{"title":"Marie-Sophie Carron de la Carrière","description":"\u003cp\u003eMarie-Sophie Carron de la Carrière’s works explore the fascinating lives of iconic figures in the worlds of fashion and beauty. Readers can expect richly detailed narratives that illuminate the creative genius and cultural impact of trailblazers like Helena Rubinstein and Paul Poiret.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, these books offer a compelling blend of history, style, and biography, perfect for those seeking insight into the visionaries who shaped modern aesthetics. Each title invites readers to discover the passion and innovation behind enduring legacies.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"paul-poiret-by-marie-sophie-carron-de-la-carriere-9780500030813","title":"Paul Poiret","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn immersion into audacious fashion designer Paul Poiret's creative universe, bringing together works from his entire career.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePaul Poiret (1879-1944) is widely credited with bringing fashion into the modern age. In the vibrant cultural context of the first decades of the 20th century, the man that Elsa Schiaparelli called 'the Leonardo of fashion' reshaped the world of style, creating beautiful clothes that freed women from restrictive corsets and allowed them to experience a new kind of liberation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA deep dive into Poiret's creative realm, \u003cem\u003ePaul Poiret\u003c\/em\u003e explores the renowned couturier's artistry and audacity in fields that extended beyond fashion, into perfume and interior design, gastronomy, and glittering events. It draws on the vast collections of the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, encompassing garments, textiles, sketches, photographs, objects, and more, exploring the influences that marked Poiret's life and work. This captivating volume brings the work of this multi-talented renaissance man to life for a new audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47426977038572,"sku":"9780500030813","price":120.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780500030813.jpg?v=1774767750"},{"product_id":"helena-rubinstein-by-michele-fitoussi-9782080204028","title":"Helena Rubinstein","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHelena Rubinstein\u003c\/em\u003e's remarkable life—from the inception of her beauty empire to the legacy she left behind—is celebrated in this comprehensive book that retraces her inspiring story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHelena Rubinstein was the first to establish the link between beauty and science, at a time when makeup was worn only by actresses and prostitutes. Progressive and a feminist, she made beauty accessible, using cosmetics as a means of emancipation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA daring pioneer, she founded a world-famous cosmetics empire with intelligence, courage, intuition, and business acumen. Her visionary marketing and publicity campaigns secured her brand's success, and she left behind 100 branches in 40 countries and 30,000 employees. Until the end of her life, the world's richest woman remained faithful to her humble Polish-Jewish roots and proud of her Yiddish accent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis illustrated biography recounts Rubinstein's life and legacy—the path to building her empire, her extensive art collection, her fascination with fashion and jewellery, and her groundbreaking achievements in launching the modern beauty revolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47430830063852,"sku":"9782080204028","price":72.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9782080204028.jpg?v=1774558370"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/marie-sophie-carron-de-la-carriere.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}