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From Hollywood glam to timeless fashion designs.
If you have a flair for classic Hollywood fashion or appreciate the transformative power of costume design in cinema, "Adrian: Silver Screen to Custom Label" is an essential addition to your library. You'd be diving into a sea of opulence, learning about the man who dressed stars and brought the allure of the silver screen into personal wardrobes. It feels almost like a backstage pass to a golden age—a must-read for vintage style enthusiasts and film buffs alike.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9781580931939
Publisher: The Monacelli Press
Date of Publication: 2008-04-10
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 3.89
(rated by 28 readers)
Description
This book highlights and showcases many of Adrian's great costume and fashion designs from the 1920s through the 1950s. Not only are his timeless glamour gowns, period costumes, and amazing show-girl costumes shown from the movies, but also his impeccable suits and beautiful gowns from his private label. The ten years of Adrian Ltd. are summarized year-by-year, and his life with Janet Gaynor and his taste for decorating and art are described.
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From Hollywood glam to timeless fashion designs.
If you have a flair for classic Hollywood fashion or appreciate the transformative power of costume design in cinema, "Adrian: Silver Screen to Custom Label" is an essential addition to your library. You'd be diving into a sea of opulence, learning about the man who dressed stars and brought the allure of the silver screen into personal wardrobes. It feels almost like a backstage pass to a golden age—a must-read for vintage style enthusiasts and film buffs alike.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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