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Oscar: The Style, Inspiration & Life of Oscar De La Renta by Sarah Mower (Book)

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This is a very good hardcover copy in a very good dust jacket. Completely clean inside and out. Lavishly illustrated with color and black & white photographs of the wealthy and stylish set that could have been in Slim Aaron's book A Wonderful Time. Similar guest lists. Many of Oscar de la Renta's most memorable gowns and elegant evening wear are here. Also many of the designer's drawings reproduced here. Lots of insider talk from John Fairchild, Diana Vreeland, C.Z. Guest, Anna Wintour, etc. Photographs by Irving Penn, Bert Stern, Steven Meisel, Harry Benson, Richard Avedon, Patrick Demarchelier, Helmut Newton, Francesco Scavullo, Arthur Elgort, David Bailey, Mario Testino, Annie Liebovitz, and Peter Lindbergh among others. Most of the images come from the Oscar de la Renta archive, 194 pages.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    2002
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    North Yorkshire, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU899629587082
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