Hollywood to High Fashion: The Life and Work of Gilbert Adrian, part 1

<p>One of American fashion&#39;s greats, the work Gilbert Adrian defined classic Hollywood glamour and pushed high fashion in new directions during the 1930s and 40s. In part 1 of this two-part episode, we examine Adrian&#39;s early years, and his role as head costume designer at MGM, where he turned screen stars, like Greta Garbo and Joan Crawford, into fashion icons.</p><p>RECOMMENDED READING:</p><p>Esquevin, Christian. <em>Adrian: Silver Screen to Custom Label</em>. New York: Monicelli Press, 2008.</p><p>Gutner, Howard. <em>Gowns by Adrian: The MGM Years 1928-1941</em>. New York: Harry N.Abrams Inc., 2001.</p><p>Stanley, Leonard and Mark A. Vieira. <em>Adrian: A Lifetime of Movie Glamour, Art and High Fashion</em>. New York: Rizzoli, 2019.</p><br/><br/>Our Sponsors:<br/>* Check out HelloFresh: http://hellofresh.com<br/>* Check out Rakuten: https://www.rakuten.com<br/>* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/<br/>* Check out Uncommon Goods and use my code DRESSED for a great deal: www.uncommongoods.com<br/>* Check out Warner Bros Discovery - Max: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-official-gilded-age-podcast/id1605253822<br/><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/dressed-the-history-of-fashion/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/dressed-the-history-of-fashion/exclusive-content</a><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a><br/><br/>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>