Robin Givhan / THE BATTLE OF VERSAILLES Signed 1st Edition 2015

Description: The Rise Of Ready-To-WearTHE BATTLE OF VERSAILLESBy Robin Givhan(2015)Inscribed first printing of the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist's account of 1973's historic fashion show, in which the French fashion elite was outdone by an energetic and diverse group of American designers and models.Near fine in near fine jacket."What made our show was the black Amerian models," de la Renta says. "There is zero question about that." Jointly organized by American fashion publicist Eleanor Lambert and "queen bee of Paris" Marie-Hélène de Rothschild as a fundraiser for the restoration of the Palace of Versailles, the 1973 show invited five American designers - Oscar de la Renta, Bill Blass, Anne Klein, Halston, and Stephen Burrows - to present their work alongside five established names of French fashion - Yves Saint Laurent, Hubert de Givenchy, Pierre Cardin, Emanuel Ungaro, and Marc Bohan for Dior. Under the direction of theatre legend Jean-Louis Barrault, the French designers presented a series of disconnected vignettes with great individual charm but no cohesion, while the Americans agreed to share finances, planning, and a pool of 36 models, ten of whom were African American - an unprecedented number for a major show at the time - including proto-supermodel Pat Cleveland. The American show was spontaneous, fast-moving, unrestrained, loud, youthful, and modern, acknowledged as a triumph by everyone, even the French. "On that one snowy night at Versailles, the Americans shone brightly onstage, some as brilliantly as they ever would." New York: Flatiron Books, (2015). 9'' x 6''. Original blind-stamped black boards with silver spine lettering. Blue endpapers. In original unclipped ($27.99) dust jacket. Color and black-and-white illustrations. 310 pages. Inscribed by Givhan on title page. Trace shelfwear to boards. Light edgewear to jacket. Type Punch Matrix Type Punch Matrix is a rare book firm founded by Rebecca Romney and Brian Cassidy. Between them, they bring over 30 years of experience in the antiquarian book trade. TPM sells a mixture of beloved classics and innovative texts from throughout print history, for collectors and institutions alike. Handpress and modern books, archives and manuscripts, letterpress and ephemera: TPM aims to make collecting both more accessible and more diverse, and believes in the mindful acquisition, preservation, and celebration of the materials of our literary cultures. Proud member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of American (ABAA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), and the International Online Booksellers Association (IOBA). Guarantee We guarantee the accuracy and authenticity of all our listings. "First edition" always means first printing unless otherwise indicated. Items may be returned for any reason within 30 days, through prior arrangement, and in original condition. Maryland residents must add 6% sales tax. Shipping We pride ourselves on our packaging. All books are carefully packed to help ensure safe arrival in condition sent. We use new boxes, with not a single bubble envelope to be found in our shipping room. We ship most packages via USPS media mail and include delivery confirmation at no additional charge. Delivery typically takes 5-10 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Orders are shipped within two business days. Priority USPS, UPS, and Fed-Ex services are available on request; please inquire for a specific quote. We combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. If you check out immediately and are overcharged for shipping during checkout, we will issue you a prompt refund, once actual shipping costs are known. International shipping is available, and we are happy to ship to our international customers. Please contact is BEFORE PURCHASING for an exact quote.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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