AMERICAN FASHION ACCESSORIES. by Price, Candy Pratts, Editor. Jessica Glasscock and Art Tavee - 2008

New York: Assouline, 2008. 288 pp, 12" H. Profusely illustrated with colour and b&w photographs. "At the beginning of the twentieth century, the American accessory designer looked to Europe and said, 'I can do better.' In the first volume of its kind, (this book) tells the story of the objects that garnish what we wear - from the functional to the purely decorative and statement driven. Over the last eight decades, the forward-thinking American accessory designer, in collusion with America's royalty - the Hollywood star - and in sync with the unstoppable dominance of a rebellious popular culture, has assembled a cabinet of curiosities, including everything from Adrian's witty Hollywood hats to Ralph Lauren's all-American accoutrement, to Madonna's rubber bracelets. It is a tradition that continues today with a stellar group of designers whose work exemplifies the American accessory. Commissioned by the Council of Fashion Designers of America, 'American Fashion Accessories' reveals and celebrates remarkable achievements and innovations on every page - an authoritative compendium of objects of necessity and desire." Minor edge wear. Dust jacket has one small edge tear archvally taped, very light edge wrinkling.. Not Signed. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good+/Very Good.