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DIOR
Mats Gustafson captures the tasteful elegance of Dior through 150 pastel illustrations
that evoke haute couture's halcyon origins. The emblematic house's commitment to
innovation and tradition are emphasized in this must-have collection. (Rizzoli)
HEIMAT
Ellen von Unwerth revels in nostalgia and feminine eroticism while
subverting the timeworn tropes of the Bavarian countryside to
unabashedly decadent ends in this collectible edition. (Taschen)
GREAT ESCAPES ASIA
Discover Asia's most exotic jewels in Taschen's updated regional
guidebook. The collection presents interior and exterior
photographs of its featured hotels and plentiful opportunities to
nourish the body and soul. This compact piece of paradise is
destined to satisfy even the most opulent globetrotter. (Taschen)
Sweet Indulgences
THE ART OF SHOES
The Art of Shoes highlights the wide-
ranging influences that shape Manolo
Blahnik and his craft. The visionary
shoemaker's independent ethos shines
on each page as he discusses the
lessons learned in a career on the
forefront of high fashion. (Rizzoli)
Whether they're capturing Belgium's top chocolatier,
the sprawling garden of architecture's reigning enfant
terrible, or the latest gang of fashion provocateurs,
spring's style tomes are sure to delight.
BY JESSICA IDARRAGA
