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Vintage Fashion & Couture

Condition: BRAND NEW ISBN: 9781845337957 Author(s): Kerry Taylor Format: Hardcover Year: 2013 Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group Dimensions: 248 x 24 x 288 (w x l x h) Pages: 224

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Description: 'I thought I knew almost everything about the history of fashion until I met Kerry Taylor. The inside-out knowledge she has of garments will inspire both students and designers to look at fashion with fresh eyes.' - Sarah Mower, US Vogue 'This beautiful book by Kerry Taylor - the go-to woman for vintage and antique couture - is a treat for collectors and fashion lovers alike.' - The Wall Street Journal 'Whatever my question about vintage, Kerry Taylor has the answer. Her expertise, knowledge and historical anecdotes have raised the level of interest in this subject hugely.' -Lisa Armstrong, Daily Telegraph Named one of Glamour Magazine's 'Must-Read Style Books'! Profiled by Vogue and The New York Times and courted by style icons with wardrobes to sell and top designers in search of inspiration, Kerry Taylor is one of the world's leading experts on vintage fashion and couture. In this lavishly illustrated book, Kerry tells the story of a century of fashion through the work of its key design talents and the memorable women who have worn their creations. All the fashion stars are here from Poiret to McQueen via Lanvin, Chanel, Schiaparelli, Madame Gres, Dior, Balenciaga, Mary Quant, Ossie Clark, Vivienne Westwood, Alaia, and Margiela. For each designer Kerry explores their career through a dazzling range of clothes and accessories, explaining what makes each item so desirable to the collector or wearer of vintage fashion. Each ch