Judith Clark - Böcker

An exploration of the role of the handbag in the history of culture, fashion, and material productionThe history of the handbag—its design, how it has been made, used, and worn—reveals something essential about women's lives over the past 500 years. Perhaps the most universal item of fashionable adornment, it can also be elusive, an object of desire, secrecy, and even fear. Handbags explores these rich histories and multiple meanings.This book features specially commissioned photographs of an extraordinary, newly formed collection of fashionable handbags that date from the 16th century to the present day. It has been acquired for exhibition in the first museum devoted to the handbag, in Seoul, South Korea. The project is a commission undertaken by experimental exhibition-maker Judith Clark, whose innovative practices are revealed in Handbags.Essays by leading fashion historians and an acclaimed psychoanalyst investigate the history of gesture, the psychoanalysis of bags, and the museum's state-of-the-art mannequins and archive cabinets. In order to preserve the words that describe the unique qualities of each bag, a terminology of handbags has been compiled.Published in association with the Simone Handbag Museum, Seoul

An exclusive, authorized look at one of the world’s most iconic fashion houses, in a beautiful, gifty format with hundreds of photographsKnown for their clothing, perfume, and accessories, Chloé is an icon of high fashion. From haute-couture to ready-to-wear, Chloé has seen and done it all, with an atelier that has welcomed iconic designers like Karl Lagerfeld to create incredible work.Chloé: Signature Style takes readers on a journey through the brand’s vibrant history, while showcasing their best looks, today’s trends, and offering exclusive insight into their future.Perfectly packaged for the fashion-forward, this book is an essential companion—whether tucked in your handbag, gracing your bookshelf, or adorning your coffee table.