December 20th, 2007 at 7:35pm |
She is perhaps my favourite example of a fashion icon: Diana.
She exuded effortless elegance in every ensemble she wore, and that elegance is examined thoroughly in Diana Style through photos, commentary, and interviews with designers and her closest confidantes.
A beautiful follow-up to Audrey Style by Pamela Clarke, author Colin McDowell has created a delightful chronological history of Diana’s […]
Read the rest of Robertson’s Reads | Diana Style | By: Colin McDowell
November 29th, 2007 at 7:05am |
To be blunt, there are few men I know — who aren’t gay — who would take this book and actually use it as a style dictionary; there are many men I know who need to do just that.
Mr Classic, which also could be titled How A Woman Wants Her Man to Dress, is the […]
Read the rest of ROBERTSON’S READS | Mr Classsic | Designed by: Jeremy Hackett
July 20th, 2007 at 4:56am |
While spending wistfully warm summer nights fulfilling my fantasies of vacation on the Riveria ala Grace Kelly in ‘To Catch a Thief’, I can’t help but think just how iconic Grace Kelly was.
A woman of natural beauty — and original style — Grace Kelly: A Life in Pictures follows the screen-goddess-turned-princess from her humble beginnings, […]
Read the rest of Robertson’s Reads | Grace Kelly: A Life in Pictures | By: Yann-Brice Dherbier and Pierre-Henri Verlhac
May 25th, 2007 at 9:54am |
Much easier than letting your back issues of Vogue magazine collect dust, People in Vogue is an in-depth collection of both full-colour and black-and-white photography from the fashion bible.
Derrick thoroughly researchs and categorizes each decade of fashion to give the reader an easy-to-read, choronological overview of ever-changing faces of fashion and style. From WWII to 2007, whether politico extraordinaire, […]
Read the rest of Robertson’s Reads | People in Vogue| By: Robin Derrick
May 18th, 2007 at 4:55am |
More visually appealing than anything else, 20th Century Fashion: 100 Years of Style by Decade and Designer, in Association with Vogue is a compelling look at Vogue magazine’s contribution to the ever-evolving world of fashion.
Watson’s resource contains extensive articles on popular fashion houses such as Chanel, Valentino, and Versace.
An excellent addition to any design, fashion, or photography buff.
Available at […]
Read the rest of Robertson’s Reads | 20th Century Fashion… | By: Linda Watson
April 27th, 2007 at 3:55am |
John Rawlings was responsible for some of the fashion world’s most inspirational photographs of the Thirties through the Sixties.
With 200 Vogue covers to his credit, Rawlings was a true artistic genius, and Kohle Yohannan aptly highlights that genius with a stunning collection of anecdotes, cover shots, and fashion-forward photos.
John Rawlings: 30 Years in Vogue available at […]
Read the rest of Robertson’s Reads | John Rawlings: 30 Years in Vogue | By: Kohle Yohannan
March 16th, 2007 at 3:21am |
For anyone obsessed with couture, fashion, and the art of clothing construction, this book is a must-have.
From 1937 to today, almost 70 years of creative design are captured with illustrations, photographs, journalistic clippings, and Balenciaga’s own sketches.
My main man Dior referred to Cristóbal Balenciaga as “the master of us all” and exactly why is clear with one […]
Read the rest of Robertson’s Reads | Balenciaga Paris | Ed. By: Pamela Golbin
March 9th, 2007 at 9:37am |
More than 450 pages of fabulous photographs and details dedicated to decades of fashion ala Dolce & Gabbana.
More unique than any fashion-related book I’ve read yet, Casadio compiled a fascinating blend of articles and art pertaining to Dolce & Gabbana from famous fashion glossies the world over.
More than 375 colour illustrations featuring photos by Peter […]
Read the rest of Robertson’s Reads | Dolce & Gabbana Fashion Album | By: Mariuccia Casadio
