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In an era dominated by logos and fast fashion, this book invites readers to appreciate the authentic passion designers have for creating beautiful clothing. Pamela Golbin, chief curator of fashion and textiles at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, revives the voices of 11 iconic couturiers through new interviews and extensive primary source material. The resulting conversations, filled with observations and revelations, create a dreamlike narrative. Notable figures like Paul Poiret and Christian Dior share insights about fashion's evolution and personal anecdotes, making their voices resonate as if they were still alive. Golbin's approach, which combines interviews, biographies, and autobiographies, reveals a wealth of knowledge while maintaining an engaging style. Enhanced by black-and-white illustrations, the book transports readers to contemporary Paris, where they can explore a magazine filled with fashion revelations. This compelling collection serves as both an inspiration for fashion enthusiasts and a historical account of 20th-century fashion, featuring legendary designers like Yves Saint Laurent and Alexander McQueen. Ultimately, it stands as a remarkable achievement in research and editing, showcasing a treasure trove of brilliant quotes and insights from the fashion world.
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Couture Confessions, Pamela Golbin
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- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2016
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- Titel
- Couture Confessions
- Sprache
- Englisch
- Autor*innen
- Pamela Golbin
- Verlag
- Rizzoli US
- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2016
- Einband
- Hardcover
- Seitenzahl
- 239
- ISBN10
- 0847849031
- ISBN13
- 9780847849031
- Reihe
- Schlagwörter
- Sachbücher, Kunst & Kultur, Wahre Geschichten, Biografien, Modethema, Mode
- Bewertung
- 3,2 von 5 Sternen
- Beschreibung
- In an era dominated by logos and fast fashion, this book invites readers to appreciate the authentic passion designers have for creating beautiful clothing. Pamela Golbin, chief curator of fashion and textiles at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, revives the voices of 11 iconic couturiers through new interviews and extensive primary source material. The resulting conversations, filled with observations and revelations, create a dreamlike narrative. Notable figures like Paul Poiret and Christian Dior share insights about fashion's evolution and personal anecdotes, making their voices resonate as if they were still alive. Golbin's approach, which combines interviews, biographies, and autobiographies, reveals a wealth of knowledge while maintaining an engaging style. Enhanced by black-and-white illustrations, the book transports readers to contemporary Paris, where they can explore a magazine filled with fashion revelations. This compelling collection serves as both an inspiration for fashion enthusiasts and a historical account of 20th-century fashion, featuring legendary designers like Yves Saint Laurent and Alexander McQueen. Ultimately, it stands as a remarkable achievement in research and editing, showcasing a treasure trove of brilliant quotes and insights from the fashion world.