London Society Fashion 1905–1925: The Wardrobe of Heather Firbank
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| Rating | : | 4.73 (597 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1851778314 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-05-19 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The collection forms an invaluable record of a stylish and wealthy woman’s taste from about 1905 to 1920, and actually served as inspiration to Downton Abbey’s Emmy Award–winning costume designer, Susannah Buxton. Downton Abbey–era fashion is explored through the life and extensive wardrobe of real-life Edwardian London socialite Heather Firbank (1888–1954), whose treasures, bought from the world’s leading couturiers and the very best dressmakers and tailors in London, were gifted to the V&A after her death. Beautifully illustrated with new photography of Firbank’s evening gowns, tailored suits, and hats, the book also features contemporary photographs and pages from Firbank’s own fashion cuttings albums.
Deborah Wright said Beautiful Book. I went to the Fashion Exhibit at. Beautiful Book. I went to the Fashion Exhibit at the V & A in London this summer. Purchased copies of this book as a gift for a friend and myself. If you love fashion and/or are a fan of Downton Abbey, this is a book for your collection. Amazing collection, stunning photos and enjoyable text.. Fabulous!!! Have read this through cover to cover twice since receiving it the other day. Great insight. Inspiring content. I hope to see the gowns in an exhibit one day.. "Five Stars" according to dgodfrey. love this- getting it for a friend. very downton abbey!
50 Issue 1, 2016 . 'The authors of London Society Fashion 1905-1925: The Wardrobe of Heather Firbank take the opportunity to trace and marry changes in fashionable dress with social history milestones, whilst also reinvigorating the reappearance of a lesser known history of London couturiers.' E.-J Scott, Costume, Vol
Jenny Lister and Cassie Davies-Strodder are curators at the V&A. Lou Taylor is professor of dress and textile history at the University of Brighton, England.