Books for design lovers
Make room on the coffee table for these books
KATACHI
Lovers of all things Japanese will relish this beautiful book which showcases pieces ranging from exquisite geometric stone carvings and architecturally elegant shoji screens to humble objects such as combs, sandals, rakes, and teapots. Twenty years in the making, photographer Takeji Iwamiya’s masterwork is a lovingly rendered tribute to these objects and the culture they sprang from.
AKRIS 1922 – 2012
by Valerie Steele
Swiss fashion house Akris has released a luxe coffee table tome to help celebrate its 90th birthday. The brand, with a following as diverse as Condoleezza Rice, Angelina Jolie, and the Princess of Monaco, has included runway images, behind-the-scenes footage including sketches of the looks and photographs of artworks that have inspired the brand’s collections. It also focuses on current creative director Albert Kriemler’s 30-year tenure at the brand, and how he has spearheaded its evolution.