"Madeleine Vionnet" was written by Betty Kirke and details the career of one of the most beloved fashion designers ever! This rare and oversized, hardcover book is spectacular! More than 400 photographs and illustrations dive into the creations and back story of this amazing haute couture designer.

The dust jacket flap reads:
Madeleine Vionnet was legendary among haute couture designers. In her twenty-year career, she created over twelve thousand garments, changing the course of fashion with her innovative and sensuous designs, now venerated as masterpieces. This intimate portrait of the greatest dressmaker in the world has been hailed as "a spectacular tribute to a designer of breathtaking grace and originality" (Threads).

You'll spend hours pouring through this magnificent book, admiring not only the finished designs but the patterns and techniques Madeliene created. The 224-page book is complete with its dust jacket and is in very good vintage condition. The dust jacket has some very mild scuffing around the edges and some small little pinpricks at the top right of the front cover. The back of the cover also has some very minor scuffing. The pages are bright and the binding is tight.

This is a one-of-a-kind book that will be treasured by any fashion designer, fashionista, or fashion history buff. This oversized book measures approximately 14 1/2 inches by 10 3/4 inches and will be SHIPPED FREE US Media Mail (domestic orders only). If you require faster delivery please choose the Priority upgrade when checking out.

This rare fashion book is one that will be a treasured addition to any fashion designer's library.

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