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The Liberty Scarf (Thames & Hudson Ltd) - Hardcover

Rennie, Paul

 
9780500031131: The Liberty Scarf (Thames & Hudson Ltd)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0500031134 ISBN 13: 9780500031131
Verlag: Thames & Hudson Ltd, 2026

Inhaltsangabe

A celebration of the Liberty scarf, a timeless accessory launched in the early 1900s that has been central to Liberty’s reputation for luxury and excellence.

The Liberty Scarf is a captivating tribute to one of fashion’s most enduring luxury accessories, celebrating its rich heritage and exquisite artistry. From the early 1900s, when silk scarves were first printed at Liberty’s own printworks in London, the Liberty scarf evolved into a timeless emblem of effortless sophistication, admired for its lustrous, finely woven silk and distinctive, intricate prints. It has long stood as a symbol of British elegance and artistic expression, seamlessly blending heritage with modernity.

Showcasing Liberty’s global reputation for innovation and mastery in textile craftsmanship, this book unveils the beauty and precision behind each scarf, drawing from Liberty’s extraordinary archive – from nature-inspired classics and heritage motifs to bold abstract designs reflecting post-war and contemporary influences.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Paul Rennie is an enthusiastic collector of vintage headscarves and has worked with museums in London, Paris, Prague and New York. Rennie is also an academic and author: he teaches Graphic Communication Design at Central St Martins, University of the Arts London (from where he received his PhD), and has written extensively about design and fashion.

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The Liberty Scarf is a captivating tribute to one of fashion's most enduring luxury accessories, celebrating its rich heritage and exquisite artistry. From the early 1900s, when silk scarves were first printed at Liberty's own printworks in London, the Liberty scarf evolved into a timeless emblem of effortless sophistication, admired for its lustrous, finely woven silk and distinctive, intricate prints. It has long stood as a symbol of British elegance and artistic expression, seamlessly blending heritage with modernity.Showcasing Liberty's global reputation for innovation and mastery in textile craftsmanship, this book unveils the beauty and precision behind each scarf, drawing from Liberty's extraordinary archive--from nature-inspired classics and heritage motifs to bold abstract designs reflecting postwar and contemporary influences.

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Verlag
Thames & Hudson Ltd
Erscheinungsdatum
2026
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
0500031134
ISBN 13 
9780500031131
Einband
Gebundene Ausgabe
Anzahl der Seiten
284
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