Diana Vreeland: The Modern Woman

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The Bazaar Years, 1936-1962

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Diana Vreeland: The Modern Woman explores the life and influence of the iconic fashion editor Diana Vreeland, capturing her unparalleled contribution to fashion and culture. The book delves into her visionary work, from her powerful editorials to her impact on the world of style and elegance during the 20th century. Through insightful anecdotes and captivating imagery, it celebrates her legacy as a pioneering force in the arts and culture realm.
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Format: Hardback

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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by influential figures in fashion and are interested in exploring how creativity and modernity shaped the vision of a remarkable icon. It offers an engaging look into the life and legacy of one of the most trendsetting cultural editors of the twentieth century, making it a captivating read for both fashion enthusiasts and those curious about the evolution of style and culture.

The first Vreeland book to focus on her three decades at Harper's Bazaar, where the legendary editor honed her singular take on fashion.

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This is the only book to focus on the three decades of Diana Vreeland's years at Harper's Bazaar, where Vreeland developed her irreverent point of view, and, in those pre-stylist days, did hands-on creative work with photographers and models.

Featuring many never before seen images spanning the 1930s through the '60s, and including collaborations with leading photographers such as Richard Avedon and Cecil Beaton, Diana Vreeland: The Modern Woman is a must-have for any fashion lover's library.

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This book is celebrated for showcasing Diana Vreeland's transformative impact during her three decades at Harper's Bazaar, highlighting her visionary perspective and unique flair in fashion editorial. Readers are invited to explore her creative collaborations and the magazine's covers under her direction, providing an insightful look into her influential role as an editor. The book is praised as a visual primer for those in the fashion industry, lauded for its showcasing of Vreeland's unparalleled expertise and editorial brilliance.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780847846085

Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 20 October 2015

Country: United States

Imprint: Rizzoli International Publications

Illustration: 300 COLOR & B/W ILLUSTRATIONS

Contributors:

Edited by Alexander Vreeland

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 248.0mm

Height: 331.0mm

Weight: 2377g

Pages: 304

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction

About the Author

Diana Vreeland (1903-1989) was hired as a columnist at Harper's Bazaar by Carmel Snow in 1932. From 1936 to 1962, she was the magazine's Fashion Editor. Following Bazaar, Vreeland was the editor in chief of Vogue from 1963 to 1971, and later worked at the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Alexander Vreeland is the grandson of Diana Vreeland and the president of the Diana Vreeland Estate. He is the author of Diana Vreeland Memos (Rizzoli, 2013).