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PublisherAntique Collectors' Club

ISBN-101851495924

ISBN-139781851495924

eBay Product ID (ePID)74156632

Product Key Features

Book TitleMy Favourite Dress

Number of Pages384 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicFashion & Accessories, Subjects & Themes / Fashion

Publication Year2009

IllustratorYes

GenreDesign, Photography

AuthorGity Monsef, Robert De Niet, Samantha Erin Safer

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.6 in

Item Weight71.7 Oz

Item Length11.9 in

Item Width8.3 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

Dewey Edition22

Dewey Decimal646.432

SynopsisThis lavishly illustrated publication is a commentary on the emotional attachment that various key fashion personalities from designers, celebrities, models, photographers, stylists and fashion editors have with the one thing that is treasured in their memory or wardrobe: their Favorite Dress. 75 designers and key industry players from around the world have described the very personal reasons behind their choice, through text, photographs by leading fashion photographers, fabric samples, original sketches and other ephemera their choices come alive on the page. The dresses selected by these individuals are intriguing and highlights the intimacy that the designer and wearer feels with their garment. This book gives the audience an opportunity to explore how a dress can be a creative statement, a symbol of celebration, power, and individuality. My Favorite Dress is about choice, memory and a moment; a must have for any fashionista. Designers featured include: Alber Elbaz for Lanvin, Alberta Ferretti, Alexander McQueen, Amanda Wakeley, Angela Missoni, Anna Sui, Anne Valerie Hash, Antonio Berardi, Anthony Price, Barbara Hulanicki, Bella Freud, Ben de Lisi, Bernhard Willhelm, Betsy Johnson, Betty Jackson, Boudicca, Calvin Klein, Caroline Herrera, Caroline Charles, Catherine Malandrino, Christian Lacroix, Clements Ribeiro, Daisy de Villeneuve, David Sassoon, Diane Pernet, Diane von Furstenberg, Dolce & Gabbana, Donna Karen, Dries Van Noten, Eley Kishimoto, Elie Sabb, Francisco Costa for Calvin Klein, Gianfranco Ferre, Giles Deacon, Giorgio Armani, Glenda Bailey, Hamish Morrow, Isaac Mizrahi, Isabel Toledo, Issey Miyake, Jane Bruton, Jasper Conran, Joe Casely-Hayford, John Galliano, John Rocha, Julie Verhoven, Julien McDonald, Louise Goldin, Luella Bartley, Margaret Howell, Maria Grachvogel, Markus Lupfer, Mary Quant, Max & Lubov Azria for Herve Leger, Michiko Koshino, Naoki Takizawa, Nicole Farhi, Oriole Cullen, Oscar de la Renta, Osman Yousefzada, Paco Rabanne, Paul Smith, Pearce Fionda, Ralph Lauren, Rick Owens, Rowland Mouret, Rosella Jardini for Moschino, Sophie Albou for Paul & Joe, Stella McCartney, Stephen Jones, Thierry Mugler, Tracey Emin, Tristan Webber, Valentino, Vera Wang, Vivienne Westwood, Zac Posen, Zandra Rhodes., This lavishly illustrated publication is a commentary on the emotional attachment that various key fashion personalities from designers, celebrities, models, photographers, stylists and fashion editors have with the one thing that is treasured in their memory or wardrobe: their Favorite Dress. 75 designers and key industry players from around the world have described the very personal reasons behind their choice, through text, photographs by leading fashion photographers, fabric samples, original sketches and other ephemera their choices come alive on the page. The dresses selected by these individuals are intriguing and highlights the intimacy that the designer and wearer feels with their garment.This book gives the audience an opportunity to explore how a dress can be a creative statement, a symbol of celebration, power, and individuality. My Favorite Dress is about choice, memory and a moment; a must have for any fashionista.Designers featured include: Alber Elbaz for Lanvin, Alberta Ferretti, Alexander McQueen, Amanda Wakeley, Angela