![]() ![]() It begins with an 1891 picture of French horsewoman Selika Lazevski, and ends in 1981 with Sister Sledge. Vintage Black Glamour, a hefty, handsome new coffee-table book, is full of such stories, with photographs of those shunned by the spotlight, as well as idiosyncratic, unseen shots of those who weren’t. Gainer in concise biographies and sharp observations - that remind us of the urgency of this self-construction for these women. It resonates with stunning images, highlighting sumptuous clothes, meticulous makeup and hair, and seductive poses that establish these women as entertainment, business and fashion icons.īut it is the stories behind these photographs - provided by Ms. The book demonstrates the complex ways celebrities construct themselves for the camera and, ultimately, for the public they want to attract. Vintage Black Glamour uses elegance as a tool for social commentary: By focusing the personal and professional accomplishments of her subjects, and providing plenty of context, Gainer has turned what could have easily been a bourgeois manifesto into a meaningful project. ![]()
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