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Valentina
American Couture and the Cult of Celebrity
By Yohannan, Kohle & Koda, Harold
Published by Rizzoli 2009
Hardback 256 pages with 250 colour photos
The first book to be devoted to Russian born designer Valentina.
Valentina was the twentieth century’s first and arguably most
important example of the American fashion designer as celebrity.
She designed for the brightest stars of her day, including
Greta Garbo and Audrey Hepburn.
The book also delves into her personal soirees and intimate relationship
with Garbo, as well as the ménage-a-trios the woman shared with
Valentinas partner, George Schlee!
£40
