The Golden Age of Couture: Paris and London 1947-57 Hardcover – 3 Sept. 2007

I'll keep this short as I didn't purchase this book for myself. However I bought this for my fiance who loves her fashion, loves the history behind fasion, she loves fashion art/photography, and particularly loves this era and the style. When I gave the book to her and she opened the paper she was stunned and I think there may have been a little tear - she absolutely adores this book!!!If you're looking for a gift for someone who's is studying fashion or photography or as in my finance's case, is fascinated by the fashion and designs of the era and would enjoy looking back at such beautiful designs, you will not go wrong with this book!!!

This book is a reference book, it is derived form the exhibition at the V&A some years ago now. It contains beautiful images of garments and fashion photography. It is a beautiful coffe table book.

Vivid pictures and nice description of the golden age of couture. Very informative.

Yet again Claire Wilcox and the team pull off another superb publication. Fashion is such an integral part of life and this book goes a long way to show what impact it had on women post war.What I especially liked was to finally see a picture of the model Bettina. This is the one and same individual that Vivienne Westwood named her Bettina jacket after. easy to see whyIf you have any young aspiring designers in your household then this is essential reading

This book has some great pictures. I love vintage frocks, especially Dior, and this book has some lovely dresses to look at. There is quite alot of writing - which I wasn't really intersted in - I just like the pictures.

This is beautiful book for anyone interested in beautiful clothes, history of haute couture, nostalgia. Its kept me quiet for ages. Beautiful pictures and enough info to keep it interesting. A great present idea.

Just initially flicked through the book.. it's great, second-hand but looks new.Fast delivery too

What a golden age. Fabulous photos give a real feel of the era. Beautiful couture shown at its best and make you wish you could turn the clock back.