INFORMATION
Author(s): Carol Woolton
Print length: 304 pages
Dimensions: 21.34 x 26.29 cm
Format: Hardcover
Price: 1.349.000 VND
Weight: 1.516 g
Publisher: Hachette
Publication year: 2020
INTRODUCTION
"Vogue: The Jewellery" by Carol Woolton (with Alexandra Shulman) is a dazzling compendium tracing over a century of jewellery storytelling through the glittering pages of British Vogue. Featuring over 300 exquisite images, this volume captures jewellery in all its forms — couture jewels, high-fashion glamour, bold costume pieces, and minimalist statements — as both adornment and reflection of changing style, culture, and identity.
The book is organized into five thematic chapters: Show-stoppers, Rock Chick, Minimalist, Exotic, and Classic. Each theme surfaces a different mood or attitude, showcasing how jewellery has expressed power, rebellion, simplicity, fantasy, or timeless elegance. From diamond tiaras and opulent vintage cocktail pieces to sculptural cuffs and pared-down pearl strands — the jewellery featured across eras and designers resonates with both visual drama and emotional narrative.
Beyond the jewels themselves, the book highlights how photographers, stylists, and editors have staged jewellery in Vogue‘s shoots — how lighting, setting, models, and context elevate the piece, turning jewellery from accessory into symbol. This makes "Vogue: The Jewellery" valuable not just for lovers of gems and design, but for anyone interested in the interplay between fashion, visual storytelling, editorial design, and culture.
