Hedi Slimane : Anthology of a Decade

A new photography book honouring the photography work of the exemplary designer turned photographer, Hedi Slimane, is released on the 30th of Aprl by JRP Ringier publishing.

“As Hedi Slimane: Anthology of a Decade reveals, Slimane’s photographs, which traverse the music scene, the New York art scene, street fashion and haute couture, are as fresh as his groundbreaking work in fashion. Drawing on photographs taken throughout the past decade, this volume records Slimane’s early years in the fashion industry, before, during and after his tenures at Yves Saint Laurent and Christian Dior. It was during this decade that Slimane brought to men’s fashion an androgynous, rock verve that influenced couture worldwide. This selection of 175 color photographs lays bare Slimane’s inspirations for this look…”

The book will be available from Amazon.

See more images from the book after the jump!

By Andreas Menelaou Features Assistant

7th Man Suggests You Start Reading!

To launch the amazing new book by Hywel Davies, Fashion Designer’s Sketchbooks, the exceptional fashion writer and journalist is collaborating with the Design Museum and Sketchbook magazine by hosting a night of live fashion events, drawing, talks and interactive Vjing projection.

The event which relates to the museum's current Drawing Fashion exhibition and is part of The Design Museum's 'Design Overtime' series, will welcome fashion designers Richard Nicoll, Fred Butler, Bora Aksu and Amy Moleyaux from PPQ , in informal 30 minute discussions with Hywel Davies covering topics from design inspiration to problems faced by fashion designers and the current retail industry.

In addition workshops will be available for all those interested in learning the fundamentals of fashion sketching, illustration and fast drawing under the supervision and guidance of accomplished professionals Gabriela Mot, Tomomi McMaster and Stephen Stone.
On Friday 3rd of December, from 6-10 pm at the Design Museum.

If you are interested have a look on the Design Museum’s website for further information.

Words By Andreas Menelaou

The Sartorialist at Liberty

With a monthly page in GQ, contributing to Style.com, recently selected as one of Time Magazine’s top 100 design influencers, its no wonder Scott Schuman’s book signing at Liberty was a complete success.

Scott also known as “The Sartorialist” to many of his fans has put together a photo-book, documenting fashion from New York to London, and beyond. Over 300 showed up, and waited in line just to have a moment with their daily style photographer. Scott always grateful, greeted everyone with a smile, handshake, and even posed for photos. Winning Londoners over.

7th MAN highly recommends ”The Sartorialist” new book. It is sure to be a great inspiration, and bring new ideas to your wardrobe. It is also with great excitement we inform you that starting next week Liberty will be hosting the SartoralLUST Pop-Up Shop. Scott Schuman’s personal lust items from the department store.

Hurry down to Liberty for a copy!

Check out - http://thesartorialist.blogspot.com/

For additional cities for signing, as well as your daily style images.

Liberty

Great Marlborough Street

London, W1B 5AH

+44 (0)207 734 1234

http://www.liberty.co.uk/

Contributing Online Editor - NJD