The Beautiful Fall: Lagerfeld, Saint Laurent, and Glorious Excess in 1970s Paris

The Battle of Fashion: Yves Saint Laurent vs Karl Lagerfeld is a gripping narrative that delves into the lives, loves, personalities, and obsessions of two iconic designers in 1970s Paris.

Through interviews with dozens of friends, colleagues, and fashion muses, journalist Alicia Drake offers an inside look at the competitive energy and creative consumption that defined this era of excess.

With a focus on the parallel arcs of these titanic designers, Drake crafts a superficial yet comprehensive examination of their barbed relationships and the opulent glory of their narcissistic myopia.

Ultimately, she makes a strong case for the extraordinary nature of their individual achievements and the revolutionary effect of their competitive energy on the fashion industry.

This is a must-read for anyone interested in the pop or gay culture of the era, as well as those seeking an inside look at the glamorous and decadent world of 1970s Parisian fashion.