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.
"Gem of an autobiography... The book is filled with dazzling stories of style, society and success. Plus, poignant life lessons we can all learn from--even if most of us aren't decked out in Prada." -- Real Simple"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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