*FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Long before celebrity stylists became as renowned as the Oscar-winning film stars they advise, the legendary costume designer Edith Head was dressing Hollywood's most fashionable women and men, on screen and off, as well as lending her sartorial wisdom to women across the country on radio and television. Page 1 of 1 Start over Page 1 of 1 . Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Good, but short. I love the art in this book, but I found myself googling the actual costumes Edith Head designed and I think I would have rather read a book about that instead. Long before celebrity stylists became as renowned as the Oscar-winning film stars they advise, the legendary costume designer Edith Head was dressing Hollywood's most fashionable women and men, on screen and off, as well as lending her sartorial wisdom to women across the country on radio and television. Shop now. . Edith Head – How to dress for success. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Inspired many fashion trends with her iconic creations. Then I discovered that it was just some excerpts from a longer book. Inspired many fashion trends with her iconic creations. Pensba que tendria mas historias, mas explicaciones... cuando cuenta alguna historia sobre alguna actriz es a penas un parrafo diciendo cosas que encuentras en la wikipedia. The advice is firmly grounded in an era where women wore hats and gloves. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Imagine the modern person even contemplating the proper attire to wear for grocery shopping. Lots of it is very tongue in cheek, and her illustrations reveal a rajor sharp wit. Published two books, The Dress Doctor (1959) and How to Dress for Success (1967). Did not expect much in eighty pages and was right. Long before Rachel Zoe, Andrea Leibermann, Estee Stanley, and Nicole Chavez were styling Hollywood celebrities, eight-time Oscar Award-winning Edith Head was the sartorial sensation behind the silver screen's most high-profile stars and starlets. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. She dealt with long-waisted Joan Crawford, perfectionist Marlene Dietrich, and too-thin Audrey Hepburn. Her do’s and don’ts are timeless. The legendary costume designer Edith Head loved to refer to herself as Hollywood’s “dress doctor.” Throughout her six-decade career, and in more than 1,000 films, Edith dressed up extravagant cinematic personas (Biblical seductresses, jungle princesses, showgirls, and cowboys) and yet she saw her task first and foremost as that of a roll-up-your-sleeves problem-solver: … The Dress Doctor by Edith Head (16-Apr-2011) Paperback 2.0 out of 5 stars 1. It did make me want to read the autobiography that it was pulled from. Thought this would be Edith Head's perspective on what works and doesn't work in fashion: what you should do if you are short waisted or tall or want to draw attention to or away from features. Imagine the modern person even contemplating the proper attire to wear for grocery shopping. Sources: Edith Head’s Hollywood (1983) Edith Head; The World’s Most Influential Fashion Designers (2010) Noel Palomo-Lovinski; Edith Head: The Life and Times of Hollywood’s Celebrated Costume Designer (2003) David Chierichetti. Unfortunately, this book only included excerpts of the original. Please try again. The Dress Doctor: Prescriptions for Style, From A to Z - Kindle edition by Head, Edith. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. The Dress Doctor: Amazon.es: Head, Edith: Libros en idiomas extranjeros Selecciona Tus Preferencias de Cookies Utilizamos cookies y herramientas similares para mejorar tu experiencia de compra, prestar nuestros servicios, entender cómo los utilizas para poder mejorarlos, y para mostrarte anuncios. Something went wrong. Please try your request again later. Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2020. My expectation was that this book was the complete version of the Dress Doctor. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Sun Browning On An Tan Spine With Tile In Red And Brown Letters, Dust Jacket: Very Good/, Shelf, Back Edge Tears And Corner Wear. Sicuramente per le appassionate di moda è un libro da tenere nella libreria. item 6 "The Dress Doctor" Edith Head & Jane Kesner Ardmore 1959 Vintage Third Print 6 - "The Dress Doctor" Edith Head & Jane Kesner Ardmore 1959 Vintage Third Print. 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