The Lives of 50 Fashion Legends

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This beautifully illustrated book reveals the sharp pleats, high collars, gleaming Pastes, colourful Beads, elaborate buttons and intricate lacework that make up some of the garments in the Victoria and Albert museum extensive fashion collection. With an expertly written text by one of the museum fashion curators and exquisite colour photography of garment details, complemented by line drawings and photographs, the reader has the unique opportunity to examine up close historical clothing that is often too fragile to be on display. It is an inspirational resource for students, collectors, designers and anyone who is fascinated by fashion and costume. ≪ br/>
this new edition features an updated design, fresh content and new research, and an introduction that focuses on the makers and processes involved in producing 18th-century fashion.
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Thames and Hudson Ltd (1 January 2018); Justin Hamilton; info@abramsandchronicle.co.uk
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 120 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9887711020
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9887711025
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 kg 50 g
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13.7 x 1.7 x 21.4 cm
Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ United Kingdom
Importer ‏ : ‎ Atlantic Publishers and Distributors (P) Ltd., 7/22, Ansari Road, Darya Ganj, New Delhi – 110002 INDIA, Email – customercare@atlanticbooks.com, Ph – 011-47320500
Best Sellers Rank: #182,647 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #889 in Design & Fashion (Books)
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