Bøger af Stefano Tonchi

An unprecedented publication showcasing Gucci as never before, including thought-provoking essays, commentaries, and authoritative anecdotes along with previously unpublished contemporary and archival photographs. Published in conjunction with the opening of the new Gucci Museum in Florence, Gucci is the ultimate celebration of the world-renowned fashion house. Told through a loose grouping of words, concepts, shapes, and moods, the book tells its story through new conceptual forms and the free links between images, symbols, and objects. Edited by Gucci Creative Director Frida Giannini, with essays and inserts by contributors including Katie Grand, Peter Arnell, Rula Jebreal, Christopher Breward and Stefano Micelli, Gucci: The Making Of is a dynamic record of a much-coveted brand that will be a must this season for anyone with a love of fashion and an interest in contemporary culture. This comprehensive volume showcases the genius of the fashion house through an exclusive lens with inside looks into the inspirations behind the design.This gorgeous book designed by Arnell offers an in-depth look into Gucci's origins, identity, influence, and innovation, including fabrication methods and appropriation of signature materials, past and present, and its influence among high society and Hollywood. The book is a heartfelt and personalized tribute to the heritage and influence of this iconic, multifaceted brand. In recognition of its ongoing partnership with UNICEF and the release of this luxury edition, Gucci will make a donation of US $250,000 to support UNICEF's Schools for Africa initiative.

A comprehensive exploration of the cultural, historical, and artistic significance of palm trees through the lens of Francesco Ragazzi’s photography.Palm trees have played a significant role throughout history, symbolizing sustenance, shelter, and spirituality across various cultures. This new book by Palm Angels, curated by Stefano Tonchi, is thoughtfully structured to offer a comprehensive exploration of the multifaceted significance of the palm tree as a powerful cultural and artistic symbol.Tonchi’s foreword sets the tone, providing insight into the enduring allure of palm trees in art and fashion. Giovanni Aloi follows with a short essay that examines the relationship between nature and art, detailing the historical significance of palm trees and their representation in contemporary art. Philosopher Emanuele Coccia contributes a text on the symbology of palms, delving into their rich symbolic history and philosophical implications across different cultures. The focal point of the book is an evocative photographic essay by Ragazzi, which meticulously captures the palm tree—an emblem central to his brand, Palm Angels. The volume features forty photographs by Ragazzi and is enriched by contributions from interdisciplinary artists and friends of the brand, including musicians, chefs, designers, and other visionaries.

A sumptuous new publication about Palm Beach and its international community from the celebrated founding editor of T MagazinePalmer is an oversize, hardcover quarterly publication that looks at the world with a Palm Beach state of mind. The quality and elegance of its design, the images and the writing on display, makes it a collectable object--more a coffee-table book than a traditional magazine.Palmer is the centerpiece of a multilayered brand that serves the vibrant community of Palm Beach, Florida--dubbed the epicenter of 21st-century American luxury--and wants to reach the many other influential markets around the globe. Editors Stefano Tonchi and Maura Egan with art director Shawn Carney called for the best in journalism from the country's leading writers and photographers, offering a must-read mix of long- and short-form essays, profiles and photo portfolios. Palmer features some of the most jaw-dropping and compelling writers, artists, leaders and trendsetters shaping the world today.

A collection of the most memorable fashion stories of the past twenty years from the celebrated fashion magazine W.