Dimensions
289 x 321 x 19mm
Fashion at its most innovative and intricate created by Dior, Balenciaga, Givenchy, Amies and Balmain, photographed by the likes of Avedon and Beaton.
This sumptuous book, now available in a deluxe paperback edition, focuses on Parisian and British couture during the decade that Christian Dior described as fashion's 'golden age'. Stunning gowns and exquisite tailoring from designers such as Balenciaga, Hartnell, Amies, Balmain, Givenchy and Dior are accompanied by evocative photographs by the likes of Richard Avedon, Irving Penn and Cecil Beaton. The skill and craftsmanship of haute couture, the inner workings of the exclusive design houses, and the inspiration behind some of the most famous styles of all time are revealed in detail.
