The Great Fashion Designers at Home - Tapa dura

'Beautifully shot ... provides a unique insight into the inner sanctum apartments of the fashion glitterati ... loaded with stylish interiors' - Sunday Mail 'Satisfy your inner voyeur and snoop around the homes of Christian Louboutin, Manolo Blahnik and Azzedine Alaia' - Daily Telegraph

Some of the most important people in fashion Chanel, Alaïa, Blahník, Yves Saint Laurent, Pucci, Kenzo and Missoni are known for their public image and their iconic designs. But what kind of world have they cultivated behind closed doors? From France to Italy, from England to Morocco, come along on a private visit to the remarkable homes of the worlds great couturiers, stylists, muses and fashion personalities. Ivan Terestchenkos glorious photographs revel in the décor, works of art and the personal collections of these legendary designers. Some interiors, such as Chanels apartment at 31 rue Cambon, are mythic, while others are completely unconventional. For some, home is a sanctuary, for others a place of reflection and inspiration; but in every case, the surroundings of these people reveal much about their enjoyment of textiles, art, space and light.