Published by Skira

Synopsis: The image of Greta Garbo (1905 – 1990) is an iconic one. Known for her beauty, talent and reclusive personality, it stands to reason that her fashions would become as timeless as the star herself. Now, for the first time, Ferragamo makes available the sensational collection of clothing that Garbo used in films and in her personal life from the 1920’s, when she first became a Ferragamo client, until the end of her life.

Dresses, suits, impeccably tailored coats, at times with a slightly masculine style, assorted accessories – shoes, handbags, glasses, foulards – created a style that was emulated in her heyday as well as now. For the first time there is an examination of her fashion sense and the clothes which Ferragamo made expressly for her.

There is also a stunning collection of black and white portraits of Garbo, taken by leading photographers of the day. Filled with many never-before-published images, this is a book for those who love film, fashion, design elegance, and photography.

Stefania Ricci is the editor of Salvatore Ferragamo Evolving Legends 1928 – 2008 (Skira 2009).

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This wonderful book presents a fascinating portrait of Greta Garbo and her distinctive style. As well as contributions from Gray Horan, A Sense of Style: Modern, Timeless, Elegant. Stefania Ricci, Greta Garbo: The Mystery of Style, Gianni Canova, Of Flesh and of Snow, Greta Garbo, Cinema and Films. Giusi Ferré, Greta Garbo. The Ethics of the Minimal.
There are also wonderful portraits in The Face Of Garbo, The Birth of a Style and Everyday Elegance. There is also a catalogue section devoted to her wardrobe. With stunning photography and personal accounts of her life, this is a very special book. Highly Recommended!