Author: Reeve Chace
Publisher: Reed Press(NY)
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 200
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Chace presents insider fashion gossip and expert style analysis on hundreds of amazing gowns seen at the Academy Awards through history. Hardcover with velvet wrap. 500 photos.
Author: Bronwyn Cosgrave
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1596917520
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 332
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At the Academy Awards, the answer to who wore what matters just as much as who won what. Focusing on the actresses nominated for Oscars and a few seminal presenters, Made for Each Other traces the fashion trends of the widely watched Oscar ceremony. From the splendor of Vivien Leigh to the spare war-era chic of Ingrid Bergman, from the arresting glamor of Marlene Dietrich to Barbra Streisand's daring sequined Arnold Scaasi pantsuit, Bronwyn Cosgrave delivers a revealing account of the entertainers who have helped shape the look of the Academy Awards and the international couturiers and behind-the-scenes fashion players on whom they've relied. Delving deep into the partnerships that have defined Oscar fashion-Claudette Colbert and Travis Banton; Grace Kelly and Edith Head; Audrey Hepburn and Hubert de Givenchy; Elizabeth Taylor and Helen Rose; Liza Minelli and Halston; Cher and Bob Mackie; Jodie Foster and Georgio Armani; Nicole Kidman and John Galliano; Hilary Swank and Randolph Duke-Cosgrave demonstrates that from the beginning fashion was as integral to Oscar night as the films it celebrated. In a package befitting the glamorous subject, Made for Each Other includes previously unseen sketches of Oscar dresses by legendary couturiers, rare vintage photographs, and fashion illustrations of key dresses created especially for this book. For fashionistas and film buffs alike, Made for Each Other is a must have for anyone interested in this perfect pairing.
Author: Esther Zuckerman
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 0762475498
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 262
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Explore two dozen of the most glamorous, scandalous, and history-making Oscar looks in Beyond the Best Dressed, film and culture critic Esther Zuckerman's personality-filled romp through red carpet fashion, complete with original fashion drawings from illustrator Montana Forbes. From the show-stoppingly elegant (Halle Berry winning the award for Monster’s Ball in a breathtaking Elie Saab) to the decidedly kooky (Adam Rippon in a formal harness), the Academy Awards Telecast is one of the few nights of the year devoted entirely to glamor (in all its forms). Even in the age of streaming, millions upon millions of people sit down at the same time, turn on their televisions, and watch celebrities strut down the red carpet (and, sure, win some awards). Now fans can relive the glamor, drama, and lasting legacy of some of the most influential outfits from more than ninety years of the Oscar in Beyond the Best Dressed: A Cultural History of the Most Glamorous, Radical, and Scandalous Oscar Fashion. In twenty-five essays, culture writer Esther Zuckerman explores the iconic fashion choices that made history on the most elegant stage of all, and analyzes the cultural impact of wardrobe decisions both absurd and wonderful. Beginning with Hattie McDaniel’s historic and trendsetting turquoise gown in 1940 (worn at a table segregated from her white agent), Zuckerman goes beyond the “best of” lists to shine a deserved spotlight on the truly unforgettable outfits–and deciphers what those outfits represented. Beyond the Best Dressed is a first-of-its-kind commemoration of Oscar fashion that perfectly captures the glitz and the glamor for anyone who has ever been to an Oscar watch party (or texted their friends while they watched alone). Fully illustrated with whimsical fashion drawings of the outfits–including Michelle Williams' golden Versace, Sharon Stone's iconic Gap t-shirt, and Rita Moreno's groundbreaking dress worn in both 1962 and 2018–this book is a joyful and vivid odyssey that doesn’t stop at the hem of the dress, delving deeper into the cultural effect of these fashion flash points with research and original reporting.
Author: Christine Schwab
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
ISBN: 161608264X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 225
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A successful television fashion reporter turned National Arthritis Foundation spokesperson tells her story for the first...
Author: Joel H. Kaplan
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521499507
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 244
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This is the first book to explore the fascinating relationship between theatre, fashion, and society in the period from the 1890s to the Great War.
Author: Patty Fox
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 136
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The Academy Awards - the biggest fashion show on earth is captured in stunning colour and black-and-white photography. From the author of Star Style come the definitve book on Oscar fashion, from the very first ceremony to the most recent. Author Patty Fox, a fashion co-ordinator for the Oscar show throughout the 90's highlights the historic gowns and the stars who wore them. From Jodie Foster in Armani to Shron Stone in The Gap. Plus photographs of the legends: Marilyn in her only Oscar appearance, Audrey gracing the stage and Liz a la diamonds plus the men and kids.
Author: André Leon Talley
Publisher: Rizzoli Publications
ISBN: 0847847179
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 177
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A sumptuous monograph tracing the life and legacy of fashion luminary Oscar de la Renta. In October 2014 one of the fashion world’s champions, Oscar de la Renta, passed away, a great loss brightened by the innumerable successes of his half-century reign. The acclaimed fashion designer dressed first ladies from Kennedy to Obama, and celebrities from Beyoncé to Sarah Jessica Parker. Renowned for his unique charm, impeccable taste, and original lifestyle, he married the highest standards of French couture with the ultimate motivation that women must look and feel beautiful. In this intimate volume, longtime editor and friend André Leon Talley recounts de la Renta’s journey through nearly 70 iconic dresses, mainly made for private clients, accompanied by fascinating stories of the exquisite craftsmanship and the legendary friends that brought each gown to life. Born in the Dominican Republic in 1932, de la Renta left for Madrid at nineteen to study art, where he rose to prominence as a sketch artist for newspapers and fashion houses. From his apprenticeship under Cristóbal Balenciaga to his eponymous collections, the designer’s simple lines elevated with a flamenco dancer’s flourish reflect his deep connection to his roots and his commitment to transcendence through beautiful garments.
Author: Elizabeth Castaldo Lundén
Publisher: Film and Fashions
ISBN: 9781474461801
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 272
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Offers the first scholarly study of the Oscars red carpet as a media phenomenon.
Author: Karolyn Kiisel
Publisher: Laurence King Publishing
ISBN: 1780676743
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 320
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Draping—the art of using cotton muslin to create womenswear directly on a dress form—is an essential skill for fashion designers. Through a series of step-by-step projects, designed to develop skills from the most basic to more advanced techniques, this book will guide you in creating both classic and contemporary garments, as well as historical styles and costumes. Draping projects include dresses, bustiers, and jackets, and highlight key fashion garments such as Audrey Hepburn's dress from Breakfast at Tiffany’s and the Dolce & Gabbana tuxedo jacket. Starting with the basics of choosing and preparing the dress form for draping, the book advances through pinning, trimming, and clipping, and creating shape using darts and tucks, to adding volume using pleats and gathers, and handling complex curves. Advanced skills include how to use support elements such as shoulder pads, under layers, and petticoats, and how to handle bias draping. The book culminates with a chapter on improvisational skills. Each skill and technique throughout the book is explained with step-by-step photographs and line drawings that bring the art of creating womenswear in three dimensions to life.
Author: Jay Jorgensen
Publisher: Running Press Adult
ISBN: 0762438053
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 402
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Nearly every iconic film in the last century had one thing in common: Edith Head. From her mysterious childhood to the controversial portfolio that landed her first job in a Hollywood costume department, Jorgenson provides a sleek and sophisticated portrait of the most influential costume designer of the twentieth century.
