Harper Design | ISBN:0061151661 | File Type: PDF, 208 pages | File size: 71.Mb | Oct. 25th, 2011
General Beauty: 100 Unforgettable Dresses is filled with the stories secrets intrigue and insights behind the most indelible dresses in our collective memories Featuring looks from the runway film television the red carpet and the worlds of royalty and politics this book celebrates the staying power of these gorgeous sleek stry and outrageous creations as well as the lasting impact they ve had in fashion popar cture and our own lives More than two hundred images a witty informative text and exclusive interviews with the designers and the women who wore the dresses reveal the initial spark and captivating drama behind the making of each dress Also featured throughout are extensive anecdotes and observations about great style makers Grace Kelly Audrey Hepburn Cher Sarah Jessica arker Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Cate Blanchett highlighting the conception of their most spectacar looks and examining their lasting influence Here is the tale of how a canny Gianni Versace helped an unknown Elizabeth Hurley become world famous overnight thanks to the paparazzi frenzy whipped up by her red carpet appearance in his now legendary safety pin dress Learn about the unique wedding gown Narciso Rodriguez designed exclusively for Caroline Bessette Kennedy that inspired a whole new generation of brides Go on the set of Top Hat where Ginger Rogers s ostrich feather laden dress began to molt immediately upon arrival its flying feathers bringing the film s production to a halt Of course the seminal work of exemplary designers Yves Saint Laurent s Mondrian dress and Christian Lacroix s pouf Chanel s little black dress and Valentino s infamous red ones Diane von Furstenberg s iconic wrap and Marc Jacobs s grunge collection is featured throughout with plenty of inside information on what inspired the invention of each piece With its wonderf anecdotes fascinating facts and just enough juicy gossip 100 Unforgettable Dresses is a bewitching read for everyone who enjoys sensational clothes movies television and music Whether you re a fashion maven a red carpet addict a celebrity tracker or a pop cture aficionado you won t be able to put this book down
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