Liberty

The Evolution of an Idea

$100.00

This book is not yet published, but will be available from May 2025.

ISBN: 9780500028858 Category:

Description

Published to mark the 150th anniversary of the founding of Liberty, this book celebrates the extraordinary range of innovative fabric designs that have been at the forefront of the business and its global reputation for well over a century.

Liberty – an icon of design innovation and luxury – is renowned internationally for fabric designs on silk, wool, cashmere and, most famously, Tana Lawn Cotton™. Gathered here are 150 of the most striking and significant Liberty patterns, ranging from much-loved florals to bold and abstract designs and contemporary collaborations.

Published to mark Liberty’s 150th anniversary, this beautifully produced book places fabrics in the context of the store’s wider design history – from the retailer’s remarkable Tudor-revival building to posters, advertising and branding. It presents the very latest examples of Liberty design alongside prints, drawings and samples from the company’s outstanding archive, telling an inspiring, century-long story of manufacturing quality and design excellence.

Additional information

Weight 300 g
Dimensions 25.5 x 30.5 cm
Publisher name Thames and Hudson Ltd
Publication date 15 May 2025
Number of pages 272
Format Hardback
Contributors Text by John Bew, Adrian Bradshaw, and Alexander McCall Smith
Dimensions 25.5 x 30.5 cm
Weight 300 g
Kassia St Clair is a writer, cultural historian and colour expert. She is the author of The Secret Lives of Colour (2016) and The Golden Thread (2019).