Couture: The Great Designers

by Caroline Rennolds Milbank

Couture is a world of glamour, of history, of tradition, of signatures. This world and these signatures -- not simply labels in a dress, but complete, recognizable looks -- are the subject of a book... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0941434516
• ISBN13: 9780941434515
• Release Date: September 1997
• Publisher: Stewart, Tabori, & Chang
• Length: 430 Pages
• Weight: 6.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 9.9" x 11.8"

Customer Reviews

I liked this!

I found this in the library. Totally great. It has the most beautiful fashion photography. I stood there for about half an hour just flipping through. It was written in 1985 so the 'modern' part has a bit of a retro feel, but that definitely works in the context. Some very gorgeous pictures from the thirties, fifties, etc. I will try to get my hands on this definitely! A coffee table book that I would definitely read (over & over) :)

Excellent

Well-written review of the 20th century's great designers, discussing the evolution of style. Very similar to Fashion: The Century of the Designer by Konemann Inc., which is very much a chronological approach, rather than philosophical. Both books use many of the same photos and drawings.

Absolutely Fabulous Photgraphs!!

I was lucky enough to find a 1985 ed. of this beautiful book for $10 at a book clearance store. It is my favorite fashion reference book and I would find it a deal at $65. It is divided into 7 different catagories (ie. The Founders, The Purists, The Entertainers etc.) and covers 61 designers from Worth to Armani. It is full of wonderful B & W and color photographs of models and movie stars wearing designer masterpieces.I would like to see the updated version- does it cover other designers like Mizrahi,Sander,Versace etc. That would be a welcome addition. I will enjoy my book regardless... Have fun reading the bios and looking at the beautiful clothes!!