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Lanvin /

By: Publication details: New York : Rizzoli, ©2007.Description: 368 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 31 cmISBN:
  • 9780847829538
  • 0847829537
Subject(s): Genre/Form: LOC classification:
  • TT505.L36 M47 2007
Contents:
1. Introduction : Jeanne Lanvin / Harold Koda -- Career and family -- 2. The beginning of haute couture : Millinery ; Childrenswear -- 3. Clientele : Couture and the evolution of the robe de style ; Débutante ; Bride ; Mother -- 4. Inspiration & symbolism : Global symbolism ; Familial symbolism ; Catholic symbolism -- 5. Lanvin craftsmanship : Development of an empire through details ; Design methodologies ; Beading and sequins ; Supplemental elements -- 6. Artistic influences & collaborations : Art Deco -- 7. Conclusion -- 8. Enter Alber -- Chronology of key events -- Chronology of designers.
Review: "At the heart of this book is a visual document of key collections from the beginning of Lanvin's career through 1946, the year of her death. Images of original fashion illustrations, heading and embroidery swatches play a crucial role in demonstrating the intricate, creative, and innovative techniques used by Jeanne Lanvin for her surface embellishments. Images of Lanvin artifacts, acquired from various museums and collections, serve to document the importance of Lanvin design and aesthetic in the world of art and design."--BOOK JACKET.
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1. Introduction : Jeanne Lanvin / Harold Koda -- Career and family -- 2. The beginning of haute couture : Millinery ; Childrenswear -- 3. Clientele : Couture and the evolution of the robe de style ; Débutante ; Bride ; Mother -- 4. Inspiration & symbolism : Global symbolism ; Familial symbolism ; Catholic symbolism -- 5. Lanvin craftsmanship : Development of an empire through details ; Design methodologies ; Beading and sequins ; Supplemental elements -- 6. Artistic influences & collaborations : Art Deco -- 7. Conclusion -- 8. Enter Alber -- Chronology of key events -- Chronology of designers.

"At the heart of this book is a visual document of key collections from the beginning of Lanvin's career through 1946, the year of her death. Images of original fashion illustrations, heading and embroidery swatches play a crucial role in demonstrating the intricate, creative, and innovative techniques used by Jeanne Lanvin for her surface embellishments. Images of Lanvin artifacts, acquired from various museums and collections, serve to document the importance of Lanvin design and aesthetic in the world of art and design."--BOOK JACKET.

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