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Dolly Parton behind the seams : my life in rhinestones  Cover Image Book Book

Dolly Parton behind the seams : my life in rhinestones / by Dolly Parton ; with Holly George-Warren ; curated by Rebecca Seaver.

Parton, Dolly, (author.). George-Warren, Holly, (author.).

Summary:

"Filled with deeply personal stories and 350 gorgeous full-color photographs--many, exclusive images drawn from Dolly's private costume archives--this beautifully illustrated book will share, for the first time, the full story behind Dolly Parton's distinctive sense of style"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781984862129 (hardcover)
  • Physical Description: 327 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 32 cm
  • Edition: First edition.
  • Publisher: Berkeley, CA : Ten Speed Press, [2023]

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:
The seasons of my youth -- Isn't a star supposed to shine? -- Iron butterfly -- And here I go ... -- A diamond in a rhinestone world -- Daisy Mae in Hollywood -- The unsinkable Dolly Parton -- Country girl glam -- Head over high heels -- Better get to livin'.
Subject: Parton, Dolly > Aesthetics.
Parton, Dolly > Clothing.
Parton, Dolly.
Clothing and dress.
Country musicians > Clothing.
Dresses.
Fashion design > United States > History > 20th century.
Singers > United States > Biography.
Genre: Biographies.
Personal narratives.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Lakeshore Branch 782.421642092 Par 31681010346302 NONFIC Available -

  • Baker & Taylor
    Showcasing the music legend’s most unforgettable looks from the 1960s until now, this stunningly photographed book displays Dolly Parton’s iconic sense of style along with entertaining personal anecdotes that, for the first time, reveal the full story behind her lifelong passion for fashion. Illustrations.
  • Baker & Taylor
    Showcasing the music legend's most unforgettable looks from the 1960s until now, this stunningly photographed book displays Dolly Parton's iconic sense of style along with entertaining personal anecdotes that, for the first time, reveal the full story behind her lifelong passion for fashion.
  • Random House, Inc.
    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A beautiful celebration of Dolly Parton’s iconic sense of style through entertaining personal stories and 450 full-color photographs, including exclusive images from her private costume archive

    In Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones, global superstar Dolly Parton shares, for the first time, the full story behind her lifelong passion for fashion, including how she developed her own, distinctly Dolly style, which has defied convention and endeared her to fans around the world.
     
    Featuring behind-the-scenes stories from Dolly Parton’s life and career, and the largest reveal of her private costume archive, this gorgeously photographed book spotlights her most unforgettable looks from the 1960s to now. The sky-high heels, famous wigs, bold makeup, eye-catching stage clothes—she shares them all. Along the way, Parton discusses memorable outfits from her past, from the clothes her mother would sew out of feed sacks (including her “Coat of Many Colors”) and the bold dresses and hairdos that shook up Nashville, to the bunny suit on the cover of Playboy, evening wear at Studio 54, costumes from her most famous film and TV roles, and the daring styles that continue to entertain and inspire today. 
     
    Filled with candor, humor, and lots and lots of rhinestones, Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones is a shining tribute to one of the most beloved musicians in history, a treasured keepsake for anyone who loves Dolly Parton, and an indispensable guide to forging your own path to beauty and confidence.

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