Harnessing the romance of the world of fashion and high art, this fascinating story of a collection of miniature mannequins describes the birth of Théâtre de la Mode, the Theater of Fashion. Full of stars such as Robert Ricci (Nina Ricci's son), filmmaker Jean Cocteau, and other members of the 1944 haute couture industry, the story follows 237 miniature fashion dolls through their epic tour of Europe and North America, bringing fashion, elegance, and beauty into a war-torn world. Also included are new colour photographs of the mannequins, the reconstructed sets, and close-up details of clothing so sewers, designers, and fashion mavens can appreciate the creativity of Paris designers at the end of World War II.
- ISBN10 0935278567
- ISBN13 9780935278569
- Publish Date 1 September 2002
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 21 May 2009
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Palmer-Pletsch Associates
- Edition Revised second edition
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 192
- Language English