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 Trigere, 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. Paperback book measure 9 14 in. x 12 14 in., 32 pages. Dover. ISBN 0486433471
