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Little Book of Hermès: The story of the iconic fashion house

Hardback by Homer, Karen

Little Book of Hermès: The story of the iconic fashion house

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ISBN:
9781802790115
Publication Date:
7 Jul 2022
Language:
English
Publisher:
Headline Publishing Group
Imprint:
Welbeck
Pages:
160 pages
Format:
Hardback
For delivery:
Estimated despatch 29 - 30 Jul 2026

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Little Book of Hermès: The story of the iconic fashion house

Description

The iconic bags, the instantly recognizable packaging, the celebrity fans - Hèrmes is the last word in luxurious accessories. Through the generations, Hermès have created innovative and exquisite accessories for the most glamorous customers. From their nineteenth-century saddlery workshop to 1960s Paris and beyond, Hermès has graced the arms and wardrobes of style icons from Grace Kelly and Jane Birkin to Victoria Beckham and Kim Kardashian. Little Book of Hermès tells the story of the evolution of the House of Hermès, through beautiful illustrations of the most coveted items and authoritative text by fashion historian Karen Homer.

Contents

Introduction - The Early Years - A New Generation - Considered Expansion - The Evolution of Fashion - Iconic Bags - Silk Scarves - Aristocracy and Celebrity Clientele.

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