2010, ISBN: 9783858813107

Scheidegger and Spiess. New. 2010. Hardcover. 3858813109 . - *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened -- VOLUMETWO (2) VOLU… Mehr…

Scheidegger and Spiess. New. 2010. Hardcover. 3858813109 . - *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened -- VOLUMETWO (2) VOLUMES including ISBN: 9783858813138. Vol. 1 (The History of Abraham Ltd. ) : 208 pages; over 200 illus. ; in German ; Vol. 2 (Stoffreaktionen der Firma Abraham/ The Fabric Designs of Abraham Ltd. ) : 216 pages; 396 illus. ; English and German. From the publisher: "One of the major players in Switzerland's silk trade has been Abraham AG (Abraham Ltd). The company's history dates back to 1878, when Jakob Abraham became a partner in a Zurich-based business. Under the direction of Gustav Zumsteg, who had joined as a partner in 1943, the business became a firm part of post-war Paris Haute Couture as supplier of silk fabrics to the leading fashion houses. The 1960s-80s were the heyday of Abraham AG with the close and personal collaboration between Zumsteg and Yves Saint Laurent from 1961 onwards. This equally successful and glamorous period was followed by a slow but steady decline eventually leading to the company's bankruptcy and liquidation in 2002. 'Soie Pirate: The History and Fabric Designs of Abraham Ltd.' .Is a comprehensive history of this fascinating enterprise. Volume one tells the company's story and investigates its importance in the international business of high fashion and in the context of time. Volume two presents a wealth of designs, patterns and samples of the beautiful fabrics designed by Abraham AG but also of the elegant dresses and spectacular gowns the great couturiers like Cristobal Balenciaga, Coco Chanel, Christian Dior, Hubert de Givenchy, Yves Saint Laurent or Emanuel Ungaro have created using Abraham's products. Together both volumes bring to life a chapter in the history of high fashion worldwide" - with a bonus offer--; 12.9 X 9.6 X 0.9 inches; 208 pages ., Scheidegger and Spiess, 2010, 6<

1999, ISBN: 9783858813107

Editor: Swiss National Museum Zürich, Scheidegger und Spiess AG, Verlag, Hardcover, 208 Seiten, Publiziert: 1999-01-01T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Book, Books Global Store, Special Features… Mehr…

Editor: Swiss National Museum Zürich, Scheidegger und Spiess AG, Verlag, Hardcover, 208 Seiten, Publiziert: 1999-01-01T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Book, Books Global Store, Special Features, Books, Decorative Arts & Design, Arts & Photography, Subjects, Europe, History, Polymers & Plastics, Chemical, Engineering & Technology, Science, Nature & Maths, Mechanics, Civil Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical & Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials & Industries, Production, Manufacturing & Operational, Industrial Chemistry & Manufacturing Technologies, Scientific, Technical & Medical, Mechanical & Material Engineering, Scheidegger und Spiess AG, Verlag, 1999<