The Wedding Dress: The 50 Designs that Changed the Course of

The Wedding Dress: The 50 Designs that Changed the Course of Bridal Fashion

For brides-to-be or any reader with a fascination for couture, here is the essential guide to the best wedding dresses of modern timesâ€”the 50 iconic designs that made fashion history. This fascinating look at nearly two centuries of bridal fashion presents 50 of historyâ€™s most famous dresses, revealing why and how they continue to inspire brides and designers today. Lavishly illustrated spreads lay bare the anatomy of each show-stopping ensemble: silhouette, fabrics, construction techniques, embellishments, and even hidden details. From the white wedding dress worn by Queen Victoria in 1840 to couture creations by Karl Lagerfeld, Alexander McQueen, Vera Wang, and Vivienne Westwood, The Wedding Dress examines the features of each and every design in chronological sequence. Find out why Queen Victoria draped herself in white lace, how Paul Poiretâ€™s knee-length dress ushered in the era of the flapper bride, why Wallis Simpson wore blue on her wedding day, and how Elsa Schiaparelli reinvented the veil. Also included are dresses worn by some of the worldâ€™s most stylish womenâ€”Jacqueline Kennedy, Grace Kelly, Audrey Hepburnâ€”as well as contemporary fashion icons such as Gwen Stefani, Dita Von Teese, and Kate Moss. Vivid photographs, detailed diagrams, and biographies of the dressesâ€™ designers make this an indispensable resource for brides, designers, stylists, wedding planners, or anyone interested in the extraordinary world of bridal couture.
Country USA
Manufacturer Prestel
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 43168-84756
ReleaseDate 2014-03-14
UnitCount 1
EANs 9783791348735

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Prestel
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	43168-84756
ReleaseDate	2014-03-14
UnitCount	1
EANs	9783791348735

The Wedding Dress: The 50 Designs that Changed the Course of Bridal Fashion

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