The Wardrobe of Cecil Beaton

A Life in Fashion

New Hardback Illustrated

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Reflecting Cecil Beaton’s ‘pursuit of the beautiful and sensuous’ in all areas of his life, this well-illustrated volume pictures him at ease as well as in formal poses. From the 1920s – strolling along the beach in a tight-waisted jacket – to donning top-hat and tails to receive his knighthood in 1972, it traces the development of his look and explores the creativity with which he combined Edwardian elegance with trends from numerous countries, era and styles. Slightly off-mint

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