By Arthur Dreyfus

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For a fashionista, discovering the creative evolution of the dress is a must and that’s exactly what makes this release a great addition to her book collection. By showcasing 101 groundbreaking pieces created by iconic fashion designers, this book counts the evolution and versatility of dresses over the past century.

It features one dress from each year since 1914 – revealing the potential of the dress as a staple piece and as a work of art. From Yves Saint Laurent to CHANEL, Vivienne Westwood, Martin Margiela, Kenzo, Dior, Helmut Lang, Comme des Garçons, Paco Rabanne, Dolce & Gabbana, Lanvin, Thierry Mugler, Elsa Schiaparelli, Yohji Yamamoto, Alaïa and many more, a multitude of top international designers are included.

Selected by curators at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, these iconic and revolutionary dresses are accompanied by detailed captions that mention the dress’ name, brand, designer, season, material.

After all, creating memorable pieces is all about finding fresh and daring ways and this is how those designers marked fashion history with their works!

Mirella Haddad