Haute Couture Ateliers: The Artisans of Fashion

A breathtaking book! Gorgeous photos and very interesting information as well. If you love fashion and want to get a "behind the scenes" look at haute couture, you will treasure this book. The large, coffee table book profiles ateliers that help create haute couture fashion--from embroidery and pleating to feathers and jewelry. The workmanship of these artisans is truly incredible and this book is worth every penny.

The book is fascinating,informative,beautifully photographed,unexpectedly eye opoening as to the intracasy of Haute Couture. The intense labor required for each garment is so often taken for granted that we don`t realize each couture piece is a work of art, Other than that I wasn`t impressed !!! LOL Kidding

This coffee table book is an excellent resource with beautiful photos and just enough commentary to let your imagination take over ,a wonderful addition to my library.

Beautiful, each page is like a work of art.

Anyone seriously interested in couture needs this in their library. It is a superbly well-done master book on the beautiful of couture and the finishing touches of elegance.

Really informative book. Great illustrations!!!

Beautiful book that you will browse through over and over again.

beautiful detailing

Fantastic book! Can't put it down.

This is a fantastic book. I like to much. A lot of information about ateliers. And so good quality pictures.

Thanks a lot!

Unfortunately several pictures are very blurry. I'm not sure if they were put in to depict the 'line of the clothing' or something like that, which might be valid for some, but for me... I expect good quality photographs in a book which is mostly photographs. Having said that the book overall is lovely. I haven't had the chance to read much yet (it arrived today), but I can already tell that while containing wonderful images it was possibly a purchase I will come to regret. I was basing my purchase decision on the sample picture shown on amazon - which show close-ups of the fabric, the embroidery and beading right up close so you can make out the patterns. But most of the photos are actually from a distance. Close enough to admire the patterns effect, but not to see the nitty-gritty of the sequins. The best close-ups in it are the ones used in the look inside view on amazon, so that's a shame. Oh and be warned!! I bought a 2nd hand book, but it came wrapped in plastic like new. Which on the one hand is awesome, but on the other hand... you can't return a book once you've ripped off the plastic. So be sure before you buy!!! But I don't regret the purchase completely - it contains a lot of lovely shots of stunning fashion pieces, and once I get the chance to read it I hope it contains lots of interesting information!! :)