The Golden Age of Couture

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Backorder only The Golden Age of Couture: Paris and London 1947-1957 Claire Wilcox
	ISBN: 1851775218   EAN: 9781851775217 Publisher: Victoria & Albert Museum Physical Info: 224 pages Binding: Paperback Pub Date: May 2009 Annotation: In 1947, Christian Diors New Look was greeted with both shock and delight, making headlines around the world. First published to accompany the acclaimed exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum in 2007, and now available in paperback, this lavish book focuses on Parisian and British couture between 1947 and 1957, the decade Dior hailed as fashions golden age. This sumptuous book offers a rare glimpse behind the scenes of some of the worlds most exclusive fashion houses and reveals the inspiration, skill, and craftsmanship required to create these iconic styles. Stunning gowns and exquisite tailoring by Balenciaga, Balmain, Givenchy, and of course Dior, among others, are captured in photographs by Irving Penn, Cecil Beaton, and Richard Avedon. Also pictured are the legendary faces of the dayAudrey Hepburn, Margot Fonteyn, Queen Elizabeth II, and more. This book is a not-to-be missed delight. This item is Returnable

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In 1947, Christian Dior's "New Look" was greeted with both shock and delight, making headlines around the world. Accompanying the exhibition opening at the Victoria and Albert Museum in September 2007, this lavish book focuses on Parisian and British couture between 1947 and 1957, the decade Dior hailed as fashion's "golden age."
The "New Look" symbolized a new femininity. The full skirts and hourglass silhouettes were considered highly decadent, synonymous with luxury and prosperity, in marked contrast to the austerity of the WWII years. Nevertheless, the "New Look" caught the public imagination and ushered in a period of remarkable creativity. "The Golden Age of Couture" features stunning gowns and exquisite tailoring from Dior as well as from such designers as Balenciaga, Balmain, and Givenchy, along with evocative photographs by the likes of Richard Avedon and Cecil Beaton.
This beautifully designed book reveals the skill and craftsmanship of haute couture along with the inner workings of the exclusive design houses, and the inspiration behind some of the most famous styles of all time.

 

Review Citations:

• New York Times Book Review12/02/2007 pg. 56 (EAN 9781851775200, Hardcover)

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