Now in paperback, Ballgowns presents interpretative photographs by David Hughes of 60 years of British ballgowns, including designs by Alexander McQueen, Bellville Sassoon, Erdem, Gareth Pugh, Stella McCartney and Zandra Rhodes.
Though the context has changed, the ballgown remains a staple in many designers\' collections and continues to serve as an expression of status, protocol and taste, while simultaneously embodying elements of drama and fantasy..
In more recent years the ballroom has been replaced by the red carpet.
The social season of debutante parties and private balls, weddings and charity events has long provided Britain\'s fashion designers with opportunities to design elaborate, tour de force eveningwear.
Now in paperback, Ballgowns presents interpretative photographs by David Hughes of 60 years of British ballgowns, including designs by Alexander McQueen, Bellville Sassoon, Erdem, Gareth Pugh, Stella McCartney and Zandra Rhodes
