A collection of flyers, ephemera and catalogs from the influential 1980s-'90s fashion brand, Esprit. From an employee who worked with the company, items include seasonal catalogs, branded store flyers (Nordstrom), retail display cards, and more. During the 1980s and 1990s, Esprit became a global powerhouse known for its colorful sportswear, upbeat California attitude, and innovative advertising campaigns. The collection includes: - 11" x 15" catalogs for Fall 1988, Fall 1989 (kids and adult catalogs), Spring 1989, Spring 1990 (kids and adult catalogs), approx. 22 to 86 pages each - Esprit.....
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An exquisite original ink, graphite and gouache/watercolor drawing of a French historical costume worn by a noble Frenchwoman during the 14th-15th centuries, after or copying a drawing by the French fashion illustrator Louis Marie-Lanté. Marie-Lanté drew elegant and refined depictions of historical costumes, in particular famous women of France known for their talents or beauty. This drawing depicts Odette de Champdivers, the chief mistress of Charles VI of France (Charles the Mad). Because she physically resembled the Queen, she was called la petite reine ("the little queen") by contemporaries. With.....
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