature kate spade new york “she” statements, every page of SHE will inspire you to live your own interesting life to the fullest, every single day.
It's been a couple of weeks since Katie turned into the class hamster, and she's beginning to hope that maybe her transforming days are through. But more excitement lies ahead for Katie as she becomes Lucille, the cafeteria lunch lady! Unfortunately, the principal isn't too happy with a lunch lady who throws egg salad and starts food fights. . . so it's up to Katie (back in her own body) and her classmates to save the day.
Bold combinations of primary and secondary colors; exquisitely crafted trims, embroidery, lampshades, and countless accessories (all designed by Ridder); imaginative room surfaces from silver leaf to custom stenciling. These are but a few of the signature elements of a Katie Ridder interior. Katie Ridder: More Rooms explores Ridder’s unique aesthetic room by room to underscore the astounding breadth and depth of her decorating ingenuity. The illuminating text details Ridder’s singularly creative approach to the essential elements of each room, including furniture plan, color, lighting, finishes, pattern, layering, and scale. Illustrated with specially commissioned photographs by Eric Piasecki and featuring an introduction by longtime editor in chief of House & Garden Dominique Browning, Katie Ridder: More Rooms provides endless inspiration for design aficionados.
Una guía inspiradora que nos enseña que la adversidad puede ser una oportunidad para transformarnos en personas más fuertes y bellas.
Una guía inspiradora que nos enseña que la adversidad puede ser una oportunidad para transformarnos en personas más fuertes y bellas.
Kintsukuroi es el arte japonés de recomponer lo que se ha roto. Cuando una pieza de cerámica se rompe, los maestros kintsukuroi la reparan rellenado las grietas con oro o plata resaltando de este modo la reconstrucción, porque una pieza reconstruida es símbolo, a su vez, de fragilidad, de fortaleza y de belleza.
En un mundo cada vez más incierto y acelerado, Kokoro ofrece una guía para ralentizar, reconectar con uno mismo y hallar belleza en lo imperfecto. Basándose en la rica cultura, filosofía y tradiciones japonesas, Kempton nos lleva de la mano por los paisajes del norte de Japón, sus bosques ancestrales y montañas míticas. En este recorrido, se encuentra con una fascinante variedad de maestros: actores de Noh, chefs, taxistas, poetas y monjes zen, cuyas lecciones resuenan en su propia búsqueda de serenidad y propósito.