One of the most admired women in the world, Grace Kelly (1929–1982) is remembered for her beauty, poise, and style. Her “fairy-tale” wedding to Prince Rainier of Monaco in 1956 was one of the most celebrated of the century. To commemorate its 50th anniversary, this lovely book tells the story behind her wedding gown, cap, veil, shoes, and prayer book—all given by the new princess to the Philadelphia Museum of Art shortly after the ceremony. Philadelphia-born Grace Kelly rocketed to Hollywood stardom, becoming a major box-office draw and winning an Academy Award. She also was an icon of classic American style, which became known as the “Grace Kelly Look.” After examining the development of the star’s on- and off-screen style, the book focuses on her magnificent wedding dress, designed by Helen Rose and made by MGM Studios under top secret security. Public interest in the star’s wedding dress was intense, and it remains one of the most popular objects in the Museum’s collection. Stunning color images detail the wedding dress, accessories, and attendants’ dresses, which are also owned by the Museum. Numerous historical photographs illustrate the actress’s career, style, and famous wedding in Monaco.

从19岁开始登上银幕的短短的7年时间中，格蕾丝·凯利共参演了11部电影，从《正午》、《后窗》，到《乡村姑娘》《上流社会》，脱俗的美貌和惊人的天赋，使格蕾丝成为无数影迷心中无可替代的永恒经典。1956年，她退出了舞台生涯，嫁给了摩纳哥王子，成为了摩纳哥王妃。作为王妃的密友，畅销书作家唐纳德·斯伯特根据王妃的要求，在她死后25年才开始书写这本与格蕾丝最后出演的电影同名的传记——《上流社会》。基于一些之前从未公开发表过的采访和材料，公正、诚恳地描述了一位好莱坞传奇演员的一生。这本书怀着对她最诚挚的敬意和纪念，为您呈现出一个真实的格蕾丝·凯利：在她的一生中爱过哪些男人，流传后世的经典影片的幕后故事，雷尼尔王子与她的美丽邂逅，等等不为人知的故事，本书将为您揭开王妃高贵完美的面纱，为你展示她作为电影明星、时尚Icon、王妃的传奇一生。