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The Battle of Versailles: The Night American Fashion Stumbled Into the Spotlight and Made History

by Robin Givhan
RM51.53 MYR
The Battle of Versailles: The Night American Fashion Stumbled Into the Spotlight and Made History
The Battle of Versailles: The Night American Fashion Stumbled Into the Spotlight and Made History

Transformative clash of fashion powerhouses.

If you've ever wondered how American fashion took the spotlight, "The Battle of Versailles" offers a front-row seat to the pivotal moment when underdogs from the U.S. shattered expectations. It's a thrilling narrative that intertwines glamour, bold personalities, and societal shifts—all through the lens of an iconic fashion showdown. This book isn't just a tell-all about a unique event; it's a cornerstone story about culture-shifting courage in design.

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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The Battle of Versailles: The Night American Fashion Stumbled Into the Spotlight and Made History

by Robin Givhan
RM51.53 MYR
ISBN: 9781250052902
Authors: Robin Givhan
Publisher: Flatiron Books
Date of Publication: 2015-03-17
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: History, Art, Sociology
Related Topics: Historical, Social Issues, American History, History, European History, Art History, Gender
Goodreads rating: 3.9
(rated by 708 readers)

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A Washington Post Notable Book of 2015. On November 28, 1973, the world's social elite gathered at the Palace of Versailles for an international fashion show. By the time the curtain came down on the evening's spectacle, history had been made and the industry had been forever transformed. This is that story. Conceived as a fund-raiser for the restoration of King Louis XIV's palace, five top American designers faced off against five top French designers in an over-the-top runway extravaganza. An audience filled with celebrities and international jet-setters were treated to an opulent performance featuring Liza Minnelli, Josephine Baker, and Rudolph Nureyev. The Americans at the Battle of Versailles - Oscar de la Renta, Bill Blass, Anne Klein, Halston, and Stephen Burrows - showed their work against the five French designers considered the best in the world. Plagued by in-fighting, outsized egos, shoestring budgets, and innumerable technical difficulties, the American contingent had little chance of meeting the Europeans' exquisite and refined standards. But against all odds, the American energy and the domination by the fearless models sent the audience reeling. By the end of the evening, the Americans had officially taken their place on the world's stage, prompting a major shift in the way race, gender, sexuality, and economics would be treated in
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Transformative clash of fashion powerhouses.

If you've ever wondered how American fashion took the spotlight, "The Battle of Versailles" offers a front-row seat to the pivotal moment when underdogs from the U.S. shattered expectations. It's a thrilling narrative that intertwines glamour, bold personalities, and societal shifts—all through the lens of an iconic fashion showdown. This book isn't just a tell-all about a unique event; it's a cornerstone story about culture-shifting courage in design.

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.