# The Impossible Collection of Fashion

- **Brand:** Assouline
- **Price:** $1,200.00
- **Catalog:** assouline
- **Retailer:** assouline
- **Product URL:** https://go.cosimo.shop/r/gAAAAABq9ioaxxVBpVGBaD8Jz28KPaW8yLVEuvp9qoZ2ogPutK-pS4q4kOZyL2Bhs74ThpOq5vj_1ereayys0JJp7wOIuy1-_cvqBnJI5os5gyL0VeedAiQtSre6uW2pCUGSP0G_dDqJF-3qXhZqxmPkpWDRJdMrntXi8KsxFE-iT66e0gJwXPPOw3F3lw9shM0j6ZvJpyh0DEx4B6HukLgfb6rN6qeShZq1KEckhnt70KzOx_zDZ4Sct2FdT4egARQYGQusIaNX1giUPfi4NLuSz6hygWQ-k-68IuH96mqd1r-FgeMUaf5ZBvvO4nElV9UC_FjVtXpnrnXkb9FULxldVPdXSKUCOWi-QDhJrNn4-HTny-5-vdLNqs0GW4FCQ0HN6NpPX1repxv02uRKswukLTnjnABzn736tqom8_y-Ba9WRbotIkQWkUFXBF1WdW5SHk6KR9R76Y7qZGPTlAG6xwbgdXFbNw==
- **GTIN:** 882664301637
- **Availability:** In stock

## Summary

Limited edition oversized fashion coffee table book featuring iconic 20th-century dresses, presented in a luxury handcrafted linen clamshell case.

## Description

In this limited edition, Ultimate Collection format linen clamshell and handmade oversized fashion coffee table book, Valerie Steele flexes her curatorial muscle by showcasing the most iconic dresses of the twentieth century. From Poiret to Pucci, Doucet to Dior, Vionnet to Valentino, Steele selects one hundred dresses that caused a stir either on the runway or entering a room and ultimately inspired new directions in fashion. Steele’s selections include Paul Poiret's figure-liberating 1907 gown, Madame Grès’s sublimely draped goddess creation from 1938, Jean Paul Gaultier's shockingly exaggerated cone-bust corset dress circa 1984, and Hussein Chalayan’s awe-inspiring remote-control fiberglass Airplane dress from 2000. The compilation, while certainly subjective, is sure to receive nods of recognition along with a gasp or two of surprise. Complimentary white gloves and signature canvas tote bag are included with each purchase from Assouline's Ultimate Collection.

## Appearance

- **Materials:** Handcrafted limited edition in a luxury clamshell case

## Variants

- **In stock:** 1 of 1

| SKU | Availability |
| --- | --- |
| 1650226921492 | In stock |

## Categories

- **Categories:** Books

## Additional Attributes

- **isbn:** 9781614280163
- **tags:** endear:fashion-beauty, live-rates, Online Store, ultimate
- **author:** Valerie Steele
- **vendor:** ASSOULINE
- **weight:** 24.4 lb
- **language:** English
- **dimensions:** W 15.31 x L 18.5 x D 2.75 in
- **page count:** 144 pages
- **released on:** August 2011
- **product type:** Books
- **dust regularly:** Use a soft, dry cloth or feather duster to gently remove dust from the cover and page edges.
- **in the details:** Ultimate Collection curates culture from around the world and across the ages. Hand-bound using traditional techniques, with color plates hand-tipped on art-quality paper, each page of this limited-edition series bears the unique imprint of the artisan.
- **shopify handle:** the-impossible-collection-of-fashion
- **cover materials:** Handcrafted limited edition in a luxury clamshell case
- **avoid direct sunlight:** Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight may cause fading or discoloration of the cover and pages, or melt or warp the binding, compromising the book's integrity.
- **number of illustrations:** 100
- **use caution when opening:** Do not force the spine flat, especially on new books, as this may damage the binding.
- **handle with clean dry hands:** Always use clean, dry hands when handling your book to avoid transferring oils, dirt, or liquids onto the pages and cover.
- **keep away from sharp objects:** Sharp objects can damage the cover and pages.
- **keep away from liquids and food:** Avoid placing books near food or beverages to prevent spills and stains.
- **keep away from children and pets:** Large books are heavy and unwieldy and may cause injury.
- **store in a cool dry place on a low secure shelf:** Humidity and moisture can damage the paper and melt or warp the binding. Store books upright and closed on a flat surface, away from heat sources. Heavy books placed precariously on high shelves or surfaces may cause injury. Do not use as a storage surface.

## Enrichment

- **Type:** coffee table book
- **Type Synonyms:** art book, fashion book, luxury book
- **Tags:** linen clamshell case, hardcover, limited edition, oversized
- **Styles:** luxury, maximalist
- **Category Path:** Media > Books > Print Books
- **Book cover type:** Hardcover
- **Genre:** Arts, Design, Fashion & beauty
- **Language version:** ENG- English
- **Target audience:** Adults
- **Canonical Brand:** Assouline

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