The Art of Being a Well Dressed Wife
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
The Art of Being a Well Dressed Wife
By (Author) Anne Fogarty
V & A Publishing
V & A Publishing
19th January 2011
United Kingdom
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Fashion and textile design
History of art
646.34
Physical Properties
Hardback
144
Width 137mm, Height 186mm, Spine 22mm
340g
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 Bio
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.
