In
this magnificent collection of the most iconic dresses of the twentieth
century, Valerie Steele flexes her curatorial muscle. From Poiret to Pucci,
Doucet to Dior, Vionnet to Valentino, she selects the 100 dresses that caused a
stir on the runway or as they entered a room and ultimately inspired a new
direction in fashion. Steele’s selections include Fortuny’s streamlined Delphos
gown circa 1907, Madame Grès’s sublimely draped goddess creations from 1938,
Issey Miyake’s 1982 evening ensemble with a rattan top that appeared on the
cover of ArtForum, and Hussein Chalayan’s awe-inspiring table skirt from
2000. The collection, while certainly subjective, is sure to receive nods of
recognition, along with a gasp (or two) of surprise.
"Dress shabbily and they remember the dress, dress impeccably and they remember the woman."
- Gabrielle Chanel
"Dress shabbily and they remember the dress, dress impeccably and they remember the woman."
- Gabrielle Chanel
The Impossible Collection of Fashion by Valerie Steele, $695
* This book comes with an exclusive and complimentary Assouline canvas tote bag *
* This book comes with an exclusive and complimentary Assouline canvas tote bag *
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