THE WATCH BOOK

Discover the legacy of Alexander McQueen and trace his rise in high-fashion in this gorgeous monograph that covers his time with Givenchy and Gucci, his greatest inspirations, and his work with artists including Björk, David Bowie, Dita Von Teese, Beyonce...

The first comprehensive overview of Ralph Lauren’s womenswear collections, from their 1972 debut to today, presented through original catwalk photography.

Ralph Lauren debuted his first women's runway collection for Fall 1972 with a show that made his mark instantly, highlighting his exquisite tailoring and uncanny ability to mix opposites elegantly. Taking inspiration from New England’s rusticity, the West’s natural beauty and Hollywood’s glamour, Lauren's designs are a gold-standard for timeless American style with panache. Ralph Lauren famously launched his menswear business in 1967 with an audacious tie collection, taken up by Bloomingdale’s, from which his Polo brand quickly developed.

There is one brand that is immediately recognized as the last word in luxury Swiss watchmaking - Patek Philippe.

Dior in 50 Objects explores the most significant outfits, accessories, fragrances, fine jewellery and also the people, moments and places that have made the House of Dior the last word in dreamy couture.


Beautiful bespoke illustrations by Francesca Waddell - whose clients include Vogue, Chanel and Bloomingdales - are accompanied by fascinating text from bestselling fashion expert Glenys Johnson.

Enter the Realm of Dior - Enter Dior's dreamlike world through immersive pop-ups that celebrate the New Look, couture craft, and house icons—from couture classics to beauty legends. Each spread is artfully crafted to offer a tactile, spatial perspective on the house's treasured icons and evolution.

The Chanel Universe Unfolds - Celebrate the timeless spirit of Chanel through immersive pop-ups and elegant visuals that unfold the house's story, icons, and innovations—from couture classics to fragrance legends. Each intricate paper sculpture delivers a tactile, spatial perspective on the house's most treasured icons and evolution.

Beginning with the very first electric watches, all the way up to the Apple watch, via Swiss quartz, Japanese innovations and much more, Quartz Watches will transport you through time, uncovering the histories behind the most coveted electric watch models.

In celebration of 120 years, this book offers a unique decade-by-decade journey through the legacy of Rolex, featuring 12 chapters that tell the story of the brand and the exceptional watches that cemented its fame and prestige.

Explore 120 stunning Rolex timepieces, which showcase the diversity of the models, cases, movements, dials and bracelets. From the iconic Oyster, Datejust, Submariner and Daytona series, to the opulence of the Cellini and Masterpiece strands.

Now part of the world's largest luxury goods empire, Louis Vuitton started his eponymous business as a luggage-maker in Paris in 1854, catering to royalty and the aristocracy.

From the first Steamer trunk to the latest must-have "it" bag, the brand - with its unmistakable monogram logo - has charmed the fashion world with superlative quality, craftsmanship and innovation.

Since its establishment in 1921, Gucci has become a legendary giant in the luxury fashion business, setting an unbeatable standard of excellence in the world of high-end design. Given their prestigious reputation, it is difficult to believe that the brand's story began with its founder working as a bellhop at a London hotel.

From the moment Guccio Gucci took note of the fine craftsmanship of the luggage he was required to unload for guests at the Savoy Hotel, he began his journey to becoming a master of leatherworking and haute couture.

When Christian Dior's first fashion collection debuted in 1947, he revitalised a flagging French fashion industry and revolutionised women's clothing in one fell swoop, establishing a reputation of fashion excellence which would last beyond his lifetime.

This unofficial and unauthorized pocket-sized guide introduces the legendary legacy of Dior, charting from the brand's commencement through to the present day. Filled with facts, history and trivia on Dior's couture collections, this is the perfect gift for any fashion enthusiast.

The new volume in the bestselling Catwalk series offers the first ever comprehensive overview of Jean Paul Gaultier’s womenswear collections, from his debut in the late 1970s to his farewell show in 2020.
Often introduced as French fashion’s ‘enfant terrible’, Jean Paul Gaultier radically refreshed, re-energized and re-imagined the possibilities of high fashion from the 1980s onwards, blurring boundaries between masculine and feminine, high and low culture and celebrating models of all ages and ethnicities – even drawing icons such as Madonna and Björk onto his runway.