The Wedding Dress: The 50 Designs that Changed the Course of Bridal Fashion
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| Rating | : | 4.30 (833 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 3791348736 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-03-27 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Lavishly illustrated spreads lay bare the anatomy of each show-stopping ensemble: silhouette, fabrics, construction techniques, embellishments, and even hidden details. This fascinating look at nearly two centuries of bridal fashion presents 50 of history's most famous dresses, revealing why and how they continue to inspire brides and designers today. For brides-to-be or any reader with a fascination for couture, here is the essential guide to the best wedding dresses of modern times--the 50 iconic designs that made fashion history. Vivid photographs, detailed diagrams, and biographies of the dresses' designers make t
Eleanor Thompson served as curator of dress at the Brighton Museum in England and has been an exhibition consultant for the Fashion and Textile Museum, London. She has lectured on fashion at the University of Brighton, the London College of Fashion, and the Victoria and Albert Museum.
cool book This is a very neat book but it over sells the "pick apart each pattern of the dress." they have a basic sketch and they point out certain things. As a seamstress, I was a little disappointed about that. I wasn't looking for patterns, but a little more explanation in the design. Still, it's a very cool book if you like dress making and royal/cele. Wonderful Book Sherry Wonderful, great pictures and drawings of the dresses with explanations. While I may not agree with all the choices they are indeed fantastic designs. Very pretty book. Richard Sims Got this as a gift for my fiancée who wants to make her dress, she loves this :)
"Photographers who specialize in weddings should have this book as not only a professional reference, but also as a resource for clients."—Rangefinder