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Natalie Rothstein, 1999

The V&A’s best-selling history of fashion book reflects the popularity of the Museum’s world famous dress collection. «Four Hundred Years of Fashion» tells the story of men’s and women’s fashionable dress through the ages, covering dress, undergarments and accessories through the ages. Illustrations are wide-ranging, from the sumptuously embroidered 18th-century court manuta to Vivienne Westwood’s psychedelic punk outfit. The expertise of the authors gives the text unequalled authority and makes it an indispensable reference book for students, fashion enthusiasts and professionals alike. Подробнее

Halfway to Paradise: The Birth of British Rock

Alwyn W. Turner, 2008

For nearly two decades Harry Hammond was Britain’s leading showbiz photographer. Starting in the late-1940s, his camera captured the definitive images of virtually every leading British musician, as well as visiting Americans. Drawing on the invaluable archive of over 11,000 images housed in the V&A, Alwyn W Turner tells the story of Britain’s embrace – and ultimate domination – of rock ‘n’ roll, from the earliest days with Bill Haley and the Comets to the emergence of the Beatles and Merseybeat. This remarkable collection includes photographs of Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley, Gene Vincent, Billy Fury, Johnny Kidd, Cliff Richard, Eddie Cochran, the Animals, Gerry and the Pacemakers, Dusty Springfield and many more. Подробнее

New York Fashion

Sonnet Stanfill, 2007

Focusing on up-and-coming designers and their contributions to the changing fashion industry in the vibrant climate of New York city, New York Fashion explores the city’s importance as a fashion capital in the 21st century. Tracing New York’s emergence after the Second World War as a major international fashion centre and looking at the important designers of the period, including Claire McCardell and Geoffrey Beene, it also takes in the last quarter of the 20th century which was dominated by the ready-to-wear empires of designers such as Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger. In the past five years a group of young, talented New Yorkbased designers have found critical and commercial success internationally. Sonnet Stanfill examines the reasons behind this exciting rise in new talent and illustrates the best examples of the work of 20 of New York’s next generation of fashion designers, including Zac Posen, Proenza Schouler, Jean Yu, Behnaz Sarafpour and Derek Lam. Подробнее

Nineteenth-Century Fashion in Detail

Lucy Johnston, 2009

This book captures the richness of nineteenth-century fashion. As part of the V&A Fashion in Detail series, the opulence and diversity of clothing in the period are captured through exquisite colour photography, specially commissioned line drawings of the garments and authoritative text. Illustrating delicate embroidery on neoclassical gowns, Liberty & Co. smocking, vibrant colour on crinoline and bustles and elegant men’s tailoring, «Nineteenth-Century Fashion in Detail», now with a new cover, brings the nineteenth-century period to life. Подробнее

Pre-raphaelite Art

Suzanne Fagence Cooper, 2009

Whether painted furniture, book illustrations, textiles or tiles, the decorative arts were as important as the now famous oil paintings in developing the distinctive Pre-Raphaelite style and were also instrumental in bringing their work to a wide audience. The V&A collection is also rich in drawings and photographs, and all these combine to bring alive the working practices and sources of inspiration – from choice of models to literature, history and the natural world – which linked artists such as Edward Burne-Jones, William Homan Hunt, Dante Gabriel Rosetti and John Everett Millais. The result is a new and fresh approach to the work of the Pre-Raphaelites, and one that will reinforce their enduring popularity. Подробнее

Twentieth-Century Fashion in Detail

Claire Wilcox, 2009

This glamorous book, part of the V&A Fashion in Detail series, illustrates the intricate details of twentieth-century fashion. Spectacular photographs, accompanied by expert commentaries and specially commissioned line drawings, focus on fanciful Dior bows, Chanel button-holes and metal sprinfs on a Schiaparelli jacket. This unique study provides an insight into the techniques and craft practices used by couturiers and the construction of these amazing garments. «Twentieth-Century Fashion in Detail» will delight all followers of fashion. Previously available as «Modern Fashion in Detail». Подробнее

Western Furniture: 1350 to the Present Day

Christopher Wilk, 2001

This wide-ranging survey offers a history of Western furniture which covers a dazzling array of styles, historical periods and countries. It looks at most of the main techniques and materials of furniture-making including carving and glass furniture. Подробнее

Seventeenth and Eighteenth-Century Fashion in Detail

Avril Hart, 2009

This sumptuously illustrated book reveals the decorative seams, exquisite stitching, voluptuous drapery, strict corseting and slashing and stamping that make up the clothing in the V&A's superlative seventeenth and eighteenth-century fashion collection. Using an authoritative text, exquisite colour photography and line drawings of complete garments, the reader is allowed the unique opportunity to look closely at clothing, often too fragile to be on display. Part of the «V&A Fashion in Detail» series, «Seventeenth and Eighteenth-Century Fashion in Detail» is an inspirational resource for students, designers, collectors and all followers of fashion. This title was previously available as «Historical Fashion in Detail». Подробнее

Baroque

Michael Snodin, 2009

The complexity and sophistication of Baroque art, developed through the seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries, could be understood as an attempt to move, arrest and overwhelm the viewer with beauty. Taking examples from all media and genres, this book is a comprehensive exploration of this emotionally powerful and geographically pervasive style, tracing its development from Rome, centre of Papal and princely power. Carefully selected and rarely seen objects from public and private collections illustrate traditions of ornament, performance and visual art, while stunning spreads examine how churches and palaces became showcases for the pomp and splendour of Baroque art. Подробнее

