This lavishly illustrated publication is a commentary on the emotional attachment that various key fashion personalities from designers, celebrities, models, photographers, stylists and fashion editors have with the one thing that is treasured in their memory or wardrobe: their Favourite Dress. 120 designers and key industry players from around the world have described the very personal reasons behind their choice, through text, photographs by leading fashion photographers, fabric samples, original sketches and other ephemera their choices come alive on the page. The dresses selected by these individuals are intriguing and highlights the intimacy that the designer and wearer feels with their garment.
This book gives the audience an opportunity to explore how a dress can be a creative statement, a symbol of celebration, power, and individuality. My Favourite Dress is about choice, memory and a moment; a must have for any fashionista.
Designers featured include: 19 RM - Roland Mouret, Alberta Ferretti, Alexander McQueen, Amanda Wakeley, Anna Sui, Antonio Berardi, Anthony Price, Balmain - Oscar de la Renta, Barbara Hulanicki, Bella Freud, Ben de Lisi, Bernhard Willhelm, Betsy Johnson, Betty Jackson, Calvin Klein, Francisco Costa - Calvin Klein, Caroline Charles, Catherine Malandrino, Christian Lacroix, Clements Ribeiro, Comme des Garcons, Daisy de Villeneuve, David Sassoon - Bellville Sassoon, Lorcan Mullany, Diane von Furstenberg, Dolce & Gabbana, Donna Karen, Dries Van Noten, Eley Kishimoto, Elie Sabb, Emanuel Ungaro, Gianfranco Ferre, Giles Deacon, Giorgio Armani, Hamish Morrow, Harriet Quick, Isabel Toledo, Issey Miyake, Jane Burton, Jasper Conran, Joe Casely-Hayford, John Galliano, John Rocha, Julian McDonald, Julie Verhoeven, Junya Wantanabe, Kenzo - Giles Rosier, Lanvin - Alber Elbaz, Louise Goldin, Luella Bartley, Marc Jacobs, Margaret Howell; Maria Grachvogel, Markus Lupfer, Mary Quant, Matthew Williamson, Michiko KoshinO, Missoni - Angela Missoni, Moschino - Rossella Jardini, Naoki Takizawa, Nicole Farhi, Oriole Cullen , Osman Yousefzada, Paco Rabanne, Paul and Joe, Paul Smith, Pearce Fionda, Ralph Lauren, Rick Owens, Romeo Gigli, Sonia Rykiel, Sophia Kokosalaki, Stella McCartney, Stephen Jones, Thierry Mugler, Tracey Emin, Tristan Webber, Valentino, Vera Wang, Donatella Versace, Vivienne Westwood, Zac Posen, Zandra Rhodes.
SELLING POINTS oOver 100 influential and celebrated fashion designers and personalities showcase their favourite dress, offering very personal insights into the reasons behind their choice oPresents an exciting group of designers and key industry players, with an introduction by Suzy Menkes oSumptuous fashion photography complements these lavish creations oA simple idea. A stunning result ILLUSTRATIONS 400 colour *