Luxury Fashion: A Global History of Heritage Brands
Luxury brands are not about banal retro styling or taking refuge in past glories; they are brands with a heritage that still chimes with contemporary culture. Luxury Fashion is a unique tribute to the world’s most hallowed fashion brands. Glossy and highly informative, it provides in-depth feature portraits of fifty of the finest luxury fashion brands (renowned heritage labels and hidden gems) as well as an essential directory of a further 150 brands, which includes details of key items and where to find them.
Each featured brand is beautifully illustrated, with historical and contemporary images, evoking the story of how artisans from all over the world have created objects of desire that have endured because of their superb quality, superior craftsmanship and timeless design appeal.
Lively, insightful text explores manufacturing processes and materials, revealing how the most revered fashion brands have maintained astonishingly long lineages. This illuminating sourcebook uncovers the story the most fabled creators, from Hermès of Paris and Trickers of London through to legendary US brands Chippewa and Wesco.
A luxurious and sophisticated volume, Luxury Fashion will captivate and inform even the most avid fashion devotee.
Publisher : Bloomsbury Visual Arts (November 7, 2013)
Language : English
Hardcover : 288 pages
ISBN-10 : 085785755X
ISBN-13 : 978-0857857552
Item Weight : 4.36 pounds
Dimensions : 9.72 x 1.18 x 11.61 inches
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Luxury brands are more than just outdated styles or dwelling in the past; they are brands with a rich heritage that still resonates with modern culture. Luxury Fashion is a unique tribute to the world’s most prestigious fashion brands. It is a glossy and highly informative book that delves into the history and craftsmanship of fifty luxury fashion brands, including well-known heritage labels as well as lesser-known treasures. Additionally, it provides a directory of 150 more brands, giving details about their key items and where to find them.
Each brand featured in the book is beautifully depicted through historical and contemporary images, chronicling the journey of artisans from around the globe who have crafted enduring objects of desire. These brands have stood the test of time due to their exceptional quality, superior craftsmanship, and timeless design. The lively and insightful text explores the manufacturing processes and materials used by these revered fashion brands, offering a glimpse into their extensive lineages. The book covers renowned creators like Hermès of Paris and Trickers of London, as well as legendary American brands such as Chippewa and Wesco.
With its luxurious and sophisticated presentation, Luxury Fashion is sure to captivate and enlighten even the most devoted fashion enthusiast.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Visual Arts (November 7, 2013)
Language: English
Hardcover: 288 pages
ISBN-10: 085785755X
ISBN-13: 978-0857857552
Item Weight: 4.36 pounds
Dimensions: 9.72 x 1.18 x 11.61 inches
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