{"title":"Jean-Marie Martin-Hattemberg","description":"\u003cp\u003eJean-Marie Martin-Hattemberg explores the intricate intersections of fashion, history, and culture with a discerning eye. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eThe House of Worth, 1858-1954\u003c\/em\u003e, offer an elegant journey into the world of haute couture and its broader artistic influences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect richly detailed narratives that illuminate the cultural significance behind design and style, making his books essential for anyone fascinated by the evolution of fashion within a historical and artistic context.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-house-of-worth-1858-1954-by-chantal-trubert-tollu-9780500519431","title":"The House of Worth, 1858-1954","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArriving in Paris in 1845, at the age of twenty and with only a few francs in his pocket, Charles Frederick Worth would go on to build the most prominent, innovative and successful fashion house of the century. Worth was inspired by a love of fine art, luxurious fabrics and his vision of the female ideal. He was the first to set out to dictate new styles and silhouettes to his elite clientele — not the other way around — hosting them in his rue de la Paix salons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese salons included ground-breaking 'sportswear' and 'maternity' departments, as well as silk, velvet and brocade rooms. There was also a special salon with closed shutters and gas lighting, designed to allow clients to try on ball gowns in lighting conditions precisely matched to those of the event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOrganised chronologically and illustrated with striking ensembles, \u003cem\u003eThe House of Worth\u003c\/em\u003e includes photographs of details that reveal the garments' intricate construction and craftsmanship. Paintings and documents are sourced from both private family archives and the best fashion collections from museums around the world. \u003cem\u003eThe House of Worth\u003c\/em\u003e is an inspiring tribute to the house that started it all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471794127084,"sku":"9780500519431","price":167.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780500519431-the-house-of-worth-1858-1954.jpg?v=1775254730"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jean-marie-martin-hattemberg.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}