High Style: Masterworks from the Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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| Rating | : | 4.62 (543 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0300155220 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-06-03 |
| Language | : | English |
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It features sumptuous 19th-century gowns from the House of Worth, exquisite works by the great 20th-century French couturiers, iconic Surrealist-based designs of Elsa Schiaparelli, sportswear classics from pioneer American women designers, and the incomparable draped and tailored creations of Charles James.In 2009, the Brooklyn Museum and The Metropolitan Museum of Art entered into a groundbreaking long-term partnership to steward Brooklyn’s collection. Exhibitions of costumes from the collection will be held at both institutions in early May 2010.. The nearly 25,000-object collection comprises fashionable women’s and men’s garments and accessories from the 18th through the 20th century. The objects were transferred to The Costume Institute at the Metropolitan, with Brooklyn maintaining curatorial access. This lavishly illustrated volume is the first comprehen
Winner of the Silver Medal as given by the Independent Publishers Book Awards
One of the best books ever! This book has got to be one of the best photographic costume history books ever! Snatch this one while you can!The section on Charles James is alone worth it, since it is next to impossible to find great photos of his work.I wish more Costume history books were l. Augusta Gray Owl said FABulous--Get it before it's out of print. If you never had a chance to visit the Brooklyn Museum during one of their fashion exhibits (I made the epic journey there twice, only to find the FASHION exhibits closed for one reason or another) or you missed out on their book, "Worth, Pingat and Doucet", this. Five Stars The pictures are gorgeous.