The Beautiful Fall

This book is a dazzling exposè of the 1970s Paris fashion scene, focusing on the enduring rivalry between Yves Saint Laurent and Karl Lagerfeld.

It delves into their professional and personal lives, highlighting their contrasting paths and the 'glorious excess' of the era.

The narrative is built on extensive interviews and detailed research, providing a vivid picture of the social ambitions, shared obsessions, and the quest for beauty that defined their careers and the era.