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First published in 1981, In A Glamourous Fashion is not only a fascinating look at film fashion portraying the glamour and glitter of Hollywoodâs heyday; but is also an invaluable reference source for any student of the film, of costume, or of the social history. It documents some of the best work of the designers â names like Adrian, Cecil Beaton, Edith Head â but tells the often-dramatic story of their careers and their relationships with legendary stars such as Garbo, Dietrich, Monroe and many more. Here are the stories behind the screenâs most famous costumes: Walter Plunkettâs âcurtain dressâ for Scarlett OâHara; the red Jezebel gown Orry-Kelly designed for Bette Davis; the slinky back satin sheath Rita Hayworth wore in Gilda; and the extravagant gown â â 15, 000 worth of mink â worn by Ginger Rogers in Lady in the Dark. The photographs and original sketches are an essential and decorative complement to the text; there is an index, bibliography, and

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      Publisher: Taylor & Francis
      Publication Date: 12/30/2024
      ISBN13: 9781032410944, 978-1032410944
      ISBN10: 1032410949
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      Book Synopsis

      First published in 1981, In A Glamourous Fashion is not only a fascinating look at film fashion portraying the glamour and glitter of Hollywoodâs heyday; but is also an invaluable reference source for any student of the film, of costume, or of the social history. It documents some of the best work of the designers â names like Adrian, Cecil Beaton, Edith Head â but tells the often-dramatic story of their careers and their relationships with legendary stars such as Garbo, Dietrich, Monroe and many more. Here are the stories behind the screenâs most famous costumes: Walter Plunkettâs âcurtain dressâ for Scarlett OâHara; the red Jezebel gown Orry-Kelly designed for Bette Davis; the slinky back satin sheath Rita Hayworth wore in Gilda; and the extravagant gown â â 15, 000 worth of mink â worn by Ginger Rogers in Lady in the Dark. The photographs and original sketches are an essential and decorative complement to the text; there is an index, bibliography, and

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