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Women Dressing Women

A Lineage of Female Fashion Design
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Women Dressing Women by Karen van Godtsenhoven and Mellissa Huber explores the influence and contributions of female designers in fashion history, highlighting their creative processes and impact on the industry. This arts and culture book delves into the dynamic relationships and collaborations between women in fashion, showcasing their unique perspectives and innovative designs. It celebrates the powerful legacy and ongoing evolution of female-led fashion.
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This book may appeal to you if you are fascinated by the intricate world of fashion and the role women play in shaping it. It offers an insightful exploration into female designers who masterfully dress women, celebrating creativity and the profound impact of their artistry on the industry. If you're interested in the intersection of culture, identity, and fashion design, this book provides a captivating narrative to explore.

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This survey of women-led fashion design centered around the twentieth and twenty-first centuries emphasizes the creative agency and artistic legacy of female creators

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Women Dressing Women is an exhibition catalogue accompanying a future Costume Institute exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

Published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art and distributed by Yale University Press.

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Women Dressing Women is warmly recommended for those intrigued by the work of female fashion designers, especially those who have not remained in the public spotlight, and it features many striking images of clothing, including detailed perspectives.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781588397201

Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 28 November 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Metropolitan Museum of Art

Illustration: 200 color illus.

Contributors:

  • Contributions by Amanda Garfinkel
  • Contributions by Jessica Regan
  • Contributions by Elizabeth Shaeffer
  • Contributions by Elizabeth Way
  • Preface by Andrew Bolton
  • By Anna-Marie Kellen

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 232.0mm

Height: 298.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 212

About the Author

Mellissa Huber is associate curator in The Costume Institute at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Karen Van Godtsenhoven is an independent curator based in Belgium.

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