Supreme Glamour by Mary Wilson

Supreme Glamour by Mary Wilson

Marrying sumptuous fashion with insightful biography, Supreme Glamour charts the glittering story of Motown’s most successful act and original pop fashionistas Supreme Glamour builds a complete picture of the charm and sophistication of The Supremes. With the assistance of her close personal friend Mark Bego, founding member Mary Wilson tells the complete story of the band, both on- and off-stage, from their beginnings as The Primettes in June 1959 to their 1964 breakthrough Motown hit, ‘Where Did Our Love Go’, and from the departure of Diana Ross to the group’s comeback in the mid-1970s. Bego’s insightful narrative text is packed with personal ancedotes and reflections from Mary herself, and accompanied by rare archive photography and ephemera, much of which is taken from Mary’s personal collection. As Motown’s leading 1960s act, The Supremes have always been synonymous with glamorous, elegant co-ordinated costumes. Supreme Glamour complements and extends their inspiring story by interleaving text sections with the cream of Mary Wilson’s unparalleled collection of Supremes outfits, showcasing thirty-five of the most eye-catching ensembles, painstakingly re-assembled and photographed on the Grammy museum stage. Detailed captions accompany each photograph, providing all the key information about the design, the fabric, the embellishments, and the occasion on which each was first worn. Contemporary photos of The Supremes wearing the outfits bring the costumes to life.

'Chronicles [The Supremes’] evolving image from teen pop singers to showbiz stars' - FT Weekend
'Fabulous … the ultimate insider’s guide' - The Crack
'A beautifully presented coffee table book to treasure' - The Beat

Mary Wilson – the ‘supreme Supreme’ – was an American singer and concert performer best known as a founding member of the Supremes, the most successful Motown act of the 1960s and the best-charting female group in U.S. history, as well as one of the all-time best-selling girl groups in the world. Mark Bego has written sixty-two books, two of which have been New York Times best-sellers.

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ISBN 13	9780500022009
ISBN 10	0500022003
Title	Supreme Glamour
Author	Mary Wilson
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Thames & Hudson Ltd
Year published	2019-08-15
Number of pages	240
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