London Couture 1923-1975: British Luxury

London Couture 1923–1975 is the first book to examine, in detail, the luxurious garments produced by the rarefied London couture industry—from lavish ball gowns to sharply tailored suits, by way of spectacular royal dress—as well as the designers who conceived them, their clients, and the prestigious publications that promoted the “London Look” to the world. Experts have delved into the archives of prestigious designers, textile suppliers, and fashionable journals to bring together this pio...