Full Description
Dive into the fascinating world of fashion embroidery, with practical tricks and techniques, and examples of some of the most iconic designs from the catwalk.
With a focus on the most influential designers and couture and catwalk pieces from the last four decades, The Art of Couture Embroidery unravels the intricate relationship between high fashion garment construction and the embroidery that makes it sing.
Written by established embroidery expert Jessica Pile and art and fashion historian Robert Ossant, this beautifully presented book is perfect for embroiderers of all levels, from hobbyists to students and professionals. Looking at the finest embroidery used in high fashion, this book reveals the inside story of each leading designer, the history of the design house and the untold stories of their most groundbreaking collections. In each chapter, dedicated to a different leading designer or design house, Jessica and Robert consider a single outstanding and iconic embroidered garment, showing the reader how they can apply the same techniques in their own designs.
Contents
Introduction
Preparing for Embroidery
The Designers
Balenciaga
Balmain
Thom Browne
Burberry
Roberto Cavalli
Chanel
Oscar de la Renta
Dior
Dolce & Gabbana
Jean Paul Gaultier
Germanier
Givenchy
Gucci
Gaurav Gupta
Christopher Kane
Mary Katrantzou
Naeem Khan
Alexis Mabille
Marchesa
Maison Margiela
Alexander McQueen
Rahul Mishra
Miu Miu
Zuhair Murad
Jenny Packham
Guo Pei
Prada
Gareth Pugh
Ralph & Russo
Simone Rocha
Elie Saab
Schiaparelli
Miss Sohee
Emanuel Ungaro
Valentino
Giambattista Valli
Dries van Noten
Versace
Viktor & Rolf
Louis Vuitton
Robert Wun
Yiqing Yin
Valentin Yudashkin
