Ultimate Style: The Best of the Best Dressed List
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| Rating | : | 4.85 (916 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 2843235138 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 196 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
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About the Author Eleanor Lambert founded the International Best Dressed List in 1940. She is credited with introducing many of the 20th century's most popular fashion designers to the press, including Pierre Cardin and Yves Saint Laurent; Bettina Zilkha, who has a background in writing, marketing and advertising, is the international contributing editor for TheTrendReport. In 1943 she founded the Coty Awards, in the 1960s she helped organize the Council of Fashion Designers of America. . She is constantly on the lookout for new trends all over the world. A trendsetter in her own right, Bettina has lived in both New York and Paris, where she planned special events for the American Center
"Not bad idea, but could've been so much better!" according to A Customer. I say this because there could've been a lot more personal information about the lives and styles of the selected ladies (and a few more pictures of their outfits!), and there were much better pictures available of some of the ladies. There were missed opportunities to show better pic. Patrick J. Mcmullan said Historical Book of Fashion Icons. This book which was written by Bettina Zilkha, and forward by Eleanor Lambert ( you got it backwards on the listing) is really great, The Best dressed list is a historic reference point and really helps you understand Style and its relevance to society. The pictures that she picked ar. I love this book I thought this book was beautifully done and I really appreciate the meticulous choice of words and pictures. I thank you, Ms. Lambert and Ms. Zilkha, for the historical perspective of these BEST dressed ladies. I have bought this book for so many friends and I hope that another book/
Founded in 1940, the Best Dressed List was her brilliant publicity ploy to boost the drooping American fashion industry at the outset of World War II. Today, the list has evolved into a highly coveted placement that includes every sort of public figure, from socialites and models to movie stars and politicians. and Verushka in the 60s; Twiggy and Bianca Jagger in the 70s; Princess Di and Tina Chow in the 80s; Sharon Stone and the Miller sisters in the 90s; Chloe Sevigny and Nicole Kidman in the21st century. Featuring four to six of the top women from each decade, this spectacular volume explores the personal style of such fashion icons as Babe Paley in the 40s; Grace Kelly and Diana Vreeland in the 50s; Jackie O. And, for the first time ever, fashion doyenne and Best Dressed List founder Ms. The Best Dressed List will be reproduced in its entirety in the back of the book.. Lambert contributes her personal story on the subject. It quickly became a highly visible and respected barometer of style, a "who's who" of the most glamorous women in the world. The ultimate fashion book, Ultimate Style: The Best of the Best Dressed List celebrates more than 60 years of quintessential American style. Interestingly, the first lists were mostly wealthy society women who were famous for sp
A trendsetter in her own right, Bettina has lived in both New York and Paris, where she planned special events for the American Center. In 1943 she founded the Coty Awards, in the 1960s she helped organize the Council of Fashion Designers of America. . Eleanor Lambert founded the International Best Dress