Secrets of the Couturiers

Secrets of the Couturiers by Frances Kennett. Published by Exeter Books, New York, NY, 1984. 1st Edition. Hardbound, Paper DJ. Size 4to (up to 12'' tall). Condition: Fine in Good DJ. 160 Pgs. ISBN 0671072889. Dressmaking Techniques and Ideas from the Great Designers. Foreword by Bill Gibb. Illustrations by Lynne Robinson and Terry Evans. This book shows how to make exciting and original clothes with a touch of distinction. It takes the home dressmaker into the world of the great fashion designers; how they conceive, how they cut and how they make up their beautiful creations. Techniques, inspiration and dressmaking skills from 12 of the greatest designers in the last 100 years: Worth, Poiret, Vionnet, Schiaparelli, Chanel, Dior, Balenciaga, McCardell, Courreges, Cardin, St Laurent, and Valentino. Description text copyright 2010 BooksForComfort. Item ID 23860.