Description
| Product ID: | 9781851778508 |
| Product Form: | Hardback |
| Country of Manufacture: | CN |
| Title: | London Couture |
| Subtitle: | British Luxury 1923 - 1975 |
| Authors: | Author: Amy de la Haye, Edwina Ehrman |
| Page Count: | 344 |
| Subjects: | Fashion and textile design, History of fashion, London, Greater London |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating The first book to examine, in detail, the luxurious garments produced by the rarefied London couture industry - from lavish ballgowns to sharply tailored suits and spectacular court dress - as well as the designers who conceived them, their clients and the prestigious publications that disseminated and promoted the 'London Look'. London Couture 1923–1975 is the first book to examine, in detail, the luxurious garments produced by the rarefied London couture industry—from lavish ball gowns to sharply tailored suits, by way of spectacular royal dress—as well as the designers who conceived them, their clients, and the prestigious publications that promoted the “London Look” to the world. Experts have delved into the archives of prestigious designers, textile suppliers, and fashionable journals to bring together this pioneering study of the London fashion houses of the early-to-mid 20th century, renowned for their craftsmanship and attention to detail. A wealth of images supports the extensive research—from beautiful features by celebrated photographer Norman Parkinson to the elegant illustrations of Francis Marshall, previously unseen garments, and historical photography that documents the houses of the great designers. This academically rigorous and beautiful publication is an original and essential statement on a crucial chapter in fashion. |
| Imprint Name: | V & A Publishing |
| Publisher Name: | V & A Publishing |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2015-09-07 |
