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LUCIEN LELONG The first book devoted to this influential twentieth-century French couturier
Lucien Lelong was a central figure in French fashion from the
1920s to the 1950s, and his designs were in many ways precursors
of contemporary fashion shapes and developments. Noted for his
skill, exquisite workmanship, and beautiful fabrics, Lelong and his
house promoted a fluid, minimalist, elegant look.
Lelong blended modern design with a strong business sense
and was influential for both his fashions and his entrepreneurship.
He was one of the earliest designers to diversify into lingerie,
accessories, and perfumes, and in 1934 he introduced a luxury
ready-to-wear line. During the Occupation in World War II, he
was instrumental in persuading the Germans to allow French
couture houses to remain in Paris rather than moving to Berlin.
This wonderfully illustrated history of Lelong and his house
chronicles the period and its leading personalities, artists, and
designers. Lelong’s clients included Colette, Greta Garbo, Gloria
Swanson, and Rose Kennedy; Balmain, Dior, and Givenchy apprenticed
with him; and Horst, Beaton, Hoyningen Huene, Man Ray,
and Lee Miller photographed his models.
Jacqueline Demornex is a French journalist who has published
books on Vionnet, Lancôme, and Balenciaga.
ALSO OF INTEREST:
ISBN 978-0-500-51435-1 · 93/4" x 113/4"
· 134 illustrations, 48 in color · 144 pages · FASHION |
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