Artisans and Designers by Rebecca Jumper Matheson (Paperback Book)

Name: Artisans and Designers by Rebecca Jumper Matheson (Paperback Book)
Brand: Kent State University Press

Kent State University Press

One couple's bold vision for American fashion Long before the fashion industry formally addressed questions of sustainability and advocated for \""slow fashion,\"" William and Elizabeth Phelps, a husband-and-wife design duo, were already working to create hand-crafted leathergoods and functional women's sportswear that could be worn for decades. Active from the 1940s to the late 1960s, Phelps Associates quickly won acclaim and found commercial success, attracting a broad clientele and becoming known for quality, utility, and craftsmanship.\nUsing vintage metal insignia and hardware, often military surplus, the Phelpses designed bags and belts that answered the need for American-made luxury goods during and after World War II. In the post-war period, the Phelpses experimented with new methods\n\nArtisans and Designers\nAmerican Fashion Through Elizabeth and William Phelps\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked s;