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Charles James - Beyond Fashion (Hardcover)
Harold Koda, Jan Giler Reeder; Contributions by Sarah Scaturro, Glenn Petersen; Preface by Ralph Rucci
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R1,203
R1,070
Discovery Miles 10 700
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"His work went beyond fashion and was a fine art." -a Charles James
patron Charles James, often considered to be America's first
couturier, was renowned in the 1940s and 1950s as a master at
sculpting fabric for the female form and creating fashions that
defined mid-century glamour. Although James had no formal training
as a dressmaker, he created strikingly original and complex
designs, including intricate ball gowns worn by members of high
society in New York and Europe. This lavishly illustrated book
offers a comprehensive study of James' life and work, highlighting
his virtuosity and inventiveness as well as his influence on
subsequent fashion designers. Featuring exciting new photography of
the spectacular evening dresses James produced between 1947 and
1955, this publication includes enlightening details of these
intricate creations alongside vintage photographs and rarely seen
archival items, such as patterns, muslins, dress forms, and
sketches. A detailed and illustrated chronology of James' life
describes his magnetic personality, his unorthodox design
processes, his colorful supporters-such as Salvador Dali, Elsa
Schiaparelli, Christian Dior, and Cristobal Balenciaga-and profiles
of a number of his famous clients, such as Gypsy Rose Lee. With
flair and style echoing that of its subject, Charles James brings
to life one of the most fascinating and creative figures in
American fashion. Published by The Metropolitan Museum of
Art/Distributed by Yale University Press Exhibition Schedule: The
Metropolitan Museum of Art (05/08/14-08/10/14)
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Lanvin (Hardcover)
Dean Merceron; Contributions by Alber Elbaz, Harold Koda
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R1,588
R1,270
Discovery Miles 12 700
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The House of Lanvin evolved from the creative force and remarkable
energy of an extraordinary woman, Jeanne Lanvin. Her design career
survived fifty-six successful and productive years. Lanvin is the
oldest surviving couture house, in near-continuous existence from
1909 through the present day. Her body of work includes millinery,
children's wear, haute couture, fragrances, furs, lingerie,
menswear, and interior design among others. The continuous public
appeal and the youthful image of these couture creations are
lasting aspects of Madame Lanvin's career. At the heart of this
book are key collections from 1909 through 1946, the year of
Lanvin's death. Original fashion illustrations, beading and
embroidery swatches play a crucial role in demonstrating her
intricate, creative, and innovative techniques. The house of Lanvin
is currently experiencing a period of great acclaim, emerging as a
darling of the press, Hollywood, and the larger fashion community.
With the most modern of efforts, Alber Elbaz, the current design
director, is drawing from the rich Lanvin tradition to create an
award-winning collection that at once evokes, reveres, and
reinvents the intentions of its founder.
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
A retrospective of 20th-century styles, this survey explores the
social context of fashion. Profiles include the newly emancipated
women of the 20s, WWII-era glamour girls, flower children of the
60s, the 80s cult of fitness and perfection, and the dawn of the
21st-century obsession with celebrity styles.
An exclusive look at one hundred fabulous shoes from the renowned
Costume Institute at The Metropolitan Museum of Art A hundred pairs
of shoes, from the 16th to the 21st century, paint a vivid picture
of how shoe styles have changed-sometimes radically-over the years.
They also reveal how some trends have reappeared throughout the
ages. For instance, platform shoes were worn by fashionable
Venetian women from the 15th to the 17th century and by Manchu
Chinese women in the 1800s. In the late 1930s, Salvatore Ferragamo
introduced a modern version of the platform shoe, and updated
versions appeared in the 1970s and 1990s. Beautifully designed and
produced, this brilliant follow-up to the Costume Institute of the
Metropolitan Museum of Art's 100 Dresses presents examples of
fashionable footwear in a range of styles, from flats to stilettos
and everything in between. Among them are shoes designed by Manolo
Blahnik, Christian Louboutin, Roger Vivier, and Vivienne Westwood.
Images of the shoes are accompanied by informative text and
enhanced by works of art, contemporary photos, and portraits of
designers. Sure to spark the imaginations of anyone interested in
fashion and design, 100 Shoes details how women have used these
essential fashion accessories to elevate their style, stature, and
status throughout the centuries. An introduction by fashion-forward
actress Sarah Jessica Parker adds to the accessibility and appeal
of this delightful volume. Published in association with The
Metropolitan Museum of Art
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