Vintage Jewellery

Collecting and wearing designer classics

Inbunden, Engelska, 2022

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Beskrivning

Foreword by Gerda Flöckinger Vintage Jewellery recounts 120 years of history, including Lalique's Art Nouveau enamelling at the turn of the twentieth century, Cartier's gemstones, Christian Dior's mid-century costume pieces and Harry Winston's diamonds.Accompanied by archive images, fashion photography and specially commissioned photographs of period pieces, the most collectible and beautiful bracelets, necklaces, rings and brooches are showcased, including Elizabeth Taylor's peregrina pearl and Wallis Simpson's Cartier panther bracelet. The book explores the key designers and jewellery houses, technical developments and cultural influences that shaped jewellery design and shows you how to collect and wear vintage pieces.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2022-05-12
Mått:188 x 240 x 22 mm
Vikt:860 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:224
Förlag:Headline Publishing Group
Medarbetare:Flöckinger,Gerda
ISBN:9781802790962

Utforska kategorier

Modedesign och textilformgivning inom Kultur
Designhistoria inom Kultur

Mer om författaren

Caroline Cox is professor of cultural history at University of the Arts London. She is a leading fashion authority whose work explores the relationship between fashion, beauty and culture. A lecturer and broadcaster, she is also a cultural trends advisor at Vidal Sassoon. Caroline's books on fashion history and theory have been published internationally and include Vintage Shoes and Vintage Jewellery.

Innehållsförteckning

Foreword by Gerda Flockinger CBE - Introduction - 1890-1910: Divinely Decadent - 1910s: The Edwardian Era - 1920s: Streamlined & Chic - 1930s: Hollywood Glamour - 1940s: F for Fake - 1950s: Mid-Century Sparkle - 1960s: Pop Goes the Future - 1970s: The Body, Bold & Beautiful - 1980s: The Power & the Glory - 1990s to Now: Future Collectibles - Shopping & Collecting Guide - Glossary of Jewellery Terms - Index - Further Reading & Acknowledgements.