{"product_id":"yumi-katsura-the-fairy-godmother-of-japanese-fashion-hardcover","title":"Yumi Katsura: The Fairy Godmother of Japanese Fashion - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCori Coppola\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKristin Coppola\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\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 \u003c\/p\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.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCori Coppola\u003c\/b\u003e was the Producer of the fashion documentary The House of Cardin, directed by P. David Ebersole and Todd Hughes. Shot in five countries over the course of two years, the film depicts the life and work of famed French fashion designer Pierre Cardin. Previously, she worked as a Coordinator and VFX Producer for films and commercials both in the U.S. and in France working at high-profile companies such as Kleiser-Walczak, BUF, and Partizan. Ms. Coppola, who originally hailed from Hollywood, was fluent in French and lived in Paris for over 21 years. She was the granddaughter of famed opera conductor Anton Coppola, daughter of jazz bassist Ray Brown, and part of the celebrated Coppola family. Tragically, Cori passed away during the later stages of working on \u003ci\u003eYumi Katsura: The Fairy Godmother of Fashion\u003c\/i\u003e. Cori's sister, Kristin, completed the project, working closely with Yumi Katsura and her team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 264\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.11 x 12.11 x 9.61 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 15, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52164521984295,"sku":"9781788842631","price":81.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/2079\/7223\/files\/KFBRTrFI2K9781788842631.webp?v=1790211472","url":"https:\/\/theluminousbookshop.com\/products\/yumi-katsura-the-fairy-godmother-of-japanese-fashion-hardcover","provider":"The Luminous Book Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}