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The Beautiful Fall: Fashion, Genius, and Glorious Excess in 1970s Paris

Alicia Drake • Back Bay Books • ISBN Not provided

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The Beautiful Fall: Fashion, Genius, and Glorious Excess in 1970s Paris

Alicia Drake • Back Bay Books • ISBN-13 9780316068925

ISBN-10 0316068926 • 2009 • 1st Edition

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The Beautiful Fall by Alicia Drake is a captivating narrative that delves into the glamorous and tumultuous world of 1970s Paris fashion. It chronicles the rivalry between fashion icons Karl Lagerfeld and Yves Saint Laurent, exploring their personal and professional lives amidst the backdrop of a city teeming with creativity and excess. The book offers an intimate look at the fashion industry, its key players, and the cultural shifts that defined the era.

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Publisher: Back Bay Books
Paperback1st Edition2009
Pages: 448Language: EnglishPaper finish: Matte

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Contributor: Alicia Drake

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Category: 1970s CultureCategory: Art And DesignCategory: Biographical Non-FictionCategory: Celebrity BiographiesCategory: Cultural CommentaryCategory: Fashion HistoryCategory: Fashion IndustryCategory: Historical Non-FictionInfluenced by: Truman CapoteInfluenced by: Diana VreelandInfluenced: Contemporary Fashion WritersInfluenced: Biographers of Fashion IconsCornerstone of: Contemporary Fashion Biographies

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