Vintage Icons of Fashion

From the Chanel 2.55 to the Rolex Oyster

von Jean-Sebastien Moisy, Raul Barragan Sanz

288 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

A lavishly illustrated celebration of the most collectable vintage pieces from the world's most iconic fashion brands. Luxury vintage clothing and accessories have avid collectors all over the world and interest in the vintage fashion market has never been greater. Imagine being able to acquire a Birkin bag, a Chanel 2.55, or a Kelly from the 1980s at an affordable price. Imagine wearing a Hermès scarf, the Chanel Première watch or one of the famous Louis Vuitton travel bags. Would you be able to recognize these iconic pieces if you saw them on the street? This elegant book highlights the most emblematic vintage pieces from throughout the 20th century and into the early 2000s. You will learn their main characteristics, their history, their trademarks and their manufacturing secrets. From handbags to scarves, watches to dresses, necklaces to shoes, each element of these flagship pieces is deciphered, and you will learn how and why they have become such sought-after staples of haute couture. Featured brands include: - Hermès - Chanel - Louis Vuitton - Yves Saint Laurent - Dior - Valentino - Tiffany & Co. and more...

• ISBN: 9781840919653
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 14.10.2025
• Größe: 284 x 235 mm
• Verlag: Octopus Books