Name/Title
Ann Lowe : American couturierEntry/Object ID
TT505.L69.W3 2023Description
"The definitive illustrated volume on the work and life of Ann Lowe, a consummate couturier who designed lavish evening and bridal gowns for members of America's social registry, a Black woman working hard behind the scenes whose important legacy has remained under-appreciated, until now." -- PUBLISHERContext
"Published on the occasion of the exhibition Anne Lowe: American couturier, organized by Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library, Winterthur, Delaware, September 9, 2023 - January 7, 2024."Lexicon
Search Terms
african american fashion designers, costume design--united states, fashion design--exhibitions, fashion design--united states--history--20th century, women fashion designersLegacy Lexicon
Category
Exhibition catalogBook Details
Author
Elizabeth Way, Heather Hodge, Laura MinaPublisher
Rizzoli ElectaDate Published
2023ISBN
0847873145, 9780847873142Notes
Length: 208General Notes
Note Type
ContentsNote
The life and work of Ann Lowe : rediscovering "society's best kept secret" / Margaret Powell -- Ann Lowe : American couturier / Elizabeth Way -- Preserving Ann Lowe's gowns : conservation research and treatment / Laura Mina, Katherine Sahmel and Heather Hodge -- Reproducing Jacqueline Kennedy's wedding dress / Katya Roelse -- The legacy of Ann Lowe / Elizabeth Way.