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London Couture - British Luxury 1923 - 1975 (Hardcover)
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London Couture - British Luxury 1923 - 1975 (Hardcover)
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London Couture is the first book to examine, in detail, the
luxurious garments produced by the rarefied London couture industry
- from lavish ballgowns 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
disseminated and promoted the `London Look' to the world. Expert
authors from around the world 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-twentieth century, renowned for their
superb craftsmanship and attention to detail. The full breadth of
London's offering is examined, from royal favourite Norman Hartnell
to pioneer Charles James, and prestigious houses such as Worth,
Hardy Amies and Lucile. The ancillary dressmaking trades in London
are also considered, as are the international market for London
couture, and the impact of royal dress on high-end fashion. A
wealth of visual material supports the extensive, original research
- from beautiful features by celebrated photographer Norman
Parkinson to the elegant illustrations of Francis Marshall.
Previously unseen garments are illustrated throughout the book,
alongside historical photography that documents the houses of the
great designers, their favoured fabrics and their most glamorous
clients, including Queen Elizabeth, Margot Fonteyn, Rose Kennedy
and countless stars of stage and screen.
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