Blue Jean

There is not single piece of clothing more universal than the blue jean. This iconic apparel is the ultimate Amer. fashion statement. Blue jeans symbolize all-Amer. virtues: freedom, independence, & the pursuit of self-expression. With over 135 riveting color & b&w photos, this book traces the garment's rise from the miner's working uniform to its place of honor on fashion runways around the world. Depicted in-between is a cast of famous & infamous denim-clad personalities highlighting pivotal milestones from the early 1900s through today: Marilyn Monroe, Sarah Jessica Parker, Marlon Brando, Lucy & Desi, Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Presley, Jennifer Lopez, The Beatles, & many more. These photos are from some of the world's most famous photographers.Harris, Alice is the author of 'Blue Jean ', published 2002 under ISBN 9780756787141 and ISBN 0756787149.