Geoffrey Warren Livres

Exploring the evolution of fashion accessories from 1840, this book highlights their significance in reflecting societal changes and personal status. Unlike typical decade-focused fashion books, it emphasizes the natural transitions between themes, showcasing accessories alongside full-length figures for context. With detailed explanations, it serves as an essential resource for collectors, fashion historians, designers, and theatrical costumers, illustrating the intricate relationship between clothing and accessories throughout a transformative century in fashion.

In this illustrated account of the extraordinary and highly imaginative Art Nouveau style, which swept Europe and America at the turn of the century, Geoffrey Warren discusses the work of the foremost designers and artist - work which in many instances is still in vogue today.Over 100 full colour photographs capture the originality and mood of the period, featuring furniture, jewellery, ceramics, glass, posters and much much more.