Couture: The Great Designers
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Book Overview
Couture is a world of glamour, of history, of tradition, of signatures. This world and these signatures -- not simply labels in a dress, but complete, recognizable looks -- are the subject of a book... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0941434516
ISBN13:9780941434515
Release Date:September 1997
Publisher:Stewart, Tabori, & Chang
Length:430 Pages
Weight:6.20 lbs.
Dimensions:1.2" x 9.9" x 11.8"
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
I liked this!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
I found this in the library. Totally great. It has the most beautiful fashion photography. I stood there for about half an hour just flipping through. It was written in 1985 so the 'modern' part has a bit of a retro feel, but that definitely works in the context. Some very gorgeous pictures from the thirties, fifties, etc. I will try to get my hands on this definitely! A coffee table book that I would definitely read (over & over) :)
Excellent
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Well-written review of the 20th century's great designers, discussing the evolution of style. Very similar to Fashion: The Century of the Designer by Konemann Inc., which is very much a chronological approach, rather than philosophical. Both books use many of the same photos and drawings.
Absolutely Fabulous Photgraphs!!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
I was lucky enough to find a 1985 ed. of this beautiful book for $10 at a book clearance store. It is my favorite fashion reference book and I would find it a deal at $65. It is divided into 7 different catagories (ie. The Founders, The Purists, The Entertainers etc.) and covers 61 designers from Worth to Armani. It is full of wonderful B & W and color photographs of models and movie stars wearing designer masterpieces.I would like to see the updated version- does it cover other designers like Mizrahi,Sander,Versace etc. That would be a welcome addition. I will enjoy my book regardless... Have fun reading the bios and looking at the beautiful clothes!!
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