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

from flourgirl49

Mildly interesting book about American vs. Paris couture fashion in the 1970s. Supposedly the fashion show which showcased "upstart" American designers vs. long-established French designers was the night that American fashion came into its own. I guess if you really follow this scene, it would be...

from lauriebrown54

In 1973, Versailles, the fabulous palace created by Louis XIV, was falling apart for lack of funds. Eleanor Lambert, the publicist for American fashion designers- a job she created out of nothing- had the idea of a big fashion show, using both French and American designers. The French, of course,...

from lauriebrown54

In 1973, Versailles, the fabulous palace created by Louis XIV, was falling apart for lack of funds. Eleanor Lambert, the publicist for American fashion designers- a job she created out of nothing- had the idea of a big fashion show, using both French and American designers. The French, of course,...