Diane, A Shaded View on Fashion

Please vote for my short story "The People's Coat" on BookRix

Dear Shaded Viewers,

A few years ago I traveled to Harbin, China on assignment for WestEast magazine and wrote a piece about a newfound fashion obsession called "The People's Coat." I've entered the piece in a short travel story competition and would be very grateful if you could vote for me. Link below. You need to register to the site but it only takes a few seconds:

The People's Coat by Glenn Belverio on BookRix

Thank you!

Glenn

MARCUS LEATHERDALE 1980-1994 NEW YORK CITY

A retrospect of photographs from Leatherdale Studio in NYC from 1980-1994.
86 photographs, 160 pages Hardcover book.
Available online:  www.marcusleatherdale.com

Marcus Leatherdale 1980 -1994 New York City

A retrospective selection of 87 photographs taken in Marcus Leatherdale's NYC studio during the 1980's and early 90's.The hard cover Book is available online at www.marcusleatherdale.com

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To India with Love From NEW YORK to MUMBAI

Dear Shaded Viewers,

Three friends got together because they wanted to do something to raise funds, spirits and awareness for the victims of the attacks in Mumbai in November, 2008. Waris Ahluwalia, Tina Bhojwani & Mortimer Singer decided to create a scrapbook of images from people that love India. People asked to contribute to the book include Wes Anderson, Adrien Brody, Francesco Clemente, Natalie Portman, James Ivory, Matthew Williamson among others. Profits from the sales of the book will go to support families affected by the attacks.

Later,

Diane

Werner Herzog at Book Soup pt 1 -Conquest of the Useless

Rachel Marie Walsh on One Apple Tasted by Josa Young

Dear Diane and Shaded viewers,

 

Josa Young, the elegant ex-executive editor of CondéNet UK, is to launch her first novel in August. I was lucky enough to obtain a copy of One Apple Tasted this month. I can’t recommend the book highly enough; it is pure glamour-packed passion fruit! 

 

Dora Jerusalem is a talented young writer trying to survive at a top women’s magazine in 1980s London.She falls hard for a gorgeous trust-fund flake, with disastrous consequences. The plot thickens as we journey back through her family history. Secret trysts, broken hearts and an innate sense of style are in her genes.

 

The reader is returned to the 80s in time for a society wedding showdown straight out of Dynasty. Bigamy and an Indian manhunt add more dramatic twists that will have you gripped till the last page.

 

Sweetening the ride are delicious descriptions of clothes, parties and chic spots only a consummate style writer could concoct. Pre-order your copy here.

 

 

 

The author wrote about her inspiration for the novel for The Daily Telegraph.

 

Much love,

 

Rachel   

Anna and the Witch's Bottle - a new book/audio recording

Dear Shaded Viewers,

A modern fairytale by three creative forces: writer Geoff Cox, illustrator Rohan Eason and sound recordings from Martin Roman Rebelski from Doves. The first edition will be released in August, is presented as a cloth bound Victorian book with bronze foil typography and exclusive CD. There will also be a special reading and preview event at the Pumphouse Gallery in Battersea Park on the 23rd July. 

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Hywel Davies new Book BRITISH FASHION DESIGNERS

Dear Shaded Viewers,

British Fashion Designers is the latest book by Hywel Davies with cover image and forwarding by  Nick Knight. The book will be released in September 2009 and is the first book to embrace fashion talent from all over the UK with the focus on British designers since 2000 who have made their influence resonate globally. 

"British fashion's unpredictability is its charm..British fashion has history, eccentricity, uniqueness and charm." John Galliano.

Featured designers include: Alexander McQueen, Christopher Kane, John Galliano, Vivienne Westwood, Stephen Jones, Preen, Stella McCartney,Paul Smith, Matthew Williamson, Luella, Louise Goldin, Jonathan Saunders, Hussein Chalayan, Giles Deacon, Burberry, Eley Kishimoto, Danielle Scutt & Boudicca.

Later,

Diane 

The complete work of Maison Martin Margiela is published by RIZZOLI International

Presentation of Kris Van Assche, Amor o muerte by Barbara Polla

Dear Shaded Viewers,

Tonight there was a dinner for Kris Van Assche and tomorrow today there will be the presentation of a book, Kris Van Assche, Amor o muerte by Barbara Polla.

Later,

Diane