Designer Banks and fashion writer de la Chapelle coauthor this first book dedicated to Norman Norell, born Norman David Levinson (1900-72). Often called the "dean of American fashion," Norell began his career designing for theater and film; in 1928, he went to work for fashion entrepreneur Hattie Carnegie, which enabled him to examine haute couture in Paris. In 1940, he partnered with Anthony Traina and eventually took over their business in 1954. Known for meticulous construction and the use of luxurious fabrics, Norell produced clothes on par with that of Paris designers. Among his most enduring styles are beautifully crafted jersey chemise dresses, menswear-inspired jackets and coats, mermaid dresses sewn with sequins, and dirndl skirts and dolman sleeves used on evening gowns. Norell was the first American designer to have his name on a dress and a fragrance, the first to win a Coty Award, and the first president of the Council of Fashion Designers of America. VERDICT Highly recommended for anyone curious about this pioneering designer and the history of American fashion.
展开▼
机译：设计师银行和时尚作家德拉·沙佩尔（de la Chapelle）共同撰写了第一本关于诺曼·诺雷尔（Norman Norell）的书，出生于诺曼·戴维·莱文森（Norman David Levinson）（1900-72年）。诺雷尔（Norell）通常被称为“美国时尚的院长”，开始了他的戏剧和电影设计工作。 1928年，他去为时尚企业家Hattie Carnegie工作，这使他得以在巴黎考察高级时装。 1940年，他与安东尼·特拉纳（Anthony Traina）合作，并最终于1954年接管了他们的业务。诺雷尔（Norell）以细致的构造和豪华面料的使用而闻名，生产的服装与巴黎设计师的服装相当。在他最持久的风格中，有精美的平纹针织衬裙连衣裙，以男装为灵感的夹克和外套，用亮片缝制的美人鱼连衣裙，以及用于晚礼服的裙摆和都曼袖子。诺雷尔（Norell）是第一位在礼服和香水上使用他的名字的美国设计师，第一位获得科蒂奖（Coty Award）的美国设计师，以及美国时装设计师协会（Cosmetics of America）的第一任主席。 VERDICT强烈推荐给任何对这位先锋设计师和美国时尚史感兴趣的人。
展开▼
