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The Art of Being a Well Dressed Wife
Hardback
Main Details
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The Art of Being a Well Dressed Wife
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Anne Fogarty
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Hardback | | Pages:144 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 186,Width 137 |
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| Category/Genre | History of fashion
Fashion and style guides |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781851776306
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| Classifications | Dewey:646.34 |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
V & A Publishing
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| Imprint |
V & A Publishing
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| Publication Date |
14 February 2011 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
In this gorgeous style guide from the 50s, American fashion designer Anne Fogarty reveals the secrets of 'wife-dressing' - the art of looking chic on all occasions, be it at a cocktail party, on the tennis pitch or in the boudoir. Illustrated with Fogarty's stylish drawings and 50s fashion photography from John French, this handbag-sized guide contains all the advice and inspiration you need to make you the happiest and hippest couple in town.
Author Biography
Anne Fogarty (1919-1980) designed for Margot Inc., Saks Fifth Avenue and her own label, Anne Fogarty, Inc. She won numerous awards including the Coty American Fashion Critics Award and the Neiman Marcus Award and her designs can be seen at the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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