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Claire Wilcox
An impeccably researched and beautifully produced concise history of bags through the ages, with examples drawn from the Victoria and Albert Museum's remarkable collection.
From the hand-stitched embroidered purses of…
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In Patch Work, Claire Wilcox steps into the archive of memory. Here, she deftly stitches together the story of her own life lived in and through clothes. In a series…
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Frida Kahlo’s Wardrobe presents a fresh view of Kahlo’s compelling life story. The book expands upon the narrative of discovery, presenting highlights from Kahlo’s collection alongside her self-portraits. This pairing…
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Robert Fairer,Claire Wilcox
A striking, sumptuous portfolio of catwalk and behind-the-scene images of John Galliano’s highly creative collections for his eponymous label
Never-before-seen photos of McQueen s brilliantly creative world from an exclusive backstage photographer
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Featuring a staggering range of cultural touchstones from Hercules to Virgil Abloh, Giovanni Battista Moroni to Jawaharlal Nehru, Yves Saint Laurent to Kehinde Wiley, Fashioning Masculinities challenges our preconceptions, revealing…
Without fear-immune to the germ by the deep inoculation of their scholarship-contributors to this volume, all eminent champions of human freedom, examine the specter of political totalitarianism.
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Anyone who has ever found the configuration of the Bible to be confusing will enjoy The Seven Days: Making Sense of the Bible's Structure. Claire Wilcox asks, "If all Scripture…
This definitive publication on Alexander McQueen (1969 - 2010) invites you into the creative mind and world of one of Britain’s most brilliant, daring and provocative designers, and the many…
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First published by V&A Publishing to accompany the exhibition Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty in 2015 at the Victoria and Albert Museum, South Kensington, London.
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Claire Wilcox,Elizabeth Currie
An engaging and authoritative overview of the changing styles and uses of bags from the Middle Ages to today, illustrated with rare and luxurious examples.
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Spanning four centuries, the V&A’s Fashion Collection is the most comprehensive in the world, housing unrivaled collections of dress,accessories, shoes and hats from the 17th century to the present day…
Claire Wilcox,Valerie Mendes
Looks at fashion details, including seams, gathers, tucks, pleats, collars, cuffs, pockets, buttons, bows, beads and sequins, and applied decorations
Claire E. Wilcox
This book is written for providers of broad training backgrounds, and aims to help those who care for people with EDs, overweight and obesity provide evidence-based care.
Robert Fairer,Sally Singer
Claire Hamelin Manning
Aimez-vous les animaux ? Auriez-vous accepte autant de defis ? Autant de choses qui changent toute une vie ?Voyez les choix qu'Alexandra a fait et ou cela l'a amene. Vous…
Robert Fairer
A striking tribute to John Galliano’s highly creative collections for his eponymous label (1996-2011), captured behind the scenes by American Vogue photographer Robert Fairer.
Shaun Leane
A comprehensive visual record of the life’s work of this renowned jewellery designer, known for his work with Alexander McQueen.
A comprehensive visual record of the life’s work of this renowned jewellery designer, known for his work with Alexander McQueen. Special edition, slipcased with print, limited to 250 copies.
Claire Wilcox,Valerie D. Mendes,Oriole Cullen,Jenny Lister,Sonnet Stanfill
A unique insight into high-end 20th-century fashion explored through sumptuous detail photography of some of the most luxurious garments in the V&A’s collections, alongside precise line drawings and an authoritative…
Claire Wilcox,Judith Clark,Adam Phillips,Caroline Evans,Amy de la Haye
An exploration of the role of the handbag in the history of culture, fashion, and material production
