A journey following the mythical figures that led haute couture and prêt-à-porter, from their origins to the present day: from the timeless of Coco Chanel to the aristocratic but innovative spirit of Elsa Schiaparelli, up to the glamour of Tom Ford and the visionary Alexander McQueen. This book reviews all major designers through pictures, accounts and entertaining anecdotes from behind-the-scenes. A must have for all fashion runway lovers!