centered offers a rich, inclusive, and contemporary look at design diversity, both past and present, through essays, interviews, and images curated by design educator and advocate kaleena sales. as the design industry challenges its eurocentric foundations and reassesses conventional practices, centered highlights the voices, places, methods, ideas, and beliefs that have been overshadowed or excluded by dominant design movements. with thirteen thought-provoking essays and interviews, this volume features underrepresented and impactful design work, both historical and contemporary.

• includes works such as gee's bend quilters by stephen child and isabella d'agnenica and a chinese typographic archiveby yujune park and caspar lam.
• features an interview with sadie red wing (her shawl is yellow) on indigenous sovereignty and design.
• explores diverse and often overlooked design movements like the truck art of india by shantanu suman.

centered is an essential read for anyone passionate about diversity in design and the importance of elevating marginalized voices and practices in shaping the future of the field.

the best-selling, most abundantly illustrated biography available of fashion icon coco chanel, written by her close friend and chosen official biographer

gabrielle “coco” chanel (1883–1971) is a fashion icon unlike any other, arguably the most influential designer of the twentieth century, whose creations remain as popular today as when they were introduced a century ago. she invented modern, chic clothing for women: she freed them from corsets, bobbed their hair, put them in simple bathing suits, and sent them out to get tanned in the sun. she introduced slacks, costume jewelry, the exquisitely comfortable and elegant knit suit, the “little black dress,” and the now-ubiquitous quilted handbag. she made the first couture perfume—no. 5—which remains the most popular scent ever created. and she knew and collaborated with the leading creative minds of her day: the likes of picasso, diaghilev, stravinsky, cocteau, jean renoir, and visconti—as she matched their modernist innovations by liberating women from the prison of nineteenth-century fashion and introducing a whole new concept of style.

in this beautiful volume, the glorious life and world of the incomparable coco chanel shines again through lively text and a staggering collection of photographs amassed by author edmonde charles-roux—the dear friend who chanel chose as her biographer—shedding new light on one of the great stories of the modern age.

the lilly pilly charlotte dress is a relaxed, timeless beauty. this dress features draw strings on the sleeves, a removable waist rope to give a classic look. plus, you can bring along all of your favourite things in its side pockets!

the charlotte dress is 100% european linen. we recommend gentle wash + hang to dry. fits true to size.

campaign model is size 6 / 157cm / 5'2" wearing xsmall
studio model is size 6 / 167cm / 5’5" wearing xsmall

xsmall - length from neckline 52", bust 39", waist 41", hem 51"
small - length from neckline 52", bust 41", waist 43", hem 53"
medium - length from neckline 53", bust 43", waist 45", hem 55"
large - length from neckline 53", bust 45", waist 47", hem 57"

lilly pilly products are ethically-made in china.

from the onset of her career, charlotte perriand was a maverick who believed in good design as a force for the betterment of society. many young designers would have been discouraged by a rejection from le corbusier’s studio, but when the renowned architect told her there was no place for a female furniture designer, perriand became even more determined to prove her abilities as an artist. under le corbusier, and long after leaving his studio, perriand’s contributions to furniture design and architecture demonstrated a unique sensitivity to the organic beauty of nature as well as the egalitarian possibilities of the machine age. her left-wing populist politics influenced much of her work, from modular furniture systems to major architectural projects.

this monograph explores perriand’s most celebrated interiors, original furniture designs, and architectural projects, as well as previously unpublished sketchbooks that offer new insight into her creative process and her lasting place in design history.

charlotte perriand (1903–99) experienced her first major breakthrough with le bar sous le toit, a 1927 interior design project that anticipated the elegant minimalism and utilitarian qualities that would define her later work. although she is perhaps best known today for her early chaise longue designs, perriand also developed plans for major buildings across europe and contributed interior designs to le corbusier’s unité d’habitation. she worked in locations as diverse as tokyo, rio de janeiro, and london in pursuit of creating accessible, human-centered design.

the checkerboard pencil case by papier is a vibrant, eye-catching addition to your back-to-school or everyday stationery range. designed with embroidered details and premium finishing touches, this case blends form and function. sized to fit easily into backpacks or tote bags, it’s ideal for on the go.

