The summer of 2001 will bring the ultimate fashion tribute to a woman who once said, "I have no desire to influence fashions. That is at the bottom of any list." The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute has announced that Jacqueline Kennedy will be celebrated with an exhibit marking the 40th anniversary of her emergence as America's First Lady. JACKIE: THE CLOTHES OF CAMELOT is a richly illustrated history of those magical years when the Kennedys captivated a nation and the world. Her glamour was electric, her ...
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The summer of 2001 will bring the ultimate fashion tribute to a woman who once said, "I have no desire to influence fashions. That is at the bottom of any list." The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute has announced that Jacqueline Kennedy will be celebrated with an exhibit marking the 40th anniversary of her emergence as America's First Lady. JACKIE: THE CLOTHES OF CAMELOT is a richly illustrated history of those magical years when the Kennedys captivated a nation and the world. Her glamour was electric, her style imaginative and effect was brilliant. Including scores of previously unpublished photos, in both black and white and colour, this book illustrates Jackie Kennedy's fashions in the White House years and explores the continuing impact of her fashion sensibility on our culture. The range of illustrations and subjects is broad, including: * Early fashion influences * Gowns for state events * Private living & casual wear * November 1963 * The inauguration ensembles * The wardrobe for state visits abroad * French designers and American haute couture in the White House * Mrs Onassis and the post Camelot years
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Good. Minimal signs of wear. Corners and cover may show wear. May contain highlighting and or writing. May be missing dust jacket. May not include supplemental materials. May be a former library book.
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The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.
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Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. Signed by Author St. Martin's Press, 2001, 2nd Edition, 4to, 194 pages, numerous photos. Inscribed and signed by author on front endpage. Book and jacket in near fine condition.
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BRAND NEW. Excellent condition. Never read or opened. (13-8H) BRAND NEW. Never read or opened. First printing. First Edition. Glued binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 194 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade.
Jackie Kennedy modernized the role of First Lady while adhering to traditional hostess duties -- but also served as a helpmate to JFK, with her gift for languages, all the while looking like a movie star -- here we see the sumptuous clothes - and how her timeless elegance sent a message that America was no longer Europe's country cousin. Vive Jacquie!
MaggieOBoyle
Jun 4, 2009
It really was Camelot
I was a child when the Kennedys were in the White House and I remembered Jacqueline Kennedy as cool, smart and beautiful. This book confirms that. It pays tribute to her style, her personality and the idea that clothes can be art, philosophy and political statement. If you're old enough, read it to remember. If you're not that old, read it so you'll understand why people compare Michelle Obama to Jackie Kennedy and why it's accurate.
