--- product_id: 99198514 title: "The Battle of Versailles: The Night American Fashion Stumbled into the Spotlight and Made History Kindle Edition" brand: "robin givhan" price: "$41.46" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/99198514-the-battle-of-versailles-the-night-american-fashion-stumbled-into store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # The Battle of Versailles: The Night American Fashion Stumbled into the Spotlight and Made History Kindle Edition **Brand:** robin givhan **Price:** $41.46 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Battle of Versailles: The Night American Fashion Stumbled into the Spotlight and Made History Kindle Edition by robin givhan - **How much does it cost?** $41.46 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/99198514-the-battle-of-versailles-the-night-american-fashion-stumbled-into) ## Best For - robin givhan enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted robin givhan brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![The Battle of Versailles: The Night American Fashion Stumbled into the Spotlight and Made History Kindle Edition - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91g7biCB6AL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Not just a recap of an historic fashion event, a history lesson of a fashion era *by C***I on Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2021* I loved this book and was very surprised by its depth, which went way beyond anything I expected when I ordered it. A simple recap of fashion's historic "Battle of Versailles" -- how it came to be, the challenges of putting it together and pulling it off, and the parties and chaos of the days leading up to it--would have been a great read unto itself. But thanks to Givhan's extraordinary knowledge of her subject matter and unmatched skill with a narrative, we quickly begin to understand that the event itself was but a tiny part of a much bigger story, which to my knowledge has never been told as meticulously as Givhan has told it.Essentially, the USA v France couture "battle" signaled the culmination of a series of events that led to radical and irreversible change in the world of fashion--and beyond. This change had cultural, stylistic, economic and, perhaps most unexpectedly, racial implications (which Givhan does a particularly deep and insightful dive on, particularly toward the end of the book). One of the great takeaways is that no one at the time really realized what this event would come to symbolize, most thinking of it as an especially clever but not especially significant affair, yet Givhan does the math here big time and in the process gives it and its key participants and organizers great and worthy due.And for all of the history and analysis that Givhan has managed to pack into this standard-sized book (her first, nonetheless!), it is an astonishingly breezy read. "The Battle of Versailles" is not just for fashion buffs. It's really for any reader who craves excellent nonfiction writing. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Well paced and interesting read *by T***N on Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2015* I'm a bit of a fashion outsider as I pretty much have little or no fashion sense for myself. However, I do love looking at and reading about fashion as I consider it another art form on the same level as painting, sculpture, etc. I particularly enjoy the history of fashion and this book really delivers on that front. The book deals with one particular chapter in fashion which was a fashion show held in Paris in 1973 that showcased American and French designers side by side. It wasn't marketed as a competition but everyone pretty much knew that's what it was. The book goes in depth on every designer that participated and how they got to the pinnacle of their profession. The actual event is covered in blow-by-blow detail. Most fashion insiders will know how the whole thing turned out but since I didn't, the sense of anticipation and the end result were satisfying. It's a pretty well paced read and not boring at all. I read it in a couple of days.The only thing I do wish it had were pictures that illustrated the various designers and their creations, their studios, and the room in Versailles where this all took place. I spent a lot of time Googling things so that I could get some context with it. I did eventually purchase the film documentary "Versailles '73" that gave me the visuals but some illustrations in the book couldn't hurt and would make it more enjoyable. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars An interesting book while it deals with fashion history, ... *by D***A on Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2016* An interesting book while it deals with fashion history, contemporary event and the designers and model who participated in the 1973 Versailles show, but it unfortunately otherwise descends into a repetitive polemic on the extent of black model participation in runway shows. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/99198514-the-battle-of-versailles-the-night-american-fashion-stumbled-into](https://www.desertcart.us/products/99198514-the-battle-of-versailles-the-night-american-fashion-stumbled-into) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-10-07*