Modern Fashion in Detail

by Claire Wilcox (Author), Claire Wilcox (Author), Claire Wilcox (Author), Valerie Mendes (Author), Valerie D. Mendes (Author), Richard Davis (Photographer)

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  Paperback
  1997

  $3.24

  This volume explores the creative genius of couturiers, from Balenciaga and Balmain to Vivienne Westwood and Yuki through the details of their work. There are over 80 entries arranged in seven sections: seams; gathers; tucks and pleats; collars, cuffs and pockets; buttons; bows; beads and sequins and applied decoration. Each contains a close-up photograph, a line drawing and a commentary.