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Battle at Versailles (2016)

2016-05-05 · 1h 0m · EN
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M2M's first original long-form documentary, Battle at Versailles, follows an event in 1973 at Palace of Versailles where top French designers such as Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Cardin faced of against American newcomers Oscar de la Renta, Bill Blass, Anne Klein and Halston. That pitted France’s best designers against the best America had to offer. It was the first time the fashion world's gaze was fixated on American design.

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Fritz MitchellDirectorJeff SarokinWriter

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Stanley TucciStanley TucciNarrator (voice)Ajak DengAjak DengKate Hutchinson DriscollKate Hutchinson DriscollGrace MaharyGrace MaharyVanessa MoreiraVanessa MoreiraMegan PuleriMegan PuleriEleanor LambertEleanor LambertDonna KaranDonna KaranJohn TiffanyJohn TiffanyJames LaForceJames LaForceDidier GrumbachDidier GrumbachCarla LaMonteCarla LaMonte

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1970sFashionVersaillesFashion show

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Genre affinityDocumentaryTheme affinity1970s · Fashion · VersaillesPacingShortDirector preference788789Actor preference267 · 74706 · 1253193Country preferenceUs

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What is Battle at Versailles about?

M2M's first original long-form documentary, Battle at Versailles, follows an event in 1973 at Palace of Versailles where top French designers such as Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Cardin faced of against American newcomers Oscar de la Renta, Bill Blass, Anne Klein and Halston. That pitted France’s best designers against the best America had to offer. It was the first time the fashion world's gaze was fixated on American design.

How long is Battle at Versailles?

Battle at Versailles has a runtime of 60 minutes.