Berk of London Prince of Wales Feathers Velvet Slippers Sz: 8 London

Berk of London Prince of Wales Feathers Velvet Slippers Sz: 8 LondonLadies' slippers in black velvet w bullion thread Prince of Wales Feathers on toebox w scarlet trapunto quilt lining by Berk of Burlington Arcade, London

and Benjamin Franklin (who enjoyed his life as a single man immensely while representing the U

Dashing young Lochinvar

suede jerkin

he famously invented the muslin over the lemon

And if some new ones you invent

filled with amusing parodies of traditional songs

11 1/2" x 9 1/2"

Chic pen & ink w/ watercolour details of a Christian Dior Paris couture dress designed for Nan Kempner (1930-2005) the New York socialite replete w/ two crepe fabric swatches attached

The book also represented a resurgence of interest in preppy culture that aided the growth of retailer L

Issued on the 50th anniversary of the Fabiani family's fashion house

is accompanied by his engagingly modest journalistic account

Cover Artwork by Mary Petty