This fantastic limited edition gift book is cloth bound with a uniquelydesigned, foil-blocked cover and individually shrink-wrapped Featuresinterviews with 30 of the world's leading fashion designers includingArmani, Oscar de la Renta, Prada, Alaia, Valentino, Givenchy and many more It is highly illustrated, featuring portraits of the designers byinternationally renowned photographer Rankin, best known for capturing thewit and personality of his subjects. Couture in the 21st Century is areference book of inspirations, featuring interviews with 30 of the world'stop designers today expressing, in their own words, the importance of thetraditions of couture in shaping the future of fashion