Grace Kelly: Icon of Style to Royal Bride (Philadelphia Museum of Art) (Paperback)

~ H. Kristina Haugland (Author)

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Product Description

One of the most admired women in the world, Grace Kelly (1929–1982) is remembered for her beauty, poise, and style. Her “fairy-tale” wedding to Prince Rainier of Monaco in 1956 was one of the most celebrated of the century. To commemorate its 50th anniversary, this lovely book tells the story behind her wedding gown, cap, veil, shoes, and prayer book—all given by the new princess to the Philadelphia Museum of Art shortly after the ceremony. 

Philadelphia-born Grace Kelly rocketed to Hollywood stardom, becoming a major box-office draw and winning an Academy Award. She also was an icon of classic American style, which became known as the “Grace Kelly Look.” After examining the development of the star’s on- and off-screen style, the book focuses on her magnificent wedding dress, designed by Helen Rose and made by MGM Studios under top secret security. Public interest in the star’s wedding dress was intense, and it remains one of the most popular objects in the Museum’s collection.

Stunning color images detail the wedding dress, accessories, and attendants’ dresses, which are also owned by the Museum. Numerous historical photographs illustrate the actress’s career, style, and famous wedding in Monaco.

About the Author

H. Kristina Haugland is Associate Curator of Costume and Textiles at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Yale University Press (May 28, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0300116446
• ISBN-13: 978-0300116441
• Product Dimensions: 11.8 x 9.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #290,596 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read, April 30, 2006

By	Louise Kolbeinsen "Louise" (England) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If, like me, you are a huge Grace Kelly fan, you will not want to be without this book.
It goes into detail about Grace's wardrobe, and in particular the wedding dress. I have read a great deal about Grace Kelly, and this book managed to surprise me with quite a bit of new details.
Finally, there are some great pictures of the wedding dress- which is probably the nicest wedding dress in history!

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for any Grace Kelly fan, April 19, 2006

By	Brandi Barfield King "Savannah Ga Wedding Pla... (Savannah, Ga) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you are a fan of Princess Grance, then you must have this book! My husband gave it to me as surprise and I must say it is one of the best surprises I have ever received. The book has many photos and goes into much detail about all the aspects of the wedding and the events leading up to it. If there is one book to have about Grace Kelly, this is it!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Grace Kelly - Icon of Style, September 5, 2006

By	Katherine Bonenti (San Francisco) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I was a bit disappointed when I received the book as I thought it would have more colored pictures of her wardrobe. Many were in black and white. The photos of her wedding dress were lovely though -- I guess that was the true focus of the book.