Madame Grès Couture Paris
This definitive monograph celebrates the life and work of Madame Grès, the legendary Parisian couturier revered as a designer’s designer. Renowned for her masterful draping and sculptural asymmetry, Grès transformed haute couture by treating fabric like stone, shaping garments that echo classical statuary while remaining strikingly modern. Active at her peak from the 1930s through the 1950s, and rediscovered in the 1970s, her refined minimalism and deep respect for the female body influenced generations of designers, from Balenciaga and Alaïa to Yohji Yamamoto and Jil Sander. Featuring iconic creations worn by style legends such as Marlene Dietrich and Jackie Kennedy, this volume presents Grès’s dresses as works of art, photographed in museum settings that highlight their timeless elegance and enduring relevance.
Details
- Pages: 128
- Hardcover
- Published on: September 24, 2024
- Dimensions: 10.25" D x 12.25" W
About The Author
Olivier Saillard is one of the world’s foremost fashion historians and curators. Known for his rigorous scholarship and poetic approach to fashion history, he has served as director of major fashion museums and curated internationally acclaimed exhibitions devoted to couture and modern dress. His work consistently bridges academic research and visual storytelling.
Anne Graire contributes additional historical and curatorial insight, complementing Saillard’s vision with detailed research into Madame Grès’s legacy and influence.
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