The Battle of Versailles
The Night American Fashion Stumbled into the Spotlight and Made History
Robin Givhan
In 1973, American fashion faced off against European designers in an extravagant runway show at the Palace of Versailles. Pulitzer Prize winner Robin Givhan brings this historic moment to life with a sharp, engaging cultural history of the event that forever altered the fashion industry. From the in-fighting and outsized egos to the groundbreaking move to feature African American models, The Battle of Versailles offers a captivating look at a turning point in fashion history.
Publish Date
2015-03-17T00:00:00.000Z
2015-03-17T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
3.9
ISBN
9781250062321
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