Designer Fabrics of the Early '60s (Schiffer Design Book) (Paperback)

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Take a tour of the top couture fabric design houses of Paris during the early 1960s. This visual feast explores more than 250 exemplary designs in full-color photographs of fabric swatches. Explore a multitude of styles, ranging from playful geometrics to novelty prints and from abstract experimentation to the increasingly far-out florals that would mark the decade. Beautifully detailed shots present a close look at the cream of the early 1960s crop from Paris's best couture houses. Each fabric sample illustrated lists the date of publication, as well as the fabric content when known. A special section explores upholstery and household fabrics of the era. In all, this is a comprehensive guide and an indispensable aid for both designers and students.

About the Author

Tina Skinner is a professional writer and editor specializing in design books.

Product Details

• Paperback: 1 pages
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing (March 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764305069
• ISBN-13: 978-0764305061
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #337,009 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing from Cover indication...., December 14, 2004

By	Linda D. Atamian "WebPageMine" (New Jersey) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

When I saw the prints on the cover I had higher expectations. Inside the book, I found the designs repetitive and uninspired, not what you expect from the 60's.