{"title":"Christopher Niquet","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the world of fashion and models through the insightful works of Christopher Niquet. As an accomplished author, Niquet offers a unique perspective on the dynamic world of fashion in his books, such as \u003cem\u003eModels Matter\u003c\/em\u003e. Diving into the lives and stories of iconic models, his writing is both a tribute to their influence on art and culture and a testament to his passion for the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChristopher Niquet is known for his captivating narratives that blend his personal experiences with thoughtful reflections on the fashion industry. With his expertise and carefully curated content, readers can gain a deeper understanding of how models shape the aesthetics and trends within our visual culture. Whether you are an art aficionado or a fashion enthusiast, Niquet's works are sure to enrich your appreciation of the arts and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"models-matter-by-christopher-niquet-9788862085199","title":"Models Matter","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2008, Christopher Niquet, a well-known French stylist, spotted the 1960s supermodel Peggy Moffit in a Beverly Hills restaurant. Never an autograph chaser, he nonetheless felt compelled to ask for hers. This candid moment ignited an obsessive, ongoing quest. Niquet began to reach out to the models he considered quintessential figures in his industry, for their epic beauty and remote auras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDeploying a sleuth's methods to locate these models around the globe, he collected 100 signatures, most of which are framed along with an iconic portrait. \"My original purpose was to get beyond the abstract, incorporeal beauty of these icons, and bring back a sense of their physicality. For me, each signature restored a womanly reality to the imaginary being.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book highlights the unique personalities of celebrated or forgotten women from the late 1950s to the 1990s and what they all have in common: the power to awaken creativity in the people who see them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough generations of cover stories, \u003cem\u003eModels Matter\u003c\/em\u003e explores a multi-layered history of feminine beauty, from Jean Shrimpton to Jerry Hall, from Lauren Bacall to Linda Evangelista, from Anita Pallenberg to Naomi Campbell, muses for extraordinary fashion lensmen like Steven Meisel—who wrote the preface—to Irving Penn or Richard Avedon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47362923069676,"sku":"9788862085199","price":72.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9276023485343.jpg?v=1772902705"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/christopher-niquet.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}