Simply Halston

Author : Steven S. Gaines
Publisher : Putnam Adult
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Simply Halston written by Steven S. Gaines and published by Putnam Adult. This book was released on 1991 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This revelatory, in-depth biography by bestselling author Steven Gaines is the dramatic story of Roy Halston Frowick, a poor but gifted young man from the Midwest who became the most famous name in fashion in the '60s and '70s. 16 pages of photographs.

Author : Steven Gaines
Publisher : Little, Brown
ISBN 13 : 031649027X
Total Pages : 310 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Philistines at the Hedgerow written by Steven Gaines and published by Little, Brown. This book was released on 2018-08-07 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bestselling author Steven Gaines's "richly entertaining" (People) and juicy social history of the Hamptons. As one of America's most fabled communities--long a magnet for artists, celebrities, the very rich, and their respective hangers-on--the Hamptons have been a scene of constant collision among the established old guard, New Money, and the local families who farmed and fished the region for generations. In serving up three centuries of Hamptons history, Steven Gaines introduces a host of colorful characters including Jackson Pollock, Ron Perelman, Lauren Bacall, and the Bouvier Beales of Grey Gardens infamy. Philistines at the Hedgerow is a mesmerizing feat of storytelling--a book that takes us behind the privet hedges and rolling sand dunes and brings vivid life to the curious passions and personalities that animate the Hamptons.

Author : Elaine Gross
Publisher : Harpercollins
ISBN 13 : 9780060193188
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Halston written by Elaine Gross and published by Harpercollins. This book was released on 1999 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A biography of the American clothing designer follows his career from the early days as a milliner for Bergdorf Goodman through his influence on international couture

Author : Steven Bluttal
Publisher : Phaidon Press
ISBN 13 : 9780714863184
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Halston written by Steven Bluttal and published by Phaidon Press. This book was released on 2011-10-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the creator of Jackie Kennedy's signature pillbox hat and the designer of choice for Liza Minelli in the 1970s, Halston (1932-90) was synonymous with American style: a modern, minimal yet glamorous look that encompassed everything from flowing caftans to ultrasuede dresses, to uniforms that lent panache to airline attendants and the girl scouts of America alike. Beginning his career in Chicago in the late 1950s, by 1972 Halston had been named 'the premier fashion designer of all America' by Newsweek and was firmly established in New York; he counted such personalities as Andy Warhol and Bianca Jagger among his friends and clients. Tall, charismatic, impeccably dressed, Halston personified the lofty ambitions and non-stop nightlife of the 1970s and early 80s. This book, a visual anthology of Halston's life and legacy, includes previously unpublished catwalk photographs, rare archival photographs by Warhol, behind-the-scenes images of fashion shows and parties, one-off sketches and specially commissioned photographs of the collections. Halston embodies a magnificent tour de force of a life and career that are as monumental historically as they are fascinating, even to the less familiar reader.

Author : Lesley Frowick
Publisher : Harry N. Abrams
ISBN 13 : 9781419710957
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Halston and Warhol written by Lesley Frowick and published by Harry N. Abrams. This book was released on 2014-05-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Halston was the defining American fashion designer of the 1970s. Just as his friend Andy Warhol challenged the canon of high art, Halston democratized fashion with elegant and urbane ready-to-wear clothes

Author : Robin Givhan
Publisher : Flatiron Books
ISBN 13 : 1250053854
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Battle of Versailles written by Robin Givhan and published by Flatiron Books. This book was released on 2015-03-17 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On 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 fund-raiser 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 over-the-top runway extravaganza. An audience filled with celebrities and international jet-setters, 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 in-fighting, 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. Pulitzer-Prize winning fashion journalist Robin Givhan offers a lively and meticulously well-researched 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.

Author : Steven S. Gaines
Publisher : Jove Publications
ISBN 13 : 9780515110159
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Simply Halston written by Steven S. Gaines and published by Jove Publications. This book was released on 1993 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A biography of the late fashion design describes his Midwestern beginnings, his creation of Jackie Kennedy's pillbox hat, his hold on the fashion world of the 1970s, his drug use, and his tragic death. Reprint.

