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100 Dresses - The Costume Institute / The Metropolitan Museum of Art (Paperback, New)
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100 Dresses - The Costume Institute / The Metropolitan Museum of Art (Paperback, New)
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An irresistible look into more than 300 years of fashion through an
exquisite collection of designer dresses What woman can resist
imagining herself in a beautiful designer dress? Here, for the
first time ever, are 100 fabulous gowns from the permanent
collection of the renowned Costume Institute at The Metropolitan
Museum of Art, each of which is a reminder of the ways fashion
reflects the broader culture that created it. Featuring designs by
Paul Poiret, Coco Chanel, Madame Gres, Yves Saint Laurent, Gianni
Versace, Vivienne Westwood, Alexander McQueen, and many others,
this one-of-a-kind collection presents a stunning variety of
garments. Ranging from the buttoned-up gowns of the late 17th
century to the cutting-edge designs of the early 21st, the dresses
reflect the sensibilities and excesses of each era while providing
a vivid picture of how styles have changed-sometimes radically-over
the years. A late 1600s wool dress with a surprising splash of
silver thread; a large-bustled red satin dress from the 1800s; a
short, shimmery 1920s dancing dress; a glamorous 1950s cocktail
dress; and a 1960s minidress-each tells a story about its period
and serves as a testament to the enduring ingenuity of the fashion
designer's art. Images of the dresses are accompanied by
informative text and enhanced by close-up details as well as runway
photos, fashion plates, works of art, and portraits of designers. A
glossary of related terms is also included. Published in
association with The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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