The Fashion Book
£39.95The iconic bestseller – showcasing more than 500 of fashion’s greatest names by A-Z
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Little Book of Dior
£12.99The illustrated story of Christian Dior’s early life, the brand’s inception, the triumphs of the couture collections on the catwalk and the red carpet, and the brand’s journey after the death of its founder.
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Silver and Gold: The autobiography of Norman Hartnell
£9.99Sir Norman Hartnell (1901-1979) was the star of London couture during the interwar years, gaining international fame as dressmaker to the British royal family. His autobiography, first published in 1955, tells the story of the creation of his couture house in 1923, his formal appointment as dressmaker to the royal family in 1935, and the most momentous commissions of his career: Princess Elizabeth’s wedding gown in 1947 and her magnificent coronation dress six years later. Best known for romantic eveningwear shimmering with beads and embroidery, Hartnell is credited with reintroducing the crinoline to world fashion through his full-skirted designs for Queen Elizabeth. ‘Silver and Gold’ describes an extraordinary life with elegance and panache.
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The Little Book of Chanel
£12.99A concise and illustrated biography on one of the world’s most influential couturiers and founder of a global fashion brand.
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