High fashion clothing designers from California produced stunning
wardrobes for Hollywood stars that were trend-setting styles in the
mid-20th century. Adrian, Irene, Helen Rose, Jean Louis, and William
Travilla trained in the costume departments of the movie studios before
they opened their own salons. Others, such as James Galanos, Rudi
Gernreich, and Adolf Schuman (who founded the Lilli Ann company) chose
to work their fashion magic in California. Both groups made original
styles that influenced fashion around the world. Here hundreds of color
photos present clothing designed by these giants of the industry that is
still available to today's collectors. A helpful price guide is included
to aid collectors and costumers alike. Live models and vintage
photographs, original designer sketches and advertisements show the
originality and diversity of these American fashions that became
immediately popular in the ready-to-wear market.