Description: High-end twentieth-century fashion explored through sumptuous detailed photography of some of the most luxurious garments in the Victoria and Albert Museum's collections.
Brief description: Valerie D. Mendes, formerly Head of Fashion and Textiles at the V&A, has curated exhibitions on Zika Ascher, Pierre Cardin, John French, and Salvatore Ferragamo. She is the author of numerous books including The House of Worth: Portrait of an Archive (with Amy de la Haye).
Review Quotes: A goldmine of inspiration.-- "Threads"