From Azzedine Alaïa and Cristóbal Balenciaga to Alexander McQueen and Vivienne Westwood, this new edition of Fashion Designers A-Z celebrates over a century of fashion luminaries.
This updated and affordably priced volume showcases photographs of hundreds of garments from the Fashion Institute of Technology's museum collection, featuring elegant gowns from the early 20th century to minimalist Mondrian-inspired designs. Each piece is selected for its beauty and for reflecting the unique philosophy and aesthetics of its designer.
In her introduction, museum director Valerie Steele discusses the rise of fashion museums and exhibitions. The foreword by Suzy Menkes, along with curator texts, provides historical context, while artist Robert Nippoldt’s illustrations pay tribute to the designers.