Thetre de la Mode

Harnessing the romance of the world of fashion and high art, this fascinating story of a collection of miniature mannequins describes the birth of Théâtre de la Mode, the Theater of Fashion. Full of stars such as Robert Ricci (Nina Ricci's son), filmmaker Jean Cocteau, and other members of the 1944 haute couture industry, the story follows 237 miniature fashion dolls through their epic tour of Europe and North America, bringing fashion, elegance, and beauty into a war-torn world. Also included are new color photographs of the mannequins, the reconstructed sets, and close-up details of clothing so sewers, designers, and fashion mavens can appreciate the creativity of Paris designers at the end of World War II.

Author Biography: Edmond Charles-Roux is the author of Chanel: A Biography. She was editor-in-chief of French Vogue for 16 years. Herbert R. Lottman is the author of Albert Camus in New York and Man Ray's Montparnasse. Stanley Garfinkel is the author of video documentaries on Christian Dior, Roger Vivier, and the Theatre de la Mode. Nadine Gasc is the curator and head of the Fashion and Textile department of the Musée des Arts de la Mode in Paris.