The Lives of 50 Fashion Legends

Description

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. Review: Book is just great. But issue with packaging. - Loved the book. The illustrations are just amazing. Easy to learn. However the packaging was not upto the mark. The book was a little damaged. Review: Quick and high quality - The delivery was fast and actually arrived almost a week early! The product is in fine quality and is great to use for quick studies and overview.