The Beautiful Fall: Lagerfeld, Saint Laurent, and Glorious Excess in 1970s Paris Audiobook

" So far I love it- great history- Lord! Lagerfeld is older than King Tut!!!! "

" dreadful. not fun. should have been fun. only occasionally fun. not fun enough. "

" This is such a great book about fashion and Paris. I love it! "

" Good and gossipy. A blurb on my paperback copy says something to the effect of "Like US Weekly but in the 70's". The fact that Karl Lagerfeld tried to sue the author for invasion of privacy after it was published makes it even better. I finished it mere days before Yves Saint Laurent passed away, which made it even more interesting. "

" Just on the first few pages and am really enjoying...will tell more later! "

" An essential tome for fashion-obsessed / fashion-damaged gays, such as myself, who religiously "read" back copies of Vogue and Bazaar and W ... bitchy and mean-spirited, just how you'd expect it to be. "

" a glimpse in to the world of couture - and fashion in 1970s paris. you will understand more about YSL and KL as people (flawed of course) not just brand names. interesting with context to HIV, drug use and warhol in the 80 as well. "

" An amazing book about 1970's Paris torn in half, one side ruled by Yves Saint Laurent and the other by Karl Lagerfeld. Any lover of fashion must read this amazing novel. "

" A fun and engaging account of fashion in Paris in the 70's. Not particularly well written but an engrossing and indulgent read if you're into fashion. "

" made me realize i have no one in my life who cares about fashion--and i'm okay with that. "

" I loved this book, but I have a weakness for the gossipy glam and creative ambitiousness of the fashion world. :) It was wonderfully detailed about St. Laurent's life, others in the industry at the same time as him, and the forces that shaped his aesthetic. "

" The fun and the tragedy of Paris in the 70's. The people who redefined fashion from a historical and political point of view, and all the bitchiness that ensued. I enjoyed reading this immensely and felt I needed to drink more champagne afterwards. Recommended for fashion lovers. "

" Definitely worth a read for business purposes or if you are really into fashion. "

" I can never finish fiction books. I was entranced in the beginning by the endless biography about YSL, Karl Lagerfeld and their entwined lives within the 1970's Parisian "it" crowd, but now it's getting redundant and I struggle to finish it. Very interesting and well-written if you're into fashion. "

" YSL and Lagerfeld -- beginning to end. Do I need to say more? Fun, fantastic, fashionable and excessive. You will look at these man and their work in a new light of history after reading this. "

" A thorough exploration of the relationship and careers of Karl Lagerfeld and Yves Saint Laurent by someone who took a great deal of care to understand the Parisian fashion world. "

" This reads like a breathless high school term paper written by a star struck kid who just looooves fashion. I hate to say it but I've abandoned it - despite being interested in the topic I just couldn't stomach the style. Maybe I'll pick it up again someday but right now I'll pass. "

" God, this was a bit painful. It felt like I was reading a 400 page high-school term paper. The only thing that kept my interest was the subject matter. I was able to gain more insight on Yves Saint Laurent, Karl Lagerfeld, and a bit of fashion history. It was thorough, but so repetitive. "

" Three and a half stars. So glad not have been there, but fun to read about! "