Tartan: Romancing the Plaid
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Queen Victoria decked Balmoral in it. Pop stars Rihanna, Katy Perry, and Lady Gaga strut the stage wearing it. Tartan, the beloved symbol of kin, clan, and nation to the Scots, has evolved into one of the world’s favorite fabrics. Serving as the inspiration for designers of everything from haute couture to furniture, tartan mania is in full swing. Fashion world insiders Jeffrey Banks and Doria de La Chapelle have written the definitive book on tartan, bringing together a dizzying array of images to tell the story of tartan’s humble beginnings to its current status as the ultimate emblem of great taste and high fashion.
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| Dimensions | 254 × 190 mm |
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| Author | Jeffrey Banks |
| Author Bio | Jeffrey Banks is a Coty award-winning designer of men's and women's apparel. He is the coauthor of Preppy: Cultivating Ivy Style and Perry Ellis: An American Original. Doria de La Chapelle is a freelance writer who is coauthor of Preppy: Cultivating Ivy Style and Perry Ellis: An American Original. She has written on fashion, beauty, and style for Mademoiselle magazine and other publications. Rose Marie Bravo served as the CEO of Burberry from 1997 to 2005. She currently serves on the board of directors of Estee Lauder, Tiffany & Co., and Williams-Sonoma, Inc. |
| ISBN | 9780847845569 |
| Number of Pages | 288 |
