"The Windsor Style" 1988 Menkes, Suzy

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MENKES, Suzy

[224] pp.

Salem House

1988

11 1/8" x 9"

Looks at the postwar life of the Duke and … Read more MENKES, Suzy

[224] pp.

Salem House

1988

11 1/8" x 9"

Looks at the postwar life of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor in their Paris mansion and describes their jewels, clothing, and household furnishings

This classic book on one of the 20th Century’s most glamorous couples is becoming increasingly uncommon. With two hundred color and b & w images, this book focuses on the Windsors’ great style in design, wardrobe, entertaining, and jewels. Contains photographs and illustrations by Horst P. Horst, Cecil Beaton, and René Bouché.

“Wallis, I discovered, was the epitome of self-improvement. She was a plain woman who worked hard at being chic and enjoyed her quest for fashion perfection.”

--Suzy Menkes See less