Inside haute couture : behind the scenes at the Paris ateliers / Désirée Sadek ; photographer, Guillaume de Laubier ; translation from the French by Molly Stevens.
"Published simultaneously in French as Maisons de Haute Couture by Éditions de La Martinière."--Colophon. Includes bibliographical references (page 206).
Contents:
Behind the scenes -- Chanel -- Christian Dior -- Jean Paul Gaultier -- Alexis Mabille -- Ralph & Russo -- Stéphane Rolland -- Elie Saab -- Yves Saint Laurent -- Franck Sorbier -- Alexandre Vauthier -- Haute Couture : a French standard of excellence.
Summary:
"From Maison Chanel on rue Cambon to Jean Paul Gaultier on rue Saint-Martin, the history of French fashion is often closely tied to those of Parisian addresses. With exclusive photographs by Guillaume de Laubier and text by Désirée Sadek, Inside haute couture offers a private tour of 10 meccas of French fashion. From the splendor of VIP reception rooms to the privacy of sewing ateliers, the daily lives of the most renowned figures in haute couture are showcased alongside the skilled artisans and their stunning creations. This book is an unprecedented journey into a world often closed to the public, against a backdrop of an exceptional architectural heritage."-- Provided by publisher.
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