Elizabeth Hawes bola americká módna návrhárka a otvorená kritička módneho priemyslu. Presadzovala právo ľudí nosiť oblečenie, po ktorom túžia, nie to, ktoré im diktuje móda. Okrem svojej práce v módnom priemysle ako návrhárka, redaktorka a novinárka sa venovala aj organizovaniu odborov, presadzovaniu rodovej rovnosti a politickému aktivizmu. Jej tvorba zdôrazňovala potrebu praktickej a dostupnej módy slúžiacej potrebám bežných ľudí.
"After working as a stylist in Paris, Elizabeth Hawes launched one of the first American design houses in Depression-era New York. Her witty and astute memoir offers an insider's critique of the fashion scene during the 1920s and '30s. Hawes denounces the industry's predatory practices, advising readers to reject ever-changing fads in favor of comfortable, durable, flattering attire"--
Presents recipes and menus for nine social occasions including cocktail parties, buffets, holiday celebrations, and wedding receptions. Includes tips for table settings, lighting, music, and food presentation.
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