Valentina: American Couture and the Cult of Celebrity - Hardcover

Yohannan, Kohle; Koda, Harold

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0847830837 ISBN 13: 9780847830831

Verlag: Rizzoli, 2009

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Book by Yohannan Kohle

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"The life and work of an important, yet forgotten figure of 20th-century fashion design." "The Palm Beach Daily News ""In" Valentina: American Couture and the Cult of Celebrity", Kohle Yohannan has revived the legend of a woman who -- as much as her clients Katharine Hepburn, Marlene Dietrich and Greta Garbo -- was a legend in her own time." "The New York Times ""Valentina preserved an air of mystery that helped solidify her authority on matters of style. The author lifts the veil to reveal... the rags-to-riches American dream narrative." "Russia! Magazine" "The elusive designer's history is brilliantly researched in this beautiful book...a Must-Have for all fashion enthusiasts..." VidCatTV.com "If only all fashion books were as brilliant as this gorgeous "Valentina" tome by Kohle Yohannan..." 1stDibs.com "In this brilliantly researched book you get 1st hand accounts on everything Valentina- from photos, sketches and her rags to riches tale you will re-discover one other the most important fashion designers of the twentieth century. This exquisite tome is a must for all fashion aficionados. " LePetiteBlog.com "[A] glance back at Valentina's fearless talent could remind frightened designers what audacious fashion is really all about." LA2Day.com "Rizzoli has released an enchanting volume dedicated to the legend...The book's exquisite touches better represent a woman who aimed for the exquisite in all things...savor Yohannan's well-told tale and the expertly reproduced photos in the nearly 300-page volume." StudioInternational.com

Reseña del editor:

This is the first book to be devoted to Russian-born designer Valentina, who has had a lasting influence on fashion designers in the 20th century.

Über diese Auflage

• Verlag: Rizzoli
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0847830837
• ISBN 13: 9780847830831
• Einband: Tapa dura
• Anzahl der Seiten: 256