Missoni, Anna Sui, Anne Valerie Hash, Antonio Berardi, Anthony Price, Barbara Hulanicki, Bella Freud, Ben de Lisi, Bernhard Willhelm, Betsy Johnson, Betty Jackson, Boudicca, Calvin Klein, Caroline Herrera, Caroline Charles, Catherine Malandrino, Christian Lacroix, Clements Ribeiro, Daisy de Villeneuve, David Sassoon, Diane Pernet, Diane von Furstenberg, Dolce & Gabbana, Donna Karen, Dries Van Noten, Eley Kishimoto, Elie Sabb, Francisco Costa for Calvin Klein, Gianfranco Ferre, Giles Deacon, Giorgio Armani, Glenda Bailey, Hamish Morrow, Isaac Mizrahi, Isabel Toledo, Issey Miyake, Jane Bruton, Jasper Conran, Joe Casely-Hayford, John Galliano, John Rocha, Julie Verhoven, Julien McDonald, Louise Goldin, Luella Bartley, Margaret Howell, Maria Grachvogel, Markus Lupfer, Mary Quant, Max & Lubov Azria for Herve Leger, Michiko Koshino, Naoki Takizawa, Nicole Farhi, Oriole Cullen, Oscar de la Renta, Osman Yousefzada, Paco Rabanne, Paul Smith, Pearce Fionda, Ralph Lauren, Rick Owens, Rowland Mouret, Rosella Jardini for Moschino, Sophie Albou for Paul & Joe, Stella McCartney, Stephen Jones, Thierry Mugler, Tracey Emin, Tristan Webber, Valentino, Vera Wang, Vivienne Westwood, Zac Posen, Zandra Rhodes., This lavishly illustrated publication is a commentary on the emotional attachment that various key fashion personalities from designers, celebrities, models, photographers, stylists and fashion editors have with the one thing that is treasured in their memory or wardrobe: their Favourite Dress. 120 designers and key industry players from around the world have described the very personal reasons behind their choice, through text, photographs by leading fashion photographers, fabric samples, original sketches and other ephemera their choices come alive on the page. The dresses selected by these individuals are intriguing and highlights the intimacy that the designer and wearer feels with their garment. This book gives the audience an opportunity to explore how a dress can be a creative statement, a symbol of celebration, power, and individuality. My Favourite Dress is about choice, memory and a moment; a must have for any fashionista. Designers featured include: 19 RM - Roland Mouret, Alberta Ferretti, Alexander McQueen, Amanda Wakeley, Anna Sui, Antonio Berardi, Anthony Price, Balmain - Oscar de la Renta, Barbara Hulanicki, Bella Freud, Ben de Lisi, Bernhard Willhelm, Betsy Johnson, Betty Jackson, Calvin Klein, Francisco Costa - Calvin Klein, Caroline Charles, Catherine Malandrino, Christian Lacroix, Clements Ribeiro, Comme des Garcons, Daisy de Villeneuve, David Sassoon - Bellville Sassoon, Lorcan Mullany, Diane von Furstenberg, Dolce & Gabbana, Donna Karen, Dries Van Noten, Eley Kishimoto, Elie Sabb, Emanuel Ungaro, Gianfranco Ferre, Giles Deacon, Giorgio Armani, Hamish Morrow, Harriet Quick, Isabel Toledo, Issey Miyake, Jane Burton, Jasper Conran, Joe Casely-Hayford, John Galliano, John Rocha, Julian McDonald, Julie Verhoeven, Junya Wantanabe, Kenzo - Giles Rosier, Lanvin - Alber Elbaz, Louise Goldin, Luella Bartley, Marc Jacobs, Margaret Howell; Maria Grachvogel, Markus Lupfer, Mary Quant, Matthew Williamson, Michiko KoshinO, Missoni - Angela Missoni, Moschino - Rossella Jardini, Naoki Takizawa, Nicole Farhi, Oriole Cullen , Osman Yousefzada, Paco Rabanne, Paul and Joe, Paul Smith, Pearce Fionda, Ralph Lauren, Rick Owens, Romeo Gigli, Sonia Rykiel, Sophia Kokosalaki, Stella McCartney, Stephen Jones, Thierry Mugler, Tracey Emin, Tristan Webber, Valentino, Vera Wang, Donatella Versace, Vivienne Westwood, Zac Posen, Zandra Rhodes. SELLING POINTS oOver 100 influential and celebrated fashion designers and personalities showcase their favourite dress, offering very personal insights into the reasons behind their choice oPresents an exciting group of designers and key industry players, with an introduction by Suzy Menkes oSumptuous fashion photography complements these lavish creations oA simple idea. A stunning result ILLUSTRATIONS 400 colour *