Grumbach Didier
Grumbach Didier - History Of International Fashion - Hardcover
Grumbach Didier - History Of International Fashion - Hardcover
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Description: First English translation of critically - acclaimed book opens the door to the fascinating universe of fashion. This book is not just a history of fashion from the early days of the creation of dressmaking fashion to the development of ready - to - wear manufacturing and the global enterprise it is today. Its ambition is to be the story of the creation the evolution and the implosion of the fashion related professions. With readable highly - informative and entertaining text - coupled with stunning photography - this book offers valuable insights into a profession which unlike any other social body is determined as much by its origins as by its economic context. Didier Grumbach walks you down the runways of fashion history and unfolds the secrets of the industry with stories and accounts from those who have played an active part in its development from the 1920s to the present. And he knows what he is talking about: he was born grew up and made his mark in the circle that he opens for us here. For decades he has collected archives met with witnesses interacted with the most influential players and opened doors which are normally kept firmly shut. In his international bestseller he finally offers us a 20th century illustrated history of fashion like no other - a saga a family business with noble fathers prodigal sons enthusiasms passions hatreds strokes of genius and of course failures. The heroes are Dior Saint Laurent Kenzo Sonia Rykiel Prada Hermes and others. Their adventures are presented in an innovative chronological - and logical - order. From haute couture to the boom in ready - to - wear the clothing industry creators and designers we witness the evolution in techniques the shifting trends in the market how an art matures and a culture changes. We also discover how the French ventured out of Paris to meet New York London Tokyo and Beijing. This book is a must for fashion lovers professionals and students who will find a thousand references never before presented. It will also enlighten the curious reader who wishes to go behind the scenes of this most seductive of theatres.
Title: History Of International Fashion
Author(s): Grumbach Didier
Publisher: Interlink Publishing Group Inc
Barcode: 9781623717728
Pages: 480 Pages, 480 Illustrations, Unspecified
Publication Date: 6/13/2023
Category: Fashion & Textiles: Design
Description: First English translation of critically - acclaimed book opens the door to the fascinating universe of fashion. This book is not just a history of fashion from the early days of the creation of dressmaking fashion to the development of ready - to - wear manufacturing and the global enterprise it is today. Its ambition is to be the story of the creation the evolution and the implosion of the fashion related professions. With readable highly - informative and entertaining text - coupled with stunning photography - this book offers valuable insights into a profession which unlike any other social body is determined as much by its origins as by its economic context. Didier Grumbach walks you down the runways of fashion history and unfolds the secrets of the industry with stories and accounts from those who have played an active part in its development from the 1920s to the present. And he knows what he is talking about: he was born grew up and made his mark in the circle that he opens for us here. For decades he has collected archives met with witnesses interacted with the most influential players and opened doors which are normally kept firmly shut. In his international bestseller he finally offers us a 20th century illustrated history of fashion like no other - a saga a family business with noble fathers prodigal sons enthusiasms passions hatreds strokes of genius and of course failures. The heroes are Dior Saint Laurent Kenzo Sonia Rykiel Prada Hermes and others. Their adventures are presented in an innovative chronological - and logical - order. From haute couture to the boom in ready - to - wear the clothing industry creators and designers we witness the evolution in techniques the shifting trends in the market how an art matures and a culture changes. We also discover how the French ventured out of Paris to meet New York London Tokyo and Beijing. This book is a must for fashion lovers professionals and students who will find a thousand references never before presented. It will also enlighten the curious reader who wishes to go behind the scenes of this most seductive of theatres.
Title: History Of International Fashion
Author(s): Grumbach Didier
Publisher: Interlink Publishing Group Inc
Barcode: 9781623717728
Pages: 480 Pages, 480 Illustrations, Unspecified
Publication Date: 6/13/2023
Category: Fashion & Textiles: Design
