Judith Leiber: The Artful Handbag
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| Rating | : | 4.40 (660 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0810935716 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 159 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-10-22 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Published in conjunction with an exhibit at the Museum of the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City, New York Times writer Nemy's book provides a cursory view of Leiber's life, the manufacturing of her designs, and anecdotes about the owners of her purses. of Design & Merchandising, Los AngelesCopyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. Williamson, Fashion Inst. . From Library Journal Winner of the Coty Fashion Award in 1973 and the Council of Fashion Designers Award for Accessories in 1994, Judith Leiber designs day and evening bags coveted and owned by socialites, celebrities, and First Ladies. Recommended where there is an interest.Gayle A. The book contains close to 200 photographs of her exquisite handbags, from leather day bags to rhinestone-encrusted, molded-metal mina
Renowned as the worlds foremost contemporary designer of fine handbags, Judith Leiber brings together the realms of art and fashion in her astonishing creations. In a lively, anecdotal text, Enid Nemy, features writer for the "New York Times, " traces Leiber's life from her roots in Pre-World War II Hungary, where she was the first woman accepted into the Handbag Guild, to her arrival in the United States and the eventual opening of her own business in 1963. Coveted by many, collected by celebrities and socialites, affordable by only a few, Judith Leiber bags are a wearable art form, appearing in the permanent collections of some of America" trop museums
bg from Baltimore said Good for fans and collectors of Leiber bags. Lovely book. "Excellent Read" according to Teri Easter. If love minaudiers this is an excellent book and lovely clear colorful images. I received my book as a gift years ago and I still look at on occasions'. The Art of the Handbag I read the book in my daughters home some time ago and just had to have a copy of my own. Unfortunately I had to purchase it at an inflated price as the book is out of print.Ms. Lieber's story is such an inspiring one of a woman who is typical of what the American Dream is all about. She had a skill and took