Ballerina

A gorgeously illustrated look at the profound influence that classical ballet and the ballerina have had on high fashion
 
Ballerina: Fashion’s Modern Muse is a revelatory, irresistible treat for dance aficionados and fashionistas alike. Couturiers such as Balmain, Balenciaga, Chanel, Schiaparelli, Charles James, Dior, and Yves Saint Laurent designed ballet-inspired dresses and gowns, many featuring the boned bodices and voluminous tulle skirts of classical tutus. And ready-to-wear designers such as Claire McCardell found inspiration in ballet leotards and other practice clothing, creating knitted separates, bathing suits, and wrap dresses. Written by fashion and ballet experts, the book is illustrated with archival photography by such masters as Richard Avedon, Edward Steichen, Irving Penn, Man Ray, and Cecil Beaton, along with newly commissioned photography of contemporary ballerinas wearing ballet-influenced couture.
 

O privire superb ilustrata asupra profundei influente pe care baletul clasic si balerina au avut-o asupra modei moderne Ballerina: Fashion's Modern Muse este un tratament revelator, irezistibil, atat pentru iubitorii de dans, cat si pentru fashioniste. Couturieri precum Balmain, Balenciaga, Chanel, Schiaparelli, Charles James, Dior si Yves Saint Laurent au conceput rochii si rochii inspirate de balet, multe cu corsete dezosate si fuste volumine de tul ale tuturilor clasice.