‘Lingerie is what comes nearest to a woman’s heart and naturally, it gives her more real and intimate satisfaction than any other part of her wardrobe.’ – Vogue, 1918 Images of lingerie have been showcased in British Vogue ...

‘One is never over-dressed or under-dressed with a Little Black Dress’ Karl Lagerfeld Ninety years after Vogue dubbed Coco Chanel’s simple short black ‘Ford’ dress ‘the frock that all the world will wear’...

‘Any woman can wear shoes and handbags: it’s not a question of how tall you are, how skinny you are, how blonde or blue-eyed or tanned or whatever.’  Marc Jacobs Carolyn Asome reveals the fashion accessory that can make any...

‘You can never take too much care over the choice of your shoes. Too many women think that they are unimportant, but the real proof of an elegant woman is what is on her feet.’ – Christian Dior There is an indefinable magic, myst...

Sources are eclectic, results mixed, but one thing is certain: car design is being forced up an ever tightening spiral of creativity. These machines are memorials of our tastes, yearnings and capabilities. They have layers of meaning and can, as Henr...

Red. White. Green. Yellow. Pink. Blue. Floral designer Jane Packer works her way through the color wheel and through the garden, creating unique, whimsical and totally stunning arrangements of fresh flowers and foliage, with instructions on how to ac...

Buildings are the biggest polluters on the planet, responsible for a far greater proportion of the carbon dioxide emissions that get pumped into the atmosphere every year than cars, planes or factories. Just as we are urged to change our lifestyles t...

In Essential Bathrooms, Terence Conran presents a wide range of options for siting, designing and decorating the bathroom in the modern home. From planning and layout to fixtures, fittings, decor and details, practical information and inspiring visua...

Whether you are starting from scratch or simply updating an existing layout, Terence Conran provides the inspiration and information you need to make the kitchen the heart of the home. From planning and layout to fixtures, fittings, decor and details...

Whether you prefer cosy clutter or a clean minimalist look, Terence Conran provides practical information and creative inspiration to help you organize every area of your home. From planning and assessment to an area by area breakdown of particular s...

Whether you want a wall, or a pond, a new look for your lawn or an inventive way to pave your patio, "Garden Design Details" is packed with hundreds of images and ideas. With practical information about what materials and designs will work in harmony...

This authoritative guide to flower-arranging combines stylish and innovative design ideas with comprehensive coverage of an ever-popular subject and covers all the materials, techniques and information needed to produce creative flower arrangements. ...

Internationally renowned designer Orla Kiely describes her career as 'a journey in pattern and colour'. Her distinctive palette, and graphic and stylized motifs in clean repeat constructions, have won her devoted fans across the world, and have helpe...

"Outdoors" covers a range of garden uses, from relaxation to entertainment. Readers are encouraged to look beyond the garden gate to consider garden styles worldwide. The book provides practical information on how to fulfil the requirements...

People say that the most successful homes are the most sustaining and invigorating to live in, or even just to visit. This is true of Barton Court, the house in Berkshire where Terence Conran has made his country home since 1977. It has been a family...