Lanvin

Name: Lanvin
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ISBN: 9780847829538

ISBN-10: 0847829537

ISBN-13: 9780847829538

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Authors: Dean Merceron, Alber Elbaz, Harold Koda, Mark Melnick, Alber Elbaz

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The House of Lanvin evolved from the creative force and remarkable energy of an extraordinary woman, Jeanne Lanvin. Her design career survived fifty-six successful and productive years. Lanvin is the oldest surviving couture house, in near-continuous existence from 1909 through the present day. Her body of work includes millinery, children's wear, haute couture, fragrances, furs, lingerie, menswear, and interior design among others. The continuous public appeal and the youthful image of these couture creations are lasting aspects of Madame Lanvin's career. At the heart of this book are key collections from 1909 through 1946, the year of Lanvin's death. Original fashion illustrations,…

Book details

List price: $90.00
Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications, Incorporated
Publication date: 10/23/2007
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 370
Size: 9.36" wide x 12.38" long x 1.38" tall
Weight: 5.390
Language: English

Harold Koda is Curator of The Costume Institute at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.




Introduction: Jeanne Lanvin



Career and Family



The Beginning of Haute Couture


Millinery


Childrenswear



Clientele


Couture and the Evolution of the Robe de Style


Debutante


Bride


Mother



Inspiration & Symbolism


Global Symbolism


Familial Symbolism


Catholic Symbolism



Lanvin Craftsmanship


Development of an Empire through Details


Design Methodologies


Beading and Sequins


Supplemental Elements



Artistic Influences & Collaborations


Art Deco



Conclusion



Enter Alber


Chronology of Key Events


Chronology of Designers