A to Z of Hollywood Style

A to Z of Hollywood Style brings together style advice from the good, the bad and the beautiful to explore the allure of some of the world’s best-loved film stars: Alfred Hitchcock on elegance, Sophia Loren on sex appeal and Edith Head explaining exactly how to make a woman more beautiful. This book includes the opinions of critics, designers and film directors, as well as the actors themselves. Including Joan Crawford’s five fashion rules and Marlene Dietrich’s tips for dressing on a budget, A to Z of Hollywood Style is packed full of stylish tips for would-be starlets, or simply those who long for a more glamorous age.

Sinty Stemp is the author of Jean Muir: Beyond Fashion, and co-author of The Glamour of Bellville Sassoon. She previously worked with the British fashion designer Jean Muir and has lectured widely on Muir.