Author : Patricia Mears
Publisher : Yale University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780300211511
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Yves Saint Laurent + Halston written by Patricia Mears and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A dazzling examination of the two designers behind the most iconic and glamorous fashions of the 1970s This fascinating publication is the first to examine side by side the careers and work of two of the biggest names in 20th-century fashion, Yves Saint Laurent (1936-2008) and Halston (1932-1990). Their designs--chic, sexy, and glamorous--came to exemplify the 1970s, a singular and dynamic era in fashion history. Inspired by menswear, foreign cultures, and wide-ranging historical periods, and employing new fabrics, YSL and Halston together crafted a new and distinctly modern way of dressing. Moreover, although their output differed and they were based on different continents, the two designers shared many career parallels. A visual timeline of the designers' lives illustrates how their rises and falls, from the 1950s to their respective struggles in the 1980s, were surprisingly in sync. Engaging passages by Patricia Mears and Emma McClendon discuss the social, cultural, and economic factors that influenced both designers, and their subsequent impact on fashion--including the rise of the star designer as personality, the cult of celebrity, and the creation of the fashion conglomerate. The authors also address the importance of color, cutting-edge materials, innovative construction techniques, accessories, and perfume to both designers' aesthetics. Remarkable photographs of the designers and their garments round out this essential volume on two figures who made an indelible mark on fashion history. Published in association with the Fashion Institute of Technology Exhibition Schedule: The Museum at The Fashion Institute of Technology, New York (02/05/15-04/18/15)

Author : Sidney Halston
Publisher : Loveswept
ISBN 13 : 0399593896
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.95/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pull Me Close written by Sidney Halston and published by Loveswept. This book was released on 2016-10-25 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to Panic, a sultry Miami nightclub where bodies and hearts move to a beat that doesn’t stop at sunrise—the setting for “a magnificent story full of deep emotion” (Sawyer Bennett). Katherine: I thought I could enjoy a night out like a normal person. I thought I could handle the flashing lights, the pulsing music, the crowded dance floor. I couldn’t have been more wrong. After having an anxiety attack and passing out during my sister’s engagement party at Panic, I wake up in the arms of the hottest guy I’ve ever seen. Nick Moreno’s no gentleman. But he might just be the man I need to help me take control of my life. Nick: When I hear there’s some random girl passed out in the back room of my family’s South Beach nightclub, I’m pissed. My dad’s already behind bars and we can’t afford any more bad press. But after giving her a lift—literally—back to her apartment, I stop seeing Katherine Wilson as some random girl. She’s gorgeous, vulnerable, and braver than she knows. And when we kiss, all I want to do is pull her close and promise that she’ll always be safe in my arms. No cheating. No cliffhangers. And no dress code. Don’t miss Sidney Halston’s Panic series: PULL ME CLOSE | MAKE ME STAY | KISS ME BACK | WHAT ABOUT US And look for all of her hard-hitting MMA romances: AGAINST THE CAGE | FULL CONTACT | BELOW THE BELT | LAID OUT | FIGHTING DIRTY | STACKED UP Praise for Pull Me Close “Pull Me Close is a heart-gripping story about one of the most beautiful things in the world: the power of love.”—New York Times bestselling author Aurora Rose Reynolds “Pull Me Close is a magnificent story full of deep emotion that will get you straight in the feels. Sidney Halston nailed it with this one.”—New York Times bestselling author Sawyer Bennett “An intriguing tale of anxiety and depression so authentic that readers will feel as if they are in the story with the characters. The plot is fresh and tackles a fascinating topic. The relationship between the main characters is very intense and consuming. . . . A great read!”—RT Book Reviews “I loved it! . . . You’ll be hooked, and falling in love, giggling, panicking, fanning yourself, and stressing out big time. . . . So good!”—Maryse’s Book Blog Includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.

Author : Carissa Halston
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780984739950
Total Pages : 122 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Mere Weight of Words written by Carissa Halston and published by . This book was released on 2012-06-01 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A linguist grapples with the reinvention of her career after suffering from facial palsy, then the reinvention of herself when faced with the potential loss of her father, from whom she's been estranged for nearly twenty years. The Mere Weight of Words packs a punch, with language that catches the reader unaware and is full of pleasant surprises.