The Great Fashion Designers
Description
Over the course of the last 180 years, designers have propelled fashion from an elite craft into a cornerstone of popular culture. This brilliantly written guide to the lives and collections of 55 iconic fashion designers draws on the latest academic research and the best of fashion journalism, including the authors' own interviews with designers. Beginning with 19th century couturier Charles Frederick Worth and concluding with the star names of the 2010s, Polan and Tredre detail each designer's working methods and career highlights with engaging essays that capture the spirit of their times.
This revised edition has hundreds of inspiring colour photos and features five new designer profiles: Hedi Slimane, Raf Simons, Phoebe Philo, Alessandro Michele and Demna Gvasalia. It's also been updated throughout to reflect a fashion world in constant ferment, with designers swapping jobs and fashion houses at unprecedented speed. The industry has expanded into a global phenomenon and designers have emerged as true celebrities; The Great Fashion Designers explores their passion and flair, showing us fashion at its most inspirational.
Table of Contents
Foreword
Introduction
Section 1 Early days
Introduction
Charles Frederick Worth
Callot Soeurs
Jeanne Paquin
Paul Poiret
Mariano Fortuny
Section 2 1910s-1930s
Introduction
Jeanne Lanvin
Gabrielle Chanel
Jean Patou
Madeleine Vionnet
Elsa Schiaparelli
Mainbocher
Adrian
Salvatore Ferragamo
Madame Alix Gres
Section 3 1940-1950s
Introduction
Cristobal Balenciaga
Christian Dior
Charles James
Claire McCardell
Hubert de Givenchy
Pierre Cardin
Mary Quant
Rudi Gernreich
Section 4 1960s-1970s
Introduction
Norman Norell
Yves Saint Laurent
Andre Courreges
Valentino Garavani
Karl Lagerfeld
Kenzo Takada
Ralph Lauren
Halston
Issey Miyake
Geoffrey Beene
Calvin Klein
Giorgio Armani
Section 5 1980s
Introduction
Rei Kawakubo
Yohji Yamamoto
Vivienne Westwood
Paul Smith
Azzedine Alaia
Gianni Versace
Jean Paul Gaultier
Dolce & Gabbana
John Galliano
Donna Karan
Section 6 1990s-
Introduction
Miuccia Prada
Martin Margiela
Marc Jacobs
Tom Ford
Alexander McQueen
Nicholas Ghesquiere
Acknowledgements
Further reading
Product details
| Published | 01 Oct 2009 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 252 |
| ISBN | 9780857851758 |
| Imprint | Berg Publishers |
| Illustrations | 50 b&w illustrations |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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