The golden age of couture :

The golden age of couture : Paris and London, 1947-57 / edited by Claire Wilcox. - London : V&A, 2008. - 224 p. : ill. (some col.), ports. (some col.) ; 31 cm.

Originally published: 2007. Ill. on inside covers.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 218) and index.

This title explores couture from the post-war era to the global success of the major brands by the late 1950s, at which point fashion began to change, influenced by the 'youth-quake' of the early 60s.

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Fashion design--History--Great Britain--20th century--Exhibitions.
Fashion design--History--France--20th century--Exhibitions.