Traces the designers collections year by year from 1937 to 2006, using photos, press cuttings, sketches and other archive material. This title is suitable for lovers of fashion.
Known for her exquisitely crafted handbags and accessories in richly textured, rare leathers, designer Nancy Gonzalez draws inspiration from the natural features and culture of her native Colombia. In
This fascinating publication presents the roles two men have played in turning a small workshop in nineteenth-century Paris into one of the most successful and recognized brands in the world. Known fo
Famous for the "bias cut," Madeleine Vionnets sophisticated approach to couture remains a pervasive influence today. Eschewing artificial and restrictive padding and stiffening, she liberated the fem
Pulled from the shelf of a rare-book store by collector Neale M. Albert, Paris: Les Boulevards is a true gem that was forgotten for well over a century but will now enchant readers once again in this
The image of Kate Moss has become ubiquitous in our culture, with her famous face gracing the pages of the top glossy magazines—she has been on more covers of British Vogue than any model in history—a
The name Valentino has been synonymous with high fashion for almost fifty years. Based in Rome, Valentino is only one of two couture houses recognized by the French government outside of Paris. His ex
Late legendary couturiers of modern fashion speaking eloquently about life, design, and inspiration.Vionnet, Chanel, Dior, Saint Laurent, McQueen— these names define haute c
Tracing the evolution of fashion—from the opulence of the court of Louis XV to the catwalk couture of today—this stunningly illustrated volume charts three centuries of fashion trends and innovations.
