High Style: Masterworks from the Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art

ISBN: 0300212313

Author: Reeder, Jan Giler

Condition: New

An alluring, opulent showcase of hundreds of beautiful historic clothing items and accessoriesHigh Style is filled with fashion inspiration and information. . . . Nearly every pageincludes a captivating photo of one of the collections lavish garments or accessories.-ThreadsPublished for the first time in paperback, this lavishly illustrated volume originally appeared in 2010 to celebrate the transfer of the Brooklyn Museums historic costume collection to The Metropolitan Museum of Art. This comprehensive survey highlights more than 200 works selected from this internationally renowned collection, which comprises nearly 25,000 extraordinary womens and mens garments and accessories from the 18th through the 20th century. Among the featured works are sumptuous 19th-century gowns from the House of Worth, exquisite dresses by the great 20th-century French couturiers, iconic Surrealist-based designs of Elsa Schiaparelli, sportswear classics from pioneer American female designers, and the incomparable draped and tailored creations of Charles James, along with exceptional shoes and accessories.Published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art/Distributed by Yale University PressExhibition Schedule:Legion of Honor, Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco(03/14/15-07/19/15)Cincinnati Art Museum(11/07/15-01/24/16)