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The Battle Of Versailles: The Night American Fashion Stumbled Into The Spotlight And Made History
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A Washington Post Notable Book Of 2015It Was A Big Deal When American Fashion Went To Versailles. Who Better Than Robin Givhan To Tell This Captivating Story? Diane Von Furstenbergon November 28, 1973, The World'S Social Elite Gathered At The Palace Of Versailles For An International Fashion Show. By The Time The Curtain Came Down On The Evening'S Spectacle, History Had Been Made And The Industry Had Been Forever Transformed. This Is That Story.Conceived As A Fundraiser For The Restoration Of King Louis Xiv'S Palace, In The Late Fall Of 1973, Five Top American Designers Faced Off Against Five Top French Designers In An Overthetop Runway Extravaganza. An Audience Filled With Celebrities And International Jetsetters, Including Princess Grace Of Monaco, The Duchess Of Windsor, Paloma Picasso, And Andy Warhol, Were Treated To An Opulent Performance Featuring Liza Minnelli, Josephine Baker, And Rudolph Nureyev. What They Saw Would Forever Alter The History Of Fashion.The Americans At The Battle Of Versailles Oscar De La Renta, Bill Blass, Anne Klein, Halston, And Stephen Burrows Showed Their Work Against The Five French Designers Considered The Best In The World Yves Saint Laurent, Hubert De Givenchy, Pierre Cardin, Emanuel Ungaro, And Marc Bohan Of Christian Dior. Plagued By Infighting, Outsized Egos, Shoestring Budgets, And Innumerable Technical Difficulties, The American Contingent Had Little Chance Of Meeting The European'S Exquisite And Refined Standards. But Against All Odds, The American Energy And The Domination By The Fearless Models (Ten Of Whom, In A Groundbreaking Move, Were African American) Sent The Audience Reeling. By The End Of The Evening, The Americans Had Officially Taken Their Place On The World'S Stage, Prompting A Major Shift In The Way Race, Gender, Sexuality, And Economics Would Be Treated In Fashion For Decades To Come. As The Curtain Came Down On The Battle Of Versailles, American Fashion Was Born; No Longer Would The World Look To Europe To Determine The Stylistic Trends Of The Day, From Here Forward, American Sensibility And Taste Would Command The World'S Attention.Pulitzerprize Winning Fashion Journalist Robin Givhan Offers A Lively And Meticulously Wellresearched Account Of This Unique Event. The Battle Of Versailles Is A Sharp, Engaging Cultural History; This Intimate Examination Of A Single Moment Shows Us How The World Of Fashion As We Know It Came To Be.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Battle of Versailles'? A: 'The Battle of Versailles' explores the pivotal 1973 fashion show that showcased American designers against their French counterparts, highlighting the cultural and historical significance of the event in transforming the fashion industry.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Battle of Versailles'? A: The book is authored by Pulitzer Prize-winning fashion journalist Robin Givhan.
- Q: When was 'The Battle of Versailles' published? A: 'The Battle of Versailles' was published on March 17, 2015.
- Q: What format is 'The Battle of Versailles' available in? A: The book is available in hardcover format.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Battle of Versailles' contain? A: 'The Battle of Versailles' contains 320 pages.
- Q: What type of audience would enjoy 'The Battle of Versailles'? A: This book is ideal for readers interested in fashion history, cultural studies, and those who appreciate detailed narratives about significant events in the fashion industry.
- Q: Is 'The Battle of Versailles' considered a notable book? A: 'The Battle of Versailles' was recognized as a Washington Post Notable Book of 2015.
- Q: Does 'The Battle of Versailles' include illustrations or photographs? A: The book primarily focuses on the narrative and historical context; it does not include illustrations or photographs.
- Q: What are the key takeaways from 'The Battle of Versailles'? A: Key takeaways include insights into the transformation of American fashion, the impact of race and gender in the industry, and the significance of cultural exchange in fashion.
- Q: What makes 'The Battle of Versailles' a unique read? A: 'The Battle of Versailles' offers a meticulously researched account of a groundbreaking event, providing readers with a deep understanding of how American fashion emerged on the global stage.