About this title: Drake presents a sublime and dramatic narrative about the high-chic fashion wars of 1970s Paris where two titanic geniuses and rivals, Yves Saint Laurent and Karl Lagefeld, collided and sparked a tumultuous decade.
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING PLC Country = UNITED KINGDOM
Date Published: 2007
ISBN-13:9780747585466ISBN:0747585466
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 448 pages. 'it was all about the cult of pleasure and beauty. some lost their plumes, others lost their lives'-anouchka, former model and paris party girl (Paperback) read more
Edition: 1st Edition, 1st Printing
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company, NY
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9780316768016ISBN:0316768014
Description: Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. Ex-Library. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Copy has small library stamp on bottom, withdrawn stamped on fep, no other library markings, mylar protected dj has small tape to covers. At the center of Paris fashion in the 1970s were fashion's most beloved luminaries and its most notorious rivals, Saint Laurent and Lagerfeld, the designer powerhouses, the pulse of fashion, and they divided Paris into two fabulous halves. Paris became a hothouse of revelry, intrigue, and ... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9780316768016ISBN:0316768014
Description: Good. Used Condition-GOOD can be a well cared for Book that is in great condition to a Book that may show some signs of wear. GOOD Books sometimes are permanently marked; have some spine or page creases; exibit signs of aging or an ExLibrary copy. ** Sometimes grease pencil or permanent marking on cover. May contain limited notes and or highlighting. 100% Satisfaction guaranteed on all purchases. ** SHIPS FROM USA-Domestic Delivery takes 5-14 days ** read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Date Published: 2007
ISBN-13:9780747585466ISBN:0747585466
Description: New. 'It was all about the cult of pleasure and beauty. Some lost their plumes, others lost their lives'-Anouchka, former model and Paris party girl. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Little Brown & Company, New York
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9780316768016ISBN:0316768014
Description: Photographs. Very Good in Very Good jacket. 6.5x9.5. FAS 024811 Solid and clean almost like new hard cover. Dj has mild shelf rubbing. Very slight soiling to the foredges. 437 pp. read more
Description: Good. 0316768014 Good condition. May have some markings & or shelfwear. All pages intact. Used items may not include extras such as infotrac, CD or other web access codes. read more
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Binding: Hardback
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9780747570370ISBN:074757037X
Description: New. In 1954 they were two young talents from the provinces, both dreaming of Paris, glamour and glory. Yves Saint Laurent was the enfant terrible inheritor of Dior's couture crown. Karl Lagerfeld was the freelance designer. But as the 70s turned to the 80... read more
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"Pretty juicy and gossipy, as was advertised. Paints the picture of a booze- and drug-addled child prodigy (St. Laurent) versus a mercurial hired-gun of less natural talent but a much greater comprehension of the art of self and business promotion (Lagerfeld.) It's kinda funny that KG filed a legal writ against the author over this book and, in the end, had to pay up for the court fees instead. Talk about démodé..."
"Even their undeniable talent and creativity can't hide the fact that fashion designers are incredibly shallow people. Don't believe me? Read this book. The book itself is entertaining enough but it left me with the feeling that those who really want into the fashion business don't really have anything else to offer society than their good looks."
"This is a fun soap opera disguised as a dual biography. Maybe with the subject matter, it couldn't be helped. But it is a fun and interesting read, as well as insight into the ever-fascinating creative process. Drake also addresses how these genius designers' backgrounds and upbringings influenced their creativity. I think with such visual subject matter--fashion design--more illustrations, perhaps some of the sketches referred to, would have made the book more effective."
"I'd only known about Yves Saint Laurent from his famous label and Karl Lagerfeld from his signature look, but I really don't know anything about either one. This book follows the two men from their early days in the 60s in Paris to current day, and explores their fashion, history, psyches....it was a little long-winded for me, but interesting. I certainly learned a lot!"
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