In the ’70s, the Palace of Versailles had fallen into disrepair. The centuries-old chateau was plagued by termites and leaks had sprung from its gilded ceilings. In need of money for restoration, ...

But the Grand Divertissement à Versailles (its official name) is remembered not for its philanthropic premise but as a watershed moment when American gusto trumped French grandeur. It resonates now as ...

In 1973, American designers put their ready-to-wear cloth against the lions of French haute coutour. It was the greatest fashion show ever staged, featuring Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior, Hubert ...

Halston and Liza Minnelli were inseparable friends in life and art, shared souls who danced, shone and created together in ...

The first superstar fashion designer The documentary tells the story of how Halston redefined the role of the American fashion star. Irresistible to the media and defined by trademark designs, he ...

In 1770, the wedding reception of Marie Antoinette and the dauphin inaugurated the frescoed and gilded Royal Opera at the Palace of Versailles—then the largest performance venue in France—a decadent ...

It’s been nearly 60 years since model Pat Cleveland was in Houston, walking the catwalk for Ebony Fashion Fair, a traveling fashion show with dazzling clothes and runway performances. That was before ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The Battle of Versailles. The term refers not to the young Marie Antoinette in a fit of pique over palace ...

In 1973, American designers put their ready-to-wear cloth against the lions of French haute coutour. It was the greatest fashion show ever staged, featuring Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior, Hubert ...