The Complete Book of Oscar Fashion: Variety's 75 Years of Glamour on the Red Carpet

This attractive book is a nostalgic walk down memory lane for any devoted film buff. Fashions and stars of nominated films from the 20s through the 90s decorate each page, along with clever quips on both by author Reeve Chace. It is a delight as history or pleasure.

Few can resist the glitz, glitter and suspense of Oscar night. Who would want to as where else is such a concentration of beauty and fashion to be found? While, of course, the actual award presentations are the crux of the evening that stroll down the famous Red Carpet has become a must-see for many. Now, for the first time in this eye-popping volume is a collection of the silver screen's beauties over the past 75 years. All are captured in brilliant full-color photographs (500 of them). Many of the gowns chosen brought oohs and aahs - a few brought "What in the world is she wearing?" Not only do readers find a parade of Oscar dresses but they're also given insider information re fashion and style analysis. What fun it is to see Katharine Hepburn in the casual duds she wore for her 1974 appearance and surely no one can forget Bjork's "swan dress" just two years ago. Cher, of course, is one of a kind in her Bob Mackie dresses. While styles may change we find that elegance doesn't as witnessed by Mary Pickford in her exquisite 1930 gown. Lithe and lovely as ever there's Audrey Hepburn in a lovely Givenchy that emphasizes her tiny waist, and, of course, La Taylor stuns in a red Halston strapless. Halle Berry took top honors in the fashion category last year, and Grace Kelly looks royal and elegant in a silk gown designed by Edith Head. There are lot of memories in "Oscar Fashion" plus much to be learned and enjoyed. - Gail Cooke

Author Reeve Chace has captured the facts and fun of Oscar fashion in this entertaining and beautiful book; even the cover is velvet! I loved it.