Dressing the Part Television's Most Stylish Shows
Explore the fascinating relationship between television and fashion in Dressing the Part, a beautifully illustrated guide to the shows, characters, and iconic looks that have influenced how we dress from the 1950s to today. Fashion expert Hal Rubenstein takes readers behind the scenes with stylish photography, archival sketches, interviews, and stories from celebrated costume designers, showrunners, and stars. From Mad Men to Scandal, this captivating collection reveals how television became one of America’s most influential style guides.
- Explores 70 years of influential television fashion
- Features more than 175 full-color photographs
- Highlights iconic looks from beloved television shows
- Includes archival sketches and behind-the-scenes stories
- Features interviews with more than 25 costume designers
- Shares insights from showrunners and television stars
- Examines how television trends shaped everyday American style
- A beautiful addition to any fashion, television, or coffee-table book collection