AMERICAN FASHION BOOK

Beginning in the 20th century, the American accessories designer looked to Europe and then declared, “I can do better.”

In a book commissioned by the Council of Fashion Designers of America and edited by Candy Pratts Price, with writings by Jessica Glasscock and Art Tavee, their achievements are revealed: a century of objects of necessity and desire dumped into boutiques and shops. department stores across the United States and the world. The avant-garde American accessories designer, in collusion with American royalty - the Hollywood star - and in tune with the unstoppable domination of a rebellious popular culture, has assembled a cabinet of curiosities, including everything from Hollywood hats full of the spirit of Adrian to all-American attire to Madonna's rubber bracelets.

It's a tradition that continues today with a stellar group of CFDA designers whose work exemplifies the American accessory.

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