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The Illustrated World of Couture

The Illustrated World of Couture

Hardback (01 Oct 2020)

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Publisher's Synopsis

In The Illustrated World of Couture, Megan Hess brings to life fashion's most important and intriguing art form, with fascinating insights and exceptional illustrations.

Hundreds of hours, many expert hands and unimaginable metres of fabric: couture is truly wearable art, where creativity and craftsmanship collide. 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.

Internationally renowened illustrator Megan Hess has spent her career documenting fashion's most beautiful people, places and pieces. Here she invites you to discover The Illustrated World of Couture, in an essential volume for all fashion devotees.

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: 9781743794449
Publisher: Hardie Grant Books
Imprint: Hardie Grant Books
Pub date:
DEWEY: 746.92
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 223
Weight: 1464g
Height: 242mm
Width: 287mm
Spine width: 26mm