The Glass of Fashion
A Personal History of Fifty Years of Changing Tastes and the People Who Have Inspired Them
By Cecil Beaton | Publisher: Rizzoli
About the book
Gorgeously repackaged, this reissue of the classic book presents the iconic photographer’s expert and witty reminiscences of the personalities who inspired fashion’s golden eras, and left an indelible mark on his own sense of taste and style. \"The camera will never be invented that could capture or encompass all that he actually sees,\" Truman Capote once said of Cecil Beaton. Though known for his portraits, Beaton was as incisive a writer as he was a photographer. First published in 1954, The Glass of Fashion is a classic—an invaluable primer on the history and highlights of fashion from a man who was a chronicler of taste, and an intimate compendium of the people who inspired his legendary eye. Across eighteen chapters, complemented by more than 150 of his own line drawings, Beaton writes with great wit about the influence of luminaries such as Chanel, Balenciaga, and Dior, as well as relatively unknown muses like his Aunt Jessie, who gave him his first glimpse of \"the grown-up world of fashion.\" Out of print for decades but recognized and sought after as a touchstone text, The Glass of Fashion will be irresistible to a new generation of fashion enthusiasts and a seminal book in any Beaton library. It is both a treasury and a treasure.
Editions of The Glass of Fashion
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780847843855
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780789339942
- EBook
- ISBN 9780847844647
Read an Excerpt
Gorgeously repackaged, this reissue of the classic book presents the iconic photographer’s expert and witty reminiscences of the personalities who inspired fashion’s golden eras, and left an indelible mark on his own sense of taste and style. \"The camera will never be invented that could capture or encompass all that he actually sees,\" Truman Capote once said of Cecil Beaton. Though known for his portraits, Beaton was as incisive a writer as he was a photographer. First published in 1954, The Glass of Fashion is a classic—an invaluable primer on the history and highlights of fashion from a man who was a chronicler of taste, and an intimate compendium of the people who inspired his legendary eye. Across eighteen chapters, complemented by more than 150 of his own line drawings, Beaton writes with great wit about the influence of luminaries such as Chanel, Balenciaga, and Dior, as well as relatively unknown muses like his Aunt Jessie, who gave him his first glimpse of \"the grown-up world of fashion.\" Out of print for decades but recognized and sought after as a touchstone text, The Glass of Fashion will be irresistible to a new generation of fashion enthusiasts and a seminal book in any Beaton library. It is both a treasury and a treasure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Glass of Fashion about?
Gorgeously repackaged, this reissue of the classic book presents the iconic photographer’s expert and witty reminiscences of the personalities who inspired fashion’s golden eras, and left an indelible mark on his own sense of taste and style. \"The camera will never be invented that could capture or encompass all that he actually sees,\" Truman Capote once said of Cecil Beaton. Though known for his portraits, Beaton was as incisive a writer as he was a photographer. First published in 1954, The Glass of Fashion is a classic—an invaluable primer on the history and highlights of fashion from a man who was a chronicler of taste, and an intimate compendium of the people who inspired his legendary eye. Across eighteen chapters, complemented by more than 150 of his own line drawings, Beaton writes with great wit about the influence of luminaries such as Chanel, Balenciaga, and Dior, as well as relatively unknown muses like his Aunt Jessie, who gave him his first glimpse of \"the grown-up world of fashion.\" Out of print for decades but recognized and sought after as a touchstone text, The Glass of Fashion will be irresistible to a new generation of fashion enthusiasts and a seminal book in any Beaton library. It is both a treasury and a treasure.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Glass of Fashion?
The Arts > Design, Industrial and commercial arts, illustration > Fashion and textile design
Where can I read a sample of The Glass of Fashion?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780847843855
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Glass of Fashion?
Cecil Beaton
Who is the Publisher of the book The Glass of Fashion?
Rizzoli
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Glass of Fashion is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780847843855) and hardcover(ISBN 9780789339942) and ebook(ISBN 9780847844647)
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