Nan Kempner. Une Americaine a Paris

Texts by Pierre Berge & Hamish Bowles.

Fondation Pierre Berge - Yves Saint Laurent. Paris. 2007. First edition. Hardback; illustrated paper-covered boards. 100 pages. Illustrated throughout in colour. French, with English translation. 300 x 240mm. 0.9kg. . Near fine.

The rare catalogue for an exhibition at the Fondation Pierre Berge - Yves Saint Laurent examining the fashion relationship between Saint Laurent and Nan Kempner. Kempner was one of the best-dressed women in America during the second half of the twentieth century. As muse and patron of Saint Laurent she amassed a vast collection of his couture pieces. These are photographed here, alongside archival images of Kempner wearing Saint Laurent designs.