{"product_id":"yumi-katsura-the-fairy-godmother-of-japanese-fashion-9781788842631","title":"Yumi Katsura: The Fairy Godmother of Japanese Fashion","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis beautifully illustrated fashion biography tells the story of Japanese cultural icon Yumi Katsura, a celebrated couturier who was also one of the bestselling luxury wedding-dress designers in the world.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYumi Katsura could be the greatest fashion designer you've never heard of. One of the world's bestselling luxury wedding-dress designers, as well as a celebrated couturier, she was venerated in her native Japan as a cultural icon and an inspirational business leader. Among her most celebrated pieces are a paper 'washi mode' dress housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, a vestment worn by Pope John Paul II and a diamond-laden wedding gown ranked among the most expensive of all time. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This beautifully illustrated biography tells the story of the woman who single-handedly created Japan's modern wedding industry, turning centuries of tradition on its head. From Katsura's childhood in the ruins of wartime Tokyo to her stellar international career, her life is an example to anyone who dreams of living for their passion. Written by \u003cb\u003eCori Coppola\u003c\/b\u003e - producer of the acclaimed documentary House of Cardin - with co-author \u003cb\u003eKristin Coppola\u003c\/b\u003e, this lavish fashion biography is a must-have for critics, connoisseurs and couture fans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Cori Coppola,Kristin Coppola\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Acc Art Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 264\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.1lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781788842631","brand":"Acc Art Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48296510521481,"sku":"9781788842631","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/9240\/6921\/files\/img_326379ef-c20c-445a-8b2e-4de849d9ffaa.jpg?v=1788841553","url":"https:\/\/sonsanddaughtersbooks.com\/products\/yumi-katsura-the-fairy-godmother-of-japanese-fashion-9781788842631","provider":"Sons and Daughters Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}