About this title: This is a survey of the history of haute couture, from the formation of the House of Worth in mid-19th-century Paris to the major designers of the present day. The book focuses on the highly skilled crafts that are essential to the production of haute couture. Separate chapters examine tailoring techniques and finishes, weaving, draping, and the ...
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
Date Published: 1995
ISBN-13:9780870997624ISBN:0870997629
Description: 0870997629 First edition, VG(+) lg. format, 118pp, beautifully color illustrated text is bright, clean and fresh-in VG++ cond., blank plate to flyleaf, harmless mini-poke impression to front wrap. Gorgeous rags! read more
Edition: Illustrated.
Binding: Mass-market paperback
Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art New York
Date Published: 1995
ISBN-13:9780870997617ISBN:0870997610
Description: Very good in very good dust jacket. 118 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. Marvelous history with great illustrations. sponsored by Chanel and Versace. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Date Published: 1995-01-01
ISBN-13:9780870997624ISBN:0870997629
Description: Like New. 1995 clean glossy cover. appears unread, spine square, tiny crease top spine edge, pgs clean tight no markings, many color photos, visually stunning book not ex lib, no remainder marks, deliv confirm u92109G see my image. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Metropolitan Museum/Abrams, New York
Date Published: 1995
ISBN-13:9780810964969ISBN:0810964961
Description: Fine in Fine jacket. This is a fine hardcover copy in a fine dust jacket with no wear. Completely clean inside and out. This catalog was prepared to accompany the exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum's Costume Institute in the winter of 1995-96. Illustrated throughout in color. Index of designers. The exhibition included work by Balenciaga, Marc Bohan, Callot Soeurs, Pierre Cardin, Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld, Courreges, Christian Dior, Jacques Fath, Alex Gres, Lacroix, Lanvin, Lucien Lelong, ... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art
ISBN-13:9780870997617ISBN:0870997610
Description: New. 0870997610 Brand NEW Hardcover with beautiful Dust Jacket, slightest shelf wear possible, ~ We would ship within 24 Hours, reply to customer emails ASAP, accept returns and offer 100% satisfaction guarantee! read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art, Middle Village, New York, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780810964969ISBN:0810964961
Description: Fine in Fine jacket. DJ in archival cover. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams, Incorporated (Distribution)
Date Published: 1995
ISBN-13:9780810964969ISBN:0810964961
Description: New. 0810964961. Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened---Corresponds to ISBN: 0810964961. Text in English. 118 pp. With 120 col. Ills. 29 x 22 cm. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art
Date Published: 1995-12
ISBN-13:9780870997617ISBN:0870997610
Description: Good. Excellent customer service. May ship from alternate location depending on your zip code and availability. Satisfaction guaranteed! ! read more
Edition: First Ed, unstated.
Binding: Hardback with DJ.
Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Date Published: 1995
ISBN-13:9780870997617ISBN:0870997610
Description: First Ed, unstated. Fine in Very Near Fine DJ: Book shows binding square and secure; text clean. DJ shows only the mildest rubbing; mylar-protected. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. 118pp. Exhibit of December 7, 1995 to March 24, 1996. A sumptuous presentation. Hardback with DJ. read more
Description: VG. Examples from designers including Madeleine Vionnet, Alix Gres, Mainbocher, Jacques Griffe, Givenchy, Chanel, Pierre Cardin, Balenciaga, and many others. Pictorial wraps. 118 pp. Profuse color plates. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art
Date Published: 1995-12
ISBN-13:9780870997617ISBN:0870997610
Description: Good. Excellent customer service. May ship from alternate location depending on your zip code and availability. Satisfaction guaranteed! ! read more
Description: Haute Couture by Richard Martin & Harold Koda, Abrams, Met Mus of Art, cloth, dj, '95, 120 pages, topics covered include embroidery, lace and tulle, featherwork, dressmaking, tailoring, 120 color illustrations, index. read more
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