The illustrated world of couture / Megan Hess
- Bib ID:
- 8543889
- Format:
- Book
- Author:
- Hess, Megan, (Fashion illustrator), author
- Description:
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- Richmond, Victoria : Hardie Grant Egmont, 2020
- ©2020
- 223 pages : colour illustrations ; 29 x 24 cm.
- ISBN:
- 9781743794449
- Summary:
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Hundreds of hours, many expert hands and unimaginable metres of fabric: couture is truly wearable art, where creativity and craftsmanship collide. Megan Hess has spent her career documenting fashion's most beautiful people, places and pieces. In The Illustrated World of Couture, she brings to life its most important and intriguing art form, with fascinating insights and exceptional illustrations. Worn by only a handful of people worldwide, couture still has incredible influence, even beyond the traditional boundaries of fashion. In this unique collection, follow Megan through the intricate details, multifaceted inspirations and dramatic shows that define the couture experience. Let her introduce you to the generations of creators who conceive and craft these fantastical garments, and the collectors who treasure them. And travel with her to the exclusive ateliers and glamorous events of the world's fashion capitals to see how couture is both designed and displayed.
- Full contents:
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- Introduction
- The creators
- The collectors
- The drama
- The details
- The cities
- The inspiration
- Acknowledgements
- About the author.
- Subject:
- Also Titled:
- Couture
- Copyright:
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Copyright status was determined using the following information:
- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 2020
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