Hollywood Dressed & Undressed: A Century of Cinema Style [Illustrated] [Paperback]

Sandy Schreier (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 15, 1998

From Rudolph Valentino to Leonardo di Caprio and from Veronica Lake to Kim Basinger, Hollywood movies and their legendary stars have influenced popular fashion since the earliest days of silent film.

Hollywood Dressed & Undressed pairs classic and current film photographs with costume expert Sandy Schreier's lively anecdotes and facts about favorite Hollywood movies stars, their unforgettable costumes, and the designers behind them. Schreier transports the reader through seven decades of Hollywood film in chapters exploring such themes as "working women" good and bad, the influence of French couture on Hollywood costume design, and star-power accessories like cigarettes and furs.

Schreier shares true stories gleaned from research and rare personal interviews with such movie industry insiders as costume designer Edith Head, screenwriter Elmore Leonard, and Madonna, among others.

A highly entertaining raid on Hollywood's closets, Hollywood Dressed and Undressed is a must for film buffs, fashion cognoscenti, and devotees of American pop culture.

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About the Author

Sandy Schreier is a fashion historian and owner of the largest private collection of 20th century couture. She lectures throughout the country and is a regular guest on national radio and television shows.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Rizzoli (September 15, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0847821102
• ISBN-13: 978-0847821105
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #355,446 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fine pictorial overview of Hollywood fashion, June 9, 2000

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As someone who's interested in fashion history (and who runs awebsite dedicated to the role of opera gloves in the history offashion and the movies, I found this book an excellent visual introduction to the importance of fashion in Hollywood. The writing is snappy and breezy, and the pictures (which, after all, *is* why you're buying this book - isn't it?) are gorgeous. Truth in packaging compels me to reveal that I read this book at my local library, but it's definitely on my wish list! END

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great photos with informative and entertaining stories, August 12, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Hollywood Dressed & Undressed: A Century of Cinema Style (Paperback)

I purchased a copy of this book because so many of my favorite actors were shown in great photos. I started reading the captions and chuckled at the quick quips and short anecdotes. I ended up buying more copies as gifts. This book has turned out to be one of the best books I have ever given. I hope others will get it for their library. It's not only for movie buffs, but the great photos and stories make a fun afternoon read.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you love Hollywood -- you'll love this book!, August 11, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Hollywood Dressed & Undressed: A Century of Cinema Style (Paperback)

I have seen Ms. Schreier on the A&E Channel on several occasions over the last few months discussing hollywood fashion in the movies -- she always provides so many great inside tidbits that I had to go and buy this book. The book did not disappoint! As a 40 year lover of the movies -- I found her stories enlightening as well as very entertaining. I can't wait for the sequel!