{"title":"Lou Stoppard","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the captivating works of Lou Stoppard, a renowned author celebrated for her insightful contributions to the world of fashion and arts. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of cultural nuances, Stoppard's writings offer unique perspectives and engaging narratives that resonate with fashion enthusiasts and art lovers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her acclaimed works is \u003cem\u003eChloé Catwalk\u003c\/em\u003e, a fascinating journey through the vibrant and imaginative world of the fashion brand Chloé. This book provides an exquisite showcase of the evolution of style, featuring iconic designs that have graced the catwalks over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStoppard's writing is perfect for those who appreciate arts and culture, offering a blend of historical context and modern insights that captivate readers. Dive into Lou Stoppard's collection to discover an array of beautifully crafted books that celebrate the intricate relationship between fashion and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chloe-catwalk-by-lou-stoppard-9780500023839","title":"Chloé Catwalk","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe first comprehensive overview of \u003cem\u003eChloé Catwalk\u003c\/em\u003e, presented through catwalk photography, published in collaboration with Chloé to celebrate the house's 70th anniversary in 2022.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith 2.5 million copies in print, each high-end, cloth-bound volume in the bestselling Catwalk series features over 1,100 looks as they originally appeared on the catwalk, styled as the designer intended and sported by the world's top models. These ten treasure troves of inspiration are must-have references for all fashion fans and professionals.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFounded by Egyptian-born Gaby Aghion in 1952, Chloé pioneered luxury ready-to-wear that was all about ease and femininity, offering an elegant haute bohemian style for the modern, liberated Parisienne. Resolutely contemporary, the house spotted and hired a young Karl Lagerfeld as early as the 1960s: he stayed for over two decades, achieving fame and recognition worldwide through his Chloé work, before Stella McCartney (and her then assistant Phoebe Philo) succeeded him straight out of fashion school.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis definitive publication opens with a concise history of the house of Chloé before exploring the collections themselves, which are organised chronologically. Each new era in Chloé's history opens with a brief overview and biography of the new designer, while individual collections are introduced by a short text unveiling their influences and highlights, and illustrated with carefully curated catwalk images. A rich reference section, including an extensive index, concludes the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter \u003ci\u003eChanel\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDior\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLouis Vuitton\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eYves Saint Laurent\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePrada\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eVivienne Westwood\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eVersace\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eChloé\u003c\/i\u003e is the eighth in a series of high-end, cloth-bound books that offer an unrivalled overview of the collections of the world's top fashion houses through original catwalk photography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47288401297644,"sku":"9780500023839","price":145.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/59253482366.jpg?v=1770548947"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/lou-stoppard.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}