Skip to main content

CURRENTLY SOLD OUT

The Golden Age of Couture: Paris and London 1947-57 by Claire Wilcox (Hardcover, 2007)

About this product

About this product

Product Information

This lavish book focuses on Parisian and British couture between 1947 and 1957, a decade that Christian Dior described as fashion's 'golden age'. Dior's 'New Look' collection of 1947 shocked and delighted the fashion world, creating a style that symbolised a new femininity. The full skirts and hour glass silhouettes were considered highly decadent, synonymous with luxury and extravagance, in marked contrast to the austerity of the war years. Nevertheless, the 'New Look' caught the public imagination and ushered in a period of remarkable creativity. The Golden Age of Couture features stunning gowns and exquisite tailoring from designers such as Balenciaga, Balmain, Givenchy, and Dior as well as evocative photographs by the likes of Richard Avedon and Cecil Beaton. This beautifully designed book explores couture from the post-war era to the global success of the major brands by the late 1950s, at which point fashion began to change, influenced by the 'youth-quake' of the early 60s. The skill and craftsmanship of haute couture is revealed, the inner workings of the exclusive design houses, and the inspiration behind some of the most famous styles of all time.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
V & a Publishing
ISBN-13
9781851775200
eBay Product ID (ePID)
94757650

Product Key Features

Book Title
The Golden Age of Couture: Paris and London 1947-57
Author
Claire Wilcox
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Publication Year
2007
Number of Pages
224 Pages

Dimensions

Item Height
311mm
Item Width
248mm
Item Weight
1678g

Additional Product Features

Title_Author
Claire Wilcox
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom

Best Selling in Books

Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- Best Selling in Books

The Mountain Is You: Transforming Self-Sabotage Into Self-Mastery by Brianna Wiest (Paperback, 2020)
5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 product ratings
AU $21.98 New
AU $15.39 Used
The Concise 48 Laws Of Power by Robert Greene (Paperback, 2002)
4.5 out of 5 stars based on 21 product ratings
AU $21.51 New
---- Used
Atomic Habits: the life-changing million-copy #1 bestseller by James Clear (Paperback, 2018)
4.8 out of 5 stars based on 25 product ratings
AU $18.90 New
AU $8.95 Used
Become What You Are: Expanded Edition by Alan W. Watts (Paperback, 2003)
5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 product ratings
AU $32.51 New
---- Used
House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski (Paperback, 2000)
5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 product ratings
AU $59.38 New
---- Used
First Day by Andrew Daddo (Paperback, 2014)
No ratings or reviews yet.
AU $10.00 New
AU $6.29 Used

Save on Books

Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- Save on Books

The Orthodox Study Bible, Hardcover: Ancient Christianity Speaks to Today's Worl
AU $63.30
Trending at AU $65.12
NEW Bluey: My Mum is the Best By Bluey (Hardcover) Picture Book FREE Shipping
AU $11.95
Trending at AU $15.72
The 2023 Ninja Dual Zone Air Fryer Cookbook: 1000 Days Simple, Delicious & Low C
AU $18.48
Trending at AU $19.14
The Satanic Bible by Anton Szandor Lavey (English) Mass Market Paperback Book Fr
AU $18.99
Trending at AU $19.43
Lonely Planet Vietnam | Paperback Book | NEW AU FREE SHIPPING AU
AU $27.88
Trending at AU $28.29
Animal Farm
AU $12.34
Trending at AU $13.51

You may also like

Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- You may also like