The Art of Couture Embroidery

Dive into the fascinating world of fashion embroidery, with practical tricks and techniques, and examples of some of the most iconic s from the catwalk. With a focus on the most influential ers and couture and catwalk pieces from the last four decades, The Art of Couture Embroidery unravels the intricate relationship between high fashion garment construction and the embroidery that makes it sing. Written by established embroidery expert Jessica Pile and art and fashion historian Robert Ossant, this beautifully presented book is perfect for embroiderers of all levels, from hobbyists to students and professionals. Looking at the finest embroidery used in high fashion, this book reveals the inside story of each leading er, the history of the house and the untold stories of their most groundbreaking collections. In each chapter, dedicated to a different leading er or house, Jessica and Robert consider a single outstanding and iconic embroidered garment, showing the reader how they can apply the same techniques in their own s.