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materials: polyester lining + outer embroidery

size: 8.1 in x 3.5 in x 3.1 in

the chennai short by jungmaven is a retro shape, mid-rise brief designed for everyday comfort. this mid-rise brief offers modest coverage. crafted from a mid-weight, silky soft 8 oz hemp stretch blend, it moves with you and feels breathable against the skin.

the bikini brief is made 29% hemp + 66% organic cotton + 5% spandex.

hemp fabric care: machine wash cool, gentle, with like colors. tumble dry low. avoid bleach, spot cleaners, and washing with items that have zippers, velcro, or textured surfaces to prevent abrasion and pilling. for more tips on caring for hemp blends, see hemp fabric care here.

jungmaven products are ethically made in los angeles, california, from high-quality, globally sourced materials.

the NLT chicago top is a cropped scoop neck tank.

the chicago top is a blend of 94% nylon + 6% spandex and runs small. we recommend sizing up if concerned. gentle wash + tumble dry low or lay flat to dry.

NLT (no less than) garments are ethically made-to-order in small batches and designed/cut/sewn/produced in-house to reduce overproduction and waste. they are located in downtown los angeles.

phoebe is 5’4” and wearing a medium.

the chili pepper bag charm by bold blossom shop is a hand-sculpted polymer-clay pepper designed to add a little heat to your everyday carry. finished with durable stainless steel hardware, it’s lightweight, playful, and easy to clip onto your favorite bag.

each charm is shaped by hand, so slight variations in color and form are expected — no two are exactly alike, which makes yours one-of-a-kind. the chili pepper measures approximately 1.25" x 0.25".

bold blossom shop products are ethically-made in based in milwaukee, wisconsin.

the chili pepper charm by bold blossom shop is a tiny, hand-sculpted pepper made from polymer clay and finished with stainless steel hardware. each piece is lightweight, bold, and crafted to bring a little spice to your look. the chili pepper measures approximately 1.25" x 0.25".

because each charm is shaped by hand, slight variations in color and form are expected — no two are the same, which makes them pretty special.

tarnish free, hypoallergenic gold hoops sold separately- perfect for your charms or everyday wear. sold individually.

bold blossom shop products are ethically-made in based in milwaukee, wisconsin.

chinatown pretty features beautiful portraits and heartwarming stories of trend-setting seniors across six chinatowns. andria lo and valerie luu have been interviewing and photographing chinatown's most fashionable elders on their blog and instagram, chinatown pretty, since 2014. chinatown pretty is a signature style worn by pòh pohs (grandmas) and gùng gungs (grandpas) everywhere—but it's also a life philosophy, mixing resourcefulness, creativity, and a knack for finding joy even in difficult circumstances.

photos span chinatowns in san francisco, oakland, los angeles, chicago, new york city, and vancouver.

the style is a mix of modern and vintage, high and low, handmade and store bought clothing.

tracing the rich tradition of chinese patchwork art in domestic and rural spaces, from its ancient origins to its contemporary manifestations.

the chocolate chef pant by meals are cropped slacks with 5 substantial pockets. chocolate, the color/flavor. high saturation, low calories. they are an easy, pull-on style with an elastic waist and green drawstring. cut from soft-washed cotton canvas, they feature a mock fly, a handy tong loop, and five oversized pockets for everyday utility.

they are made of 100% cotton canvas + hand dyed. we recommend cold gentle wash. wash separately. hang dry or dryer safe.

meals products are ethically-made in los angelos.

an irresistible collection of 60 recipes in a special package with metallic silver paper (just like a chocolate bar) and luscious photos of every bake, including cookies, brownies, cakes, tarts, sweet breads, pastries, and more, all featuring white, milk, semisweet, or dark chocolate.