The V&a Gallery of Fashion |
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| Editor:
| Wilcox, Claire
Lister, Jenny |
| ISBN: | 978-1-85177-752-5 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2014 |
| Publisher: | V&A Publishing
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $24.95 |
Book Description:
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Spanning four centuries, the V&A’s fashion collection is the most comprehensive in the world, housing unrivalled collections of dress, accessories, shoes, and hats from the 17th century to the present day. This concise volume perfectly encapsulates the collection, from rare 18th-century gowns and exquisite bodices to 1930s evening wear, post-war couture, and show-stopping ensembles by contemporary designers. Fashion couturiers represented include Charles Frederick Worth,...
More DescriptionSpanning four centuries, the V&A’s fashion collection is the most comprehensive in the world, housing unrivalled collections of dress, accessories, shoes, and hats from the 17th century to the present day. This concise volume perfectly encapsulates the collection, from rare 18th-century gowns and exquisite bodices to 1930s evening wear, post-war couture, and show-stopping ensembles by contemporary designers. Fashion couturiers represented include Charles Frederick Worth, Madeleine Vionnet, Cristobal Balenciaga, Coco Chanel, Christian Dior, Mary Quant, Stephen Jones, Vivienne Westwood, and Alexander McQueen.