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D.V. Paperback – April 19, 2011
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“An evening with D.V. is almost as marvelous as an evening with D.V. herself—same magic, same spontaneity and, above all, never a boring moment. —Bill Blass
Brilliant, funny, charming, imperious, Diana Vreeland—the fashion editor of Harper's Bazaar and editor-in-chief of Vogue—was a woman whose passion and genius for style helped define the world of high fashion for fifty years. Among her eclectic circle of friends were some of the most renowned and famous figures of the twentieth century—artists and princes, movie stars and international legends, including Chanel, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Isak Dinesen, Clark Gable, and Swifty Lazar.
Moving from English palaces to the nightclubs of 1930s Paris, the wilds of Wyoming to the exclusive venues of New York high society, D.V. takes readers into this iconic woman's dazzling life, evoking the luxury and brio of an era that encompassed Josephine Baker, England's Queen Mary, Buffalo Bill, and Diaghilev.
Vibrant with the vivid, irresistible voice that elevated every tête-à-tête and dinner party, D.V. brings this renowned and uninhibited raconteur alive, whether recalling herself as a young girl, her search for the perfect red, her piquant observations about her world, or her abhorrence for nostalgia. Like her legacy, Vreeland's story, told in her own words, is a classic to be celebrated by both loyal admirers and a new generation of culture mavens and style savants.
- Print length208 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateApril 19, 2011
- Dimensions5.31 x 0.52 x 8 inches
- ISBN-10006202440X
- ISBN-13978-0062024404
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“This title is the best possibility to “meet” the legendary icon of American fashion. It’s not a long book, which makes it the perfect beach read this summer. Your personal style will thank you!” -- The Fashion List
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Brilliant, funny, charming, imperious, Diana Vreeland—the fashion editor of Harper's Bazaar and editor-in-chief of Vogue—was a woman whose passion and genius for style helped define the world of high fashion for fifty years. Among her eclectic circle of friends were some of the most renowned and famous figures of the twentieth century—artists and princes, movie stars and international legends, including Chanel, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Isak Dinesen, Clark Gable, and Swifty Lazar.
Moving from English palaces to the nightclubs of 1930s Paris, the wilds of Wyoming to the exclusive venues of New York high society, D.V. takes readers into this iconic woman's dazzling life, evoking the luxury and brio of an era that encompassed Josephine Baker, England's Queen Mary, Buffalo Bill, and Diaghilev.
Vibrant with the vivid, irresistible voice that elevated every tête-à-tête and dinner party, D.V. brings this renowned and uninhibited raconteur alive, whether recalling herself as a young girl, her search for the perfect red, her piquant observations about her world, or her abhorrence for nostalgia. Like her legacy, Vreeland's story, told in her own words, is a classic to be celebrated by both loyal admirers and a new generation of culture mavens and style savants.
About the Author
Diana Vreeland was born in Paris on July 29, 1903. Beginning as the author of the infamous "Why Don't You . . . " column for Harper's Bazaar, Diana's immense success propelled her to fashion editor at the magazine, and she quickly became a singular authority in the fashion world. In 1962, she left to be editor-in-chief at Vogue, and her tenure there was marked by her exceptional ability to translate the zeitgeist of the times, her clairvoyance for trends, and her inimitable style. She was an inspiration for a generation of designers, among them Yves Saint Laurent, Bill Blass, Issey Miyake, and Valentino, and she would help launch the careers of some of today's top designers, among them Diane von Furstenberg, Manolo Blahnik, and Oscar de la Renta.
In 1973, she became a special consultant to the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, curating shows that featured the clothes and costumes of former Hollywood stars, ballet companies, and master designers. From then until her death in August of 1989, she remained the preeminent voice of the fashion world, its grande dame, and one of its most memorable characters whose lasting influence continues to inspire.
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- Publisher : Ecco; Reprint edition (April 19, 2011)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 208 pages
- ISBN-10 : 006202440X
- ISBN-13 : 978-0062024404
- Item Weight : 6.7 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.31 x 0.52 x 8 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #179,352 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #120 in Fashion Photography (Books)
- #190 in Fashion History
- #242 in Illustration and Graphic Design
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As Patrick Swayze's character, Miss Vida Boheme, stated so eloquently in "To Wong Foo:Thanks For Evberything, Julie Newmar", buy it, read it, then, commit sections to memory. Snap!
In my life the friends I treasure the most are those who are or have been bigger than life. So few of them are still here and I miss them every day. D.V. became another bigger than life friend that I will treasure. A divine hoot.
I loved the descriptions of Mrs. V's personal style, from the cheapness of prewar couture, to the Chinese red nail lacquer, to her introduction of the thong sandal to America. I adored it all; the flamboyance, the insouciant commentaries on American hypocrisy, the rather sly way she comments on her dismissal from Vogue. What a personality!
I'm off to search for a lady's maid; some shoes whose soles are worthy of polishing, so I can cross my legs in confidence; and for some silk underclothes in greige. Oh, wait. You say that's not possible in this day and age? No doubt the divine Mrs. V. would find a suitable replacement, and with her trademark style. If only she was still around!
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However, on reading the book it becomes immediately clear that this is a woman born into immense wealth and status that only continued to accumulate throughout her career. Talking of home servants, dining with kings and heiresses, feeling anguish for the death of a White Hunter (really, Vreeland?) shows the entitlement of her worldview and how little she had contact with "common affairs".
Some positives, though. Reading this book is almost a kind of catharsis from any reader's standpoint. From an everyday reader (who isn't a multimillionaire involved in the perfume and fashion industries) it's both a glimpse at the stunning beauty and strange, cult-like intricacies of that world, and you come away feeling both inspired to speak a little like her and live a little like her when possible - not giving a damn of others' opinions being a great sentiment. Simultaneously, it makes vivdly apparent the shortcomings of the sheltered, "freer than free" lifestyles that the rich and powerful lead - as it's abundantly clear that she has very little understanding of the world away from vapid media and the glitterati.
To summarise, I would recommend this book - but only in small doses at a time.






