Ultimate Style: The Best of the Best Dressed List

I thought this book was beautifully done and I really appreciate the meticulous choice of words and pictures. I thank you, Ms. Lambert and Ms. Zilkha, for the historical perspective of these BEST dressed ladies. I have bought this book for so many friends and I hope that another book/installment is coming soon.

This books conveys its title with every page. With a keen and sophisticated eye, it carefully selects the perfect images to capture the grace of the women it salutes. It give me just enough to help me form my own personal ultimate style. The book is beautiful and a perfect addition to my home.

I was immediately drawn to "Ultimate Style" - it is a stunning chronicle of modern fashion, and highlights this century's most stylish women. The photos are gorgeous, and very well chosen (many of which I have never seen before - kudos to Ms. Zilkha for selecting such winning photos!), and Ms. Zilkha's text accompanying each is interesting, nicely written, and well thought out, I thought. The end result here is quite beautiful and makes for quite a conversation piece on my coffee table! I would love to see a follow-up book, showcasing even more of those on the list that were not selected this go around - Pat Buckley, Princess Caroline, Nan Kempner, Uma Thurman, etc.

This book which was written by Bettina Zilkha, and forward by Eleanor Lambert ( you got it backwards on the listing) is really great, The Best dressed list is a historic reference point and really helps you understand Style and its relevance to society. The pictures that she picked are also really cool. I look at it all the time, Yes she is my friend too.

In the months that Ultimate Style has gracing my living room, it has generated countless interesting conversations. Everybody has a story and somehow this book inspires us all to share ours.