Exploring the changing styles and uses of bags from the Middle Ages to the present day, this gorgeous book, featuring specially commissioned photography of bags from the V&A's world famous collections, includes everything from delicate drawstring purses to must-have designer handbags by the likes of Chanel, Moschino and Prada.

Bags Reviews

'Features everything from the early-day drawstring purses to the latest Chanel bag' Marie Claire

About Claire Wilcox

Claire Wilcox is Senior Curator in the V&A's Furniture, Textiles & Fashion Department. As well as curating the highly-anticipated exhibition The Golden Age of Couture (V&A 2007), she curated Vivienne Westwood (V&A 2004), The Art and Craft of Gianni Versace (V&A 2002) and Radical Fashion (V&A 2001) and edited the accompanying books.

Additional information

Sku

GOR003497001

ISBN 13

9781851775361

ISBN 10

1851775366

Title

Bags by Claire Wilcox

Author

Claire Wilcox

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

V & A Publishing

Year published

20080317

Number of pages

127

Prizes

N/A

Cover note

Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

Note

This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us