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Swarovski: In Fashion, Film, Jewelry, and Design
Swarovski In Fashion Film Jewelry and Design Author:Colin McDowell, Katharina Flohr, Deyan Sudjic In celebration of Swarovski?s 120th anniversary, this is the much-awaited and first significant book on the premier maker of luxury crystals. Swarovski crystals have had a multifaceted significance in the world of culture?from elaborate embroideries for Christian Dior, to the ruby slippers in The Wizard of Oz, and one-of-a-kind commissions for c... more »rystal chandeliers by top contemporary designers?yet there has never been a visual celebration of this heritage until now. Organized in four sections, this book looks at the history of the world-renowned crystal house: "Fashion" examines Swarovski?s role in couture, from Coco Chanel and the fashion of the 1930s and ?40s to Alexander McQueen; "Film" showcases fashion and jewelry created for the cinema, from costumes for Greta Garbo to set pieces in James Bond films; "Jewelry" celebrates elegant pieces from the house of Dior to the innovative designs by Zaha Hadid and Philip Treacy; and "Design" examines lighting and art installations, from Tord Boontje?s crystal "Blossom" light to the Swarovski Crystal Palace installations at Design Miami. Swarovski?s storied heritage and the brand?s cutting-edge presence today, including its collaborations and kaleidoscopic influence, will be fascinating to lovers of fashion, design, and film alike.« less