Intended AudienceTrade
ReviewsLiberty's unmatched legacy in textile design comes vividly to life in [this] visual celebration of 150 iconic prints spanning delicate florals to daring abstractions. Cultural historian Kassia St Clair contextualizes these patterns within Liberty's broader design history... Archival treasures and contemporary collaborations trace the evolution of a fabric house whose resounding influence on the visual language of textiles has practically elevated it into a cultural institution.--Galerie, Liberty's unmatched legacy in textile design comes vividly to life in [this] visual celebration of 150 iconic prints spanning delicate florals to daring abstractions. Cultural historian Kassia St Clair contextualizes these patterns within Liberty's broader design history... Archival treasures and contemporary collaborations trace the evolution of a fabric house whose resounding influence on the visual language of textiles has practically elevated it into a cultural institution.
SynopsisPublished to mark the 150thanniversary of the founding ofLiberty, this book celebratesthe extraordinary range ofinnovative fabric designs thathave been at the forefront ofthe business and its globalreputation for well over a century., Liberty--an icon of design innovation and luxury--is renowned internationally for fabric designs on silk, wool, cashmere and, most famously, Tana Lawn(TM) Cotton. Gathered here are 150 of the most striking and significant Liberty patterns, ranging from much-loved florals to bold and abstract designs and contemporary collaborations. Published to mark Liberty's 150th anniversary, this beautifully produced book places fabrics in the context of the store's wider design history--from the retailer's remarkable Tudor Revival building to posters, advertising, and branding. It presents the very latest examples of Liberty design alongside prints, drawings, and samples from the company's outstanding archive, telling an inspiring, century-long story of manufacturing quality and design excellence., Published to mark the 150th anniversary of the founding of Liberty, this book celebrates the extraordinary range of innovative fabric designs that have been at the forefront of the business and its global reputation for well over a century. Liberty - an icon of design innovation and luxury - is renowned internationally for fabric designs on silk, wool, cashmere and, most famously, Tana Lawn Cotton(tm). Gathered here are 150 of the most striking and significant Liberty patterns, ranging from much-loved florals to bold and abstract designs and contemporary collaborations. Published to mark Liberty's 150th anniversary, this beautifully produced book places fabrics in the context of the store's wider design history - from the retailer's remarkable Tudor-revival building to posters, advertising and branding. It presents the very latest examples of Liberty design alongside prints, drawings and samples from the company's outstanding archive, telling an inspiring, century-long story of manufacturing quality and design excellence.