30-Day Book Challenge: Day 30

FAVOURITE COFFEE TABLE BOOK
I just realised today is the last day of the challenge... no more breaking my head over which book to write about, rushing to finish posts before midnight, and feverishly discussing posts with friends who are also facing the challenge. Besides, I ended up thinking of books and stories I had completely forgotten about. This was fun...

I am not going to say anything much, but that I had wanted this book from the moment I lay my eyes on the cover (and the synopsis) in a monthly press newsletter from the publishers. I didn't even had to flip it open... one glance at the grey silk cover and I was smitten. It was also one of those times when I merely said that they book looked expensive and did not dare to ask the publishers for a review copy, because it was so frightfully expensive.
But, without even asking for it, one morning, many weeks later I cam to office to see a huge package lying on my desk... they had me the book. Oh, and I've never wanted a coffee table more eagerly than now. Designers, old and new speak about their perception of couture (a much misused term), which are accompanied by beautiful pictures from the runways and vintage shows. Plus, there are some stunning portraits of the designers from Rankin.
My clothes may not suggest that, but I have great admiration for fashion and see it as a form of art... I love how the book  brings out the significance of fashion designing, as opposed to merely making clothes (ready-to-wear).
...I really need a coffee table to display this.

Couture in the 21st Century
Edited by Deborah Bee
Price Rs. 2499