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Offered is a monograph art book, "Madeleine Vionnet", edited by Pamela Golbin, published as a companion to the exhibition 'Madeleine …
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Offered is a monograph art book, "Madeleine Vionnet", edited by Pamela Golbin, published as a companion to the exhibition 'Madeleine Vionnet: Puriste de la mode' at the Musee de la Mode et du Textile (Fashion and Textile Museum) in Paris from June 24, 2009 to January 31, 2010.
Features lavish illustrations, original patterns, archival images by iconic photographers like Horst and Steichen, and modern photographs of Vionnet's original designs worn by 80 famous models.
Madeleine Vionnet’s sophisticated approach to couture remains a pervasive influence today. Explores the life, philosophy, and enduring influence of Madeleine Vionnet, who is famous for inventing the "bias cut" (cutting fabric diagonally to the grain to cling to natural curves). Highlights Vionnet's rejection of restrictive padding and stiffening in favor of comfort, fluidity, and garments that integrated form with human movement. She also championed unusual fabrics that were luxurious and sensual yet simple and modern—chiffon, silk, crêpe de chine, gabardine, and satin. Her most revolutionary creations—the handkerchief dress, cowl neck, and halter top—cling to and seamlessly move with the body. Vionnet’s principles of elegance, movement, architectural form, and timeless style continue to inform contemporary fashion.
Published: September 2009 by Rizzoli
ISBN 9780847832781 / 0847832783
Title Madeleine Vionnet
Author Golbin, Pamela
Weight 5 lbs (2.27 kg)
Measures 13" x 10.375" x 1.375"
"The tome of the season Vionnet is an absolutely stunning visual collection of the couture architect & icon in a captivating curation by the Musee des Arts Decoratiffs curator in chief Pamela Golbin." ~LePetiteBlog.com
About the Author
Pamela Golbin is curator at the Museé des Arts Décoratifs in Paris and author of Valentino: Themes and Variations. Patrick Gries is one of France’s most celebrated photographers, covering everything from fashion to natural history.
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- Dimensions
- 10ʺW × 1.38ʺD × 13.25ʺH
- Styled After
- Assouline
- Balenciaga
- Chanel
- Harry N. Abrams
- TASCHEN
- Period
- 2000 - 2009
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Cardboard
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Cream
- Condition Notes
- This book is in overall good condition and came from an estate sale where the previous owners took excellent care … moreThis book is in overall good condition and came from an estate sale where the previous owners took excellent care of their extensive book collection. There is some minor bumping on the corners, see detailed images, but no creases or markings or inscriptions or loose pages. less
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