American Fashion Designers Paper Dolls
, by Tierney, Tom- ISBN: 9780486433479 | 0486433471
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 5/18/2004
Pictorial tribute to American designers who introduced this country's haute couture with smart, ready-to-wear ensembles, the tailored dinner dress, and the "rich uniform." Two dolls with a stunning wardrobe of casual clothes, cocktail dresses, and elegant evening gowns model the creations of 32 designers, among them Mainbocher, Adele Simpson, Oscar de la Renta, Norman Norell, Pauline Trigegrave;re, Adolfo, Bill Blass, Geoffrey Beene, Carolina Herrera, Isaac Mizrahi, and Vera Wang. A delight for paper doll fans and collectors; of value to students of fashion and costume design. 2 dolls, 32 full-color costumes.