Ballerina - Patricia Mears, Laura Jacobs, Jane Pritchard, Rosemary Harden, Joel Lobenthal

A gorgeously illustrated look at the profound influence that classical ballet and the ballerina have had on high fashion. Couturiers such as Balmain, Balenciaga, Chanel, Schiaparelli, Charles James, Dior, and Yves Saint Laurent designed ballet-inspired dresses and gowns, many featuring the boned bodices and voluminous tulle skirts of classical tutus. Ballerina: Fashion's Modern Muse is a revelatory, irresistible treat for dance aficionados and fashionistas alike.

And ready-to-wear designers such as Claire McCardell found inspiration in ballet leotards and other practice clothing,