num_pages: 240
description: As Motowns leading act in the 1960s The Supremes became synonymous with glamorous elegant coordinated ensembles. Supreme Glamour presents founding member Mary Wilsons unparalleled collection showcasing thirty-two of the groups most eye-catching gowns meticulously reassembled and photographed on the Grammy Museum stage. Detailed captions accompany each photograph providing information about the design fabric and embellishments of each ensemble as well as the occasion on which each was first worn.In addition to the fashion history of The Supremes the book chronicles the evolution of the group and celebrates the cultural icons they became. Engaging and insightful narrative text by Mary Wilson and close personal friend Mark Bego is interspersed among hundreds of archival photos. Packed with anecdotes and insights Mary Wilson tells the complete story of The Supremes both on- and off- stage from their founding in Detroit in 1959 as The Primettes to their 1964 breakthrough hit Where Did Our Love Go and from the departure of Diana Ross to The Supremes disco hits of the 1970s. Supreme Glamour builds a complete picture of the charm sophistication and magic of The Supremes.
language: English
title: Supreme Glamour
publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd.