About the Book

Chronicling the birth of haute couture and haute cuisine, this illustrated account documents how the young, charismatic, and attractive King Louis XIV--the first man to wear silk stockings, high heels, and cover himself entirely with diamonds--played a major role in the origin of French style. This detailed analysis combines historical research with fanciful anecdotes in order to describe how the French established standards of sophistication, style, and elegance that today's international chefs, famous hairstylists, distinguished cafes, and elegant hotspots still aspire to meet.

"Una cronica del nacimiento de la" haute couture," este cuento ilustrado documenta como el joven, carismatico, y atractivo rey Louis XIV--el primer hombre que vistio con medias de seda, zapatos de tacon, y que se cubrio enteramente de brillantes--desempeno un papel importante en el origen del estilo frances. Este analisis detallado combina informacion historica con anecdotas fantasiosas para describir como los franceses establecieron los estandares de sofisticacion, estilo y elegancia que los chefs internacionales, los peluqueros celebres, los cafes distinguidos, y la vida nocturna y elegante hoy en dia todavia aspiran satisfacer."

Product Details

Media: Hardcover Book, 264 pages

Language: Spanish

Publisher: Dept. of Education Office of Educati

Edition: Unknown

ISBN-10: 849643124X

Publication Date: Sep. 1st, 2009

ISBN-13: 9788496431249

Dimensions: 7.00 x 9.70 x 1.00 inches

Shipping Weight: 2.02 lbs

• Categories: Fashion Design