May
14
The Art of Haute Couture
Product DescriptionA master fashion photographer focuses his lens on the elements–line, texture, drape, sweep, ornament–that the masters such as Chanel, Givenchy and Saint Laurent use to transform fashion into couture. With an illuminating text by Jacobs and quotes from the couturiers, The Art of Haute Couture is a must for fashion lovers everywhere. 150 illustrations, most in color.
this is the most inspiring book. i love the beautiful designs, and this is a wonderful way to bring art into your home.
Rating: 5 / 5
Skrebneski brings the passion in these gowns worn by models to life in his dramatically light photographs. The gowns of Sardian, John Anthony, Cristobal Balenciaga, Pierre Balmain, Erik Mortensen, Geoffery Beene, Chanel, Lagerfeld, Dior, Gerre, Feraud, Galanos, De Givenchy (his source of inspiration throught out his career) Charles James, Lacroix, Lanvin, Montana, Laroche Norell, Poiret, Erte, Ricci, Gerard Pipart, Saint Laurent, Arnold Scaasi, Scherrer, Schiaparelli, Ungaro, Valentino, Philippe Venet, Versace, Mdme. Vionnet and Vera Wang are photographed in the most dramatic sense. The detail of couture is fully illustrated. This book is an inspiration to all who are interested in fashion design.
Rating: 5 / 5
Pages are opened to reveal an almost disturbing beauty in the photographs by Victor Skrebneski of the world’s greatest clothes. The book, The Art of Haute Couture, blurs the line between fashion and art until there is no distinction. Emphasis falls on various designers – arguably the best of our time – such as Givenchy and Chanel. In the photographs a portrayal of a beautiful, sophesticated and unreal type of life seems to unfold in the simple photography of beautiful clothes. Truly glamorous, this in a rare find for a lover of fashion, a must for someone who considers couture masterpieces, and designers such as Yves Saint Laurent and Versace nothing less than geniuses of art.
Rating: 5 / 5
This book was disappointing for me. Most of the pictures are limited to designs from the years 1987-1995 – a fairly limited scope for a book with such a grand title. The photos are not all that great – their style is typical and safe, and becomes quite repetitive throughout the book. The cover photo is by far the best. After some introductory history which would be informative for a fashion novice, the text tries to be a poetic description and explanation of the picture – OUCH! Despite the disappointment, there are some very nice designs, which are shown in detail.
Rating: 3 / 5