Notes
"Alexandra Black traces the rise of the party dress complete with the best examples of gowns by top designers, such as Carolina Hererra, Giorgio Armani, Lanvin, Balenciaga, and Zac Posen, photographed by world-renowned photographers such as Cecil Beaton, Dean Loomis, and Mario Testino. Also included is a trove of historical designs that will inspire fashionistas and budding designers alike"--Book jacket.