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Adrian: Silver Screen to Custom Label Hardcover - 2008

by Christian Esquevin; Foreword by Yeohlee


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This book highlights and showcases many of Adrian great costume and fashion designs from the 1920s through the 1950s. Not only are his timeless glamour gowns, period costumes, and amazing show-girl costumes shown from the movies, but also his impeccable suits and beautiful gowns from his private label. The ten years of Adrian Ltd. are summarized year-by-year, and his life with Janet Gaynor and his taste for decorating and art are described.

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  • Title Adrian: Silver Screen to Custom Label
  • Author Christian Esquevin; Foreword by Yeohlee
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition First Edition
  • Pages 224
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Monacelli Press, New York
  • Date 2008-04-10
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9781580931939 / 1580931936
  • Weight 3.31 lbs (1.50 kg)
  • Dimensions 11.38 x 9.38 x 1.75 in (28.91 x 23.83 x 4.45 cm)
  • Library of Congress subjects Fashion designers - California - Los Angeles, Adrian
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2007047814
  • Dewey Decimal Code B

About the author

Christian Esquevin was born in the south of France and raised in Los Angeles. He is a collector and historian of costume design art from the classic films of Hollywood. He is also director of the Coronado Public Library in Southern California.
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