Cafe Society: Socialites, Patrons, and Artists: 1920 to 1960

Cafe Society: Socialites, Patrons, and Artists: 1920 to 1960

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Exclusive, extravagant, and beautiful, these cosmopolitan socialites were the patrons who galvanized the phenomenal success of the greatest creators of the early twentieth century. It was a whirlwind of sumptuously-decorated villas and yachts, up-and-coming haute couture and jewelry designers, and elite evening parties, immortalized by fashion photographers like Cecil Beaton. Combining elegance and fantasy, the members of the Cafe Society enjoyed a sophisticated, avant-garde lifestyle. Some of the century's most original talents-from Cole Porter to Yves Saint Laurent-stepped into the limelight via the Cafe Society. Through archival photographs and period documents, this volume recounts in historical detail the intrigue and impact generated around the world by this stylish jet-set.

Author: Thierry Coudert
Format: Hardback, 320 pages, 238mm x 308mm, 2460 g
Published: 2010, Editions Flammarion, France
Genre: History: Specific Subjects

Vendor: Secondhand Stock
SKU: 9782080301574-SECONDHAND
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Exclusive, extravagant, and beautiful, these cosmopolitan socialites were the patrons who galvanized the phenomenal success of the greatest creators of the early twentieth century. It was a whirlwind of sumptuously-decorated villas and yachts, up-and-coming haute couture and jewelry designers, and elite evening parties, immortalized by fashion photographers like Cecil Beaton. Combining elegance and fantasy, the members of the Cafe Society enjoyed a sophisticated, avant-garde lifestyle. Some of the century's most original talents-from Cole Porter to Yves Saint Laurent-stepped into the limelight via the Cafe Society. Through archival photographs and period documents, this volume recounts in historical detail the intrigue and impact generated around the world by this stylish jet-set.