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Golden Age of Couture : Paris and London 1947-1957 by Claire Wilcox (2007, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherV&A Publishing

ISBN-10185177520X

ISBN-139781851775200

eBay Product ID (ePID)13038409092

Product Key Features

Book TitleGolden Age of Couture : Paris and London 1947-1957

Number of Pages224 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2007

TopicFashion & Accessories, European, Subjects & Themes / Fashion

IllustratorYes

GenreDesign, Art, Photography

AuthorClaire Wilcox

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1 in

Item Weight60 Oz

Item Length12.6 in

Item Width9.8 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2007-924500

Dewey Edition22

TitleLeadingThe

Grade FromEighth Grade

Grade ToCollege Graduate Student

Dewey Decimal746.9209045

SynopsisThis lavish book focuses on Parisian and British couture between 1947 and 1957, a decade that Christian Dior described as fashion's 'golden age'. Dior's 'New Look' collection of 1947 shocked and delighted the fashion world, creating a style that symbolised a new femininity.The full skirts and hour glass silhouettes were considered highly decadent, synonymous with luxury and extravagance, in marked contrast to the austerity of the war 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 designers such as Balenciaga, Balmain, Hartnell and Dior as well as evocative photographs by the likes of Richard Avedon, Irving Penn and Cecil Beaton.....This beautifully designed book explores couture from the post-war era to the global success of the major brands by the late 1950s, at which point fashion began to change, influenced by the 'youthquake' of the early 60s. The skill and craftsmanship of haute couture, the inner workings of the exclusive design houses, their clients and the inspiration behind some of the most famous styles of all time are revealed., This title explores couture from the post-war era to the global success of the major brands by the late 1950s, at which point fashion began to change, influenced by the 'youth-quake' of the early 60s., This lavish book focuses on Parisian and British couture between 1947 and 1957, a decade that Christian Dior described as fashion's 'golden age'. Dior's 'New Look' collection of 1947 shocked and delighted the fashion world, creating a style that symbolised a new femininity.The full skirts and hour glass silhouettes were considered highly decadent, synonymous with luxury and extravagance, in marked contrast to the austerity of the war 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 designers such as Balenciaga, Balmain, Hartnell and Dior as well as evocative photographs by the likes of Richard Avedon, Irving Penn and Cecil Beaton. This beautifully designed book explores couture from the post-war era to the global success of the major brands by the late 1950s, at which point fashion began to change, influenced by the 'youthquake' of the early 60s. The skill and craftsmanship of haute couture, the inner workings of the exclusive design houses, their clients and the inspiration behind some of the most famous styles of all time are revealed.

LC Classification NumberTT507