How Long to Read The Golden Age of Couture

How Long Does it Take to Read The Golden Age of Couture?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 53 minutes to read The Golden Age of Couture by Claire Wilcox

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

In 1947, Christian Dior's "New Look" was greeted with both shock and delight, making headlines around the world. Accompanying the exhibition opening at the Victoria and Albert Museum in September 2007, this lavish book focuses on Parisian and British couture between 1947 and 1957, the decade Dior hailed as fashion's "golden age." The "New Look" symbolized a new femininity. The full skirts and hourglass silhouettes were considered highly decadent, synonymous with luxury and prosperity, in marked contrast to the austerity of the WWII years. Nevertheless, the "New Look" caught the public imagination and ushered in a period of remarkable creativity. The Golden Age of Couture features stunning gowns and exquisite tailoring from Dior as well as from such designers as Balenciaga, Balmain, and Givenchy, along with evocative photographs by the likes of Richard Avedon and Cecil Beaton. This beautifully designed book reveals the skill and craftsmanship of haute couture along with the inner workings of the exclusive design houses, and the inspiration behind some of the most famous styles of all time.

How long is The Golden Age of Couture?

The Golden Age of Couture by Claire Wilcox is 232 pages long, and a total of 58,464 words.

This makes it 78% the length of the average book. It also has 71% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Golden Age of Couture Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 19 minutes to read The Golden Age of Couture aloud.

What Reading Level is The Golden Age of Couture?

The Golden Age of Couture is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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