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Genre/Form: | Electronic books History |
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Additional Physical Format: | Print version: Givhan, Robin. Battle of Versailles. (DLC) 2014040369 (OCoLC)881437168 |
Material Type: | Document, Internet resource |
Document Type: | Internet Resource, Computer File |
All Authors / Contributors: |
Robin Givhan |
ISBN: | 9781250053855 1250053854 |
OCLC Number: | 905250740 |
Description: | 1 online resource (310 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations (some color) |
Contents: | In the wings -- French rules -- Copycats and salami -- Four gentlemen and a powerhouse -- Cities in flames -- Apostasy -- Disco balls and divas -- Stephen Burrows's world -- Insecurity and egos -- Muses, marijuana, and mayhem -- Waiting -- One night at Versailles -- Success stories and cautionary tales -- In our own way. |
Responsibility: | Robin Givhan. |
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Abstract:
Conceived as a fundraiser for the restoration of King Louis XIV's palace, the world's elite gathered in Versailles' grand theatre to view a fashion extravaganza of the best that French and American designers had to offer.
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- Château de Versailles (Versailles, France)
- Fashion shows -- France -- Versailles -- History.
- Fashion merchandising -- United States -- History.
- Fashion merchandising -- Social aspects.
- Social change.
- Présentations de collections (Mode) -- France -- Versailles -- Histoire.
- Mode -- Marchandisage -- États-Unis -- Histoire.
- Mode -- Marchandisage -- Aspect social.
- DESIGN -- Fashion.
- BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Industries -- Fashion & Textile Industry.
- Fashion merchandising.
- Fashion shows.
- France -- Versailles.
- United States.