Little book of Givenchy : the story of the iconic fashion house / Karen Homer.

By:

Homer, Karen [author]

Material type: Text

TextLanguage: English Series: Little books of fashionPublication details: London : Welbeck Publishing, 2023.Description: 160 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 18 cm.ISBN:

9781780972770

Other title:

Givenchy

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LOC classification:

TT505.G5 H66 2023

Contents:

Introduction — Early years — The house of Givenchy — The ultimate muse — Expanding the house — The rich and famous — A new generation — Fashion in a multimedia world.

Summary: Ever since Audrey Hepburn stood outside Tiffany's, croissant in hand, Givenchy has been the last word in elegant couture. The clean, sweeping lines and classic, feminine silhouettes have enthralled women from the Duchess of Sussex to Kendall Jenner, all of whom adore the romanticism and sophistication of a Givenchy ensemble. More sculptor than designer, Hubert de Givenchy created a house that is utterly timeless. This exquisitely illustrated volume explores the story behind the brand, from its creation in 1952 to its current leadership and designs. Through a carefully curated collection of finished designs, close-up details and key moments, this book shines a light on the dazzling world of Givenchy.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Book	TBS Barcelona Libre acceso	TT505 HOM (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		B05323

Includes index.

Introduction — Early years — The house of Givenchy — The ultimate muse — Expanding the house — The rich and famous — A new generation — Fashion in a multimedia world.

Ever since Audrey Hepburn stood outside Tiffany's, croissant in hand, Givenchy has been the last word in elegant couture. The clean, sweeping lines and classic, feminine silhouettes have enthralled women from the Duchess of Sussex to Kendall Jenner, all of whom adore the romanticism and sophistication of a Givenchy ensemble. More sculptor than designer, Hubert de Givenchy created a house that is utterly timeless. This exquisitely illustrated volume explores the story behind the brand, from its creation in 1952 to its current leadership and designs. Through a carefully curated collection of finished designs, close-up details and key moments, this book shines a light on the dazzling world of Givenchy.