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Exclusive, extravagant, and beautiful, these cosmopolitan socialites were the patrons who galvanized the phenomenal success of the greatest creators of the early twentieth century. It was a whirlwind of sumptuously-decorated villas and yachts, up-and-coming haute couture and jewelry designers, and elite evening parties, immortalized by fashion photographers like Cecil Beaton. Combining elegance and fantasy, the members of the Café Society enjoyed a sophisticated, avant-garde lifestyle. Some of the centurys most original talentsfrom Cole Porter to Yves Saint Laurentstepped into the limelight via the Café Society. Through archival photographs and period documents, this volume recounts in historical detail the intrigue and impact generated around the world by this stylish jet-set.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I bought this book as a gift for my girlfriend, who read it from cover to cover. It is full of fascinating people, and if nothing else, seems to prove that money can't buy you happiness! My girlfriends complaint was that there was pretty much just one photograph of each featured personality, and while this makes for a very clean and attractive book, it is a bit frustrating, because you want to see the husbands, hangers-on, yachts etc that are mentioned. Still however an interesting, historical slab of lifestyles from a glamourous era.
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43 of 46 people found the following review helpful
A wonderful journey back in time.
20 Jan 2011
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The cover featuring Barbara Hutton is merely a prelude to the visual treats and text that awaits.
The photography is terrific and is generously featured throughout the pages. The range of subjects are also broad.
There's something delicious about society's beautiful people remaining elusive, especially in this vulgar, new age of social media and reality television.
The photography is terrific and is generously featured throughout the pages. The range of subjects are also broad.
There's something delicious about society's beautiful people remaining elusive, especially in this vulgar, new age of social media and reality television.
42 of 48 people found the following review helpful
Historical Importance, but mostly FUN
2 Jan 2011
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I love this book because it absolutely captures a very short time in our cultural history. We may see these people as silly& rich, but they were important. Cultures have, until quite recently, always supported their artists or craftman through moneies given by the elite (if I may!). Cafe Society is a rich culturally historic time. It is a very fun book for all the right reasons- money, sex,no money, no sex. If you have any interest in cultural history- the kind of history that puts a fun and rauchous neighborhood in your minds eye- buy this book. It is great.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Fun Book
29 Mar 2011
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Great photos of a time and people that just don't exist anymore. Such a glamorous time to have lived. Fun read as well with tons of juicy gossip.
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