This is a survey of the history of haute couture, from the formation of
the House of Worth in mid-19th-century Paris to the major designers of
the present day. The book focuses on the highly skilled crafts that are
essential to the production of haute couture. Separate chapters examine
tailoring techniques and finishes, weaving, draping, and the intricate
decoration produced by embroiderers, feather-makers, and other
craftspeople on whom couturiers rely for the execution of their ideas.
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