D.V. Diana Vriland

A cult figure and a cult book in the world of fashion and gloss.

Bright, charismatic, powerful Diana Vriland-fashion editor Harper's Bazaar, editor-in-chief of Vogue magazine and organizer of the costume of a costume at the metro-museum-was a woman, Whose talent and a sense of style determined the world of high fashion for fifty years. Thanks to her, Vogue gained glory, weight and significance, and her unusual view of beauty made many artists, models and photographers. From the English palaces to the nightclubs of Paris in the 1930s, from Wyoming’s wild places to the exclusive places of the Higher Society of New York, The book takes us to the dazzling life of this amazing woman and introduces us to her friends: Coco Chanel, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Clark Gabel, Jack Nicholson and other famous figures of the 20th century. With a convincing and charismatic voice, Diana Vriland revives the narrative of frank stories, be it a search Ideal red color, piquant observations of the world or aversion to nostalgia. Like her heritage, the story of Vriland, told by herself, is a classic, which is highly appreciated by both devoted fans and a new generation of experts in culture and style.

for whom this book is

for All who are interested in fashion and cult figures of fashion.

from the preface by Alena Dolytskaya:

“Diana Vriland, the author of this book, is the legendary editor -in -chief of the American Vogue, perhaps the brightest star on The alley of the glory of glossy journalism, a woman to the brain of bones, a lady who has phenomenal passion and discipline, steel will and impeccable taste. A powerful player in the vastness of the fashion industry, she first raised Vogue to a new level, making it the most influential glossy magazine, and then a unique institution of a costume in a metro museum. Both the museum and the magazine are successfully living and flourishing so far. And yes, as a person she, of course, was more than all her mega-successful projects. To each of you who will first read this book, I envy. Of course, snow -white envy. Diana Vriland will drag you into a pool, from which it is impossible - and will not want to get out. After reading the last phrase of her memoirs, you will understand: in a couple of days you will be beckoning you again to you this pool. ”