L'Homme Septembre 1952 Sculling/ Rowing

L'Homme Septembre 1952 Sculling/ Rowing[30] pp. Editions Darroux 1952 [French text] 10 3 4" x 8 1 2" Created by Jean Darroux, a Parisian master tailor, every edition of "L'Homme" or "L'Homme et Le Maitre Tailleur" captures the sartorial tastes of mid century European menswear. A visual treasure trove, each issue is filled with illustrations and photographs that showcase his designs of the period.

This autobiography of the famous American decorator is no tell-all

After getting his start working for jewelers Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel and Paul Flato

who were prominent dealers in 20th-century decorative arts

and ability to create dramatic and memorable spaces brought increasing new work to the firm

her fiancé

A parody: ten poets invented by Coward with short biographical introductions

Throughout the progress of a game

Roger Blough

With Emsworth's champion Empress of Blandings in line for a third straight victory in the local show and Parsloe bringing in a ringer

The bride was a photographer's model who had been Coco Chanel's secretary

He is both critical and admiring of the socialites he encounters

Seville the Muslim gardens of Generalife