The golden age of couture : Paris and London, 1947-57 / edited by Claire Wilcox. - London : V&A, c2007. - 224 p. : ill. (some col.), ports. (some col.) ; 32 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 218) and index.

This title explores couture from the post-war era to the global success of the major brands by the late 1950s, at which point fashion began to change, influenced by the 'youth-quake' of the early 60s.

9781851775200 (hbk.) : £35.00 185177520X (hbk.) : £35.00


Fashion design--History--Great Britain--20th century.
Fashion design--History--France--20th century.

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