Review of Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel (2012) by Scott L — 29 Dec 2012

A fascinating life. I just wish they had connected her work to a historical context beyond fashion.

This review of Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel (2012) was written by Scott L on 29 Dec 2012.

Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel has generally received positive reviews.

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By Sean P. Means (2,056) for Salt Lake Tribune (1,927) on 08 Dec 2012

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