Founded by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Berge in 1961 shortly after the young couturier left his post at the helm of Christian Dior Yves Saint Laurent would soon become one of the most successful and influential haute couture houses in Paris. Introducing Le Smoking... Lees meer.

This title includes gorgeous photos clear illustrations concise language make this the most complete couture-sewing course available. Fashion historian Claire B. Shaeffer has opened the door to the exclusive realm of haute couture in her authoritative guide to the te... Lees meer.

Miss Dior is a story of freedom and fascism beauty and betrayal roses and repression and how the polished surface of fashion conceals hidden depths. Miss Dior is a wartime story of freedom and fascism beauty and betrayal and a gripping story Antonia Fraser .... Lees meer.

This practical step-by-step guide to haute couture embroidery covers everything from machine and hand stitching to tambour beading goldwork and monogramming. Whether you are interested in adding monogrammed initials to your favourite bathrobe stitching a flower on yo... Lees meer.

Bestselling author Claire Shaeffer teaches you everything you need to know to plan and sew the perfect jacket. Based on couture techniques learnt from master tailors this book begins with the equipment materials design elements and sewing and construction techniques... Lees meer.

Miss Dior is a wartime story of freedom and fascism beauty and betrayal and a gripping story Antonia Fraser . The New Look a new Apple TV drama series starring Maisie Williams as Catherine Dior - in a role inspired by Justine Picardie s Miss Dior - is out now Ex... Lees meer.

From the ancient barbarians responsible for the fall of Rome to the black-lipped teenager updating their Instagram from a graveyard Goths have been with us for a long time. Ideas about what is Gothic have changed and mutated but a fascination with the dark and dramat... Lees meer.

In september 1882 opende modehuis Hirsch Cie haar deuren aan het Leidseplein in Amsterdam. Oprichters Sally Berg en Sylvain Kahn voorzagen hiermee in een grote behoefte. Voor het eerst konden vrouwen uit de elite in eigen land haute couture aanschaffen. In het imposan... Lees meer.

Just as the clothes we wear can communicate our personality and how we want to be perceived so fashion can reflect the politics and preoccupations of the society that produced it.A Cultural History of Western Fashion guides you through the relationships between haute c... Lees meer.

Bestselling sewing author Gretchen Hirsch returns to her roots with a fresh look at fashion classics how they were made then and how modern day sewists can recreate them now Bestselling sewing author Gretchen Hirsch returns to her roots with a fresh look at fashion... Lees meer.

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Prachtig kunstprentenboek over de inspiratiebron van vele modeontwerpers van nu. Crist bal Balenciaga. Voor alle leeftijden. Crist bal groeit op in het kleine Baskische vissersplaatsje Getaria. Zijn moeder naait voor een rijke dame die daar de zomer doorbrengt. In haa... Lees meer.

High fashion unquestionably goes hand-in-hand with sartorial and stylistic perfection. A driving force behind the entire fashion and garment industry it represents the search for new solutions concerning fabrics style or patterns. In this context the patternmaker is... Lees meer.

Make this signature jacket for yourself. Coco Chanel s designs have captivated the imaginations of fashion lovers for generations. Now with The Couture Cardigan Jacket home sewers can create their own high-fashion jackets with the impeccable look and fine detailing of... Lees meer.

Traditional tailoring is a fascinating craft which has not changed for many centuries however the techniques are now known only by a few practising in the best couture ateliers and bespoke tailor s workrooms. Nothing feels quite so luxurious or sophisticated as bespo... Lees meer.