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This is the first book to be devoted to Russian-born designer Valentina, who has had a lasting influence on fashion designers in the 20th century.

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The life and work of an important, yet forgotten figure of 20th-century fashion design. The Palm Beach Daily News <br> In Valentina: American Couture and the Cult of Celebrity, Kohle Yohannan has revived the legend of a woman who -- as much as her clients Katharine Hepburn, Marlene Dietrich and Greta Garbo -- was a legend in her own time. The New York Times <br> Valentina preserved an air of mystery that helped solidify her authority on matters of style. The author lifts the veil to reveal... the rags-to-riches American dream narrative. Russia! Magazine <br> The elusive designer's history is brilliantly researched in this beautiful book...a Must-Have for all fashion enthusiasts... VidCatTV.com <br> If only all fashion books were as brilliant as this gorgeous Valentina tome by Kohle Yohannan... 1stDibs.com <br> In this brilliantly researched book you get 1st hand accounts on everything Valentina- from photos, sketches and her rags to riches tale you will r

The life and work of an important, yet forgotten figure of 20th-century fashion design. ~ The Palm Beach Daily News <br> In Valentina: American Couture and the Cult of Celebrity, Kohle Yohannan has revived the legend of a woman who -- as much as her clients Katharine Hepburn, Marlene Dietrich and Greta Garbo -- was a legend in her own time. ~ The New York Times <br> If only all fashion books were as brilliant as this gorgeous Valentina tome by Kohle Yohannan... ~1stDibs.com

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Kohle Yohannan is an art and design historian, and the author of several books. Harold Koda is curator-in-charge of the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Exhibition Schedule: Museum of the City of New York, opens February 14, 2009

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