18 IRISH TATLER APRIL 2015

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FASHION CHINAby Gemma A Williams

China is a hotbed of fashion activity; renowned for its abundance of artisanal masters and inimitable craftsmen. In this book Gemma A Williams, who hails from Tipperary redefines the term ‘made in China,’ offering an illustrated introduction to 41 of the country’s best contemporary designers. From household names like Chictopia to red-carpet favourites like Christopher Bu. Published by Thames & Hudson and available from 16 March on Amazon.co.uk (approx.€25).

SACAI: A TO Z by Chitose Abe

Judging by the spring summer 15 collection (a mash-up of military fatigues and floral silks), Sacai’s designer Chitose Abe has fine-tuned her signature look of juxtaposing details and fabrics, whilst staying true to her innovative techniques, earning plaudits from Anna Wintour and Karl Lagerfeld. This book is a collection of photographs and essays by fashion journalists and collaborators of the Japanese brand. Published by Rizzoli, available from April on Amazon.co.uk (approx.€76).

TIM RICHARDSON: SPIRITUAL MACHINE by Tim Richardson

Rifling through this read is like falling down the rabbit hole of fashion’s darkest and most visceral dream-worlds. Fashion photographer and regular contributor to top fashion glossies, this features Richardson’s seminal works; from his collaborations with award-winning fashion director Nicola Formichetti to his installations for the Venice Dance Biennale and OneDotZero. Published by Presetal, available from April on Amazon.co.uk.

CHLOË BOOKby Chloë Sevigny

A homage to the girl who made nineties grunge covetable and who, at 40, is still as fresh-faced and fascinating. This self-curated collection of photos and ephemera is Sevigny’s answer to the pigeonholing of her image as indie alt-chick, and documents her iconic looks from her early days as a downtown skater to her polished look as per her collab with Opening Ceremony. With a foreword by Kim Gordon, this is the holy grail of style bibles. Published by Rizzoli, available from April from Amazon.co.uk (approx.€27).

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CATCH...Having recently performed on the Ellen DeGeneres Show, Sharon van Etten brings her soulful music to Vicar Street on 23 April. Alarmingly candid lyrics wrought with both tenderness and gut-wrenching honesty, van Etten’s sound is that of a confessional singer-songwriter in a similar vein to Tori Amos or PJ Harvey. Hailing from Brooklyn New York, van Etten has collaborated on her most recent album with The National’s Aaron and Bryce Dessner and has garnered praise from top music media impresarios. With vocals as haunting as they are penetrating, her Irish performance is definitely a gig not to be missed. Tickets from €24 at Ticketmaster.ie.

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WATCH...The final instatallment of Mad Men’s departure series, season seven has seen every fan waiting with baited breath to see what the end will be for Don Draper, his career at Sterling Cooper and Partners and his ever-tumultous and seemingly doomed love life. Catch it when it airs on Sky Atlantic on 9 April.

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