{"product_id":"norell-isbn-9780847861248","title":"Norell","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe first book dedicated to the career and creations of esteemed fashion designer Norman Norell, the man hailed as the “Dean of American Fashion” by the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNorman Norell (1900–1972)—the first American designer to employ couture techniques, refined workmanship, and luxurious fabrics—made dresses, coats, and suits that critics deemed “the equal of Paris,” earning him the sobriquet “the American Balenciaga” and forever changing perceptions about New York’s Seventh Avenue garment industry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNorell showed the world that American design could climb to great heights by producing collection after collection that was both elegant and practical. He singlehandedly shaped the character of the ready-to-wear industry and served as a role model to younger generations of American designers. Early jobs included creating costumes for film and stage and outfits for the stars themselves, as well as working for fashion entrepreneur Hattie Carnegie. Norell brought to the world a lean sophistication and American glamour in his daytime suits, jersey separates, swing coats, and his shimmering sequined “mermaid” dresses. Clients included Lauren Bacall, Babe Paley, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Lena Horne, Dinah Shore, Marilyn Monroe, and Lady Bird Johnson. Norell was the first thoroughly modern American designer—and his dresses are still prized by stylish women today.\"The bottom line is that this is a hell of way to kick off the new year of fashion related publications. \u003ci\u003eNorell: Master of American\u003c\/i\u003e sets the bar high and will be used as a barometer for what's to come all year long.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eNew York Journal of Books \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eJeffrey Banks\u003c\/b\u003e is a Coty Award–winning designer of men’s and women’s apparel. \u003cb\u003eDoria de La Chapelle\u003c\/b\u003e is a freelance writer. She has written on fashion, beauty, and style for \u003ci\u003eMademoiselle\u003c\/i\u003e magazine and other publications. \u003cb\u003eRalph Rucci\u003c\/b\u003e is a fashion designer and artist. \u003cb\u003eStan Herman\u003c\/b\u003e is a clothing designer and former CFDA president. \u003cb\u003eKenneth Pool\u003c\/b\u003e is a bridal-dress designer and Norell collector.","brand":"Rizzoli Electa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44886831333605,"sku":"NP9780847861248","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780847861248.jpg?v=1767733872","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/norell-isbn-9780847861248","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}