Liberty. The History. Treasures From the Archives of the London

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By Marie-Therese Rieber

Why we have selected this book:

The British luxury department store Liberty, which opened in 1875, has had a huge impact on the development of applied art, design and fashion not only in London but far beyond. Originally a retailer of oriental objects and fabrics, Liberty soon branched out into the design of clothing, jewellery, furniture and fabric prints. This sumptuous, cloth-bound and specially boxed edition offers a unique glimpse behind the scenes and into Liberty’s creative archives. An edition to be treasured by sophisticated enthusiasts of fashion and design!

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Book Overview from the Publisher:

With treasures from the Liberty archives including classic silk scarves, designs spanning over a century and original sketches for Liberty Art Fabrics, this is the official invitation into a London institution and a global icon.

Liberty is the last word in bohemian luxury, a destination and brand celebrated for its unique blend of avant-garde design and expert craftsmanship.

Liberty: The History celebrates the historic beginnings of the iconic store as well as their contemporary vision – from their ‘Eastern Bazaar’ of objets d’art, rugs and textiles from Japan and the East to the brand’s association with the developing Art Nouveau movement, their whimsical window displays and quintessential Art Fabrics, to the innovations in design and printmaking and the savvy collaborations and creative direction that have kept Liberty at the forefront of the fashion world.

With treasures from the Liberty archives including classic silk scarves, designs spanning over a century and original sketches for Liberty Art Fabrics, this is the official invitation into a London institution and a global icon.

This deluxe edition features a cloth-bound hardback book, 10 exquisite art prints and a stunning collectible gift box.

This book is brought by Welbeck Publishing, ISBN 9781802796070

Additional information

Weight 2.15 kg
Dimensions 2.83 × 3.8 × 2.45 cm
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ISBN

9781802796070

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Pages

170

Format

Boxed

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