The Art of Haute Couture

Illustrated with Victor Skrebneskis breathtaking closeups of the master couturiers finest creations this sumptuous volume goes behind the seams to reveal the exquisite details and special techniques that raise fashion to the level of true art. The book examines the ingenious ways couturiers work with line texture and ornament to create sweep and volume draping and pleating illusion and drama. All of the major designers of the twentieth century are represented including Adolfo John Anthony Balenciaga Balmain Geoffrey Beene Chanel Dior Erte for Poiret Louis Feraud Ferre Galanos Givenchy Charles James Lacroix Lagerfeld for Chanel Lanvin Laroche Claude Montana Nina Ricci Yves Saint Laurent Scaasi Scherrer Schiaparelli Ungaro Valentino Venet Versace Vionnet and Vera Wang. With an illuminating text by Laura Jacobs and quotes from the couturiers themselves as well as from some of their celebrated clients The Art of Haute Couture is a must for fashion lovers everywhere.