House of Lachasse [Dec]
Synopsis
House of Lachasse documents the past seventy years of British fashion through the life of one designer. It tells the story of Peter Lewis-Crown as his life becomes entwined with the history of one of the London’s leading couture houses. It is a celebration of beautiful clothes, the talented people who design and make them and the lucky people who wear them. It leaves us with the question ‘where does fashion go from here?
Dame Norma Major DBE
Lewis-Crown recalls tales of high society fashion shows, confesses secrets of the fashion trade and explains what is it like to dress royalty.
Readers will learn how people kept up appearances during World War Two, experience a post-war London art school, see a couture house from the perspective of a designer and hear anecdotes about many well-known figures.
The book includes photographs from Peter Lewis-Crown’s own collection.
Author's Biography
A great supporter of many charities Peter has been awarded numerous honours for his professional and charity work.
Reviews
A memorable account of a way of life that always boasted plenty of real style.â€
Julian Fellowes
“Peter Lewis-Crown’s story of his life and immensely distinguished career as a designer and creator of women’s fashion. An elegantly expressed history of a Great House of Fashion.â€
Edward Fox
£14.99 Hardback