A Century of Olympic Posters

Margaret Timmers, 2008

From the first official poster for Stockholm in 1912 up to the present, this is a fascinating look at the evolution of the Olympic Games poster. This diverse collection includes official posters for the Summer and Winter Games and Timmers examines pervading themes from politics to cultural diversity. An intensely visual representation of the modern Games which shows the evolution of the Olympic Games poster art. Подробнее

Fashion and Armour in Renaissance Europe

Angus Patterson, 2009

Of all the riches of the sixteenth-century European nobleman, none spoke more powerfully of his heroism,wealth and taste than his armour, clothing and weapons. Drawing on the V+A's popular arms and armour collection, Angus Patterson looks at the suits designed to kill, protect and impress. From parade suits, lavishly embossed and gilded, decorated with plumes of ostrich feathers and draped with colourful silk sashes, to swords, daggers, pistols and gunpowder flasks, detailed new photograpy, paintings and sculpture bring the fashion of armour to life and move armour and weapons from the armoury to the wardrobe. Подробнее

Hats

Stephen Jones, 2009

Stephen Jones spearheaded the revival of British millinery in the early 1980s. Using radical materials and daring designs, his exquisite crafted hats encapsulated a modern and compelling mood. Today his era-defining edge continues to attract a celebrity clientele including Kylie Minogue, Gwen Stefani, Dita Von Teese and Madonna. Beautifully illustrated chapters examine the inspiration behind the creation of hats, the history of making, materials and the workroom, the lure of the hat shop and finally the etiquette of hat wearing. The book draws on Jones' unparalleled body of work, the V+A's extensive hat collection and key pieces from international hat collections and design houses. Подробнее

Imagined Interiors

Charlotte Grant, 2006

Offers a study of the ideas that have shaped the domestic interior in the West over five hundred years. Looking at an array of depictions of the home, this book deals with both public and private attitudes to the domestic interior, and features various things from grand decorative schemes to homely cottages. Подробнее

Japanese Art and Design

Joe Earle, 2009

The V&A's greatest treasures from the Toshiba Gallery of Japanese Art shine in this newly updated overview of Japanese art from the last four centuries. These superb holdings, acquired over a period of 150 years, started with the international exhibitions of the second half of the nineteenth century and have grown to include exciting contemporary work by leading artists. The result is an unrivalled collection of Japan's achievements in art and design, with a particular emphasis on ceramics, lacquer, textiles, prints and metalwork. Подробнее

Vivienne Westwood

Claire Wilcox, 2005

'You have a much better life if you wear impressive clothes', according to Vivienne Westwood. A global icon, Vivienne Westwood's career has spanned three decades from the early days of punk to the successful establishment of her own fashion house. This book is a study of her work as a ground-breaking fashion designer. Подробнее

World Dress Fashion in Detail

Rosemary Crill, 2009

From the mountains of Montenegro to the shores of South-East Asia and beyond, the V&A's renowned world dress collection is highlighted in «World Dress Fashion in Detail». The book, part of the «V&A Fashion in Detail» series, explores cut work and silk embroidery from Indonesia, applied metal braid and cord fastenings from Albania, as well as elaborate patchwork from Tibet, India, Korea and Iran. Specially commissioned photographs, authoritative text and line drawings showcase the breathtaking richness of detail that will delight and inspire anyone interested in dress. This title previously available as «Dress in Detail from Around the World». Подробнее

Art Deco Fashion This popular celebration of roaring 1920s fashion is now available in paperback. From beaded evening dresses for dancing the Charleston to sporty outfits for golf, the world of Hollywood and F. Scott Fitzgerald is conjured up in sumptuous pictures of stylish outfits for all occasions. A wealth of evocative illustrations from the V&A's world-famous dress collection and from the stylish fashion magazines of the time recreates this glamorous era. Подробнее

Chanel: Couturiere at Work

Shelley Tobin, 1997

Looks at Gabrielle Chanel's career, her workroom, her customers and her rivals. It focuses on chanel the couturiere, her innovations and her influence on the way women choose to look in the modern world. The story is brought up to 1994 based on an interview with Karl Lagerfeld. Подробнее

Diaghilev and the Golden Age of the Ballet Russes, 1909-1929

Jane Pritchard, 2010

Serge Diaghilev (1872-1929) was an extraordinarily gifted impresario, curator, director and animator of the arts. This book looks at his life, his work, his cultural milieu, and the actual processes of creating a ballet while working with some of the foremost creative thinkers of the period. Подробнее

Dior

Alexandra Palmer, 2009

In 1947 Christian Dior rocked the fashion world with his «New Look» which dominated post war fashion and firmly secured the name of his house in the minds of the public and the fashion industry. He drew on historical models of femininity and utilized the unique skills of Parisian haute couture in textiles, embroidery, cutting and sewing techniques to produce stunning designs that captured the new mood of optimism after the war. Dior also designed and marketed ready-made luxe lines and broke new ground by creating and controlling innovative licensing agreements for all Dior products, from perfume to stockings, jewellery, bathing suits and even men's ties. Based on new research, this absorbing and beautifully illustrated book examines the seminal years of Christian Dior, 1947-1957, from a truly international perspective. Подробнее

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