Coat Route - Craft, Luxury, and Obsession on the Trail of a $50,000 Coat

In today's world of fast fashion, is there a place for a handcrafted $50,000 coat?

Summary

In today’s world of fast fashion, is there a place for a handcrafted $50,000 coat?

To answer that question, Meg Noonan takes readers to the Sydney studio of John Cutler, a fourth-generation tailor; to the mountains of Peru, where villagers shear vicunas (a rare animal known for its soft fleece); to the fabulous Florence headquarters of Stefano Ricci, the world’s greatest silk designer; to the esteemed French textile company Dormeuil; to the English button factory that makes products out of Indian buffalo horn; and to the workshop of the engraver who made the 18-carat gold plaque that sits inside the collar.
These artisans create a rich tapestry of bespoke tailoring, which began in 17th-century London, but their dedication to their craft is about more than tradition; they believe that their way is best — for customers, for the environment, and for the workers involved.

Fascinating, surprising, and entertaining, The Coat Route is a timely love song to things of lasting value in our disposable culture.

Product details

• Authors: Meg Lukens Noonan, Meg Lukens Noonan
• Publisher: External catalogues UK
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.01.2014
• EAN: 9781922247599
• ISBN: 978-1-922247-59-9
• No. of pages: 272
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Social structure research; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Consumer Behavior, TRAVEL / Special Interest / Literary, Behavioural economics, Fashion & beauty industries, Consumerism, Travel guides: museums, historic sites, galleries etc