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In The Essence of Perfume the story of perfume, from ancient Egypt where the fragrance Kypi induced mass surrender when it was offered in worship to the sun god, through the rivalry between Coco Chanel and Elsa Schiaparelli, and up to modern day celebrity fragrances, is told by the world expert in perfume Roja Dove. Lavishly illustrated.

Black Dog Publ., 2010; 272 pp.; EN; index; ills. b/w & col; hb

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This is an up-to-date guide to fashion terminology, bringing together all the key words commonly used in colleges and in industry. Illustrated by renowned artist and designer Zakee Shariff with diagrams and drawings of fashion details.

Laurence King, 2009; 240 pp.; EN; ills. b/w; pb

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Royalty, celebrity, and high society have congregated in the Royal Enclosure at the annual Ascot race meeting every June since 1711. Royal Ascot is the jewel in the crown of the British social season. Ascot has released its formidable archive to Sherwood, who has drawn on 20 years in the fashion industry to present a history of elegance as seen through the prism of this unique and prestigious event. Illustrated throughout with rare archival imagery alongside contemporary photography.

Thames and Hudson, 2011; 224 pp.; EN; index; ills. b/w & col; hb

hb € 44,95

Fashion Jewellery offers a unique insight into the working methods and inspirations of a new generation of jewellers. It is the first book to showcase contemporary catwalk and couture jewellery, featuring collaborations with leading fashion designers and brands such as Lanvin, Vivienne Westwood, Alexander McQueen, as well as collections for directional fashion stores such as Colette and 10 Corso Como.

Laurence King, 2010; 207 pp.; EN; ills. col; hb

hb € 32,95

This volume examines the work of those scientific researchers and fashion designers, such as Issey Miyake, Hussein Chalayan, and Walter van Beirendonck, who are transforming today's science fiction into tomorrow's reality.

Thames and Hudson, 2005; 208 pp.; EN; index; ills. b/w & col; pb

pb € 29,95

This is the definitive book on fashion in the 1940s - Between air raids and ration queues, fashion found creative expression that has new resonance today as the world responds to the new climate of limited resources.

Thames and Hudson, 2008; 208 pp.; EN; index; ills. b/w & col; pb

pb € 22,95

Swiss artist Francois Berthoud is one of today's most outstanding fashion illustrators. He quickly developed his inimitable signature illustrations and gained worldwide fame through his work in Vogue and Vanity. This publication presents original illustrations, sketches and samples of his work.

Hatje Cantz, 2011; 239 pp.; EN / GE; ills. b/w & col; pb

pb € 39,90

This publication examines the back story to German fashion, its developments, the trends and inherent chances. Nadine Barth has packed 320 pages with English and German passages by top German fashion journalists and pictures by international photographers, as well as covering all the important labels of yesterday and today, newcomers and trends.

Distanz, 2011; 320 pp.; GE / EN; index; ills. b/w & col; hb

hb € 49,95

There is no doubt that Greta Garbo's charm was in part determined by the striking clothes she wore on the set. Her way of dessing off screen, though -a combination of ordinary and designer clothes by Dior, Givenchy, Valentina- was not an extension of the model she represented on screen. She adored clothing that was minimal, comfortable and practical.

Skira, 2010; 215 pp.; EN; ills. b/w & col; hb

hb € 34,95

Lavishly illustrated with a vivid selection of images from key contemporary photographers such as Guy Bourdin, Juergen Teller, Marilyn Minter, Tim Walker, David LaChapelle, Miles Aldridge and Robert Mapplethorpe, this book explores the confluence of art, fashion, and fetish in the cult of high heels stalking down fashion show runways and along city streets everywhere.

Thames and Hudson, 2011; 191 pp.; EN; ills. b/w & col; hb

hb € 37,95