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Carrie Bradshaw adored them; Beyonce sang about them; princesses wear them. From the first time a pair of Jimmy Choos graced the red carpet, the brand has been favored by Hollywood stars, British royalty and the world's most fashionable women.

"The name Valentino has been synonymous with high fashion for almost fifty years. On the occasion of his final couture collection in 2008, this landmark book celebrates a remarkable 45 year career by focusing on his haute couture creations, highlighting the most important and iconic looks of his half-century in fashion through new photography, sketches, fabric samples, and commentary on the dresses by Valentino himself.Hardcover300 pages9"" X 12""Imported" ...

Unlike most architecture encyclopedias, which tend to concentrate more on buildings and floor plans than their designers, this tome puts the architects in the spotlight, profiling individuals so that readers can get a clear overview of their bodies of work.

This fascinating publication presents the roles two men have played in turning a small workshop in nineteenth-century Paris into one of the most successful and recognized brands in the world.