The Journal of Dress History
Book Review
Paris to New York: The Transatlantic Fashion Industry in the Twentieth Century
Abstract
Véronique Pouillard’s Paris to New York: The Transatlantic Fashion Industry in the Twentieth Century is a fluidly written and compelling narrative of the business of fashion in the last century, with a focus on haute couture. The heart of the book is in the decades 1900 1950 and the oscillating balance of the power and influence between the fashion industries in France and the United States. While the artistic creations and cultural impact of designers such as Jeanne Paquin, Madeleine Vionnet, and Christian Dior have been addressed extensively in books and exhibitions, their business practices and economic context have been left relatively unexplored; this book aims to fill that space.