Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

100 Unforgettable Dresses is filled with the stories, secrets, intrigue, and insights behind the most indelible dresses in our collective memories. Featuring looks from the runway, film, television, the red carpet, and the worlds of royalty and politics, this book celebrates the staying power of these gorgeous, sleek, sultry, and outrageous creations as well as the lasting impact theyâe(tm)ve had in fashion, popular culture, and our own lives. More than two hundred images, a witty, informative text, and exclusive interviews with the designers and the women who wore the dresses reveal the initial spark and captivating drama behind the making of each dress. Also featured throughout are extensive anecdotes and observations about great style makersâe"Grace Kelly, Audrey Hepburn, Cher, Sarah Jessica Parker, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and Cate Blanchettâe"highlighting the conception of their most spectacular looks and examining their lasting influence.

Here is the tale of how a canny Gianni Versace helped an unknown Elizabeth Hurley become world famous overnight, thanks to the paparazzi frenzy whipped up by her red-carpet appearance in his now legendary safety-pin dress. Learn about the unique wedding gown Narciso Rodriguez designed exclusively for Caroline Bessette-Kennedy that inspired a whole new generation of brides. Go on the set of Top Hat, where Ginger Rogersâe(tm)s ostrich-feather-laden dress began to molt immediately upon arrival, its flying feathers bringing the filmâe(tm)s production to a halt. Of course, the seminal work of exemplary designersâe"Yves Saint Laurentâe(tm)s Mondrian dress and Christian Lacroixâe(tm)s pouf, Chanelâe(tm)s little black dress and Valentinoâe(tm)s infamous red ones, Diane von Furstenbergâe(tm)s iconic wrap and Marc Jacobsâe(tm)s grunge collectionâe"is featured throughout, with plenty of inside information on what inspired the invention of each piece.

With its wonderful anecdotes, fascinating facts, and just enough juicy gossip, 100 Unforgettable Dresses is a bewitching read for everyone who enjoys sensational clothes, movies, television, and music. Whether youâe(tm)re a fashion maven, a red-carpet addict, a celebrity tracker, or a pop-culture aficionado, you wonâe(tm)t be able to put this book down!