Madeleine Vionnet
"Famous for the "bias cut," Madeleine Vionnet s sophisticated approach to couture remains a pervasive influence today. Eschewing artificial and restrictive padding and stiffening, she liberated the female form with designs that integrated movement and comfort into women s fashion. She also championed unusual fabrics that were luxurious and sensual yet simple and modern - chiffon, silk, crepe de chine, gabardine, and satin. Her most revolutionary creations - the handkerchief dress, cowl neck, and halter top - cling to and seamlessly move with the wearer. Vionnet s principles of elegance, movement, architectural form, and timeless style continue to inform contemporary fashion." "This lavishly illustrated book showcases Vionnet s daringly original designs photographed especially for this book alongside original sketches and archival images by such icons as Horst and Hoyningen-Huene."--BOOK JACKET
Print Book, English, ©2009
Rizzoli, New York, ©2009