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The Dress

The Dress 100 Iconic Moments in Fashion

Hardback (06 Oct 2014)

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Publisher's Synopsis

From Ms Hepburn's elegant black shift to Lady Gaga's meat gown, The Dress relives the marvellous and unforgettable dresses of fashion: think Liz Hurley's safety-pin ensemble, Princess Di's never- ending wedding dress, or that unforgettable white halter sported by Marilyn in The Seven Year Itch.

Megan Hess' fabulous illustrations celebrate a collection of frocks that take readers on a decadent romp through fashion history, from the haute to the hot. Hess has spent her career exploring and illustrating fashion, and though it is an ever-evolving, ever-inspiring beast, there are particular instances that shine on through the years. This is a compendium of gowns that have captured a moment in history, the spirit of a generation and the indefinable energy of a fashion icon, and an exploration of why they continue to resonate with audiences, decades on.

Accompanied by historical anecdotes and revealing facts, The Dress is an elegant and immersive introduction to the moments that shaped fashion, and, in turn, our lives.

About the Publisher

Hardie Grant Books

Hardie Grant Books is a vibrant, diverse and dynamic publisher with a non-fiction list spanning food, wine, lifestyle, history, humour, memoir, popular culture and social issues. Our publishing style is flexible and creative and always fresh and new. Our books are recognised as some of the world's best, carrying off major international awards, and are found everywhere from Istanbul to Paris, New York to Sydney. As part of the Hardie Grant Group, one of Australia's largest privately owned publishers, we sell our books into all international markets. Our list is built on high editorial standards, design and production innovation, individual care and sometimes bold experimentation. We love what we do and we only publish what we love, so you can always expect more from Hardie Grant Books.

Book information

ISBN: 9781742708232
Publisher: Hardie Grant Books
Imprint: Hardie Grant Books
Pub date:
DEWEY: 391.47209
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 221
Weight: 674g
Height: 155mm
Width: 219mm
Spine width: 23mm